Lawsuit Accuses Sable Offshore (SOC) of Misleading Investors on Oil Production- Hagens Berman

Core Viewpoint - A securities class-action lawsuit has been filed against Sable Offshore Corp. and its executives, alleging that the company misled investors regarding the restart of its oil production, which led to significant investor losses [1][2]. Group 1: Allegations and Legal Proceedings - The lawsuit, Johnson v. Sable Offshore Corp., represents investors who purchased shares between May 19, 2025, and June 3, 2025, including those who participated in the secondary public offering on May 21, 2025 [2]. - Sable Offshore issued a press release on May 19 claiming it had restarted oil production, which was later challenged by California's Lieutenant Governor, stating that the activities were only "well-testing procedures" [2]. - The alleged deception was exposed on May 28, 2025, when the Lieutenant Governor's letter became public, causing Sable's stock price to plummet by over 15% [3]. Group 2: Impact on Stock and Legal Consequences - Following the exposure of the misleading statements, a Santa Barbara County Superior Court judge issued a temporary restraining order on June 4, 2025, prohibiting Sable from transporting oil through the Las Flores Pipeline System, leading to further declines in the stock price [3]. - The lawsuit seeks to hold Sable Offshore and its underwriters accountable for allegedly raising capital under false pretenses [4]. Group 3: Investigation and Whistleblower Information - Hagens Berman, a national shareholder rights firm, is investigating the claims against Sable Offshore, focusing on whether the company's statements about oil production and subsequent judicial intervention were part of a pattern of misleading behavior [5]. - Whistleblowers with non-public information regarding Sable Offshore are encouraged to consider their options to assist in the investigation or participate in the SEC Whistleblower program, which offers rewards for original information [5].