ENSG DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Reminds The Ensign Group Investors of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Deadline on December 7, 2026

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 12, 2026--

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against The Ensign Group, Inc. ("“The Ensign Group” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ENSG) and reminds investors of the December 7, 2026 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.

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As detailed below, the complaint alleges that the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) Ensign's business model depends on the systematic and widespread neglect of elderly people who live in its facilities, including those with needs for high levels of care; (2) Ensign's abuse and neglect includes not giving residents enough food, medical attention, or even basic toiletries as well as failing to respond to residents in clear distress, which has resulted in resident deaths; (3) Ensign uses self-reporting measures as a way to cover up that it systematically neglects patients; (4) Ensign defrauds Medicaid and Medicare by taking federal funds to help patients who need high levels of care, and then neglecting those same patients; (5) Ensign falsifies the number of hours that Certified Nursing Assistants spend with residents; (6) Ensign engages in an illegal scheme to rent the licenses of Administrators who are not generally present at, nor actually managing, its facilities; (7) Ensign materially understated the reputational and litigation exposure that comes with a dangerous, abhorrent, and illegal business model; and (8) as a result, Defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

On June 8, 2026, Hunterbrook Media published a report entitled "Ensign: The Nursing Home Empire Built on Fatal Neglect," stating that "Ensign's business model relies on delivering inadequate care to patients while gaming data on quality[.] Patients are dying." On this news, Ensign's stock price fell $13.88, or 8.15%, to close at $156.42 per share on June 8, 2026.

On June 11, 2026, Muddy Waters Research published a report entitled "Ensign: Deceiving the Government at Estimated ~20% of Facilities," concluding that Ensign engages in a systematic scheme to rent the licenses of Administrators who are not generally present at, nor actually managing, the facilities. On this news, Ensign's stock price fell $4.52, or 2.98%, to close at $147.13 on June 11, 2026.

On June 18, 2026, Hunterbrook issued a follow up report entitled "New: Patients Hungry in Ensign Facilities," adding new firsthand evidence of resident hunger, payroll falsification, understaffing, and staff licensing issues. On this news, Ensign's stock price fell $2.19, or 1.4%, to close at $153.65 per share on June 18, 2026.

The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding The Ensign Group’s conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.

To learn more about the The Ensign Group class action, go to www.faruqilaw.com/ENSG or call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Investors Regarding the The Ensign Group Securities Class Action Lawsuit:

What is the The Ensign Group securities fraud lawsuit about?

The lawsuit alleges that The Ensign Group, Inc. made materially false and misleading statements about its business, operations, and prospects throughout the Class Period. Specifically, the complaint alleges that Ensign's business model depends on the systematic neglect of elderly residents, including by allegedly failing to provide adequate food, medical attention, and basic toiletries, resulting in resident deaths. The lawsuit further alleges that Ensign allegedly defrauded Medicare and Medicaid by accepting federal funds designated for high-needs patients while neglecting those same patients, falsified certified nursing assistant staffing hours, and engaged in an alleged illegal scheme to rent administrator licenses from individuals not present at or managing its facilities. The complaint also alleges that Ensign used self-reporting mechanisms to conceal this alleged pattern of neglect and materially understated the reputational and litigation risks arising from its alleged business practices.

Who may be eligible to participate in the lawsuit?

Investors who purchased or otherwise acquired securities of The Ensign Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENSG) between February 10, 2022 and June 18, 2026, inclusive, may be eligible to participate in this lawsuit. Participation is not limited to those who seek appointment as lead plaintiff; any eligible class member may share in any recovery that may be obtained. Investors are encouraged to review their trading records for purchases of Ensign securities during this period to determine whether they may qualify as a class member.

What is a lead plaintiff, and how can I seek appointment?

A lead plaintiff is a court-appointed class member who serves as a representative party on behalf of all class members and works with class counsel to direct the litigation. The lead plaintiff typically has the largest financial interest in the relief sought and is required to adequately represent the interests of the class. Investors who wish to seek appointment as lead plaintiff must file a motion with the court by the applicable lead plaintiff deadline. Importantly, investors need not serve as lead plaintiff to participate in the class and share in any recovery that may be obtained; class members who do not seek appointment may still be eligible to benefit from any judgment or settlement.

Why should investors contact Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP?

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP has represented investors in securities litigation for decades and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for shareholders. Investors who purchased The Ensign Group securities during the Class Period may contact the firm to discuss their legal rights, potential claims, and the lead plaintiff process at no cost or obligation.

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ENSG DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Reminds The Ensign Group Investors of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Deadline on December 7, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes on Monday ordered a 24-hour halt to tree-cutting at the East Potomac Golf Course, a historic D.C. course that has been part of President Donald Trump’s plans to remake the city.

Reyes issued the order following a tense three-hour hearing in which she blistered the government for having deceived her with its actions over the holiday weekend.

Reyes said the 24-hour temporary order could be extended to 14 days if necessary. It was limited to one day while the government tries to find a key Trump administration official to discuss why a massive tree-cutting at the park needed to occur over the holiday weekend, with little notification to plaintiffs in a lawsuit trying to halt renovation plans or the judge.

It’s the latest example of the erosion of trust between the government and the independent judiciary, as the Trump administration tries to steamroll scrutiny of its actions, from the White House ballroom to immigration enforcement.

The hearing started with a blistering 15-minute statement from Reyes, who has declined repeated motions from the plaintiffs to halt work by the administration out of concern that its strategy has seemed to be move ahead on projects despite court actions.

“I am thoroughly unamused right now," Reyes said. “I do not know how I could have made it any plainer that I did not want what was to happen, to happen.” The judge added, “I have given the government every single benefit of the doubt that it would not do precisely what it has done.”

She told the government's lawyers sharply, “I wanted you all to be better than you have been.”

The emergency hearing on a holiday expanded as the judge ordered the government to get various participants in the decision-making process into the hearing remotely.

Reyes plans to hold another hearing Tuesday and wants to hear from Greg Wischer, deputy chief of staff at the Interior Department. Wischer pushed for the work to be done urgently, according to testimony from Frank Lands, deputy director of operations for the National Park Service.

Reyes and plaintiff’s attorney Abbe Lowell raised numerous questions about the timeline and chain of command for the decision and whether the witnesses were aware of other plans by the administration.

Kevin Griess, the superintendent of the National Mall and Memorial Parks, cited a 2019 National Park Service Cultural Landscape Report as the guide for the work.

Lands said it was part of Trump’s 2025 order to make D.C. safe and beautiful. Under questioning from Reyes, he acknowledged that while other city golf courses were also mentioned in the Cultural Landscape Report, there had been no discussions of work at them.

Associated Press writer Matthew Daly contributed to this report.

Golfers pass workers as the National Park Service begins cutting down trees at East Potomac Golf Links, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)

A golfer pauses near trees recently cut down by the National Park Service at East Potomac Golf Links, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)

Golfers pass workers as the National Park Service begins cutting down trees at East Potomac Golf Links, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)

Golfers pass trees recently cut down by the National Park Service, at East Potomac Golf Links, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)

President Donald Trump waves while returning to the White House following a trip to Clarksville, Tenn., on the South Lawn of the White House, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)