In re Tower Group International, Ltd. Securities Litigation
| Robert P. Lang |
| Tower Group, Inc., PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP, Tower Group International, Ltd., Michael H. Lee, William E. Hitselberger and ACP Re, Ltd. |
| SHEN & ZHANG GROUP, Dennis Feighny, Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, The University of Puerto Rico Retirement System and H&S Group |
| Public Pension Funds and Adar Funds |
| 1:2013cv05852 |
| August 20, 2013 |
| US District Court for the Southern District of New York |
| Foley Square Office |
| New York |
| Ronald L Ellis |
| Analisa Torres |
| Securities/Commodities |
| 15 U.S.C. § 78 |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 201
CLASS DISTRIBUTION ORDER granting #197 Motion for Entry of Class Distribution. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: This Order incorporates by reference the definitions m the Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement (the "Stipulation" or the "Stip," ECF No. 148), and the Walter Declaration, and all capitalized terms used, but not defined herein, shall have the same meanings as in the Stipulation or in the Walter Declaration. This Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of the Action and over all parties to the Action, including all members of the Settlement Classes. Lead Plaintiffs' plan for distribution of the Net Settlement Fund to Authorized Claimants is APPROVED; as further set forth herein. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 3/21/2017) (mro)
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| Filing 200 DECLARATION of ADAM D. WALTER in Support re: #197 MOTION FOR ENTRY OF CLASS DISTRIBUTION ORDER .. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Harrod, James) |
| Filing 199 DECLARATION of James A. Harrod in Support re: #197 MOTION FOR ENTRY OF CLASS DISTRIBUTION ORDER .. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Harrod, James) |
| Filing 198 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #197 MOTION FOR ENTRY OF CLASS DISTRIBUTION ORDER . . Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Harrod, James) |
| Filing 197 MOTION FOR ENTRY OF CLASS DISTRIBUTION ORDER . Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Harrod, James) |
| Filing 196 LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis from Antony L. Ryan dated October 13, 2016 re: update on case status. Document filed by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP.(Ryan, Antony) |
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Filing 195
ORDER denying #181 Motion to Amend/Correct. Lead Plaintiffs, a group of public pension and private investment funds ("Plaintiffs"), seek leave to file a second amended complaint against Defendant PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC"). For the foregoing reasons, Plaintiffs motion to amend is DENIED. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate the motion at ECF No. 181 and to close the case. SO ORDERED. (As further set forth in this Order.) (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 9/23/2016) (kko)
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| NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 10/18/2016 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 11C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis. No request for adjournment will be considered unless made at least THREE BUSINESS DAYS before the scheduled conference and only after the parties have consulted with each other. Direct inquiries to Rupa Shah, 212-805-0242. (rsh) |
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Filing 194
ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for General Pretrial (includes scheduling, discovery, non-dispositive pretrial motions, and settlement). Referred to Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis. Motions referred to Ronald L. Ellis. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 8/31/2016) (kko)
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Filing 193
ORDER granting #156 Motion for Niki L. Mendoza to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Analisa Torres)(Text Only Order) (Torres, Analisa)
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| Filing 192 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James A. Harrod dated 02/03/2016 re: in response to PwCs letter dated January 29, 2016 re: notice of supplemental authority. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Harrod, James) |
| Filing 191 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Antony L. Ryan dated January 29, 2016 re: notice of supplemental authority. Document filed by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP.(Ryan, Antony) |
| Filing 190 SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #181 MOTION to Amend/Correct LEAD PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 15(a). Sur-Reply Memorandum of Law in Further Opposition to Lead Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Amend Pursuant to FED. R. CIV. P. 15(a). Document filed by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. (Ryan, Antony) |
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Filing 189
ORDER granting #188 Letter Motion for Leave to File Sur-Reply Memorandum of Law in Further Opposition to Lead Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Amend Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a); terminating #188 Letter Motion for Conference re: #181 MOTION to Amend/Correct LEAD PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 15(a). GRANTED. Defendant PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC shall file its sur-reply by January 13, 2016. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 1/12/2016) (kko)
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| Set/Reset Deadlines: Surreplies due by 1/13/2016. (kko) |
| Filing 188 LETTER MOTION for Conference re: #181 MOTION to Amend/Correct LEAD PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 15(a). addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Antony L. Ryan dated January 11, 2016., LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Sur-Reply Memorandum of Law in Further Opposition to Lead Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Amend Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a) addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Antony L. Ryan dated January 11, 2016. Document filed by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A (Proposed Sur-Reply Memorandum))(Ryan, Antony) |
| Filing 187 DECLARATION of Jake Nachmani, Lester Hooker and Laurence Hasson in Support re: #181 MOTION to Amend/Correct LEAD PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 15(a).. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Harrod, James) |
| Filing 186 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #181 MOTION to Amend/Correct LEAD PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 15(a). . Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Harrod, James) |
| Filing 185 DECLARATION of Antony L. Ryan in Opposition re: #181 MOTION to Amend/Correct LEAD PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 15(a).. Document filed by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Ernst & Young Report, #2 Exhibit B - March 2011 Report, #3 Exhibit C - Internal Audit Report, #4 Exhibit D - Amended Complaint Blackline)(Ryan, Antony) |
| Filing 184 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #181 MOTION to Amend/Correct LEAD PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 15(a). . Document filed by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. (Ryan, Antony) |
| Filing 183 DECLARATION of James A. Harrod in Support re: #181 MOTION to Amend/Correct LEAD PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 15(a).. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Harrod, James) |
| Filing 182 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #181 MOTION to Amend/Correct LEAD PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 15(a). . Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Harrod, James) |
| Filing 181 MOTION to Amend/Correct LEAD PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND PURSUANT TO FED. R. CIV. P. 15(a). Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Harrod, James) |
| Filing 180 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Analisa Torres: Settlement Fairness Hearing held on 11/23/2015. (ds) |
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Filing 179
JUDGMENT APPROVING CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT WITH TOWER DEFENDANTS: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED: The Court hereby affirms its determinations in the Preliminary Approval Order certifying, for the purposes of the Settlement only, the Action as a class action pursuant to Rules 23(a) and (b)(3) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on behalf of the Settlement Classes consisting of: as further set forth in this Judgment. The Action and all of the claims asserted against the Tower Defendants in the Action by Lead Plaintiffs and the other members of the Settlement Classes are hereby dismissed with prejudice as against the Tower Defendants. The Parties shall bear their own costs and expenses, except as otherwise expressly provided in the Stipulation. There is no just reason to delay the entry of this Judgment as a final judgment in this Action with respect to the Settling Parties. Accordingly, the Clerk of the Court is expressly directed to immediately enter this final judgment in this Action. (As further set forth in this Judgment.) Party Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd., Tower Group, Inc., ACP Re, Ltd. and William E. Hitselberger terminated. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 11/23/2015) (kko) Modified on 11/24/2015 (kko).
