8-K
filed April 17, 2026, 7:59 PM ET
ticker ABT
CIK 0000001800
litigation
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Abbott reaches settlement in shareholder derivative suit over infant formula; governance reforms, up to $15.85M fees
ABBOTT LABORATORIES
- Settlement of consolidated derivative action alleging fiduciary breaches and securities violations related to infant formula recall.
- Abbott to adopt corporate governance reforms; no admission of wrongdoing.
- Lead plaintiffs' counsel seeks up to $15.85M in fees/expenses and service awards up to $15,000 each.
- Court approval hearing set for June 4, 2026; shareholder objections due by May 18, 2026.
- Dismissal with prejudice of all claims; governance enhancements to improve compliance oversight.
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