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(Bloomberg) -- Super Micro Computer Inc. is facing a second class-action lawsuit in less than a week, with The Schall Law Firm announcing a suit alleging the company violated U.S. export laws on sales to China. The action follows a similar complaint filed by The DJS Law Group, intensifying legal pressure on the high-flying server manufacturer.
"Super Micro derived significant revenue from sales of servers to China that violated U.S. export control laws," the complaint filed by The Schall Law Firm states. The firm alleges the company failed to maintain adequate controls to ensure compliance with these laws.
Both lawsuits seek to represent investors who purchased Super Micro securities between April 30, 2024, and March 19, 2026. According to the complaints, the company's public statements during this period were "false and materially misleading." The Schall Law Firm has encouraged investors who suffered a loss to contact them before May 26, 2026.
The legal challenges introduce a new layer of risk for Super Micro, whose stock has been a key beneficiary of the artificial intelligence spending boom. The lawsuits contend that a portion of the company's recent growth was based on sales that now expose it to legal and financial repercussions.
The core allegation in both suits is that Super Micro's internal controls were insufficient to prevent and detect violations of U.S. export regulations. When the market learned the truth about Super Micro, investors suffered damages, the complaints allege. The class in the cases has not yet been certified.
These lawsuits could result in significant financial penalties and damage to investor confidence. The focus now shifts to how the company will address these allegations and any potential impact on its future revenue streams from China. Investors will be closely watching for the company's official response and any further developments in the class-action proceedings.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
