---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000719135-22-000044"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "APYX"
cik: "0000719135"
company_name: "Apyx Medical Corp"
filed_at: "2022-06-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-25T02:33:46.405766+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Apyx Medical named in securities class action over off-label product statements

## Summary
- Plaintiff William Hattaway filed securities class action in Middle District of Florida on June 6, 2022.
- Defendants: Apyx Medical, CEO Charles Goodwin, CFO Tara Semb; claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a).
- Allegations focus on public statements regarding off-label use of Advanced Energy products; class period May 12, 2021 - Mar 11, 2022.
- Complaint seeks unspecified damages; company states allegations are without merit and will defend vigorously.
- The complaint has not yet been served on the company.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000719135-22-000044
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: APYX
- cik: 0000719135
- company_name: Apyx Medical Corp
- filed_at: 2022-06-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/719135/000071913522000044/0000719135-22-000044-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/719135/000071913522000044/apyx-20220607.htm

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