SCYNEXIS Faces Class Action Lawsuits Over Alleged Securities Violations
The pharmaceutical company is accused of making false and misleading statements and failing to disclose risks associated with its drug manufacturing process.
Overview
- Class action lawsuits have been filed against SCYNEXIS, Inc. for alleged violations of federal securities laws between March 31, 2023, and September 22, 2023.
- The lawsuits claim that SCYNEXIS made materially false and misleading statements, and failed to disclose material adverse facts about the company's business, operations, and prospects.
- Specifically, it is alleged that SCYNEXIS did not disclose that the equipment used to manufacture its drug ibrexafungerp was also used to manufacture a non-antibacterial beta-lactam drug substance, presenting a risk of cross-contamination.
- The company is also accused of not having effective internal controls and procedures, and adequate internal oversight policies to ensure that its vendor complied with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
- Due to the substantial risk of cross-contamination, it is alleged that SCYNEXIS was reasonably likely to recall its ibrexafungerp tablets and halt its clinical studies.