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Filing 178
ORDER GRANTING LEAD COUNSEL'S MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LITIGATION EXPENSES granting #161 Motion for Attorney Fees. The Fee Motion is hereby GRANTED. The Court hereby awards attorneys' fees in the amount of 25% of the Settlement Amount, plus interest earned at the same rate and for the same time period as the Settlement Fund, to be paid from the Settlement Fund. The Court also grants Lead Counsel's request for reimbursement of Plaintiffs' Counsel's Litigation Expenses in the amount of$235,934.52, to be paid from the Settlement Fund. The Court also grants the request for reimbursement of Lead Plaintiff Kansas City, Missouri Employees' Retirement System's costs and expenses in the amount of $2,922.00, and Lead Plaintiff ADAR Enhanced Investment Fund, Ltd. and ADAR Investment Fund, Ltd.'s costs and expenses in the amount of$7,000.00, pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, to be paid from the Settlement Fund. (As further set forth in this Order.) (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 11/23/2015) (kko)
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Filing 177
ORDER APPROVING PLAN OF ALLOCATION granting #159 Motion to Approve LEAD PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT WITH TOWER DEFENDANTS AND APPROVAL OF PLAN OF ALLOCATION OF SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS. This Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of the Action, and all matters relating to the Settlement, as well as personal jurisdiction over all of the Parties and each of the members of the Settlement Classes. The Court hereby finds and concludes that the Plan of Allocation is, in all respects, fair and equitable to the Settlement Classes. Accordingly, the Court hereby approves the Plan of Allocation proposed by Lead Plaintiffs. The finality of the Judgment entered with respect to the Settlement shall not be affected in any manner by this Order, or any appeal from this Order approving the Plan of Allocation. (As further set forth in this Order.) (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 11/23/2015) (kko)
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Filing 176
ORDER terminating #158 Letter Motion for Conference: Lead Plaintiffs shall file their motion for leave to amend, attaching a proposed amended complaint as an exhibit, by December 7, 2015; Defendant PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP shall file its opposition papers by December 21, 2015; Lead Plaintiffs shall reply by January 4, 2016. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 11/18/2015) (tn)
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| Set/Reset Deadlines: Motions due by 12/7/2015. Responses due by 12/21/2015. Replies due by 1/4/2016. (tn) |
| Filing 175 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James A. Harrod dated 11/16/2015 re: Final Approval of Settlement. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds.(Harrod, James) |
| Filing 174 NOTICE of [Proposed] Order Granting Lead Counsel's Motion for Attorneys' fees and Reimbursement of Litigation Expenses re: #171 Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion,,. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Harrod, James) |
| Filing 173 NOTICE of [Proposed] Order Approving Plan of Allocation re: #171 Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion,,. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Harrod, James) |
| Filing 172 NOTICE of [Proposed] Judgment Approving Class Action Settlement With Tower Defendants re: #171 Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion,,. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Harrod, James) |
| Filing 171 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #161 MOTION for Attorney Fees LEAD COUNSELS NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR AN AWARD OF ATTORNEYS FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LITIGATION EXPENSES., #159 MOTION to Approve LEAD PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT WITH TOWER DEFENDANTS AND APPROVAL OF PLAN OF ALLOCATION OF SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS . (Lead Plaintiffs' Notice of Non-Opposition and Reply in Support of). Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Harrod, James) |
| Filing 170 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Katherine Anastasia Stefanou on behalf of Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. New Address: Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP, 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 44th Floor, New York, New York, 10020, 212-554-1400. (Stefanou, Katherine) |
| Filing 169 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Jacob Nachmani on behalf of Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. New Address: Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann.LLP, 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 44th floor, New York, New York, 10020, 212-554-1400. (Nachmani, Jacob) |
| Filing 168 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Lauren Amy Ormsbee on behalf of Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. New Address: Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP, 1251 Avenue of the Americas, 44th floor, New York, New York, 10020, 212-554-1400. (Ormsbee, Lauren) |
| Filing 167 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by James Abram Harrod, III on behalf of Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. New Address: Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP, 1251 Avenue of the Americas 44Th Floor, New York, New York, 10020, 212-554-1502. (Harrod, James) |
| Filing 166 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James A. Harrod dated 10/23/2105 re: response to PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLPs letter dated October 19, 2015 (docket entry 165), regarding Lead Plaintiffs Proposed Motion For Leave To Amend. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds.(Harrod, James) |
| Filing 165 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Antony L. Ryan dated October 19, 2015 re: opposition to Plaintiffs' letter motion of October 9, 2015 (docket entry 158). Document filed by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP.(Ryan, Antony) |
| Filing 164 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James A. Harrod dated 10/14/2015 re: Cover Letter Re: Final Approval Papers. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds.(Harrod, James) |
| Filing 163 DECLARATION of James A. Harrod, Joseph A. White, III, and U. Seth Ottensoser in Support re: #161 MOTION for Attorney Fees LEAD COUNSELS NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR AN AWARD OF ATTORNEYS FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LITIGATION EXPENSES., #159 MOTION to Approve LEAD PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT WITH TOWER DEFENDANTS AND APPROVAL OF PLAN OF ALLOCATION OF SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS .. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1A, #2 Exhibit 1B, #3 Exhibit 1C, #4 Exhibit 1D, #5 Exhibit 2, #6 Exhibit 3, #7 Exhibit 4, #8 Exhibit 4A, #9 Exhibit 4B, #10 Exhibit 4C, #11 Exhibit 4D, #12 Exhibit 4E, #13 Exhibit 4F, #14 Exhibit 5)(Harrod, James) |
| Filing 162 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #161 MOTION for Attorney Fees LEAD COUNSELS NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR AN AWARD OF ATTORNEYS FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LITIGATION EXPENSES. . Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Harrod, James) |
| Filing 161 MOTION for Attorney Fees LEAD COUNSELS NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR AN AWARD OF ATTORNEYS FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LITIGATION EXPENSES. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds.(Harrod, James) |
| Filing 160 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #159 MOTION to Approve LEAD PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT WITH TOWER DEFENDANTS AND APPROVAL OF PLAN OF ALLOCATION OF SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS . . Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Harrod, James) |
| Filing 159 MOTION to Approve LEAD PLAINTIFFS NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT WITH TOWER DEFENDANTS AND APPROVAL OF PLAN OF ALLOCATION OF SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS . Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds.(Harrod, James) |
| Filing 158 LETTER MOTION for Conference Regarding Lead Plaintiffs' Proposed Motion For Leave To Amend addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James A. Harrod dated 10/09/2015. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Harrod, James) |
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Filing 157
ORDER: By letter dated October 7, 2015, Lead Plaintiffs request to file under seal a pre-motion conference letter concerning Lead Plaintiffs' proposed motion for leave to amend their Amended Consolidated Complaint. Lead Plaintiffs state that their letter contains "details not previously disclosed regarding PwC's audits of Tower" that may constitute trade secret information and thus warrant confidential treatment. "A party seeking to preclude disclosure of trade secrets has the burden to show that the information in fact constitutes a trade secret, that disclosure would harm [the party's] competitive position and that the asserted harm outweighs the presumption of public access." Encyclopedia Brown Prods., Ltd. v. Home Box Office, Inc., 26 F. Supp. 2d 606, 613 (S.D.N.Y. 1998). "With respect to proof of competitive harm, vague and conclusory allegations will not suffice." Id. Indeed, the moving party "must prove that disclosure would work a clearly defined and very serious injury." Id. (internal quotation marks and citation omitted); see also, e.g., Lytle v. JPMorgan Chase, 810 F. Supp. 2d 616,630 (S.D.N.Y. 2011) (explaining that, to justify sealing documents containing trade secrets or confidential business information, a party must "make a particular and specific demonstration of fact showing that disclosure would result in an injury sufficiently serious to warrant protection; broad allegations of harm unsubstantiated by specific examples or articulated reasoning fail to satisfy the test" (internal quotation marks and citation omitted)). Here, Lead Plaintiffs make no arguments as to harm and merely state that their letter contains "certain facts concerning PwC's audits of Tower that have not been previously disclosed and which PwC or Tower may consider subject to confidential treatment." These allegations are plainly insufficient. Accordingly, Lead Plaintiffs' request to file their pre-motion conference letter under seal is DENIED. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 10/9/2015) (ajs)
