Lost money in The Ensign Group, Inc. stock? You may be able to recover your losses.
Perusek v. The Ensign Group, Inc. et al., No. 8:26-cv-02963 (C.D. Cal.)
A federal securities class action has been filed on behalf of The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) investors. Find out in about 30 seconds whether you may be eligible to participate, at no cost.
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- Lead plaintiff deadline
- December 7, 2026
- 52 days remaining
- Class period
- Feb 1, 2022 – Jun 18, 2026
- Eligible purchases fall between these dates
What happened to ENSG
About this case
The complaint alleges that The Ensign Group, Inc. misled investors about the quality of care at its nursing facilities, regulatory compliance, and the practices driving its profitability. Ensign allegedly relied on chronic understaffing and patient neglect while manipulating staffing records and quality ratings, improperly billing Medicare and Medicaid, and using licensed administrators who did not actually manage its facilities. Ensign’s stock fell 8.15% following Hunterbrook Media’s June 8, 2026 report detailing alleged misconduct, 2.98% following Muddy Waters Research’s June 11 report concerning an alleged administrator license-rental scheme, and 1.4% following additional Hunterbrook reporting on June 18. Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Ensign securities between February 10, 2022, and June 18, 2026, inclusive, and suffered losses should contact Block & Leviton to discuss their recovery options.
The allegations, in plain terms
- February 10, 2022The class period begins. The complaint alleges that from this point Ensign misled investors about care quality at its nursing facilities, its regulatory compliance, and what was driving its profits. It allegedly relied on understaffing and patient neglect, manipulated staffing records and quality ratings, and improperly billed Medicare and Medicaid.
- June 8, 2026Hunterbrook Media published a report describing alleged misconduct at Ensign. Per the complaint, Ensign's stock fell 8.15% after the report.
- June 11, 2026Muddy Waters Research published a report about an alleged scheme in which licensed administrators were named for facilities they allegedly did not actually manage. Per the complaint, the stock fell 2.98%.
- June 18, 2026Hunterbrook published additional reporting. Per the complaint, the stock fell 1.4%. The class period ends on this date.
Summarizes allegations in the complaint — they are not findings of any court.
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Who we are — and why we're involved
Block & Leviton represents investors. We never represent the companies we investigate. When a company's own disclosures reveal that shareholders were misled, we investigate and bring claims to recover those losses.
Our clients are people like you: individual investors, retirees, and pension funds harmed when the truth comes out and a stock falls. There is no cost to you to participate, and attorneys' fees are paid only out of a recovery approved by the court.
Who you'll be dealing with
Jake Walker
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A record courts have trusted
NextEra Energy — $150 million
The district court dismissed the case. We appealed — and won a unanimous reversal in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. The result: a $150 million settlement — the largest securities class action settlement in the Southern District of Florida in more than 30 years.*
Dismissed — then revived when we persuaded the court to reconsider its own judgment. Settled in 2026.
Recovered for investors even after Tricida itself went bankrupt.
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Common questions
Will this cost me anything?
No. There is no cost to submit your information, no cost to participate, and no out-of-pocket cost ever. If there's a recovery, attorneys' fees are paid from it and must be approved by the court.
I'm already part of the class automatically — so why submit my information?
It's true: if you bought ENSG during the class period, you're a class member whether or not you contact anyone. Submitting your information lets us evaluate your specific losses, keep you informed as the case develops, and tell you whether you may benefit from a larger role in the case.
What is a lead plaintiff?
The lead plaintiff is an investor the court appoints to represent the class, typically someone with a significant loss. Lead plaintiffs oversee the litigation on behalf of everyone and are entitled to seek reimbursement for their time. The deadline to seek appointment in this case is December 7, 2026.
I sold my shares after the drop — am I still eligible?
Possibly, yes. What generally matters is that you purchased shares during the class period and were harmed by the decline. Whether you still hold shares today doesn't necessarily disqualify you — submit your details and we'll evaluate your situation.
Does submitting this form make you my lawyers?
No — and that's a protection for you. Submitting the form only lets us evaluate your potential claim, at no cost. If we determine we can help and you decide to move forward, we'll send you a written retainer agreement that spells out the relationship, the contingency fee, and your rights. You're never committed to anything until you've read and signed it.
What happens after I submit the form?
Our team reviews your submission — usually within one business day. David, our investor liaison, will reach out by phone or email, and our partners are directly involved in every case. You're never obligated to do anything.
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