*Amicus Briefs

In re SmileDirectClub Securities Litigation

Published on:
June 9, 2026
Committee:

Court:
Chancery Court
(Davidson County, TN)

Amicus Issue:
Whether a proposed settlement in securities litigation – which includes a provision that non-settling underwriter defendants cannot seek contribution from the settling individuals if the underwriters go to trial and are found liable for damages – may also include a provision that those same underwriters are not allowed to set-off any future damages award by the amount of the underwriters’ proportionate fault.

Counsel of Record:
Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Britt K. Latham
Margaret V. Dodson
Grace E. Platt

Other Amici:
None.

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