EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MEDICAL PROPERTIES CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT

If you suffered losses in Medical Properties stock, contact Medical Properties stock loss lawyer Timothy L. Miles about a Medical Properties class action lawsuit

The Medical Properties class action lawsuit seeks to represent purchasers or acquirers of Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (NYSE: MPW) securities between May 23, 2023 and August 17, 2023, inclusive (the “Class Period”).  Captioned Armstrong v. Medical Properties Trust, Inc., No. 23-cv-08597 (S.D.N.Y.), the Medical Properties class action lawsuit charges Medical Properties and certain of its top executive officers with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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If you suffered losses in Medical Properties stock and wish to serve as lead plaintiff in the Medical Properties class action lawsuit, please contact Medical Properties​ Stock Loss Lawyer Timothy L. Miles by calling 855/846-6529 or via e-mail at [email protected] or by submitting a contact form. Lead plaintiff motions for the Medical Properties class action lawsuit must be filed with the court no later than November 28, 2023.

ALLEGATIONS IN THE MEDICAL PROPERTIES CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT

Medical Properties operates as a self-advised real estate investment trust that was formed to acquire and develop net-leased healthcare facilities.

The Medical Properties class action lawsuit alleges that defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Medical Properties’ recapitalization transaction with Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. (“Recap Transaction”) was subject to regulatory approval and had in fact been placed on hold by the Department of Managed Health Care of the Health and Human Services Agency of the State of California; (ii) accordingly, Medical Properties had misrepresented the regulatory process for the Recap Transaction’s approval; and (iii) as a result, Medical Properties overstated the approval prospects and benefits of the Recap Transaction.

​The Medical Properties class action lawsuit further alleges that on August 18, 2023, the Wall Street Journal published an article entitled “Cracks Deepen for America’s Biggest Hospital Landlord: Struggling Tenants, a Bailout on Hold,” which reported that “a California state regulator on July 20 ordered that the transaction between [Medical Properties] and Prospect Medical Holdings be put on hold, according to the order that the regulator sent to Prospect.  [Medical Properties] didn’t disclose the regulator’s order when it reported second-quarter results, or in its quarterly report filed the next day with the Securities and Exchange Commission.”  The Medical Properties class action lawsuit alleges that following the publication of the Wall Street Journal article, the price of Medical Properties stock fell 7.6%.

IF I SUFFERED LOSSES IN MEDICAL PROPERTIES STOCK, WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF SERVING AS LEAD PLAINTIFF IN THE MEDICAL PROPERTIES CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT?

Serving as a Lead Plaintiff in the Medical Properties class action lawsuit has several advantages and important benefits including:

• A Lead Plaintiff is able to negotiate more competitive attorney fees and reduce other litigation costs by actively monitoring the class counsel.
• Lead Plaintiff has the benefit of being able to manage the litigation primarily by overseeing and monitoring the progress of the action and the efforts of counsel, and being able to review and comment on important filings and other documents pertaining to the prosecution of the action.
• There is no financial risk in serving as a Lead Plaintiff because Lead Counsel advances all costs and expenses incurred it the prosecution of the case and will be reimbursed only if there is a successful settlement or judgment recovery on behalf of the class.
• Lead Plaintiff has the benefit involved and active in all negotiations relating to any settlement.
• Lead Plaintiffs that continue owning the stock of the defendant will enjoy the long-term benefits from governance reform resulting from the litigation. 

Thus, there are numerous benefits and other advantages to serving as lead plaintiff in a class action against Medical Properties​ if you suffered losses in Medical Properties​ stock. 

WILL THE LEAD PLAINTIFFS GET MORE MONEY THAN CLASS MEMBERS IF THE MEDICAL PROPERTIES CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT?

​No, but they may be entitled to recover their reasonable expenses incurred with are directly related to representing the class in the Medical Properties class action lawsuit. Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, a Lead Plaintiff is only entitled to his or her pro rata share of any recovery and does not receive any additional money for serving as a representative party on behalf of the class.  However, a court, in its discretion, may approve an award of “reasonable costs and expenses (including lost wages)” to a Lead Plaintiff that directly relates to the representation of the class in the Medical Properties class action lawsuit on behalf of investors who suffered losses in Medical Properties stock. 

CAN THE COURT APPOINT MORE THAN ONE LEAD PLAINTIFF IN THE MEDICAL PROPERTIES CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT?

​​Yes, at its discretion the Court may appoint a person, entity, or group of persons and/or entities as Lead Plaintiffs to oversee the Medical Properties class action lawsuit.

HOW WAS THE CLASS PERIOD DETERMINED IN THE MEDICAL PROPERTIES CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT?

In a securities fraud class action, the class period refers to a period of time in which it is alleged the price of the company’s stock was artificially inflated due to false and misleading statements made by company executives.  The class period starts when the company makes an untrue statement of material fact about the company or fails to disclose a material fact necessary to render other statements not misleading.  The class period ends when the truth is revealed to the investing public through a corrective disclosure.  
 
