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Gallagher

Gallagher reported that total settlement dollars in securities class actions increased by 48% in the first half of 2026, reaching $2.1 billion.

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About this settlement

Trends and settlement amounts in securities class actions during the first half of 2026.

According to a report by Gallagher, the plaintiffs bar saw significant success in securities class actions during the first half of 2026. Total settlement dollars increased by 48% to $2.1 billion, with 48 settlements compared to 41 in the same period of 2025. Notably, 21% of these settlements exceeded $50 million, including a $500 million settlement involving Goldman Sachs and a $210 million settlement with Estee Lauder. Technology and biotechnology industries were the most targeted, with a growing number of cases involving artificial intelligence. Filings increased by 10% to 113 lawsuits, though they remain on pace with the 10-year annual average.

Who qualifies

  • Investors affected by securities fraud.
  • Specific eligibility criteria will be determined once claims open.

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