New lawsuit claims UnitedHealth’s toxic policies led to its CEO’s murder – and cost investors millions

NEW YORK – “Animus towards UnitedHealth was such that, subsequent to the murder of Mr. Thompson, many Americans openly celebrated his death,” the investors write in a new lawsuit.

In a stunning twist to an already tragic story, investors are accusing UnitedHealth Group of fostering a corporate culture so toxic and profit-driven that it allegedly led to the murder of its CEO – and cost shareholders millions.

In a newly filed class action lawsuit, investor Roberto Faller claims the insurance giant’s parent company pursued aggressive, anti-consumer strategies such as denying health coverage to inflate profits and share prices.

This, the suit argues, created intense public backlash and regulatory pressure, which allegedly culminated in the assassination of CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan.

Though the claim linking Thompson’s death directly to the company’s practices is jaw-dropping, the core of the lawsuit focuses on investor losses.

Plaintiffs argue UnitedHealth misled the public by reaffirming inflated share projections just after the killing, despite knowing its business model would soon face major changes.

When the company revised its earnings downward and announced a more consumer-friendly shift in Medicare Advantage policies, stock prices plunged, dragging down the entire Dow Jones. Investors now seek damages, accusing the company of concealing its internal crisis and misleading them through a moment of profound upheaval.

– Why did Luigi Mangione kill CEO Brian Thompson:

Luigi Mangione’s motive to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson remains under investigation, but authorities have several theories. According to the NYPD, Mangione may have been motivated by resentment towards the health insurance industry, possibly stemming from his own negative experiences with healthcare.

Mangione reportedly suffered a back injury on July 4, 2023, which required a visit to the emergency room and subsequent spinal surgery, leading to screws being placed in his spine. This injury and his interactions with the healthcare system might have contributed to his animosity towards the industry.

Additionally, police found a handwritten document expressing “ill will” towards corporate America and the health insurance industry, indicating that Mangione saw the executives as “parasites” who “had it coming.”