NEW YORK, May 9 -- A group of investors has filed a lawsuit against UnitedHealthcare in the United States, accusing the health insurance giant of misleading them after the fatal shooting of its CEO, Brian Thompson.

Thompson was shot dead in broad daylight on December 4 in New York City, an incident that received widespread media attention across the country.

Just a day before the killing, the company had issued a positive forecast for its 2025 financial performance.

Despite the tragedy, UnitedHealthcare reaffirmed its projections on January 16, prompting criticism from some shareholders.

According to CNBC, yhe lawsuit claims the company failed to factor in the reputational and operational fallout from Thompson's death.

The investors ...