Replimune Faces Securities Class Action After FDA BLA Rejection
Aug 13, 2026, 8:10 PM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Replimune faces a securities class action alleging misstatements around RP1 and the FDA BLA process, timed with the FDA’s April 2026 rejection. The Oct 5, 2026 lead-plaintiff deadline signals a defined litigation window and potential costs, creating downside risk for REPL until the dispute resolves.
Securities class action against REPL filed. Lead plaintiff deadline Oct 5, 2026.
FDA rejection cited RP1 BLA issues. Stock dropped after the news.
Class period: Oct 20, 2025–Apr 10, 2026.
RP1-104 data: 40 patients in early unplanned analysis.
Stock: closed at $4.76 on Apr 10, 2026, and $1.70 on Apr 13.
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