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INVESTMENT & SECURITIES FRAUD

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When company management conceals information from public or private shareholders, or whose actions influence the price of a stock, shareholders may have a claim against the company to recover lost wealth in investment fraud and securities fraud claims.

Recently, a securities fraud lawsuit was filed on behalf of class of investors suing GoPro Inc. for allegedly concealing information that caused its stock to drop sharply.

In securities fraud class actions, shareholders and plaintiffs can receive a percentage of total damages recovered in a settlement. Company management can be held liable for the loss of wealth when they are negligent in their management duties.

In the GoPro case, plaintiffs alleged that the company announced new camera models and drones would be available for purchase on a certain date. However, GoPro allegedly delayed the release dates, causing shares to fall. GoPro went on to recall the Karma drones and the stock fell even more.

Securities class actions can be filed when inaccurate financial statements are released or when investors buy shares because of news and information released regarding future releases and projects and the company fails to follow through.

Many investors buy shares on company expectations and GoPro’s announcements, but they turned out to be inaccurate and affected stock price.

Joe Lyon is an investment Fraud attorney and financial negligence lawyer reviewing securities class actions for investors nationwide. Plaintiffs can expect to recover losses linked to negligent management and inaccurate company announcements.

Securities Fraud & Investment Fraud

A number of American corporations have faced securities class actions in recent years following negligent actions by management and large declines in a company’s stock price. Lawsuits have been filed against the following companies:

  • GoPro
  • Inovio
  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Kraft Heinz
  • Tesla
  • General Electric
  • Illumina
  • Sogou Inc.
  • Molson Coors Brewing
ABOUT THE LYON FIRM

Joseph Lyon has 17 years of experience representing individuals in complex litigation matters. He has represented individuals in every state against many of the largest companies in the world.

The Firm focuses on single-event civil cases and class actions involving corporate neglect & fraud, toxic exposure, product defects & recalls, medical malpractice, and invasion of privacy.

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The Firm offers contingency fees, advancing all costs of the litigation, and accepting the full financial risk, allowing our clients full access to the legal system while reducing the financial stress while they focus on their healthcare and financial needs.

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Why are Financial Fraud Cases important?

Without investment fraud litigation, large corporate defendants would be able to cause small amounts of financial harm over a large group of investors without any risk of monetary penalty.

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Questions about Securities Fraud Lawsuits

What are different types of securities fraud?

Securities fraud is a broad term, and is also known as stock fraud and investment fraud. In short, securities fraud is a deceptive practice in the stock or commodities markets that encourages investors to make purchases or sales on false information, frequently resulting in investment losses. Manipulating financial reports and insider trading are common forms. Other types may include:

  • Pyramid Schemes
  • Ponzi Schemes
  • Accounting Malpractice
  • Pump and Dump Tactics
  • Internet Fraud
  • Microcap Fraud
  • Short selling abuses
  • Fee churning
  • Hiding declines in sales from investors
  • Misleading balance sheets
  • Deceptive financial records

 

 

how common is investment fraud?

Securities and investment fraud is very common and some estimates say up $40 Billion is lost to financial fraud activity each year in the United States. 

how can i protect myself against investment fraud?

All individual investors should be very careful and only invest with persons and organizations that are trusted and thoroughly studied. Older persons are at particular risk with investment fraud schemes, and should be especially careful to double check any potential investment with a professional advisor. 

can i sue to recover investment losses?

Investors generally are risking monetary losses when investing in certain financial instruments, however, if there was gross financial negligence involved, an investor may have legal recourse to recover some of those losses. Any victim of financial fraud, financial advisor negligence, shareholder oppression, or retirement plan mismanagement should contact an attorney to discuss your options. 

What is the SEC?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is an independent agency of the United States federal government responsible for enforcing securities laws, proposing securities rules, and regulating the securities industry, including the nation’s stock and options exchanges.

what are a company’s financial disclosure responsibilities to investors?

The law is clear that companies must be as forthright as possible with shareholders and investors, and any financial deception can be met with class action litigation. Hiding declining sales, for example, is illegal, and lawsuits have been filed when a company attempts to sugarcoat their balance sheets or fail to disclose important news related to current and future sales. 

In March 2021, Illumina agreed to a securities class action settlement related to misleading investors about profit and sales. 

The lawsuit alleged that Illumina and certain individuals failed to disclose that the company had been experiencing a decline in sales.

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Filing Investment & Securities Fraud Claims

Filing financial fraud lawsuits can be a complex and can carry monetary sanctions if proper legal course is not followed. The Lyon Firm is dedicated to assisting investors and plaintiffs work toward a financial solution to assist in compensating for investment and shareholder losses. 

We work with law firms across the country to provide the most resources possible and to build your case into a valuable settlement. The current legal environment is favorable for investors involved in securities fraud and financial negligence claims.

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