Published: August 21, 2026
Overview
A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Vertex Energy on behalf of investors who purchased the company’s securities. The case, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, names Eric Bender and Nader Misri as the lead plaintiffs representing all similarly affected shareholders. The litigation centers on allegations related to the company’s securities offerings, though the specific nature of the claims involves matters typically addressed in securities fraud cases where investors allege they were misled or harmed through their purchases of company stock or related financial instruments.
The case was filed under civil action number 4:23-cv-02145 and remains in the early stages of litigation. As of April 22, 2025, the case is proceeding through the federal court system in Houston. Class members who purchased Vertex Energy securities during the relevant period may be eligible to participate in any eventual settlement or judgment.
Those who wish to remain part of the class and potentially receive compensation need not take any action at this time. Alternatively, class members have the right to opt out of the litigation if they prefer to pursue their own claims independently, or they may file an objection to any proposed settlement terms. Additional details regarding specific eligibility criteria, claim submission procedures, settlement amounts, and important deadlines will be provided as the case progresses and any settlement agreement is reached and approved by the court.
Important Documents
- Final_Initial_Discovery_Protocols_Flsa
- 2025 04 21 Vertex Energy Preliminary Approval Order
- The%20Joint%20Pretrial%20Order
- Idp_Rm
- 81 Hearing Date Changed To 7 21 2025
- Disaster%20Final%20Web%20Version
- Exhibit%20List
- Vertex Energy Long Notice And Claim Final
- Vertex Stipulation And Agreement Of Settlement With Exhibits
- Joint%20Discovery.Case%20Management%20Plan%20Under%20Rule%2026%28F%29.Revised%20April%2026%202021.V2
Official Settlement Website
For full details or to file a claim, visit:
https://www.txs.uscourts.gov/page/united-states-district-judge-lee-h-rosenthal-senior