Securities fraud litigation history and active cases
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Settlement
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Total Settlement
$1.38B
3:18cv3948 • February 16, 2018
Class Period Start
November 2, 2016
Class Period End
November 1, 2017
PSLRA Deadline
April 16, 2018
Case Allegations
10b5
Statutes of Repose
Nov 2, 2019
Country
United States
Court
Federal Court
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
August 21, 2023
Settlement Fund
$300,000,000
Settlement Status
Final Approval
Settlement Class
All persons or entities that purchased or acquired the common stock of Wells Fargo & Company from November 3, 2016 through August 3, 2017, inclusive.
Claim Administrator
Gilardi & Co. LLC
Wells Fargo 2018 Securities Litigation
c/o Gilardi & Co. LLC
P.O. Box 8040
San Rafael, CA 94912-8040
+1 888-416-6687
[email protected]
Settlement Website
http://www.wellsfargo2018securitieslitigation.com/Hearing Date
August 17, 2023
Opt-out Deadline
August 21, 2023
Settlement Note
Download hereProof Of Claim
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Sep 26, 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.
May 1, 2023
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.
May 1, 2023
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 7, 2023
Proposed Settlement
Aug 15, 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).
3:22cv3811 • June 28, 2022
Class Period Start
February 24, 2021
Class Period End
September 6, 2022
PSLRA Deadline
August 29, 2022
Case Allegations
10b5
Statutes of Repose
Feb 24, 2024
Country
United States
Court
Federal Court
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
April 14, 2026
Settlement Fund
$85,000,000
Settlement Status
Final Approval
Settlement Class
All persons or entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Wells Fargo & Company (“Wells Fargo”) common stock between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022, inclusive.
Claim Administrator
A.B. Data, Ltd.
P.O. Box 173025
Milwaukee, WI 53217
+1 866-905-8128
[email protected]
Settlement Website
https://wellsfargosecuritiesaction.com/home/Hearing Date
May 5, 2026
Opt-out Deadline
April 14, 2026
Settlement Note
Download hereProof Of Claim
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May 21, 2026
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.
Feb 27, 2026
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.
Nov 26, 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.
Nov 26, 2025
Notice of Pendency
Nov 13, 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.
22-16501 • October 30, 2020
Class Period Start
October 13, 2017
Class Period End
October 13, 2020
PSLRA Deadline
December 29, 2020
Case Allegations
10b5
Statutes of Repose
Oct 13, 2020
Country
United States
Court
Federal Court
Jan 11, 2023
Voluntary Dismissal
The plaintiff in this action has chosen not to proceed with the case. Once a case is voluntary dismissed, the courts will usually close the case and no further action will be taken.
Sep 29, 2022
On Appeal
May 6, 2022
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.
Apr 4, 2022
Second Amended Complaint
A new complaint has been filed on behalf of certain investors in WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN. Amended complaints may contain additional facts, parties, allegations, a change in the class definition, etc.
Oct 12, 2021
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.
1:20cv4494 • June 11, 2020
Class Period Start
February 2, 2018
Class Period End
June 9, 2020
PSLRA Deadline
August 14, 2020
Case Allegations
10b5
Statutes of Repose
Feb 2, 2021
Country
United States
Court
Federal Court
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
October 5, 2023
Settlement Fund
$1,000,000,000
Settlement Status
Disbursed
Settlement Class
All persons or entities that during the period from February 2, 2018 through March 12, 2020, inclusive.
Claim Administrator
Epiq
Wells Fargo Securities Litigation
c/o Epiq Class Action and Claims Solutions, Inc.
P.O. Box 5430
Portland, OR 97228-5430
+1 888-301-4209
[email protected]
Settlement Website
https://www.wellsfargosecuritiesclassaction.com/Hearing Date
September 8, 2023
Opt-out Deadline
August 18, 2023
Settlement Note
Download hereProof Of Claim
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Aug 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 8, 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.
Jun 7, 2023
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.
May 16, 2023
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.
May 15, 2023
Proposed Settlement
3:20cv3697 • June 4, 2020
Class Period Start
April 5, 2020
Class Period End
May 5, 2020
PSLRA Deadline
August 3, 2020
Case Allegations
10b5
Statutes of Repose
Apr 5, 2023
Country
United States
Court
Federal Court
Nov 12, 2020
Voluntary Dismissal
The plaintiff in this action has chosen not to proceed with the case. Once a case is voluntary dismissed, the courts will usually close the case and no further action will be taken.
Sep 14, 2020
Scheduling Order
Sep 8, 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.
Jul 13, 2020
Scheduling Order
Jun 4, 2020
First Filed Complaint
A securities fraud class action complaint has been filed on behalf of certain investors in WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN.
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