Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a class action lawsuit against Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. related to the safety of its gene therapy ELEVIDYS, alleging that the company and its executives made misleading statements regarding the therapy's risks and trial protocols [1][3]. Company Overview - Sarepta Therapeutics is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, including the gene therapy ELEVIDYS [2]. Allegations of the Lawsuit - The lawsuit claims that Sarepta failed to disclose significant safety risks associated with ELEVIDYS, including severe side effects that were not detected during clinical trials [3]. - It is alleged that the severity of adverse events from ELEVIDYS treatment led to the halting of recruitment and dosing in clinical trials, attracting regulatory scrutiny and increasing risks for the therapy's approvals [3]. Key Events Impacting Stock Price - On March 18, 2025, Sarepta reported a patient death due to acute liver failure after ELEVIDYS treatment, causing the stock price to drop over 27% [4]. - Following a disclosure on April 4, 2025, regarding regulatory review of the death, the stock fell more than 7% [5]. - On June 15, 2025, a second patient death was reported, leading to a 42% decline in stock price after Sarepta suspended shipments and paused dosing in clinical studies [6]. - The FDA issued a Safety Communication on June 24, 2025, regarding the investigation of acute liver failure risks, resulting in an additional 8% drop in stock price [7]. Lead Plaintiff Process - The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 allows investors who purchased Sarepta securities during the class period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit, representing the interests of the class [8].
SRPT INVESTOR ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Investor Class Action Lawsuit