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Case 1:07-cv-10329-RJS Document 115 Filed 01/10/13 Page 1 of 5<br />

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT<br />

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK<br />

CITY OF LIVONIA EMPLOYEES'<br />

RETIREMENT SYSTEM, On Behalf of Itself<br />

<strong>and</strong> All Others Similarly Situated,<br />

Plaintiff,<br />

X<br />

Civil Action No. 1:07-cv-10329-RJS<br />

CLASS ACTION<br />

ECF CASE<br />

vs.<br />

WYETH, et al.,<br />

Defendants.<br />

• LEAD PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF MOTION<br />

AND MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF<br />

CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT AND<br />

PLAN OF ALLOCATION OF<br />

SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS AND AWARD<br />

x<br />

OF ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPENSES<br />

AND LEAD PLAINTIFF'S EXPENSES<br />

PURSUANT TO 15 U.S.C. §78u-4(a)(4)<br />

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Lead Plaintiff hereby moves the <strong>Co</strong>urt for entry of orders<br />

<strong>and</strong>/or judgments (1) finally approving the settlement of the captioned Litigation, (2) approving the<br />

Plan of Allocation of settlement proceeds, (3) awarding Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel attorneys' fees of 24.5% of<br />

the Settlement Fund, plus expenses incurred in the Litigation, <strong>and</strong> (4) awarding Lead Plaintiff's<br />

expenses pursuant to 15 U.S.C. §78u-4(a)(4). This <strong>Motion</strong> is based upon the Settlement Agreement<br />

dated as of November 7, 2012 <strong>and</strong> the Exhibits annexed thereto, the Memor<strong>and</strong>um of Law in<br />

Support of Lead Plaintiffs <strong>Motion</strong> for <strong>Final</strong> <strong>Approval</strong> of Class Action Settlement <strong>and</strong> Plan of<br />

Allocation of Settlement Proceeds, the Memor<strong>and</strong>um of Law in Support of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's <strong>Motion</strong><br />

for an Award of Attorneys' Fees <strong>and</strong> Expenses <strong>and</strong> Lead Plaintiffs Expenses Pursuant to 15 U.S.C.<br />

§78u-4(a)(4), the declarations filed in support thereof, <strong>and</strong> all other proceedings herein.<br />

Accordingly, Lead Plaintiff, by <strong>and</strong> through Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel, will request this <strong>Co</strong>urt, before the<br />

Honorable Richard J. Sullivan, United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York,<br />

at the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States <strong>Co</strong>urthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York<br />

on March 1, 2013, at 2:30 p.m., to enter final judgment <strong>and</strong> orders finally approving the settlement,<br />

approving the Plan of Allocation, awarding Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel the requested attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong> expenses<br />

<strong>and</strong> Lead Plaintiffs expenses pursuant to 15 U.S.C. §78u-4(a)(4).<br />

DATED: January 10, 2013<br />

Respectfully submitted,<br />

ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN<br />

& DOWD LLP<br />

TOR GRONBORG<br />

TRIG R. SMITH<br />

LAURIE L. LARGENT<br />

CHRISTOPHER D. STEWART<br />

SUSANNAH R. CONN<br />

s/ TOR GRONBORG<br />

TOR GRONBORG<br />

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655 West Broadway, Suite 1900<br />

San Diego, CA 92101<br />

Telephone: 619/231-1058<br />

619/231-7423 (fax)<br />

torg@rgrdlaw.com<br />

trigs@rgrdlaw.com<br />

llargent@rgrdlaw. com<br />

cstewart@rgrdlaw.com<br />

sconn@rgrdlaw.com<br />

ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN<br />

& DOWD LLP<br />

SAMUEL H. RUDMAN<br />

DAVID A. ROSENFELD<br />

58 South Service Road, Suite 200<br />

Melville, NY 11747<br />

Telephone: 631/367-7100<br />

631/367-1173 (fax)<br />

srudman@rgrdlaw.com<br />

dro s enfeld@rgrdlaw. com<br />

Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel for Lead Plaintiff<br />

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE<br />

I hereby certify that on January 10, 2013, I authorized the electronic filing of the foregoing<br />

with the Clerk of the <strong>Co</strong>urt using the CM/ECF system which will send notification of such filing to<br />

the e-mail addresses denoted on the attached Electronic Mail Notice List, <strong>and</strong> I hereby certify that I<br />

caused to be mailed the foregoing document or paper via the United States Postal Service to the non-<br />

