COMPANY |
CannTrust Holdings Inc. |
COURT |
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York |
CASE NUMBER |
19-cv-06396 |
JUDGE |
The Hon. James Paul Oetken |
CLASS PERIOD |
June 26, 2018 - September 17, 2019 |
SECURITY TYPE |
All Securities |
Case Background:
On July 10, 2019, the initial complaint in this securities class action was filed against CannTrust Holdings Inc. (“CannTrust” or the “Company”), and certain of CannTrust’s directors and officers, asserting violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act. This is a federal securities class action brought on behalf of all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired CannTrust securities from June 26, 2018 through September 17, 2019, (“Class Period”) both dates inclusive.
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, the complaint alleges that Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the Company was growing cannabis in its Pelham greenhouse while applications for regulatory approval were still pending; (2) the Company’s Pelham greenhouse did not comply with certain regulations; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to face an inventory hold by Health Canada until the Pelham facility becomes compliant with applicable regulations; (4) as a result, the Company’s customers would face shortages and would likely seek product from CannTrust’s competitors; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
Current Status of Case:
This case is currently stayed and a status report is due to be filed by December 27, 2023. This action is ongoing.
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