CS Disco ($LAW) Investor Settlement

The parties have reached an agreement to settle the case, but the terms are still being finalized. You can submit your application now, and it will be processed once claims filing opens.

W.D. Texas

Court

1:24-cv-00028

Case number

07/21/2021

Class period Start

08/11/2022

Class period End

CS Disco ($LAW) has reached a settlement with investors to resolve claims that it misled them about its post-IPO growth by concealing the loss of key customers and issuing overly optimistic revenue guidance.

Outline:

After its 2021 IPO, CS Disco repeatedly told investors that its growth was driven by strong customer adoption of its cloud-based legal platform. Internally, however, the company allegedly knew that several of its largest clients were significantly scaling back usage. Despite this, CS Disco continued to assure the market of steady growth. In August 2022, the company suddenly cut revenue guidance—causing $LAW to plunge more than 50%.

Timeline:

• July 21, 2021 – CS Disco held its IPO, raising over $220 million
 • Late 2021 – Internal metrics showed key customers were reducing usage of the platform
 • Throughout 2022 – CS Disco issued positive revenue guidance and public statements
 • August 11, 2022 – The company cut full-year revenue forecast, excluding its largest customers
 • August 11, 2022 – $LAW fell 53.4%, dropping from $35.61 to $16.61 in one day
 • September 2023 – Investors filed a lawsuit alleging the company concealed these business risks
 • 2025 – A tentative settlement was reached to resolve the allegations.

Background:

CS Disco, a software company that provides AI-powered tools for legal professionals, went public in mid-2021. The company positioned itself as a fast-growing disruptor in the legal tech space, reporting significant revenue gains and claiming strong momentum with its cloud-based ediscovery platform.

Behind the scenes, however, several of CS Disco’s largest customers were already pulling back on usage. According to the complaint, company executives were aware of this trend but chose not to disclose it. Instead, CS Disco issued public statements and financial projections that painted a picture of continued strong growth.

On August 11, 2022, the company abruptly lowered its full-year revenue forecast and admitted that recent growth had been heavily dependent on a small number of clients. The market reacted sharply: $LAW lost over half its value in a single trading day, erasing hundreds of millions in market capitalization.

What Can Investors Expect Now?

CS Disco ($LAW) has reached a settlement with investors to resolve claims that it misled them about its post-IPO growth by concealing the loss of key customers and issuing overly optimistic revenue guidance.

If you were damaged due to this situation, you can file for a payout and get your share of the settlement. You can check if you are eligible and other details in the FAQ section below.

Case Type

US Securities Class Action

Case Status

Tentative Settlement

Alleged Offence

Misleading Statements,

Financial Misrepresentation,

Failure to Disclose,

Omissions

Suspected Party

Directors,

Management

Security Type

Stocks

Trade Direction

Long

Filing date

09/19/2023

Lead Plaintiff Deadline

11/20/2023

Plaintiffs

Gambrill

Attorneys

Berman Tabacco

Defendants

Kiwi Camara, Michael Lafair

Judge

Robert Pitman

Trades matching type

FIFO

Frequently Asked Questions

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