• SF-based hedge fund, Partner Fund Management LP, is suing "Theranos and its founder", alleging they lied to attract nearly $100M in funding.
• Sources are an internal "fund document" and "people familiar with the matter."
• The fund document was reviewed by WSJ and states:
"Through a series of lies, material misstatements, and omissions, the defendants engaged in securities fraud and other violations by fraudulently inducing PFM to invest and maintain its investment in the company"
• Suit was filed in Delaware Court of Chancery this afternoon.
• A Theranos spokesperson responded:
"The suit is without merit and Theranos will fight it vigorously. The company is very appreciative of its strong investor base that understands and continues to support the company¹s mission."
The rest of the article is catch-up background on Theranos' controversy.