Baxter(US:BAX) Prnewswire·2025-11-14 14:00Core Viewpoint - A class action securities lawsuit has been filed against Baxter International, Inc. due to alleged securities fraud affecting investors between February 23, 2022, and July 30, 2025 [2][3]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit claims that Baxter's product, the Novum LVP, had systemic defects leading to malfunctions such as underinfusion, overinfusion, and non-delivery of fluids, posing serious risks to patients [3]. - It is alleged that Baxter was aware of multiple device malfunctions, injuries, and deaths related to these defects [3]. - Baxter's attempts to address these issues through customer alerts were deemed inadequate, as design flaws persisted and continued to harm patients [3]. - The lawsuit suggests that there was an increased risk of customers being instructed to take existing Novum LVPs out of service and that Baxter would halt all new sales of these pumps [3]. - Baxter's statements regarding the safety, efficacy, product rollout, customer feedback, and sales prospects of the Novum LVPs were claimed to be materially false and misleading [3]. Group 2: Next Steps for Investors - Investors who suffered losses during the specified timeframe have until December 15, 2025, to request appointment as lead plaintiff [4]. - Participation in the lawsuit does not require serving as a lead plaintiff, and class members may be entitled to compensation without any out-of-pocket costs [4]. Group 3: Legal Representation - Levi & Korsinsky, LLP has a strong track record in securities litigation, having secured hundreds of millions of dollars for shareholders over the past 20 years [5]. - The firm has been recognized as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States for seven consecutive years [5].