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Myriad Genetics derivative lawsuit settled; court approves $950k fee award, dismisses claims with prejudice
MYRIAD GENETICS INC
- Court approves global settlement of shareholder derivative litigation; no admission of liability.
- Company pays $950,000 in attorneys' fees and expenses; adopts corporate governance reforms.
- Consolidated Delaware derivative actions and federal derivative action dismissed with prejudice.
- Settlement relates to complaints alleging fiduciary duty breaches by former and current directors/officers.