---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-254622"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CORT"
cik: "0001088856"
company_name: "CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS INC"
filed_at: "2026-06-03T12:00:06+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-03T12:05:58.181397+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# DOJ declines to intervene in Corcept qui tam lawsuit; relator files amended complaint

## Summary
- DOJ filed Notice of Election to Decline Intervention on May 19, 2026 in case U.S. et al. ex rel. Stephen Elliott v. Corcept Therapeutics.
- DOJ, California Dept of Insurance, and named Plaintiff States all declined to intervene in the qui tam action.
- Relator served an amended complaint on June 2, 2026; company intends to vigorously defend.
- Allegations relate to Korlym sales, promotion, payments to HCPs, and prior authorizations (from Nov 2021 subpoena).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-254622
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CORT
- cik: 0001088856
- company_name: CORCEPT THERAPEUTICS INC
- filed_at: 2026-06-03T12:00:06+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1088856/000119312526254622/0001193125-26-254622-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1088856/000119312526254622/d103585d8k.htm

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