1:22cv4838 • June 9, 2022
Class Period Start
February 13, 2020
Class Period End
July 20, 2020
PSLRA Deadline
August 8, 2022
Case Allegations
10b5
Statutes of Repose
Feb 13, 2023
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
November 21, 2025
Settlement Fund
$30,000,000
Settlement Status
Final Approval
Settlement Class
All persons or entities that purchased or otherwise acquired any of the following WM Senior Notes in one or more domestic transactions between February 13, 2020 and June 23, 2020, inclusive (the “Class Period”), and are not otherwise excluded from the Class: (i) 2.95% Senior Notes due 2024 (CUSIP 94106LBF5); (ii) 3.20% Senior Notes due 2026 (CUSIP 94106LBH1); (iii) 3.45% Senior Notes due 2029 (CUSIP 94106LBG3); or (iv) 4.00% Senior Notes due 2039.
Claim Administrator
Gilardi & Co. LLC
P.O. Box 301170
Los Angeles, CA 90030-1170
+1 833-333-4592
[email protected]
Settlement Website
https://www.wastemanagementsettlement.com/Hearing Date
December 16, 2025
Opt-out Deadline
November 25, 2025
Settlement Note
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Dec 18, 2025
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.
Nov 10, 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.
Aug 26, 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.
Aug 26, 2025
Aug 26, 2025
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.
Jul 10, 2025
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Settlement
The parties have asked the court to give preliminary approval to a proposed settlement. The judge will review the request and decide whether the settlement can move forward to the next stage. If approved, potential class members will generally receive information about the settlement and their rights, including any deadlines for taking action.
Mar 31, 2025
Class Certification Denied in Part
The court has approved some parts of the request to proceed as a class action but denied others. This means the lawsuit can move forward on behalf of certain investors or claims, while others may be excluded. The court's decision will determine which investors and claims are included in the class action.
Jun 14, 2024
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.
Mar 27, 2024
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.
Apr 6, 2023
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.
Jan 17, 2023
A new complaint has been filed on behalf of certain investors in WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. Amended complaints may contain additional facts, parties, allegations, a change in the class definition, etc.
Nov 30, 2022
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.
Nov 10, 2022
Jun 9, 2022
A securities fraud class action complaint has been filed on behalf of certain investors in WASTE MANAGEMENT INC.
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