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Overview

Basic information

Litigation

Active legal matters

Material Events

8-K disclosures

SEC Filings

Key regulatory docs

Insider Transactions

Ownership changes

Securities Class Action

Securities fraud litigation history and active cases

In Litigation

1

Settlement

0

Closed

2

Total Settlement

$362.5M

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO (GE) Class Action Lawsuit (November 2017)

In Litigation

1:17cv8457 • November 1, 2017

Class Period Start

February 27, 2013

Class Period End

January 23, 2018

PSLRA Deadline

May 4, 2018

Case Allegations

10b5

Statutes of Repose

Feb 27, 2016

Country

United States

Court

Federal Court

Docket History

Apr 11, 2022

Class Certification Granted

The court has determined that a class action is the appropriate method to bring the claims by class members. Usually, when a class is certified, the judge will also affirm an individual or entity to represent the class and finalize a class definition (i.e.: who is represented in the lawsuit).

May 21, 2021

Motion for Class Certification

The plaintiffs have asked the court to approve the lawsuit to proceed as a class action on behalf of a group of investors. The judge will decide whether the case meets the requirements for class certification and which investors and claims may be included.

Feb 26, 2021

Scheduling Order

Jan 29, 2021

Motion to Dismiss Granted

The court has granted the defendants' request to dismiss the lawsuit. Depending on the court's decision, the plaintiffs may be allowed to file an updated complaint or pursue an appeal.

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GENERAL ELECTRIC CO (GE) Class Action Lawsuit (February 2019)

Closed

20-1741 • February 1, 2019

Class Period Start

December 4, 2017

Class Period End

December 6, 2018

PSLRA Deadline

April 2, 2019

Case Allegations

10b5

Statutes of Repose

Dec 4, 2020

Country

United States

Court

Federal Court

Docket History

Feb 3, 2021

Ruling on Appeal - Closed

Jun 3, 2020

On Appeal

May 7, 2020

Motion to Dismiss Granted

The court has granted the defendants' request to dismiss the lawsuit. Depending on the court's decision, the plaintiffs may be allowed to file an updated complaint or pursue an appeal.

Sep 27, 2019

Motion to Dismiss

After reviewing the complaint(s) filed by plaintiffs, defendants have filed a motion requesting that the court dismiss some or all of the plaintiffs' claims. In a motion to dismiss, defendants might challenge the validity of plaintiffs' claims or adequacy of plaintiffs' pleadings. Once a motion to dismiss is filed, the judge will make a decision on whether part or all of the case should be dismissed or the case can proceed as alleged.

Sep 4, 2019

Scheduling Order

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GENERAL ELECTRIC CO (GE) Class Action Lawsuit (November 2017)

Closed

1:17cv8457 • November 1, 2017

Class Period Start

February 29, 2016

Class Period End

April 23, 2018

PSLRA Deadline

January 2, 2018

Case Allegations

10b5

Statutes of Repose

Mar 1, 2019

Country

United States

Court

Federal Court

Docket History

Apr 24, 2025

Final Approval of Settlement

The court has granted final approval of the settlement. Eligible investors who submit valid claims may receive a payment once the claims review and distribution process is completed.

Mar 20, 2025

Motion for Final Approval of Settlement

The parties have asked the court to grant final approval of the proposed settlement. The judge will consider whether the settlement should be approved after reviewing the settlement terms and any objections. If approved, eligible investors who submit valid claims may receive a payment after the claims review and distribution process is completed.

Feb 20, 2025

Proof of Claim Form

To receive your portion of the recovery (if you are eligible), you must submit this form to the claims administrator by the deadline indicated on the form itself. If you do not submit this form in time, you will not be entitled to compensation. If you have questions about how to complete the form, you should contact the claims administrator.

Feb 20, 2025

Notice of Pendency

Jan 14, 2025

Preliminary Approval of Settlement

The court has granted preliminary approval of a proposed settlement. This means the settlement can move forward for further consideration, but it has not yet received final approval. Potential class members will generally receive notice explaining the settlement, their rights, and any deadlines for submitting a claim, objecting to the settlement, or choosing not to participate.

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