A securities fraud class action lawsuit against Charles River Laboratories International Inc. can proceed, according to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. The ruling, made on August 15, 2025, reverses a motion to dismiss the case for failure to state a claim. The court determined that the appellants’ complaint adequately alleged that statements made by the CEO were misleading. The case is State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio v. Charles River Laboratories International.