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INVESTOR DEADLINE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit - SRPT
Sarepta TherapeuticsSarepta Therapeutics(US:SRPT) GlobeNewswire News Roomยท2025-07-10 11:44

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a class action lawsuit against Sarepta Therapeutics, alleging violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 due to misleading statements regarding the safety and efficacy of its gene therapy product, ELEVIDYS, during a specified class period [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 and its executives made false or misleading statements about ELEVIDYS, including significant safety risks, failure to detect severe side effects, and the potential for halting clinical trials due to adverse events [3]. - Specific incidents cited include: - On March 18, 2025, a patient treated with ELEVIDYS suffered acute liver failure leading to death, causing Sarepta's stock to drop over 27% [4]. - On April 4, 2025, Sarepta disclosed that EU authorities requested a review of the death, leading to a further stock decline of over 7% [5]. - On June 15, 2025, a second patient died from acute liver failure, prompting Sarepta to suspend shipments and pause dosing, resulting in a stock drop of over 42% [6]. - On June 24, 2025, the FDA announced an investigation into the risk of acute liver failure associated with ELEVIDYS, causing an additional stock decline of over 8% [7]. Legal 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 all class members [8].