---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001829576-26-000083"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CARE"
cik: "0001829576"
company_name: "Carter Bankshares, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-08-17T20:59:11+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-17T21:00:03.672903+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Carter Bankshares lawsuit by Justice Parties dismissed with prejudice

## Summary
- On Aug 17, 2026, Carter Bankshares and Carter Bank & Trust announced voluntary dismissal with prejudice of lawsuit.
- Suit was filed in Circuit Court of Greenbrier County, West Virginia by James C. Justice II, III, Jillean L. Justice, and related entities.
- Dismissal covers claims against the Company, its bank subsidiary, and certain unaffiliated persons and entities.
- Dismissal with prejudice bars refiling; removes litigation overhang for Carter Bankshares.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001829576-26-000083
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CARE
- cik: 0001829576
- company_name: Carter Bankshares, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-08-17T20:59:11+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1829576/000182957626000083/0001829576-26-000083-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1829576/000182957626000083/care-20260817.htm

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