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Court grants final approval of Virgin Galactic derivative settlement; $2.75M from insurers
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc
- U.S. District Court for Eastern District of New York approved settlement on Aug 14, 2026.
- Covers In re Virgin Galactic Derivative Litigation and St. Jean v. Branson et al. cases.
- Insurers pay $2.75M; company retains half, other half to plaintiffs' counsel for fees.
- No finding of wrongdoing against company or any directors/officers; all claims released.