On January 16, 2025, a federal judge dismissed a shareholder lawsuit accusing Lyft of defrauding investors by delaying the correction of an error in a previous earnings release. The lawsuit alleged that Lyft waited too long to correct a mistake regarding a key profit metric.
The court ruled that the alleged misstatements were inactionable forward-looking statements and that the plaintiff failed to allege scienter. Furthermore, the court found that Lyft's correction, issued 42 minutes after the initial press release, was made within a reasonable time.
This dismissal is a favorable outcome for Lyft, removing a legal and financial overhang. It reduces the risk of substantial costs associated with litigation and potential damages, allowing the company to focus on its core operations and strategic initiatives.
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