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SRPT LOSS ALERT: Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. Investors with Losses are Reminded of the August 25 Class Action Deadline – Contact BFA Law (NASDAQ:SRPT)
Sarepta TherapeuticsSarepta Therapeutics(US:SRPT) GlobeNewswire News Room·2025-08-17 11:23

Core Viewpoint - A lawsuit has been filed against Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. and certain senior executives for potential violations of federal securities laws, particularly concerning the safety claims of their product Elevidys [1][2][3]. Company Overview - Sarepta Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for rare diseases, with Elevidys being its most significant product aimed at treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy [3]. Legal Proceedings - The lawsuit is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, captioned Dolgicer v. Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc., et al., No. 25-cv-05317, with investors having until August 25, 2025, to seek lead plaintiff status [2]. Allegations - The complaint alleges that Sarepta misrepresented the safety profile of Elevidys, claiming that the benefits outweighed the risks, while in reality, the treatment has been linked to fatal acute liver failure in some patients [3]. Stock Performance - Following the announcement of a patient's death due to acute liver failure on March 18, 2025, Sarepta's stock price dropped by $27.81, or over 27%, from $101.35 to $73.54 per share [4]. - A second death announcement on June 15, 2025, led to a further decline of $15.24, or more than 42%, from $36.18 to $20.94 per share [4]. - A third death related to Elevidys was reported on July 17, 2025, causing the stock to fall by more than 40% on July 18, 2025 [5]. Legal Representation - Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP, a leading international law firm specializing in securities class actions, is representing the plaintiffs in this case [8].