CM/ECF participants indicated on the attached Manual Notice List.<br />

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the<br />

foregoing is true <strong>and</strong> correct. Executed on January 10, 2013.<br />

s/ Tor Gronborg<br />

TOR GRONBORG<br />

ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN<br />

& DOWD LLP<br />

655 West Broadway, Suite 1900<br />

San Diego, CA 92101-3301<br />

Telephone: 619/231-1058<br />

619/231-7423 (fax)<br />

E-mail:TorGArgrdlaw.com<br />

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT<br />

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK<br />

CITY OF LIVONIA EMPLOYEES'<br />

RETIREMENT SYSTEM, On Behalf of Itself<br />

<strong>and</strong> All Others Similarly Situated,<br />

Plaintiff,<br />

x<br />

. Civil Action No. 1:07-cv-10329-RJS<br />

• CLASS ACTION<br />

ECF CASE<br />

vs.<br />

WYETH, et al.,<br />

Defendants.<br />

MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT<br />

OF LEAD COUNSEL'S MOTION FOR AN<br />

AWARD OF ATTORNEYS' FEES AND<br />

EXPENSES AND LEAD PLAINTIFF'S<br />

EXPENSES PURSUANT TO 15 U.S.C. §78ux<br />

4(a)(4)<br />

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TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />

I. INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................1<br />

Page<br />

II.<br />

LEAD COUNSEL'S REQUESTED FEE IS FAIR AND REASONABLE AND<br />

SHOULDBE APPROVED ................................................................................................. 3<br />

A. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel Are Entitled to a Reasonable Percentage of the <strong>Co</strong>mmon<br />

Fund ......................................................................................................................... 3<br />

B. The <strong>Co</strong>urt Should Award a Reasonable Percentage of the <strong>Co</strong>mmon Fund<br />

toLead <strong>Co</strong>unsel ....................................................................................................... 4<br />

C. The Requested Fee Is Well Within the Range of What <strong>Co</strong>urts Have Found<br />

to Be Fair <strong>and</strong> Reasonable Under the Percentage Method ...................................... 5<br />

D. The Goldberger Factors Support Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's Requested Fee ..........................7<br />

1. The Action's Magnitude <strong>and</strong> <strong>Co</strong>mplexity Support the Requested<br />

Fee............................................................................................................... 7<br />

2. The Risks of the Litigation Support the Requested Fee ............................10<br />

a. Risks of Establishing Liability Against the Defendants ................10<br />

b. The Risks of Establishing Damages <strong>and</strong> Related Loss<br />

CausationIssues ............................................................................10<br />

c. General Litigation Risks <strong>and</strong> the Fully <strong>Co</strong>ntingent Nature<br />

of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's Retention .........................................................11<br />

3. The Quality of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's Representation Supports the<br />

RequestedFee ............................................................... .............................13<br />

a. The Results Obtained from Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's Efforts ......................13<br />

b. The <strong>Co</strong>urt's Observations as to the Quality of Lead<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel's Work .............................................................................14<br />

c. The St<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> Expertise of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel ...............................15<br />

d. The St<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> Expertise of Defendants' <strong>Co</strong>unsel ....................15<br />

4. The Requested Fee Is Fair <strong>and</strong> Reasonable in Relation to the Size<br />

of the Recoveries <strong>and</strong> <strong>Co</strong>mparable Fee Awards ........................................16<br />

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Page<br />

5. The Time <strong>and</strong> Labor Expended by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel, Including a<br />

"Lodestar Crosscheck," Support the Requested Fee .................................16<br />

6. Important Public Policy <strong>Co</strong>nsiderations Further Support the<br />

RequestedFee ............................................................................................19<br />

E. Lead Plaintiff's Endorsement Should Also Be <strong>Co</strong>nsidered in Determining<br />

Reasonableness of the Requested Fee ...................................................................21<br />

III.<br />

IV.<br />

LEAD COUNSEL'S REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF LITIGATION<br />

EXPENSES SHOULD BE APPROVED .......................................................................... 22<br />

CLASS REPRESENTATIVE SHOULD RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FOR<br />

ITSEXPENSES ................................................................................................................23<br />

V. CONCLUSION .................................................................................................................24<br />

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TABLE OF AUTHORITIES<br />

Page<br />

CASES<br />

Anixter v. Home-Stake Prod. <strong>Co</strong>.,<br />

77 F.3d 1215 (10th Cir. 1996) .................................................................................................12<br />

Backman v. Polaroid <strong>Co</strong>rp.,<br />

910 F.2d 10 (1st Cir. 1990) ......................................................................................................12<br />

Baffa v. Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette Sec. <strong>Co</strong>rp.,<br />

No. 96 CIV. 0583 (DAB), 2002 WL 1315603<br />

(S.D.N.Y. June 17, 2002) ..........................................................................................................6<br />

