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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

1

Total Settlement

$24M

GERON CORP (GERN) Class Action Lawsuit (March 2025)

In Litigation

3:25cv2507 • March 13, 2025

Class Period Start

February 28, 2024

Class Period End

February 25, 2025

PSLRA Deadline

May 12, 2025

Case Allegations

10b5

Statutes of Repose

Feb 28, 2027

Country

United States

Court

Federal Court

Docket History

Aug 13, 2026

Motion to Dismiss Denied

The court has denied the defendants' request to dismiss the lawsuit. The case can now move forward to the next stage of litigation.

May 18, 2026

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.

Apr 13, 2026

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.

Mar 30, 2026

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.

Oct 7, 2025

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.

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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

Download here

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.

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