Gainey McKenna & Egleston Announces A Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Cempra, Inc. (CEMP)

NEW YORK, Nov. 07, 2016 -- Gainey McKenna & Egleston announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Cempra, Inc. (“Cempra” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:CEMP) in the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina on behalf of purchasers of common stock of Cempra between May 1, 2016 through November 1, 2016, inclusive (the “Class Period”).

According to the Complaint, Defendants issued false and misleading statements to investors and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Cempra’s lead product candidate, solithromycin, posed significant safety risks for hepatotoxicity; and (ii) as a result of the foregoing, Cempra’s public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 3, 2017.  A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.  If you wish to join the litigation, or to discuss your rights or interests regarding this class action, please contact Thomas J. McKenna, Esq. or Gregory M. Egleston, Esq. of Gainey McKenna & Egleston at (212) 983-1300, or via e-mail at [email protected] or [email protected].

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