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| Filing 156 MOTION for Niki L. Mendoza to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-11491841. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificates of Good Standings, #2 Exhibit Declaration of Service, #3 Exhibit Proposed Order)(Mendoza, Niki) |
| >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #156 MOTION for Niki L. Mendoza to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-11491841. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bcu) |
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Filing 155
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER granting #118 Motion to Dismiss. For the foregoing reasons, PwC's motion to dismiss the amended complaint is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate the motion at ECF No. 118. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 9/18/2015) (ajs)
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Filing 154
ORDER: The settlement hearing scheduled for November 18, 2015 is ADJOURNED to November 23, 2015, at 4:15 p.m. SO ORDERED. Settlement Conference set for 11/23/2015 at 04:15 PM before Judge Analisa Torres. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 9/10/2015) (ajs)
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| Filing 153 SEALED DOCUMENT placed in vault.(rz) |
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Filing 152
ORDER PRELIMINARILY APPROVING PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE granting #146 Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement with Tower Defendants. Pursuant to Rules 23(a) and (b)(3) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Court certifies, solely for purposes of effectuating the proposed Settlement: A settlement class ("Settlement Class") consisting of all persons and entities who or which purchased or otherwise acquired the common stock of Tower during the Settlement Class Period and were damaged thereby. Excluded from the Settlement Class are Settling Defendants; present or former Officers of Tower; members of the Immediate Family of each of the Officer Defendants or present or formers Officers of Tower; PwC; the Officers and/or directors of Tower or PwC; any person, firm, trust, corporation, Officer, director or other individual or entity in which any Settling Defendant or PwC has a controlling interest or which is related to or affiliated with any of the Settling Defendants or PwC; and the legal representatives, agents, affiliates, heirs, successors-in-interest or assigns of any such excluded party. Also excluded from the Settlement Class are any persons and entities who or which exclude themselves by submitting a request for exclusion that is accepted by the Court, provided that no Lead Plaintiff will seek exclusion from the Settlement Class. The Court will hold a settlement hearing (the "Settlement Hearing") on November 18, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. at the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, Courtroom 15D, 500 Pearl St., New York, NY 10007-1312. (As further set forth in this Order.). (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 8/13/2015) (mro)
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| Set/Reset Hearings: Settlement Conference set for 11/18/2015 at 04:00 PM in Courtroom 15D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Analisa Torres. (mro) |
| Filing 151 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James A. Harrod dated August 10, 2015 re: Lead Plaintiffs' Notice of Non-Opposition and Reply in Further Support of Lead Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement with Tower Defendants. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds.(Harrod, James) |
| Filing 150 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #146 MOTION to Approve PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT WITH TOWER DEFENDANTS . Lead Plaintiffs' Notice of Non-Opposition and Reply in Further Support of Lead Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement with Tower Defendants. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1)(Harrod, James) |
| Filing 149 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James A. Harrod dated 07/21/2015 re: Motion for Preliminary Approval. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds.(Harrod, James) |
| Filing 148 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT STIPULATION AND AGREEMENT OF SETTLEMENT WITH TOWER DEFENDANTS. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds.(Harrod, James) |
| Filing 147 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #146 MOTION to Approve PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT WITH TOWER DEFENDANTS . . Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Harrod, James) |
| Filing 146 MOTION to Approve PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT WITH TOWER DEFENDANTS . Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-A3)(Harrod, James) |
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Filing 145
ORDER withdrawing #122 Motion to Dismiss. By joint letter dated June 22, 2015, Lead Plaintiffs and Defendants Tower Group, Inc., Tower Group International, Ltd., ACP Re Ltd., Michael H. Lee, and William E. Hitselberger (collectively, the "Tower Defendants") inform the Court that they "have reached an agreement in principle to settle the outstanding claims against the Tower Defendants." ECF No. 144. In light of this settlement, the Tower Defendants' motion to dismiss is withdrawn. The motion for preliminary approval shall be filed by July 22, 2015. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate the motion at ECF No. 122. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 6/22/2015) (ajs)
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| Filing 144 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James A. Harrod and Richard Bernstein dated 06/22/2015 Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds.(Harrod, James) |
| Set/Reset Deadlines: Motions due by 7/22/2015. (ajs) |
| Filing 143 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Antony L. Ryan dated May 18, 2015 re: Letter submitted by Lead Plaintiffs on May 11, 2015. Document filed by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP.(Ryan, Antony) |
| Filing 142 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Richard D. Bernstein dated 5/18/2015 re: Plaintiffs' Letter (ECF No. 141). Document filed by ACP Re, Ltd., William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd., Tower Group, Inc..(Bernstein, Richard) |
| Filing 141 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James A. Harrod dated 5/11/2015 re: Supplemental Authority. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds.(Harrod, James) |
| Filing 140 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Antony L. Ryan dated May 7, 2015 re: Letter submitted by Lead Plaintiffs on April 30, 2015. Document filed by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP.(Ryan, Antony) |
| Filing 139 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Richard D. Bernstein dated May 7, 2015 re: Plaintiffs' Letter (ECF No. 138). Document filed by ACP Re, Ltd., William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd., Tower Group, Inc..(Bernstein, Richard) |
| Filing 138 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James A. Harrod dated 04/30/2015 Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds.(Harrod, James) |
| Filing 137 DECLARATION of James C. Dugan in Support re: #122 MOTION to Dismiss .. Document filed by ACP Re, Ltd., William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd., Tower Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 45, #2 Exhibit 46, #3 Exhibit 47, #4 Exhibit 48, #5 Exhibit 49, #6 Exhibit 50, #7 Exhibit 51, #8 Exhibit 52)(Dugan, James) |
| Filing 136 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #122 MOTION to Dismiss . . Document filed by ACP Re, Ltd., William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd., Tower Group, Inc.. (Bernstein, Richard) |
| Filing 135 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #118 MOTION to Dismiss ("Notice of Motion to Dismiss"). ("Reply Memorandum Of Law In Further Support Of Defendant Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP's Motion To Dismiss The Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint"). Document filed by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. (Ryan, Antony) |
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Filing 134
ORDER granting #133 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. GRANTED. SO ORDERED. Replies due by 4/17/2015. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 3/23/2015) (ajs)
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| Filing 133 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Richard D. Bernstein dated 3/23/2015. Document filed by ACP Re, Ltd., William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd., Tower Group, Inc..(Bernstein, Richard) |
| Filing 132 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James A. Harrod dated 03/09/2015 re: Lead Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendants Tower Group International, Ltd., Tower Group, Inc., ACP Re, Ltd., Michael H. Lee, and William E. Hitselbergers Motion to Dismiss the Amended Consolidated Complaint (Dkt. No. 130). Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Harrod, James) |
| Filing 131 DECLARATION of James A. Harrod in Opposition re: #122 MOTION to Dismiss .. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E)(Harrod, James) |
| Filing 130 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #122 MOTION to Dismiss . . Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Harrod, James) |
| Filing 129 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James A. Harrod dated 03/06/2015 re: Request for Oral Argument. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds.(Harrod, James) |
| Filing 128 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #118 MOTION to Dismiss ("Notice of Motion to Dismiss"). . Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Harrod, James) |
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Filing 127
