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FMC Corporation faces class action for misleading investors

EditorRachael Rajan
Published 27/11/2023, 21:50
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Law firm Lowey Dannenberg P.C., known for securing billions in fraud recoveries, has initiated a class action lawsuit against FMC Corporation (NYSE:FMC). The suit targets alleged securities law violations spanning from November 2, 2022, to October 20, 2023. The allegations assert that FMC misled investors about its business prospects following patent protection losses in key markets such as India, China, and Brazil, and falsely indicated that it would not face generic competition until at least 2026.

The legal action comes in the wake of a significant drop in FMC's stock price, which occurred after the alleged misrepresentations were brought to light. Investors who purchased FMC shares within the specified period and suffered substantial losses are urged to participate in the lawsuit. The firm has set a deadline for affected shareholders to submit a Lead Plaintiff application by January 8, 2024.

The complaint details the accusations against FMC, claiming the company provided false assurances regarding its market exclusivity, despite the looming threat of generic competition following the expiration of patents. The litigation alleges that this deception over an extended timeframe led to a steep decline in FMC's stock value when the truth was eventually disclosed.

Investors who have incurred losses exceeding $100,000 are specifically encouraged to contact Lowey Dannenberg attorneys Andrea Farah or Vincent R. Cappucci Jr. to discuss joining the legal action. The firm, with a track record of winning multi-million-dollar corporate fraud cases, is confronting FMC's confirmed investor injury following its legal setbacks in the aforementioned markets.

The lawsuit represents a significant challenge to FMC Corporation's conduct, with potential implications for shareholder redress and corporate governance. Affected investors are reminded of the approaching January deadline to assert their claims as part of the class action suit.

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