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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-26-016755"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NUWE"
cik: "0001506492"
company_name: "Nuwellis, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-04-24T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T04:11:46.814553+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Nuwellis settles E.F. Hutton lawsuit for $204K; mutual release, dismissal with prejudice

## Summary
- Settlement Agreement executed April 24, 2026; payment of $204,000 within five days.
- No admission of liability; mutual release of all claims between Nuwellis and Hutton.
- Hutton to file Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice within two days of payment.
- Lawsuit was previously disclosed on February 26, 2026, alleging breach of engagement letter.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-26-016755
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NUWE
- cik: 0001506492
- company_name: Nuwellis, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-04-24T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1506492/000114036126016755/0001140361-26-016755-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1506492/000114036126016755/ef20071428_8k.htm

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