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CV Sciences reaches preliminary settlement of shareholder derivative action; final hearing May 15, 2023
CV Sciences, Inc.
- U.S. District Court for Nevada granted preliminary approval on Feb 7, 2023 for settlement of Lamont v. Mona, Jr. (Case 2:15-cv-00481).
- Final approval hearing set for May 15, 2023 before Judge Richard F. Boulware II in Las Vegas.
- Settlement requires CV Sciences to implement corporate governance reforms within 60 days of final approval.
- Company and defendants deny any liability or wrongdoing; settlement is not an admission.
- Plaintiff's counsel may seek an award of attorney's fees; no monetary payment to shareholders.