BetterLife Announces Favorable Outcome in New York Legal Claims
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BetterLife Pharma (CSE: BETR / OTCQB: BETRF) announced a favorable outcome in legal claims filed against the company and its subsidiary, MedMelior. The case, initiated in early 2021 by a former MedMelior director seeking US$12.5 million in damages, has concluded with no obligations for BetterLife.
The resolution came through a series of New York state and federal court dismissals on grounds of forum non conveniens. The former director's subsequent federal appeal attempt lapsed in early November after unsuccessful settlement attempts, effectively ending the legal proceedings without any payments or penalties against the company.
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- Legal claims seeking US$12.5 million in damages resolved with no financial obligations for the company
- Complete dismissal of all claims in New York courts with no settlements or penalties required
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BetterLife Pharma Inc. (“BetterLife”) (CSE: BETR / OTCQB: BETRF / FRA: NPAU), an emerging biotech company focused on the development of BETR-001, a non-hallucinogenic derivative of lysergic acid diethylamide (“LSD”), announced that the legal claims against BetterLife and its subsidiary, MedMelior Inc. (“MedMelior”) (collectively, the “Company”) have concluded in the Company’s favor such that the Company does not have any obligations of any kind regarding this case.
The case was originally filed by a former director of MedMelior (formerly Altum Pharmaceuticals) in early 2021 claiming a total of US
Dr. Ahmad Doroudian, CEO of BetterLife commented, “We are very pleased with the resolution of this case. We always believed the case to be without merit and were confident that there will be a successful conclusion for BetterLife and MedMelior.”
About BetterLife Pharma
BetterLife Pharma Inc. is an emerging biotechnology company primarily focused on developing and commercializing two compounds, BETR-001 and BETR-002, to treat neuro-psychiatric and neurological disorders.
BETR-001, which is in preclinical and IND-enabling studies, is a non-hallucinogenic and non- controlled LSD derivative in development and it is unique in that it is unregulated and therefore can be self-administered. BetterLife’s synthesis patent for BETR-001 eliminates regulatory hurdles and its pending patent, for composition and method of use, covers treatment of major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder and neuropathic pain and other neuro-psychiatric and neurological disorders.
BETR-002, which is in preclinical and IND-enabling studies, is based on honokiol, the active anxiolytic ingredient of magnolia bark. BetterLife’s pending method of use and formulations patent covers treatment of anxiety related disorders including benzodiazepine dependency.
BetterLife also owns a drug candidate for the treatment of viral infections and is in the process of seeking strategic alternatives for further development.
For further information, please visit BetterLife Pharma.
Contact
David Melles, Investor Relations Manager
Email: David.Melles@blifepharma.com
Phone: 1-778-887-1928
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