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Boston Scientific reaches preliminary settlement of derivative lawsuits over LOTUS Edge recall
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP
- On January 8, 2025, a U.S. district court granted preliminary approval of a settlement of two shareholder derivative actions related to the LOTUS Edge recall.
- The proposed settlement, dated September 6, 2024, includes corporate governance reforms such as amendments to committee charters and insider trading policy.
- A final approval hearing is scheduled for March 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
- The derivative lawsuits alleged breaches of fiduciary duty and violations related to the prior recall and retirement of the LOTUS Edge Aortic Valve System.
- Under the settlement, Boston Scientific will adopt governance reforms to remain in effect for at least three years.