Overview

Basic information

Litigation

Active legal matters

Material Events

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Insider Transactions

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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

0

Settlement

0

Closed

1

Total Settlement

$6.3M

Vertex Energy Inc. (VTNR) Class Action Lawsuit (April 2023)

Closed

4:23cv2145 • April 13, 2023

Class Period Start

May 10, 2022

Class Period End

November 4, 2022

PSLRA Deadline

June 12, 2023

Case Allegations

10b5

Statutes of Repose

May 10, 2025

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

June 20, 2025

Settlement Fund

$6,300,000

Settlement Status

Disbursed

Settlement Class

All persons or entities that purchased or otherwise acquired common stock of Vertex Energy Inc. during the period from May 10, 2022, through August 8, 2022, both dates inclusive.

Claim Administrator

Strategic Claims Services
600 North Jackson Street – Suite 205 Media, PA 19063
+1 866-274-4004
[email protected]

Hearing Date

July 30, 2025

Opt-out Deadline

July 11, 2025

Settlement Note

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Proof Of Claim

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Docket History

Oct 28, 2025

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.

Jul 21, 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.

Jun 25, 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.

Apr 22, 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.

Apr 21, 2025

Notice of Pendency

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