STIPULATION AND THIRD PRELIMINARY CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN: The Parties have agreed to the following schedule for the briefing of Lead Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss the Amended Complaint and Defendants' Replies in Further Support of Their Motions to Dismiss the Amended Complaint: Lead Plaintiffs' Oppositions to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss On or before March 6, 2015. Defendants' Replies in Further Support of Their Motions to Dismiss On or before April 10, 2015. Nothing in this Plan is intended to create, limit, or waive any rights, privileges (including the attorney-client or any other applicable privilege), or defenses, except as explicitly set forth herein; and The Parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a magistrate judge, including motions and trial. SO ORDERED. (Responses due by 3/6/2015, Replies due by 4/10/2015.) (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 2/9/2015) (ajs)
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| Filing 126 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Laurence Jesse Hasson on behalf of Adar Funds. (Hasson, Laurence) |
| Filing 125 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Richard D. Bernstein dated 2/3/2015 re: request for oral argument on Tower Defendants' and ACP's motion to dismiss (Docket No. 122). Document filed by ACP Re, Ltd., William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd., Tower Group, Inc..(Bernstein, Richard) |
| Filing 124 DECLARATION of James C. Dugan in Support re: #122 MOTION to Dismiss .. Document filed by ACP Re, Ltd., William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd., Tower Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Exhibit 11, #12 Exhibit 12, #13 Exhibit 13, #14 Exhibit 14, #15 Exhibit 15, #16 Exhibit 16, #17 Exhibit 17, #18 Exhibit 18, #19 Exhibit 19, #20 Exhibit 20, #21 Exhibit 21, #22 Exhibit 22, #23 Exhibit 23, #24 Exhibit 24, #25 Exhibit 25, #26 Exhibit 26, #27 Exhibit 27, #28 Exhibit 28, #29 Exhibit 29, #30 Exhibit 30, #31 Exhibit 31, #32 Exhibit 32, #33 Exhibit 33, #34 Exhibit 34, #35 Exhibit 35, #36 Exhibit 36, #37 Exhibit 37, #38 Exhibit 38, #39 Exhibit 39, #40 Exhibit 40, #41 Exhibit 41, #42 Exhibit 42, #43 Exhibit 43, #44 Exhibit 44)(Dugan, James) |
| Filing 123 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #122 MOTION to Dismiss . . Document filed by ACP Re, Ltd., William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd., Tower Group, Inc.. (Bernstein, Richard) |
| Filing 122 MOTION to Dismiss . Document filed by ACP Re, Ltd., William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd., Tower Group, Inc..(Bernstein, Richard) |
| Filing 121 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Antony L. Ryan dated February 3, 2015 re: request for oral argument on Defendant PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP's motion to dismiss (Dkt. No. 118). Document filed by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP.(Ryan, Antony) |
| Filing 120 DECLARATION of Antony L. Ryan in Support re: #118 MOTION to Dismiss ("Notice of Motion to Dismiss").. Document filed by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A to Ryan Declaration, #2 Exhibit B to Ryan Declaration, #3 Exhibit C to Ryan Declaration, #4 Exhibit D to Ryan Declaration, #5 Exhibit E to Ryan Declaration, #6 Exhibit F to Ryan Declaration, #7 Exhibit G to Ryan Declaration, #8 Exhibit H to Ryan Declaration)(Ryan, Antony) |
| Filing 119 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #118 MOTION to Dismiss ("Notice of Motion to Dismiss"). . Document filed by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. (Ryan, Antony) |
| Filing 118 MOTION to Dismiss ("Notice of Motion to Dismiss"). Document filed by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. (Attachments: #1 Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint filed on December 23, 2014)(Ryan, Antony) |
| Filing 117 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Tower Group International, Ltd., Corporate Parent Condor 2 Corporation, Corporate Parent Condor 3 Corporation for Tower Group, Inc.; Corporate Parent ACP Re Holdings, LLC for ACP Re, Ltd.. Document filed by ACP Re, Ltd., Tower Group, Inc..(Dugan, James) |
| Filing 116 AMENDED RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent ACP Re, Ltd. for Tower Group International, Ltd.. Document filed by Tower Group International, Ltd..(Dugan, James) |
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Filing 115
STIPULATION AND SECOND PRELIMINARY CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN: 1. The undersigned counsel for Defendants ACP and TGI agree to accept service of the Amended Complaint on behalf of ACP and TGI, and Defendants ACP and TGI waive any defense as to improper service of process. The Parties agree that they shall serve documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, and trial materials, on each other through e-mail or ECF, except to the extent that transmission of any such documents electronically is impractical, in which event service shall be made by hand or through overnight delivery to counsel of record for that Party. Service by e-mail shall be considered the same as service by hand; 2. The Parties have agreed to the following schedule for the briefing of Defendants' motions to dismiss Lead Plaintiffs' Amended Consolidated Class Action Complaint: Defendants' Motions to Dismiss - On or before February 3, 2015. Lead Plaintiffs' Oppositions to Defendants' Motions to Dismiss - On or before February 18, 2015. Defendants' Replies in Further Support of Their Motions to Dismiss - On or before March 20, 2015. 3. In light of the prior letter submissions to the Court, the Parties agree that the pre-motion letter-writing and pre-motion conference processes set forth in Sections III(B)(i) and II(A) of the Court's Individual Practices are unnecessary under the circumstances and that the Parties should follow the briefing schedule outlined above in connection with Defendants' contemplated motions to dismiss; 4. Nothing in this Plan is intended to create, limit, or waive any rights, privileges (including the attorney-client or any other applicable privilege), or defenses, except as explicitly set forth herein; and 5. The Parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a magistrate judge, including motions and trial. In accordance with Paragraph III.B.ii of the Court's Individual Practices in Civil Cases, Defendants' original motions to dismiss are DENIED as moot. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate the motions at ECF Nos. 99 and 103. SO ORDERED. (Motions due by 2/3/2015. Responses due by 2/18/2015, Replies due by 3/20/2015.) (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 12/30/2014) (ajs)
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| Filing 114 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Tower Group, Inc. (mqu) |
| Filing 113 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to ACP Re, Ltd. (mqu) |
| Filing 112 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Tower Group, Inc., re: #110 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Harrod, James) |
| Filing 111 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to ACP Re, Ltd., re: #110 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Harrod, James) |
| Filing 110 AMENDED COMPLAINT amending #81 Amended Complaint, against William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP, Tower Group International, Ltd., Tower Group, Inc., ACP Re, Ltd. with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. Related document: #81 Amended Complaint, filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds.(Harrod, James) |
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Filing 109
ORDER granting #108 Motion for Lester Rene Hooker to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Analisa Torres)(Text Only Order) (Torres, Analisa)
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| Filing 108 MOTION for Lester Rene Hooker to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Public Pension Funds. (Attachments: #1 proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Hooker, Lester) |
| Filing 107 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Lester Rene Hooker to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-10400924. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Public Pension Funds. (Attachments: #1 proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Good Standing)(Hooker, Lester) Modified on 12/11/2014 (bcu). |
| >>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice regarding Document No. #107 MOTION for Lester Rene Hooker to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-10400924. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): Missing Certificate of Good Standing. Certificates of Good Standing must be issued from the Supreme Court of Florida and not from a State Bar Association. Re-file the document as a Corrected Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice and attach a valid Certificate of Good Standing, issued within the past 30 days. (bcu) |
| >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #108 MOTION for Lester Rene Hooker to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bcu) |
| Filing 106 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Richard D. Bernstein dated 12/3/2014 re: request for oral argument on Tower Defendant's motion to dismiss (Docket No. 103). Document filed by William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd..(Bernstein, Richard) |
| Filing 105 DECLARATION of James C. Dugan in Support re: #103 MOTION to Dismiss .. Document filed by William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Exhibit 11, #12 Exhibit 12, #13 Exhibit 13, #14 Exhibit 14, #15 Exhibit 15, #16 Exhibit 16, #17 Exhibit 17, #18 Exhibit 18, #19 Exhibit 19, #20 Exhibit 20, #21 Exhibit 21, #22 Exhibit 22, #23 Exhibit 23, #24 Exhibit 24, #25 Exhibit 25, #26 Exhibit 26, #27 Exhibit 27, #28 Exhibit 28, #29 Exhibit 29)(Dugan, James) |
| Filing 104 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #103 MOTION to Dismiss . . Document filed by William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd.. (Bernstein, Richard) |
| Filing 103 MOTION to Dismiss . Document filed by William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd..(Bernstein, Richard) |
| Filing 102 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Antony L. Ryan dated December 3, 2014 re: request for oral argument on Defendant PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP's motion to dismiss (Dkt. No. 99). Document filed by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP.(Ryan, Antony) |
