ImmunityBio Hit with Class Action Lawsuit

Bragar Eagel & Squire files suit on behalf of investors who purchased shares between January and March 2026

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:45pm

A clean, minimalist studio photograph featuring a stack of legal documents and a gavel on a solid gray background, representing the legal proceedings against ImmunityBio.The class action lawsuit against ImmunityBio alleges the company misled investors about its cancer therapy capabilities.NYC Today

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a national stockholder rights law firm, has filed a class action lawsuit against ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBRX) in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. The lawsuit alleges that ImmunityBio and its executives made false and misleading statements about the capabilities of the company's Anktiva product during the class period of January 19, 2026 to March 24, 2026, resulting in investor losses.

Why it matters

The lawsuit against ImmunityBio is the latest in a series of legal challenges facing the biotech company, which has been under scrutiny for its claims about its experimental cancer therapies. The outcome of this case could have significant financial and reputational implications for ImmunityBio.

The details

According to the lawsuit, ImmunityBio and its executives, including CEO Patrick Soon-Shiong, allegedly made false and misleading statements about the capabilities of Anktiva, the company's lead immunotherapy candidate. The lawsuit claims these statements inflated the company's stock price, and when the truth came to light, investors suffered losses.

  • The class period for the lawsuit is January 19, 2026 to March 24, 2026.
  • Investors have until May 26, 2026 to apply to the court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the case.

The players

ImmunityBio, Inc.

A biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer and infectious diseases.

Patrick Soon-Shiong

The founder, chairman, and CEO of ImmunityBio.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.

A nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm representing individual and institutional investors in securities, derivative, and commercial litigation.

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What they’re saying

“If you purchased or acquired ImmunityBio securities between January 19, 2026 and March 24, 2026 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Bragar Eagel & Squire partner Brandon Walker or Melissa Fortunato directly at (212) 355-4648.”

— Brandon Walker, Partner, Bragar Eagel & Squire

What’s next

Investors have until May 26, 2026 to apply to the court to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.

The takeaway

The class action lawsuit against ImmunityBio highlights the ongoing scrutiny and legal challenges facing the company over its claims about its experimental cancer therapies. The outcome of this case could have significant financial and reputational implications for the biotech firm.