In order to be a part of the class in the Medical Properties class action lawsuit, you must have suffered losses in Medical Properties stock by purchasing during the class period when it is alleged the price of the stock was artificially inflated to be included in the class action against Medical Properties​​.  ​

HOW CAN A MEDICAL PROPERTIES STOCK LOSS LAWYER HELP ME IF I SUFFERED LOSSES IN MEDICAL PROPERTIES STOCK?

​​​​A Medical Properties stock loss Lawyer is well-versed in the complex laws that govern the securities industry and litigation and focuses on representing individual investors or funds who have been the victims of fraud or who have disputes with investment professionals. Ordinary individual investors, including civil servants, teachers, nurses, and retirees, may need a securities lawyer. In most cases, if they have lost money due to mistakes, incompetence, or fraud by an investment professional.

While FINRA, the SEC, and state securities regulators serve a vital role in protecting investors, they simply have too many individuals, firms, and market transactions to monitor to discover every act of fraud or negligence. Individual investors should consult with a securities lawyer if they have lost money due to fraud or stockbroker misconduct. Look for a securities lawyer with experience, high ethical standards, verifiable credentials, and a trustworthy reputation among his peers and the judiciary, as well as testimonials from previous clients and awards and recognitions.

​Call a Medical Properties stock loss Lawyer today if you suffered losses in Medical Properties stock about the Medical Properties class action lawsuit who will fight to recover your suffered losses in Medical Properties​ stock.

IF I SUFFERED LOSSES IN MEDICAL PROPERTIES STOCK, HOW MUCH CAN I GET OUT OF THE MEDICAL PROPERTIES CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT?

​​In a securities fraud class action lawsuit such as the Medical Properties class action lawsuit, the plaintiff’s damages are typically calculated as out-of-pocket losses. These losses are expressed as the difference between the price at which the stock was sold and the price at which the stock would have been sold absent any artificial inflation caused by the defendant’s alleged misrepresentations or omissions which is why you suffered losses in Medical Properties stock. Contact a Medical Properties stock loss lawyer who could explain your losses in greater detail if you suffered losses in Medical Properties stock. 

Medical Properties class action lawsuit

​If you receive a notice that the Medical Properties class action lawsuit has been settled and you do not believe the settlement is fair but do not want to opt-out and file your own lawsuit, you may object to the settlement. You may object to any part of the settlement and the Court will consider all timely filed objections in the class action against Medical Properties. The notice will contain the date when any objections must be filed and include instructions on where to send your objection and include a date for the final hearing in the Medical Properties class action lawsuit if you would like to appear and be heard by the court in the class action against Medical Properties​​. ​

CONTACT A MEDICAL PROPERTIES STOCK LOSS LAWYER TODAY IF YOU SUFFERED LOSSES IN MEDICAL PROPERTIES STOCK ABOUT A MEDICAL PROPERTIES CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT

​If you suffered losses in Medical Properties stock, contact Medical Properties stock loss lawyer Timothy L. Miles today for a free case evaluation about a Medical Properties class action lawsuit. Call today and see what a Medical Properties stock loss lawyer could do for you if you suffered losses in Medical Properties stock.

Medical Properties stock loss lawyer Timothy L. Miles

​Nashville attorney Timothy L. Miles is a nationally recognized shareholder rights attorney raised in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Miles has dedicated his career to representing shareholders, employees, and consumers in complex class-action litigation. Whether serving as lead, co-lead, or liaison counsel, Mr. Miles has helped recover hundreds of millions of dollars for defrauded investors,  shaped precedent-setting decisions, and delivered real corporate governance reforms. Judges and peers have repeatedly recognized Mr. Miles’ relentless advocacy for the underdog, as well as his unbendable ethical standards. Mr. Miles was recently selected by Martindale-Hubbell® and ALM as a 2022 Top Ranked Lawyer, 2022 Top Rated Litigator. and a 2022 Elite Lawyer of the South. Mr. Miles also maintains the AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, their highest rating for both legal ability and ethics. Mr. Miles is a member of the prestigious Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers: The National Trial Lawyers Association,​Class Action:  Class Action: Top National Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association (2023), a superb rated attorney by Avvo, a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by Premier Lawyers of America (2019) and recognized as a Distinguished Lawyer, Recognizing Excellence in Securities Law, by Lawyers of Distinction (2019); a Top Rated Litigator by Martindale-Hubbell® and ALM  (2019-2022); America’s Most Honored Lawyers 2020 – Top 1% by America’s Most Honored (2020-2022).  Mr. Miles has published over sixty articles on various issues of the law, including class actions, whistleblower cases, products liability, civil procedure, derivative actions, corporate takeover litigation, corporate formation, mass torts, dangerous drugs, and more.  Please visit our website or call for free anytime.

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The Law Offices of Timothy L. Miles
Tapestry at Brentwood Town Center
​300 Centerview Dr., #247
Brentwood, TN 37027

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