Law Firms Urge Corcept Investors To Seek Lead Plaintiff Role In Securities Suit Over Relacorilant
The notices urge shareholders to act before April 21 to help shape who leads the case.
Overview
- Investor-rights firms on Tuesday urged Corcept shareholders to seek lead-plaintiff status by April 21, 2026.
- A lead plaintiff represents the class and helps direct the litigation with chosen counsel.
- The lawsuit, pending in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, claims Corcept touted relacorilant as near approval despite FDA warnings about weak evidence.
- Filings cite FDA feedback that the program, including the GRACE trial, did not convincingly show effectiveness for patients with hypercortisolism.
- The proposed class covers stock purchases from October 31, 2024, to December 30, 2025, and the court has not certified a class.