LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Goldberg Law PC, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against Akari Therapeutics, Plc (“Akari” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AKTX) for violations of §10(b) and §20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder.

Investors who purchased the Company’s shares between March 30, 2017 and May 11, 2017 inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before July 11, 2017, the lead plaintiff motion deadline.

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss during the Class Period, click here to participate.

In addition, we encourage you to contact Michael Goldberg or Brian Schall, of Goldberg Law PC, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 800-977-7401, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm’s website at http://www.goldberglawpc.com/, or by email at [email protected].

The class in this case has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.

The Complaint alleges that during the Class Period, Akari made materially false and/or misleading statements, and/or failed to disclose materially adverse facts about its business, operations, and prospects. These false statements and/or material omissions kept the Company’s stock price trading at artificially inflated prices during the Class Period. On April 26, 2017, Edison Research Ltd. issued a report on the Company called “Akari’s Coversin matches Soliris in Phase II.” The next day it was announced that the report was withdrawn due to “material inaccuracies.” On May 11, 2017, Akari announced that CEO Dr. Gur Roshwalb has been placed on administrative leave while the Board of Directors reviews whether Dr. Roshwalb or other executives had any involvement with the materially inaccurate research report. Following this news, Akari’s stock price dropped sharply, which caused investors harm.

Goldberg Law PC represents shareholders around the world and specializes in securities class actions and shareholder rights litigation.

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