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Corcept Therapeutics (CORT) litigation: Hagens Berman alerts Corcept (CORT) Investors to securities class action and April 21 Lead Plaintiff Deadline. Mar 12, 2026, 16:59 ET CORT Investors with Losses Encouraged to Contact Hagens Berman SAN FRANCISCO, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - National shareholder rights law firm Hagens Berman is notifying investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Corcept Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: CORT) and certain of its top executives. The lawsuit, Allegheny County Employees' Retirement System v. Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated, No. 26-cv-01525 (N.D. Cal.), seeks to recover losses for investors who purchased CORT common stock between October 31, 2024, and December 30, 2025. The firm urges Corcept investors who suffered significant losses to contact the firm now to discuss their rights. The complaint alleges that Corcept misled the market regarding the regulatory viability of its lead product candidate, relacorilant. While the company publicly claimed the drug was supported by "powerful evidence" and was "approaching approval," the lawsuit reveals that the FDA had reportedly warned Corcept "on several occasions" during pre-submission meetings that its clinical data was inadequate. Investors who suffered substantial losses are encouraged to visit the Hagens Berman's CORT Case Page to download a copy of the complaint and review the lead plaintiff process: www.hbsslaw.com/cases/corcept "The litigation targets the alleged gap between Corcept's 'high confidence' narrative and the private warnings from the FDA," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm's investigation. "The complaint alleges that management knew the FDA had warned them to expect 'significant review issues' if they filed the NDA, yet they chose to move forward while assuring investors that no impediments existed." Summary of the Allegations: The Relacorilant Rejection The filed complaint alleges that Corcept and its executives violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by making false and/or misleading statements. * Concealed FDA Concerns: The lawsuit alleges that during pre-submission meetings, the FDA explicitly informed Corcept of concerns regarding the adequacy of the clinical development program to assess relacorilant's effect on hypertension. * The "Warning Not to File": Evidence cited in the complaint suggests the FDA warned the company to expect rejection if it submitted the NDA without additional evidence of effectiveness - a warning allegedly withheld from shareholders. * The December 31 "Surprise": On December 31, 2025, Corcept revealed it had received a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the FDA. The news caused CORT shares to plummet from $70.20 to **$34.80** in a single day, erasing over $3.6 billion in market value. * The Post-Class Period Disclosure: A subsequent redacted copy of the CRL published on January 30, 2026, confirmed that the FDA had concluded it could not arrive at a "favorable benefit-risk assessment" without further effectiveness data. Critical Deadline: April 21, 2026 If you purchased Corcept common stock during the Class Period, you have until April 21, 2026, to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff. If you invested in Corcept and have substantial losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firm's investigation, If you'd like more information and answers to other frequently asked questions about the Corcept case and our investigation, read more" Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Corcept should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected]. About Hagens Berman Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs' rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman's team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw. SOURCE Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP

Allegheny County's latest Air Quality violators: who they are & what they did. Editor's Note: The Allegheny County Health Department periodically updates its website to include documents related to air quality enforcement actions. As part of its watchdog work, GASP monitors this webpage and reports on the air quality violations posted there. Air Quality Violations Lead to $46K Fine for Synthomer Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) issued a more than $46,000 civil penalty against West Elizabeth-based Synthomer - a Title V facility that produces synthetic hydrocarbon resins - for exceeding emissions limits. According to an Oct. 20, 2025, enforcement order just recently uploaded to the ACHD docket, a 2023 compliance test of a C-5 Thermal Oxidizer stack revealed Synthomer blew past emissions limits in violation of the facility's installation permit. ACHD said Synthomer continued to operate under similar conditions for three months, making it out of compliance with its permit. A $46,400 fine - payable to the Allegheny County Clean Air Fund - was assessed. Here's the enforcement order for folks who'd like to take a deeper dive. ACHD Revokes Green Development's Asbestos License, Takes