| Filing 101 DECLARATION of Antony L. Ryan in Support re: #99 MOTION to Dismiss ("Notice of Motion to Dismiss").. Document filed by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A to Ryan Declaration, #2 Exhibit B to Ryan Declaration, #3 Exhibit C to Ryan Declaration, #4 Exhibit D to Ryan Declaration, #5 Exhibit E to Ryan Declaration, #6 Exhibit F to Ryan Declaration, #7 Exhibit G to Ryan Declaration, #8 Exhibit H to Ryan Declaration)(Ryan, Antony) |
| Filing 100 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #99 MOTION to Dismiss ("Notice of Motion to Dismiss"). . Document filed by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. (Ryan, Antony) |
| Filing 99 MOTION to Dismiss ("Notice of Motion to Dismiss"). Document filed by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. (Attachments: #1 Consolidated Class Action Complaint filed on August 22, 2014)(Ryan, Antony) |
| Filing 98 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP.(Ryan, Antony) |
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Filing 97
ORDER granting #96 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. GRANTED. The parties shall abide by the amended deadlines set forth above. SO ORDERED. (Motions due by 12/3/2014). (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 10/24/2014) (rjm)
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| Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 1/16/2015. Replies due by 2/18/2015. (rjm) |
| Filing 96 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Richard D. Bernstein dated 10/24/2014. Document filed by William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd..(Bernstein, Richard) |
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Filing 95
ORDER denying #89 Letter Motion for Conference ; denying #90 Letter Motion for Conference. Having reviewed the parties' letters dated October 3, 2014 and October 10, 2014, it is ORDERED that: 1. Defendants' request for a pre-motion conference is DENIED; 2. Defendants shall file their motions to dismiss by November 28, 2014; 3. Plaintiffs shall file their opposition papers by January 12, 2015; 4. Defendants shall file their reply papers by February 11, 2015; SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 10/14/2014) (ajs)
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| Set/Reset Deadlines: Motions due by 11/28/2014. Responses due by 1/12/2015. Replies due by 2/11/2015. (ajs) |
| Filing 94 LETTER RESPONSE to Motion addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James A. Harrod dated 10/10/2014 re: #90 LETTER MOTION for Conference / Pre-Motion Conference addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Antony L. Ryan dated October 3, 2014. . Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Harrod, James) |
| Filing 93 LETTER RESPONSE to Motion addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James A. Harrod dated 10/10/2014 re: #89 LETTER MOTION for Conference Requesting A Pre-Motion Conference Pursuant to Section III.A of the Court's Individual Practices addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Richard D. Bernstein dated 10/3/2014. . Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Harrod, James) |
| ***NOTE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENT - EVENT TYPE ERROR. Note to Attorney James Abram Harrod to RE-FILE Document #92 LETTER MOTION for Conference / Pre-Motion Conference Pursuant to Section III.A of the Court's Individual Practices addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James A. Harrod dated 10/10/2014., #91 LETTER MOTION for Conference / Pre-Motion Conference Pursuant to Section III.A of the Court's Individual Practices addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James A. Harrod dated 10/10/2014. Use the event type Response to Motion (Letter) found under the event list Replies, Opposition and Supporting Documents. When asked, "Is this a Letter Response to a Letter Motion?", click the Yes radio button, then complete the docket entry as instructed. (db) |
| Filing 92 FILING ERROR - WRONG EVENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - LETTER MOTION for Conference / Pre-Motion Conference Pursuant to Section III.A of the Court's Individual Practices addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James A. Harrod dated 10/10/2014. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds.(Harrod, James) Modified on 10/14/2014 (db). |
| Filing 91 FILING ERROR - WRONG EVENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - LETTER MOTION for Conference / Pre-Motion Conference Pursuant to Section III.A of the Court's Individual Practices addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James A. Harrod dated 10/10/2014. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds.(Harrod, James) Modified on 10/14/2014 (db). |
| Filing 90 LETTER MOTION for Conference / Pre-Motion Conference addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Antony L. Ryan dated October 3, 2014. Document filed by PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP.(Ryan, Antony) |
| Filing 89 LETTER MOTION for Conference Requesting A Pre-Motion Conference Pursuant to Section III.A of the Court's Individual Practices addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Richard D. Bernstein dated 10/3/2014. Document filed by William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd..(Bernstein, Richard) |
| Filing 88 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Thomas G. Rafferty on behalf of PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. (Rafferty, Thomas) |
| Filing 87 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Antony L Ryan on behalf of PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. (Ryan, Antony) |
| Filing 86 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint, Amended Complaint, served. PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP served on 9/3/2014, answer due 9/24/2014. Service was accepted by Lindsay Diana, Authorized Agent. Document filed by Adar Funds; Public Pension Funds. (Harrod, James) |
| Filing 85 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP. (jom) Modified on 9/2/2014 (jom). |
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Filing 84
ORDER: Having reviewed Lead Plaintiffs' letter dated August 25, 2014, the Clerk of Court is directed to remove the deficiency notice from ECF No. 81 and to accept the filing of the amended complaint. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 8/28/2014) (ja)
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| Filing 83 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James A. Harrod dated August 25, 2014 Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds.(Harrod, James) |
| ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT AMENDED COMPLAINT. Notice to Attorney James Harrod RE: Document No. #81 Amended Complaint,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the wrong Event Type was selected Re-file the document and select the correct event type. Document filed was not an amended complaint. Please re-file in hard copy. (jom) |
| Filing 82 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP, re: #81 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. (Harrod, James) |
| Filing 81 AMENDED COMPLAINT amending #1 Complaint against William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd., PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. Related document: #1 Complaint filed by Robert P. Lang.(Harrod, James) Modified on 8/25/2014 (jom). Modified on 8/28/2014 (ja). |
| Filing 80 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Joseph E. White, III on behalf of Adar Funds, Public Pension Funds. New Address: Saxena White P.A., 5200 Town Center Circle, Suite 601, Boca Raton, FL, USA 33486, 561-394-3399. (White, Joseph) |
| Filing 79 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jacob Nachmani on behalf of Public Pension Funds. (Nachmani, Jacob) |
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Filing 78
STIPULATION AND PRELIMINARY CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN. The Court ordered the consolidation of all related securities class actions on June 17, 2014. None of the Lead Plaintiffs filed an initial class action complaint. Lead Plaintiffs intend to file a Consolidated Class Action Complaint (the "Consolidated Complaint"), and the Parties have agreed that the Consolidated Complaint will be filed on August 22, 2014. The July 21, 2014 pre-trial conference, and the July 14, 2014 deadline for submission of a joint letter and proposed case management plan (see Dkt. No. 73) are hereby adjourned, and as further specified in this Stipulation and Preliminary Case Management Plan. (Amended Pleadings due by 8/22/2014.) (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 7/1/2014) (rjm)
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| Filing 77 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James A. Harrod, Maya Saxena and U. Seth Ottensoser dated 06/30/2014 re: Stipulation and [Proposed] Preliminary Case Management Plan. Document filed by Public Pension Funds. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Harrod, James) |
| Filing 76 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Katherine Anastasia Stefanou on behalf of Public Pension Funds. (Stefanou, Katherine) |
| Filing 75 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Lauren Amy Ormsbee on behalf of Public Pension Funds. (Ormsbee, Lauren) |
| Filing 74 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by James Abram Harrod, III on behalf of Public Pension Funds. (Harrod, James) |
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Filing 73
