Sarepta Therapeutics(US:SRPT) Prnewswireยท2025-08-08 14:50Core Viewpoint - The complaint against Sarepta Therapeutics alleges violations of federal securities laws due to misleading statements regarding the safety and efficacy of its treatment ELEVIDYS, which has been linked to patient deaths and regulatory scrutiny [2]. Group 1: Safety Concerns and Regulatory Actions - ELEVIDYS is reported to pose significant safety risks, with trial protocols failing to detect severe side effects [2] - Following a patient death on March 18, 2025, Sarepta's stock price dropped by $27.81, or 27.44%, closing at $73.54 [3] - On April 4, 2025, Sarepta halted recruitment and dosing in some clinical studies after EU authorities requested a review of the death, leading to a further stock price decline of $4.18, or 7.13%, to $54.43 [4] - A second patient death due to acute liver failure was disclosed on June 15, 2025, prompting Sarepta to suspend shipments for non-ambulatory patients and pause dosing in one study [5] - Following the second death, Sarepta's stock fell by $15.24, or 42.12%, closing at $20.91 [6] - The FDA issued a Safety Communication on June 24, 2025, regarding the investigation into the deaths and acute liver failure risks associated with ELEVIDYS, resulting in a stock price drop of $1.52, or 8.01%, to $17.46 [6][7] Group 2: Legal Proceedings and Class Action - The lead plaintiff in the class action is the investor with the largest financial interest, who will oversee the litigation on behalf of the class [8] - Members of the putative class can choose to serve as lead plaintiff or remain absent without affecting their ability to share in any recovery [8] - Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP encourages individuals with information regarding Sarepta's conduct to come forward, including whistleblowers and former employees [9]