Akebia Class Action: Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of May 13, 2022 - AKBA

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - May 10, 2022) - Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. ("Akebia" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AKBA) of a class action securities lawsuit.

The lawsuit on behalf of Akebia investors has been commenced in the the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Affected investors purchased or otherwise acquired certain Akebia Therapeutics, Inc. securities between June 28, 2018 and September 2, 2020. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:

https://www.zlk.com/pslra-1/akebia-therapeutics-inc-loss-submission-form?prid=27065&wire=5

or contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. either via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500. There is no cost or obligation to you.

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CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) the Company's lead investigational product candidate, vadadustat, was not as safe in treating non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease patients with anemia as defendants had represented; (ii) as a result, defendants overstated the clinical prospects of a Phase 3 clinical program for vadadustat; (iii) accordingly, defendants also overstated vadadustat's overall commercial and regulatory prospects; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

WHAT THIS MEANS TO SHAREHOLDERS: If you suffered a loss in Akebia during the relevant timeframe, you have until May 13, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. Discuss your rights with our legal team without cost or obligation.

PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: Complete this brief submission form https://www.zlk.com/pslra-1/akebia-therapeutics-inc-loss-submission-form?prid=27065&wire=5 or call 212-363-7500 to discuss the case.

WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.

CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
www.zlk.com

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