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DataVault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) faces a securities class action with an October 5 lead plaintiff deadline after shares fell 19% on a short-seller report.
"Investors who purchased DataVault securities during the Class Period may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement," Rosen Law Firm said.
The lawsuit, filed by Wolf Popper LLP and Rosen Law Firm, covers investors who bought DataVault securities between September 4, 2024 and October 30, 2025. The complaint alleges DataVault overstated the economic value of partnerships with Burke Products, Scilex Holding Company, and Nature's Miracle Holding Inc., and overstated trading activity on the Datavault Platform, which was in fact minimal. The lawsuit also alleges undisclosed connections between DataVault and Edward Withrow III, a convicted felon, exposed the company to reputational harm. As a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times, according to the complaint.
On October 31, 2025, Wolfpack Research published a report challenging DataVault's public representations about its corporate partnerships, blockchain marketplace activity, and leadership relationships. The stock fell $0.45 per share, or approximately 19.4%, from $2.30 to $1.85. Investors seeking to serve as lead plaintiff must move the court no later than October 5, 2026.
The complaint further alleges DataVault promoted opportunities involving artificial intelligence, quantum computing, Web3, and data monetization while investors were not provided an accurate picture of the economic value or operating activity underlying those initiatives.
Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP has also announced a class action against DataVault, reporting the stock fell $0.49 per share, or 19.44%, to close at $2.03 on October 31, 2025. The firm, which has recovered more than $10 billion for clients since its founding in 1956, is representing investors alongside the other firms. Rosen Law Firm has been ranked in the top four for securities class action settlements each year since 2013 and recovered over $438 million for investors in 2019 alone.
Investors do not need to serve as lead plaintiff to participate in any potential recovery. Until a class is certified, investors are not represented by counsel unless they retain one. Investors may select counsel of their choice or remain absent class members.
The litigation adds legal and reputational risk for DataVault, a small-cap AI company trading on the Nasdaq. The October 5 lead plaintiff deadline will determine which law firm directs the case, and investors will watch for any settlement or further disclosures from the company.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