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER. For the reasons stated in this Memorandum and Order, the Adar Funds and the Public Pension Funds are appointed as co-lead plaintiffs. Bernstein Liebhard LLP, Saxena White P.A. and Bernstein Litowitz are appointed co-lead counsel. The Clerk of Court is directed to: 1. Consolidate the related cases under 13 Civ. 5852 and to amend the caption to read: "In re Tower Group International, Ltd. Securities Litigation." 2. Terminate all pending motions in each of the related actions; 3. The initial pre-trial conference scheduled for June 19, 2014 is ADJOURNED to July 21, 2014 at 4:30 p.m.; 4. The parties are directed to submit a joint letter and proposed case management plan by July 14, 2014. SO ORDERED. Terminating (23) Motion to Appoint; Terminating (26) Motion to Consolidate Cases ; Terminating (26) Motion to Appoint; Terminating (26) Motion to Appoint Counsel; Terminating (6) Motion to Appoint; Terminating (6) Motion to Consolidate Cases; Terminating (8) Motion to Consolidate Cases; Terminating (8) Motion to Appoint; Terminating (8) Motion to Approve; Terminating (11) Motion to Consolidate Cases; Terminating (11) Motion to Appoint; Terminating (13) Motion to Appoint; Terminating (13) Motion to Appoint Counsel; Terminating (13) Motion to Consolidate Cases; Terminating (15) Motion to Appoint; Terminating (20) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 1:13-cv-05852-AT; Terminating (4) Motion to Consolidate Cases; Terminating (4) Motion to Appoint; Terminating (6) Motion to Consolidate Cases; Terminating (6) Motion to Appoint; Terminating (6) Motion to Appoint Counsel in case 1:13-cv-06181-AT; Terminating (4) Motion to Consolidate Cases; Terminating (4) Motion to Appoint; Terminating (4) Motion to Appoint Counsel in case 1:13-cv-07085-AT. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 6/17/2014) Filed In Associated Cases: 1:13-cv-05852-AT, 1:13-cv-06181-AT, 1:13-cv-07085-AT (rjm)
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| Set/Reset Hearings: Initial Conference set for 7/21/2014 at 04:30 PM before Judge Analisa Torres. Associated Cases: 1:13-cv-05852-AT, 1:13-cv-06181-AT, 1:13-cv-07085-AT (rjm) |
| Filing 72 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James C. Dugan on behalf of all parties dated June 12, 2014 re: Pre-Conference Letter. Document filed by William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd..(Dugan, James) |
| Filing 71 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Richard D. Bernstein dated 6/10/2014 re: plaintiffs' letter dated June 9, 2014. Document filed by William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd..(Bernstein, Richard) |
| Filing 70 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Gerald H. Silk, Sandy A. Liebhard, Philip Kim, and Nico Minerva dated June 9, 2014 re: pending Lead Plaintiff motions. Document filed by Public Pension Funds.(Silk, Gerald) |
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Filing 69
ORDER. The Initial Pretrial Conference in these related cases scheduled for May 15, 2014, is adjourned to 4:30 p.m., on June 19, 2014. The parties' shall submit revised joint pre-conference submissions by June 13, 2014, incorporating any additional order(s) of the court in the interim. (Initial Conference set for 6/19/2014 at 04:30 PM before Judge Analisa Torres.) (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 5/12/2014) (rjm)
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| Filing 68 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James C. Dugan on behalf of all parties dated May 9, 2014 re: Pre-Conference Letter. Document filed by William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd..(Dugan, James) |
| Filing 67 NOTICE of of Withdrawal re: #26 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-cv-5852; 1:13-6181; 1:13-cv-7085. MOTION to Appoint Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Appoint Counsel. MOTION to Appoint Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Roseman, Robert) |
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Filing 66
ORDER. The Initial Pretrial Conference in these related cases scheduled for April 9, 2014, is adjourned to 4:30 p.m., on May 15, 2014. The parties' shall submit revised joint pre-conference submissions by May 9, 2014, incorporating any additional order(s) of the court in the interim. (Initial Conference set for 5/15/2014 at 04:30 PM before Judge Analisa Torres.) (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 4/7/2014) (rjm)
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| Filing 65 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James C. Dugan on behalf of all parties dated April 4, 2014 re: Pre-Conference Letter. Document filed by William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd..(Dugan, James) |
| Filing 64 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Gerald H. Silk dated March 24, 2014 re: H&S Group's Notice of Recent Decision. Document filed by Public Pension Funds.(Silk, Gerald) |
| Filing 63 NOTICE of Recent Decision Relevant to Lead Plaintiff Motions. Document filed by H&S Group. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Kim, Phillip) |
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Filing 62
ORDER. The Initial Pretrial Conference in these related cases scheduled for March 10, 2014, is adjourned to 4:30 p.m., on April 9, 2014. The parties' shall submit revised joint pre-conference submissions by April 4, 2014, incorporating any additional order(s) of the court in the interim. (Initial Conference set for 4/9/2014 at 04:30 PM before Judge Analisa Torres.) (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 3/6/2014) (rjm)
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| Filing 61 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James C. Dugan on behalf of all parties dated March 5, 2014 re: Pre-Conference Letter. Document filed by William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd..(Dugan, James) |
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Filing 60
ORDER: The Initial Pretrial Conference in these related cases scheduled for 2/5/2014, is adjourned to 3/10/2014 at 04:30 PM before Judge Analisa Torres. The parties' shall submit revised joint pre-conference submissions by March 5, 2014, incorporating any additional order(s) of the court in the interim. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 1/30/2014) ***Filed in 13cv5852, 13cv6181 and 13cv7085. (tn)
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| Filing 59 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James C. Dugan on behalf of all parties dated January 29, 2014 re: Pre-Conference Letter. Document filed by William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd..(Dugan, James) |
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Filing 58
ORDER granting #57 Letter Motion to Adjourn Conference: The Initial Pretrial Conference in these related cases scheduled for January 8, 2014, is adjourned to 4:00 p.m., on February 5, 2014. The parties' joint pre-conference submissions are due by January 29, 2014. Initial Conference set for 2/5/2014 at 04:00 PM before Judge Analisa Torres. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 12/27/2013) ***Filed in 13cv5852, 13cv6181, and 13cv7085. (tn)
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| Filing 57 JOINT LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from James C. Dugan on behalf of all parties dated 12/24/13. Document filed by William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd..(Dugan, James) |
| Filing 56 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Tower Group International, Ltd..(Dugan, James) |
| Filing 55 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Joseph R. Seidman, Jr. dated 12/17/13 re: December 16, 2013 Letter From The Pension Group. Document filed by Adar Funds. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Seidman, Joseph) |
| Filing 54 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Gerald H. Silk dated December 16, 2013 re: Response to the Adar Funds' December 5, 2013 Letter. Document filed by Public Pension Funds.(Silk, Gerald) |
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Filing 53
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF RICHARD D. BERNSTEIN granting #51 Motion for Richard D. Bernstein to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 12/12/2013) (rsh)
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| >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #51 MOTION for Richard D. Bernstein to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-9166379. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bcu) |
| Filing 52 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by James C. Dugan on behalf of William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd.. (Dugan, James) |
| Filing 51 MOTION for Richard D. Bernstein to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number 0208-9166379. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Proposed Order)(Bernstein, Richard) |
| Filing 50 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from JOSEPH R. SEIDMAN, JR. dated 12/05/13 re: THE PENSION GROUP'S REQUEST FOR LEAVE TO FILE A SUR-REPLY. Document filed by Adar Funds. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit)(Seidman, Joseph) |
| Filing 49 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Gerald H. Silk dated 11/26/2013 re: Request for Leave to File a Sur-Reply. Document filed by Public Pension Funds.(Silk, Gerald) |
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Filing 48
ORDER: The Initial Pretrial Conference in Case No. 13 Civ. 6181 scheduled for November 22, 2013, is adjourned to 4:00 p.m., on January 8, 2014. That conference shall be held in conjunction with the Initial Pretrial Conference in related Case No. 13 Civ. 5852 already scheduled for the same date. Counsel for all parties in related Case No. 13 Civ. 7085 are also directed to appear for an Initial Pretrial Conference, at 4:00 p.m., on January 8, 2014, in Courtroom 15D of the United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York. Principal trial counsel must appear at this and all subsequent conferences. The parties in each case are directed to submit a joint letter by December 30, 2013, addressing the following in separate paragraphs: (1) a brief description of the case, including the factual and legal bases for the claim(s) and defense(s), (2) any contemplated motions and (3) the prospect for settlement. The parties in each case are directed to submit with their joint letter a jointly proposed Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order. The parties are directed to consult the Court's Individual Practices and model Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order, which are available at http://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/judge/Torres. The status letter shall be filed electronically on ECF, with a courtesy copy, clearly marked as such, e-mailed to chambers in accordance with the Court's Individual Practices (See Rule I.F). The proposed Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order shall be e-mailed to chambers (Torres_nysdchambers@nysd.uscourts.gov). (Initial Conference set for 1/8/2014 at 04:00 PM in Courtroom 15D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Analisa Torres.) (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 11/20/2013) (rsh) Modified on 11/25/2013 (rsh).
