NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of Zafgen, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZFGN) securities from January 12, 2015 through October 16, 2015, all dates inclusive (the “Class Period”) of the important December 21, 2015 lead plaintiff deadline in the class action. The lawsuit seeks to recover damages for Zafgen investors under the federal securities laws.

To join the Zafgen class action, go to the firm’s website at http://www.rosenlegal.com/cases-752.html or call Phillip Kim, Esq. or Kevin Chan, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or kchan@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. 

NO CLASS HAS YET BEEN CERTIFIED IN THE ABOVE ACTION. UNTIL A CLASS IS CERTIFIED, YOU ARE NOT REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL UNLESS YOU RETAIN ONE. YOU MAY ALSO REMAIN AN ABSENT CLASS MEMBER AND DO NOTHING AT THIS POINT. YOU MAY RETAIN COUNSEL OF YOUR CHOICE.

According to the lawsuit, Zafgen made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose to investors that: (1) one participant in the beloranib Phase 3 study, who had died, was receiving beloranib and not a placebo; (2) while Zafgen had reported 2 thrombotic events in prior clinical studies, there had actually been 4 such events, as well as 2 additional thrombotic events in other ongoing studies; and (3) consequently, Defendants’ statements about Zafgen’s business, operations and prospects were false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than December 21, 2015. If you wish to join the litigation, go to the firm’s website at http://www.rosenlegal.com/cases-752.html or to discuss your rights or interests regarding this class action, please contact Phillip Kim, Esq. or Kevin Chan, Esq. of Rosen Law Firm toll free at 866-767-3653 or via e-mail at pkim@rosenlegal.com or kchan@rosenlegal.com.

Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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