Enforcement Action Against Wilkinsburg Borough for Abatement Issues The Allegheny County Health Department revoked the asbestos abatement license of Green Development after inspections revealed the company violated various Article 21 provisions. According to the Enforcement Order, Wilkinsburg Borough contracted with Green Development to demolish several abandoned houses in the borough. In the enforcement order filed against the company and Wilkinsburg Borough on Dec. 5, 2025, but only recently uploaded to ACHD's docket, both were ordered to stop all demolition work on several properties in the municipality. This wasn't the first time that Green Development had enforcement action taken against it: Its permit was first suspended in May 2025 for similar infractions. "Green Development has not shown a willingness or ability to comply with Article 21 asbestos abatement requirements," the enforcement document noted. ACHD Takes Enforcement Action Against TNT Excavating, Wilkinsburg Borough for Myriad Asbestos Abatement Violations ACHD took enforcement action against TNT Excavating and Wilkinsburg Borough for myriad asbestos-abatement related violations in 2025. According to the enforcement actions, Wilkinsburg Borough contracted with TNT to conduct asbestos abatement in December 2025, despite TNT not having a proper license. According to the enforcement actions, TNT and Wilkinsburg demolished several structures without a permit and without first notifying the department. You can read the Dec. 5, 2025, enforcement action here. You can read the July 23, 2025 enforcement order here. ACHD Takes Enforcement Action Against Wheaton & Sons for Permit, Dust Issues ACHD in March 2025 took enforcement action against Braddock-based Wheaton & Sons for failing to apply for a permit to operate regulated equipment. According to the enforcement order: Wheaton and Sons Inc. is an establishment primarily engaged in fabricated structural metal manufacturing operations. ACHD observed machining processes, including two plasma cutters, one laser cutter multiple press brakes, bandsaws, curving rolls and punching centers. The plasma cutter operates on a water table, but ACHD saw no other dust control measures. The company was ordered to stop all work and provide proper documentation to the department. LHT Coraopolis Terminals Fined Nearly $6K For Abrasive Blasting Violation ACHD issued a $5,890 for performing abrasive blasting without a permit in August 2024. In Allegheny County, abrasive blasting projects totaling more than 10,000 square feet require a permit application with fee and a 30-day notification to be submitted prior to the commencement of abrasive blasting activities. Coraopolis Terminals (and contractor Hannahoe Painting) performed abrasive blasting of 18,056 square feet of or abrasive blasting without an ACHD issued abrasive blasting permit. LHT Neville Island Terminal Filed $840 For Late Annual Compliance Certification ACHD on Oct. 25, 2025, fined LHT Neville Island Terminal $840 for failing to submit its 2023 annual certification of compliance as required under the terms of its Title V Operating Permit. The enforcement order noted the company filed the certification 59 days late. Sailor Excavating and Paving Fined $1,100 for Failing to Control Dust ACHD on Sept. 9, 2025, fined Sailor Excavating and Paving $1,100 following an investigation spurred by dust complaints. Here's an excerpt from the enforcement order: ACHD observed loaded dump trucks driving up and down a steep dirt roadway. The dump trucks were carrying and dumping material across the worksite to grade the lot. Fugitive emissions were created by the trucks driving on the dirt roadway that was not wetted. The ACHD Representative witnessed fugitive dust from the roadway crossing the property line and entering into public space. For the uninitiated: Article 21 - its local air quality regulations - prohibit operation of sources that allow the release of air contaminants into the open air or to cause air pollution. P&W Motors Fined $1,800 Over Operating Without a Permit ACHD issued an $1,800 fine against P&W Motors on Sept. 12, 2025, for operating without a proper permit. Here's what happened: The building now owned by P&W Motors at 720 Gross Street in Pittsburgh was formerly occupied by West Penn Hospital Foundation Research Building, which operated two boilers and an emergency generator - equipment that requires a permit. On May 10, 2024, ACHD inquired about unpaid annual maintenance fees only to find out the building had been sold and P&W Motors intended to tear the building down. On Feb. 14, 2025, ACHD emailed P&W to inform them that they would need to transfer the permit to the new owners or render the equipment inoperable and terminate the permit. On April 25, 2025, ACHD again emailed company representatives to inform them that the permit must be transferred and renewed or that the equipment be rendered inoperable and the permit terminated. While ACHD set deadlines for P&W to make that decision, the enforcement order notes that as of the date of the enforcement order, "P&W BMW of Pittsburgh failed to transfer ownership and renew the operating permit for the regulated equipment at 720 Gross Street."