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| Filing 47 LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from JOSEPH R. SEIDMAN, JR. dated NOVEMBER 20, 2013 re: ORAL ARGUMENT REQUEST. Document filed by Adar Funds.(Seidman, Joseph) |
| Filing 46 DECLARATION of Gerald H. Silk in Support re: #23 MOTION to Appoint Public Pension Funds to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Public Pension Funds. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Silk, Gerald) |
| Filing 45 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #23 MOTION to Appoint Public Pension Funds to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Public Pension Funds. (Silk, Gerald) |
| Filing 44 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of REPLY MEMO OF LAW AND TWO DECLARATIONS on 11/18-19/2013. Document filed by Adar Funds. (Seidman, Joseph) |
| Filing 43 DECLARATION in Support re: #15 MOTION to Appoint ADAR ENHANCED INVESTMENT FUND, LTD. AND ADAR INVESTMENT FUND, LTD. to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Adar Funds. (Seidman, Joseph) |
| Filing 42 DECLARATION in Support re: #15 MOTION to Appoint ADAR ENHANCED INVESTMENT FUND, LTD. AND ADAR INVESTMENT FUND, LTD. to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Adar Funds. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit, #8 Exhibit, #9 Exhibit)(Seidman, Joseph) |
| Filing 41 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #15 MOTION to Appoint ADAR ENHANCED INVESTMENT FUND, LTD. AND ADAR INVESTMENT FUND, LTD. to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Adar Funds. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit, #8 Exhibit, #9 Exhibit)(Seidman, Joseph) |
| Filing 40 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #20 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-CV-05852, 1:13-CV-06181 (AJN), 1:13-CV-07085 (LLS) and Appoint the Shen & Zhang Group to serve as lead plaintiff. MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-CV-05852, 1:13-CV-06181 (AJN), 1:13-CV-07085 (LLS) and Appoint the Shen & Zhang Group to serve as lead plaintiff.. Document filed by SHEN & ZHANG GROUP. (Safirstein, Peter) |
| Filing 39 DECLARATION of Phillip Kim in Support re: #13 MOTION to Appoint Lead Plaintiff. MOTION to Appoint Counsel The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.. MOTION to Consolidate Cases.. Document filed by H&S Group. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Kim, Phillip) |
| Filing 38 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #13 MOTION to Appoint Lead Plaintiff. MOTION to Appoint Counsel The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.. MOTION to Consolidate Cases.. Document filed by H&S Group. (Kim, Phillip) |
| Filing 37 DECLARATION of Gerald H. Silk in Support re: #23 MOTION to Appoint Public Pension Funds to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Public Pension Funds. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Exhibit K, #12 Exhibit L, #13 Exhibit M, #14 Exhibit N, #15 Exhibit O, #16 Exhibit P, #17 Exhibit Q, #18 Exhibit R, #19 Exhibit S)(Silk, Gerald) |
| Filing 36 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #23 MOTION to Appoint Public Pension Funds to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Public Pension Funds. (Silk, Gerald) |
| Filing 35 DECLARATION of Phillip Kim in Opposition re: #20 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-CV-05852, 1:13-CV-06181 (AJN), 1:13-CV-07085 (LLS) and Appoint the Shen & Zhang Group to serve as lead plaintiff. MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-CV-05852, 1:13-CV-06181 (AJN), 1:13-CV-07085 (LLS) and Appoint the Shen & Zhang Group to serve as lead plaintiff., #26 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-cv-5852; 1:13-6181; 1:13-cv-7085. MOTION to Appoint Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Appoint Counsel. MOTION to Appoint Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., #6 MOTION to Appoint Dennis Feighny to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Consolidate Cases 13-cv-6181. MOTION to Appoint Dennis Feighny to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., #15 MOTION to Appoint ADAR ENHANCED INVESTMENT FUND, LTD. AND ADAR INVESTMENT FUND, LTD. to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., #11 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 13-cv-6181. MOTION to Appoint Dennis Feighny to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., #23 MOTION to Appoint Public Pension Funds to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., #8 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 13-cv-6181, 13-cv-7085. MOTION to Appoint The University of Puerto Rico Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Approve Selection of Lead Counsel Wolf Popper. MOTION to Appoint The University of Puerto Rico Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by H&S Group. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Kim, Phillip) |
| Filing 34 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #20 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-CV-05852, 1:13-CV-06181 (AJN), 1:13-CV-07085 (LLS) and Appoint the Shen & Zhang Group to serve as lead plaintiff. MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-CV-05852, 1:13-CV-06181 (AJN), 1:13-CV-07085 (LLS) and Appoint the Shen & Zhang Group to serve as lead plaintiff., #26 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-cv-5852; 1:13-6181; 1:13-cv-7085. MOTION to Appoint Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Appoint Counsel. MOTION to Appoint Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., #6 MOTION to Appoint Dennis Feighny to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Consolidate Cases 13-cv-6181. MOTION to Appoint Dennis Feighny to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., #15 MOTION to Appoint ADAR ENHANCED INVESTMENT FUND, LTD. AND ADAR INVESTMENT FUND, LTD. to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., #11 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 13-cv-6181. MOTION to Appoint Dennis Feighny to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., #23 MOTION to Appoint Public Pension Funds to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., #8 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 13-cv-6181, 13-cv-7085. MOTION to Appoint The University of Puerto Rico Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Approve Selection of Lead Counsel Wolf Popper. MOTION to Appoint The University of Puerto Rico Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by H&S Group. (Kim, Phillip) |
| Filing 33 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #13 MOTION to Appoint Lead Plaintiff. MOTION to Appoint Counsel The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.. MOTION to Consolidate Cases., #26 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-cv-5852; 1:13-6181; 1:13-cv-7085. MOTION to Appoint Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Appoint Counsel. MOTION to Appoint Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., #15 MOTION to Appoint ADAR ENHANCED INVESTMENT FUND, LTD. AND ADAR INVESTMENT FUND, LTD. to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., #11 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 13-cv-6181. MOTION to Appoint Dennis Feighny to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., #23 MOTION to Appoint Public Pension Funds to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., #8 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 13-cv-6181, 13-cv-7085. MOTION to Appoint The University of Puerto Rico Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Approve Selection of Lead Counsel Wolf Popper. MOTION to Appoint The University of Puerto Rico Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by SHEN & ZHANG GROUP. (Safirstein, Peter) |
| Filing 32 NOTICE of Withdrawal of the Motion of the University of Puerto Rico Retirement System for Appointment as Lead Plaintiff re: #8 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 13-cv-6181, 13-cv-7085. MOTION to Appoint The University of Puerto Rico Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Approve Selection of Lead Counsel Wolf Popper. MOTION to Appoint The University of Puerto Rico Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by The University of Puerto Rico Retirement System. (Finkel, Robert) |
| Filing 31 RESPONSE in Support of Motion re: #20 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-CV-05852, 1:13-CV-06181 (AJN), 1:13-CV-07085 (LLS) and Appoint the Shen & Zhang Group to serve as lead plaintiff. MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-CV-05852, 1:13-CV-06181 (AJN), 1:13-CV-07085 (LLS) and Appoint the Shen & Zhang Group to serve as lead plaintiff., #13 MOTION to Appoint Lead Plaintiff. MOTION to Appoint Counsel The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.. MOTION to Consolidate Cases., #26 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-cv-5852; 1:13-6181; 1:13-cv-7085. MOTION to Appoint Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Appoint Counsel. MOTION to Appoint Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., #15 MOTION to Appoint ADAR ENHANCED INVESTMENT FUND, LTD. AND ADAR INVESTMENT FUND, LTD. to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., #11 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 13-cv-6181. MOTION to Appoint Dennis Feighny to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., #23 MOTION to Appoint Public Pension Funds to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., #8 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 13-cv-6181, 13-cv-7085. MOTION to Appoint The University of Puerto Rico Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Approve Selection of Lead Counsel Wolf Popper. MOTION to Appoint The University of Puerto Rico Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s). Response by Dennis Feighny in Support of Public Pension Funds Motion for Consolidation, Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of Counsel, and Notice of Withdrawal. Document filed by Dennis Feighny. (Lieberman, Jeremy) |
| Filing 30 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #20 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-CV-05852, 1:13-CV-06181 (AJN), 1:13-CV-07085 (LLS) and Appoint the Shen & Zhang Group to serve as lead plaintiff. MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-CV-05852, 1:13-CV-06181 (AJN), 1:13-CV-07085 (LLS) and Appoint the Shen & Zhang Group to serve as lead plaintiff., #13 MOTION to Appoint Lead Plaintiff. MOTION to Appoint Counsel The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.. MOTION to Consolidate Cases., #26 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-cv-5852; 1:13-6181; 1:13-cv-7085. MOTION to Appoint Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Appoint Counsel. MOTION to Appoint Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., #11 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 13-cv-6181. MOTION to Appoint Dennis Feighny to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., #23 MOTION to Appoint Public Pension Funds to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., #8 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 13-cv-6181, 13-cv-7085. MOTION to Appoint The University of Puerto Rico Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Approve Selection of Lead Counsel Wolf Popper. MOTION to Appoint The University of Puerto Rico Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Adar Funds. (Seidman, Joseph) |
