Deadline Reminder for Nikola Corporation Investors to Act on Class Action Lawsuit

Investors are alerted about the forthcoming December 12, 2023 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a class action lawsuit against Nikola Corporation NKLA, a Phoenix-based company specializing in batteries for electric vehicles. This legal action represents individuals who acquired Nikola securities between February 24, 2022, and September 7, 2023, a period marred by incidents that adversely impacted shareholders.

Series of Incidents Plaguing Nikola

Several occurrences have sparked increased scrutiny of Nikola's operational safety and negatively affected investor confidence. On June 23, 2023, a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) from Nikola's lineup caught fire at the company's headquarters and spread to four additional trucks. Nikola initially suggested possible foul play but later traced the cause to a coolant leak inside a battery pack, prompting a recall of all 209 battery-electric trucks it had delivered or built to date.

The recall and the subsequent truck fires, including another BEV truck combusting at an Arizona warehouse and yet another near the Phoenix headquarters, led to significant stock price declines. Each incident chipped away at the company's market value, culminating in a 15.4% drop on September 8, 2023, as the news of the latest fire broke out.

Allegations Against Nikola

The ongoing class action alleges that Nikola made materially false and/or misleading statements and failed to disclose crucial details about the company's inadequate safety and structural controls. These alleged omissions and misrepresentations resulted in vehicles that were unsafe and raised the probability of product recalls, thereby misleading investors about the company's business, operations, and future prospects.

Investor Rights and Legal Representation

Investors who have suffered losses in their NKLA investments should consider taking action before the December 12, 2023 deadline. Affected shareholders may participate in the class action without taking immediate steps if they prefer, or they may elect to seek legal counsel and actively pursue claims to recover losses under the federal securities laws.

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