Capricor Therapeutics investors face a September 28, 2026 deadline to seek lead plaintiff status in a securities class action
Executive summary: Investors in Capricor Therapeutics were notified of a September 28, 2026 deadline to apply as lead plaintiff in a class action securities lawsuit concerning alleged misstatements. The deadline highlights potential legal and financial costs for the company and serves as a reminder of persistent securities‑fraud risks in the biotech sector.
Who is involved: Capricor Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CAPR), law firm Kahn Swick & Foti, former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti Jr., and affected shareholders.
Likely next: Shareholders must submit lead plaintiff applications by September 28, 2026; the court will thereafter consider appointing a lead plaintiff and may schedule further proceedings.
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC, together with former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti Jr., issued a notice advising Capricor Therapeutics shareholders that they must submit lead plaintiff applications by the end of September if they wish to pursue the ongoing securities fraud lawsuit. The filing underscores the continued exposure of biotech firms to shareholder litigation over alleged disclosure shortcomings.
Timeline
- — Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. Notice of September 28, 2026 Application Deadline for Class Action Lawsuit - Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq. at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC, Before Application Deadline (PR Newswire)
- — Avis Budget Group, Inc. Notice of September 29, 2026 Application Deadline for Class Action Lawsuit - Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq. at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC, Before Application Deadline (PR Newswire)
- — Wix.com Ltd. Notice of September 22, 2026 Application Deadline for Class Action Lawsuit - Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq. at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC, Before Application Deadline (PR Newswire)
- — Primoris Services Corporation Notice of September 21, 2026 Application Deadline for Class Action Lawsuit - Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq. at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC, Before Application Deadline (PR Newswire)
Analysis — what this means
Likely next events
- September 28, 2026: deadline for lead plaintiff applications in the Capricor class action
- Early October 2026: expected court hearing to appoint a lead plaintiff
- Q4 2026: potential settlement discussions or further litigation developments
Sectors affected
- biotechnology (cell therapy)
- pharmaceuticals
- NASDAQ‑listed healthcare
Regulatory implications
- SEC scrutiny of Capricor’s disclosures under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
- Increased compliance costs for biotech firms facing similar class actions
Sources
- Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. Notice of September 28, 2026 Application Deadline for Class Action Lawsuit - Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq. at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC, Before Application Deadline — PR Newswire
- Avis Budget Group, Inc. Notice of September 29, 2026 Application Deadline for Class Action Lawsuit - Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq. at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC, Before Application Deadline — PR Newswire
- Wix.com Ltd. Notice of September 22, 2026 Application Deadline for Class Action Lawsuit - Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq. at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC, Before Application Deadline — PR Newswire
- Primoris Services Corporation Notice of September 21, 2026 Application Deadline for Class Action Lawsuit - Contact Lewis Kahn, Esq. at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC, Before Application Deadline — PR Newswire
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