Overview

Basic information

Litigation

Active legal matters

Material Events

8-K disclosures

SEC Filings

Key regulatory docs

Insider Transactions

Ownership changes

Overview

Basic information

Litigation

Active legal matters

Material Events

8-K disclosures

SEC Filings

Key regulatory docs

Insider Transactions

Ownership changes

GERON CORP (GERN) Class Action Lawsuit (January 2020)

Closed

3:20cv547 • January 23, 2020

Class Period Start

March 19, 2018

Class Period End

December 24, 2018

PSLRA Deadline

March 23, 2020

Case Allegations

10b5

Statutes of Repose

Mar 19, 2021

Country

United States

Court

Federal Court

Settlement Information

Please note that for cases in the settlement stage, claims are handled by the claims administrator and NOT Levi & Korsinsky. Any information or documentation previously provided to us does not constitute submission of a claim. If you need to file a claim, check the status of a claim, or have questions regarding distribution of settlement funds, please contact the claims administrator below.

Claim Deadline

February 16, 2023

Settlement Fund

$24,000,000

Settlement Status

Disbursed

Settlement Class

All persons or entities that purchased Geron Corporation (“Geron”) common stock during the period from March 19, 2018, to September 26, 2018, inclusive.

Claim Administrator

Epiq
Geron Securities Litigation c/o Epiq Class Action & Claims Solutions P.O. Box 4574 Portland, OR 97208-4574
+1 844-754-5537
[email protected]

Hearing Date

August 24, 2023

Opt-out Deadline

July 14, 2023

Settlement Note

Download here

Proof Of Claim

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Docket History

May 28, 2024

Disbursement Approved

The court has approved the distribution of settlement funds to eligible class members. Investors with approved claims may receive payments from the settlement. If you have questions about your claim or payment, contact the claims administrator.

Sep 28, 2023

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.

Oct 17, 2022

Scheduling Order

Oct 13, 2022

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.

Oct 13, 2022

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.

Sep 2, 2022

Proposed Settlement

Apr 2, 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).

Sep 30, 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.

Apr 12, 2021

Motion to Dismiss Denied in Part

The court has determined that plaintiffs have adequately alleged some of their claims, but have failed to adequately allege other claims. The judge has therefore denied in part the motion to dismiss filed by defendants and written an order stating which claims are dismissed and which remain. The case will proceed and parties will litigate the remaining claims.

Nov 23, 2020

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.

Oct 22, 2020

Second Amended Complaint

A new complaint has been filed on behalf of certain investors in GERON CORP. Amended complaints may contain additional facts, parties, allegations, a change in the class definition, etc.

Oct 12, 2020

Scheduling Order

Oct 1, 2020

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.

Aug 20, 2020

First Amended Complaint

A new complaint has been filed on behalf of certain investors in GERON CORP. Amended complaints may contain additional facts, parties, allegations, a change in the class definition, etc.

Jul 27, 2020

Appointment of Lead Plaintiff

The court has appointed a lead plaintiff to represent the interests of investors in the lawsuit. The lead plaintiff works with the attorneys handling the case, helps oversee the litigation, and represents the interests of the proposed class.

May 14, 2020

Appointment of Lead Plaintiff

The court has appointed a lead plaintiff to represent the interests of investors in the lawsuit. The lead plaintiff works with the attorneys handling the case, helps oversee the litigation, and represents the interests of the proposed class.

Mar 5, 2020

Additional Complaint

Another plaintiff has filed a complaint on behalf of investors in GERON CORP. The allegations and class definitions are substantively the same.

Feb 27, 2020

Scheduling Order

Feb 14, 2020

Additional Complaint

Another plaintiff has filed a complaint on behalf of investors in GERON CORP. The allegations and class definitions are substantively the same.

Jan 24, 2020

Scheduling Order

Jan 23, 2020

First Filed Complaint

A securities fraud class action complaint has been filed on behalf of certain investors in GERON CORP.

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