| Filing 29 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of MOTION FOR CONSOLIDATION, LEAD PLAINTIFF, AND APPROVAL OF LEAD COUNSEL served on DEFENDANTS on 10/23. Service was made by FEDEX. Document filed by Adar Funds. (Seidman, Joseph) |
| Filing 28 DECLARATION of Robert M. Roseman in Support re: #26 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-cv-5852; 1:13-6181; 1:13-cv-7085. MOTION to Appoint Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Appoint Counsel. MOTION to Appoint Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Roseman, Robert) |
| Filing 27 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #26 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-cv-5852; 1:13-6181; 1:13-cv-7085. MOTION to Appoint Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Appoint Counsel. MOTION to Appoint Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. (Roseman, Robert) |
| Filing 26 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-cv-5852; 1:13-6181; 1:13-cv-7085., MOTION to Appoint Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., MOTION to Appoint Counsel. Document filed by Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Roseman, Robert) |
| Filing 25 DECLARATION of Gerald H. Silk in Support re: #23 MOTION to Appoint Public Pension Funds to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Public Pension Funds. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G)(Silk, Gerald) |
| Filing 24 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #23 MOTION to Appoint Public Pension Funds to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Public Pension Funds. (Silk, Gerald) |
| Filing 23 MOTION to Appoint Public Pension Funds to serve as lead plaintiff(s). Document filed by Public Pension Funds.(Silk, Gerald) |
| Filing 22 DECLARATION of Peter Safirstein in Support re: #20 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-CV-05852, 1:13-CV-06181 (AJN), 1:13-CV-07085 (LLS) and Appoint the Shen & Zhang Group to serve as lead plaintiff. MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-CV-05852, 1:13-CV-06181 (AJN), 1:13-CV-07085 (LLS) and Appoint the Shen & Zhang Group to serve as lead plaintiff.. Document filed by SHEN & ZHANG GROUP. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A. Press Release, #2 Exhibit B. Certifications, #3 Exhibit C. Loss Charts, #4 Exhibit D. Joint Declaration, #5 Exhibit E. Firm Resume)(Safirstein, Peter) |
| Filing 21 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #20 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-CV-05852, 1:13-CV-06181 (AJN), 1:13-CV-07085 (LLS) and Appoint the Shen & Zhang Group to serve as lead plaintiff. MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-CV-05852, 1:13-CV-06181 (AJN), 1:13-CV-07085 (LLS) and Appoint the Shen & Zhang Group to serve as lead plaintiff.. Document filed by SHEN & ZHANG GROUP. (Safirstein, Peter) |
| Filing 20 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 1:13-CV-05852, 1:13-CV-06181 (AJN), 1:13-CV-07085 (LLS) and Appoint the Shen & Zhang Group to serve as lead plaintiff. Document filed by SHEN & ZHANG GROUP. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Safirstein, Peter) |
| Filing 19 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE served on parties on 10/21/13. Document filed by Adar Funds. (Seidman, Joseph) |
| Filing 18 DECLARATION of JOSEPH R. SEIDMAN, JR. in Support re: #15 MOTION to Appoint ADAR ENHANCED INVESTMENT FUND, LTD. AND ADAR INVESTMENT FUND, LTD. to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Adar Funds. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit)(Seidman, Joseph) |
| Filing 17 DECLARATION of Phillip Kim in Support re: #13 MOTION to Appoint Lead Plaintiff. MOTION to Appoint Counsel The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.. MOTION to Consolidate Cases.. Document filed by H&S Group. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4)(Kim, Phillip) |
| Filing 16 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #15 MOTION to Appoint ADAR ENHANCED INVESTMENT FUND, LTD. AND ADAR INVESTMENT FUND, LTD. to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Adar Funds. (Seidman, Joseph) |
| Filing 15 MOTION to Appoint ADAR ENHANCED INVESTMENT FUND, LTD. AND ADAR INVESTMENT FUND, LTD. to serve as lead plaintiff(s). Document filed by Adar Funds. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Seidman, Joseph) |
| Filing 14 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #13 MOTION to Appoint Lead Plaintiff. MOTION to Appoint Counsel The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.. MOTION to Consolidate Cases.. Document filed by H&S Group. (Kim, Phillip) |
| Filing 13 MOTION to Appoint Lead Plaintiff., MOTION to Appoint Counsel The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.., MOTION to Consolidate Cases. Document filed by H&S Group. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Kim, Phillip) |
| Filing 12 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #11 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 13-cv-6181. MOTION to Appoint Dennis Feighny to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by Dennis Feighny. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Press Release, #2 Exhibit B - Certifications, #3 Exhibit C - Loss Chart, #4 Exhibit D - Firm Resume)(Lieberman, Jeremy) |
| Filing 11 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 13-cv-6181., MOTION to Appoint Dennis Feighny to serve as lead plaintiff(s). Document filed by Dennis Feighny. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lieberman, Jeremy) |
| Filing 10 DECLARATION of Robert C. Finkel in Support re: #8 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 13-cv-6181, 13-cv-7085. MOTION to Appoint The University of Puerto Rico Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Approve Selection of Lead Counsel Wolf Popper. MOTION to Appoint The University of Puerto Rico Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by The University of Puerto Rico Retirement System. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D)(Finkel, Robert) |
| Filing 9 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #8 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 13-cv-6181, 13-cv-7085. MOTION to Appoint The University of Puerto Rico Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Approve Selection of Lead Counsel Wolf Popper. MOTION to Appoint The University of Puerto Rico Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s).. Document filed by The University of Puerto Rico Retirement System. (Finkel, Robert) |
| Filing 8 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 13-cv-6181, 13-cv-7085., MOTION to Appoint The University of Puerto Rico Retirement System to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., MOTION to Approve Selection of Lead Counsel Wolf Popper. Document filed by The University of Puerto Rico Retirement System.(Finkel, Robert) |
| Filing 7 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - FILER ERROR - (SEE ENTRY# 12) MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #6 MOTION to Appoint Dennis Feighny to serve as lead plaintiff(s). MOTION to Consolidate Cases 13-cv-6181.. Document filed by Dennis Feighny. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Press Release, #2 Exhibit B - Certifications, #3 Exhibit C - Loss Chart, #4 Exhibit D - Firm Resume)(Lieberman, Jeremy) Modified on 10/28/2013 (kj). |
| Filing 6 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - FILER ERROR - (SEE ENTRY# 11) MOTION to Appoint Dennis Feighny to serve as lead plaintiff(s)., MOTION to Consolidate Cases 13-cv-6181. Document filed by Dennis Feighny.(Lieberman, Jeremy) Modified on 10/28/2013 (kj). |
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Filing 5
ORDER granting #4 Letter Motion to Adjourn Conference Initial Conference set for January 8, 2013, at 04:00 PM in Courtroom 15D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Analisa Torres. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Analisa Torres)(Text Only Order) (Torres, Analisa)
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| Filing 4 LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Jonathan A. Adler dated October 1, 2013. Document filed by Robert P. Lang.(Adler, Jonathan) |
| ***NOTE TO ATTORNEY TO E-MAIL PDF. Note to Attorney Jonathan Andrew Adler for noncompliance with Section 14.3 of the S.D.N.Y. Electronic Case Filing Rules & Instructions. E-MAIL the PDF for Document #1 Complaint to: caseopenings@nysd.uscourts.gov. (laq) |
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Filing 3
INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE ORDER: Counsel for all parties are directed to appear for an initial pretrial conference, in accordance with Rule 16 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, at 4:45 p.m., on October 21, 2013, in Courtroom 15D of the United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York. Principal trial counsel must appear at this and all subsequent conferences. The parties are directed to submit a joint letter by October 18, 2013, addressing the following in separate paragraphs: (1) a brief description of the case, including the factual and legal bases for the claim(s) and defense(s), (2) any contemplated motions and (3) the prospect for settlement. The parties shall set forth the date and time of the conference in the opening paragraph of the joint letter. (Initial Conference set for 10/21/2013 at 04:45 PM in Courtroom 15D, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Analisa Torres.) (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 8/23/2013) (rsh)
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Filing 2
STANDING ORDER IN RE PILOT PROJECT REGARDING CASE MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES FOR COMPLEX CIVIL CASES IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK (See M-10-468 Order filed November 1, 2011). This case is hereby designated for inclusion in the Pilot Project Regarding Case Management Techniques for Complex Civil Cases in the Southern District of New York (the Pilot Project), unless the judge to whom this case is assigned determines otherwise. This case is designated for inclusion in the Pilot Project because it is a class action, an MDL action, or is in one of the following Nature of Suit categories: 160, 245, 315, 355, 365, 385, 410, 830, 840, 850, 893, or 950. The presiding judge in a case that does not otherwise qualify for inclusion in the Pilot Project may nevertheless designate the case for inclusion in the Pilot Project by issuing an order directing that the case be included in the Pilot Project. The description of the Pilot Project, including procedures to be followed, is attached to this Order. (Signed by Judge Loretta A. Preska on 10/31/2011) (laq)
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| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd.. (Filing Fee $ 350.00, Receipt Number 1074934)Document filed by Robert P. Lang.(laq) (laq). (jd). |
| SUMMONS ISSUED as to William E. Hitselberger, Michael H. Lee, Tower Group International, Ltd.. (laq) |
| Case Designated ECF. (laq) |
| Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis is so designated. (laq) |
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