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VIEW.US

id: 1585

View (VIEW) $11M Investor Settlement

Late claims are being considered for compensation, subject to approval.

$11,000,000

Cash Settlement

N.D. California

Court

5:21-cv-06374

Case number

11/30/2020

Class period Start

08/08/2022

Class period End

12/05/2025

Claim deadline

View ($VIEW) has agreed to settle $11 million with investors to resolve claims that it misled them about warranty-related costs and inaccurate financial reporting.

Outline

In 2021, View revealed it was reviewing how it accounted for warranty costs related to seal defects in its smart windows. The company later admitted it had left out major expenses like installation and shipping, and restated its financial results from 2019 through 2021. Following these disclosures, $VIEW dropped over 58%, and investors filed a lawsuit.

Timeline

November 30, 2020 – View and CF II announced their SPAC merger.
March 8, 2021 – View began trading as $VIEW after the merger closed.
August 16, 2021 – View initiated an internal investigation into accounting errors.
November 9, 2021 – The company confirmed it would restate financial statements due to warranty-related costs.
2022 – Investors filed a lawsuit, alleging misstatements tied to warranty liabilities and financial reporting.
May 2025 – View agreed to an $11M settlement.

Background

View is a smart building technology company known for its self-tinting windows designed to improve energy efficiency and occupant comfort. 

After going public via SPAC in March 2021, View revealed it had failed to properly account for warranty liabilities stemming from defective window seals, including hidden costs for installation and freight.

The company restated its 2019–2021 financial results, acknowledging material understatements in warranty-related expenses. 

The disclosures prompted regulatory scrutiny, executive resignations, and a 58% drop in $VIEW’s stock. In 2022, investors sued View for misrepresenting its financial condition and failing to disclose warranty-related costs.

What Can Investors Expect Now?

View ($VIEW) has agreed to settle $11 million with investors to resolve claims that it misled them about warranty-related costs and inaccurate financial reporting.

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

Accepting Late Claims

Alleged Offence

Mismanagement,

Misleading Statements

Suspected Party

Directors,

Management

Security Type

Stocks

Trade Direction

Long

Payout per Share

0.19

Filing date

08/18/2021

Plaintiffs

David Sherman

Attorneys

Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP

Defendants

Rao Mulpuri; Vidul Prakash; Howard W. Lutnick; Paul Pio; Alice Chan; Anshu Jain; Robert J. Hochberg; Charlotte S. Blechman

Judge

Beth Labson Freeman

Administrator

RG/2

Court hearing date

11/06/2025

Exclusion deadline

10/16/2025

Objection deadline

10/16/2025

Attorney fee

$4,041,667

Trades matching type

FIFO

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