Gamboa v. Citizens, Inc. et al

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Case Number:

1:17-cv-00241

Court:

Texas Western

Nature of Suit:

Securities/Commodities

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Robert Pitman

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  1. May 30, 2018

    Insurer Escapes Class Action Over Inflated Stock Price

    A Texas federal judge has tossed a putative class action alleging whole-life insurance seller Citizens Inc. artificially propped up its stock price through fraudulent sales practices, agreeing with a magistrate judge's recommendation on grounds the investors hadn't shown the insurer had knowledge of the alleged wrongdoing.

  2. May 07, 2018

    Securities Suit Against Insurer Should Be Axed, Judge Says

    A Texas magistrate judge recommended Monday that a class action alleging that whole-life insurance seller Citizens Inc. artificially propped up its stock price through fraudulent sales practices be dismissed with prejudice, saying the plaintiffs cannot meet the high bar for pleading scienter.