ImmunityBio Faces Lawsuits Over Misleading Anktiva Claims
Analysis based on 188 articles · First reported Jan 29, 2026 · Last updated Apr 18, 2026
The FDA's warning letter to ImmunityBio, Inc. regarding misleading drug promotions has severely impacted the company's stock, causing a significant decline and leading to multiple class action lawsuits. This event highlights regulatory risks in the biotechnology sector and could lead to increased scrutiny of promotional practices for other pharmaceutical companies.
ImmunityBio, Inc. is facing multiple securities class action lawsuits after the United States===Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter on March 13, 2026, which became public on March 24, 2026. The FDA asserted that ImmunityBio continued to promote its bladder-cancer drug, Anktiva, in a misleading manner, despite previous warnings. Specifically, the FDA cited claims made by ImmunityBio's executive chairman and Chief Scientific and Medical Officer, Patrick Soon-Shiong, on Sean Spicer's podcast and in television advertisements, which suggested Anktiva could treat all cancers and ensure long-term cancer-free outcomes, without sufficient supporting data. This news caused ImmunityBio's stock price to fall by over 21%, erasing nearly $2 billion in market capitalization. Law firms including Pomerantz LLP, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, Hagens Berman, Rosen Law Firm, The Schall Law Firm, Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, and Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC are now representing investors in class action lawsuits, alleging securities fraud and that ImmunityBio made false and misleading statements about Anktiva's capabilities.
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