Bateman Eichler, Hill Richards, Inc. v. Berner,<br />

472 U.S. 299 (1985) ..................................................................................................................4<br />

Bentley v. Legent <strong>Co</strong>rp.,<br />

849 F. Supp. 429 (E.D. Va. 1994),<br />

aff'd sub nom. Herman v. Legent <strong>Co</strong>rp.,<br />

50 F.3d 6 (4th Cir. 1995) .........................................................................................................12<br />

Blum v. Stenson,<br />

465 U.S. 886 (1984) ..................................................................................................................4<br />

Boeing <strong>Co</strong>. v. Van Gemert,<br />

444 U.S. 472 (1980) ..................................................................................................................3<br />

Cent. States SE & SW Areas Health & Welfare Fund v.<br />

Merck-Medco Managed Care, L.L. C.,<br />

504 F.3d 229 (2d Cir. 2007) ..................................................................................................4, 6<br />

<strong>Co</strong>rnwell v. Credit Suisse Grp.,<br />

No. 08-cv-03758(VM), slip op.<br />

(S.D.N.Y. July 20, 2011) ...........................................................................................................7<br />

Dura Pharms., Inc. v. Broudo,<br />

544 U.S. 336 (2005) ................................................................................................................20<br />

Fogarazzo v. Lehman Bros., Inc.,<br />

No. 03 Civ. 5194 (SAS), 2011 WL 671745<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Feb. 23, 2011) .......................................................................................................5, 8<br />

Goldberger v. Integrated Res., Inc.,<br />

209 F.3d 43 (2d Cir. 2000) ...................................................................... .........................passim<br />

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Page<br />

Hensley v. Eckerhart,<br />

461 U.S. 424 (1983) ................................................................................................................13<br />

Hicks v. Morgan Stanley,<br />

No. 01 Civ. 10071 (RJH), 2005 WL 2757792<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Oct. 24, 2005) .............................................................................................11, 19,23<br />

In re Adelphia <strong>Co</strong>mmc'ns <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. & Derivative Litig.,<br />

No. 03 MDL 1529 (LMM), 2006 WL 3378705<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Nov. 16, 2006) ........................................................................................................15<br />

In re Alstom SA Sec. Litig.,<br />

741 F. Supp. 2d 469 (S.D.N.Y. 2010) .....................................................................................12<br />

In re Am. Bank Note Holographics, Inc., Sec. Litig.,<br />

127 F. Supp. 2d 418 (S.D.N.Y. 2001) .....................................................................................11<br />

In re AOL Time Warner, Inc. Sec. & "ERISA" Litig.,<br />

No. MDL 1500, 2006 WL 903236<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Apr. 6, 2006) ............................................................................................................7<br />

In re Apple <strong>Co</strong>mputer Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. C-84-20148(A)-JW, 1991 WL 238298<br />

(N.D. Cal. Sept. 6, 1991) .........................................................................................................12<br />

In re AremisSoft <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig.,<br />

210 F.R.D. 109 (D.N.J. 2002) .................................................................................................18<br />

In re BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc.,<br />

No. 07-61542-CIV, 2011 WL 1585605<br />

(S.D. Fla. Apr. 25, 2011) .........................................................................................................12<br />

In re Buspirone Antitrust Litig.,<br />

No. MDL 1413 (JGK), 2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 26538<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Apr. 17, 2003) ........................................................................................................18<br />

In re China Sunergy Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. 07 Civ. 7895 (DAB), 2011 WL 1899715<br />

(S.D.N.Y. May 13, 2011) ........................................................................................................22<br />

In re CIT Grp. Inc. Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. 1:08-cv-06613-BSJ-THK, slip op.<br />

(S.D.N.Y. June 13, 2012) ..........................................................................................................7<br />

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In re <strong>Co</strong>mverse Tech., Inc. Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. 06-CV-1825 (NGG)(RER), 2010 WL 2653354<br />

(E.D.N.Y. June 24, 2010) ........................................................................................................21<br />

Page<br />

In re Doral Fin. <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. 1:05-md-01706-RO, slip op.<br />

(S.D.N.Y. July 17, 2007) .........................................................................................................18<br />

In re Flag Telecom Holdings, Ltd. Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. 02-CV-3400(CM)(PED), 2010 WL 4537550<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Nov. 8, 2010) ................................................................................................8, 11, 19<br />

In re Global Crossing Sec. & ERISA Litig.,<br />

225 F.R.D. 436 (S.D.N.Y. 2004) .......................................................................................17, 23<br />

In re Initial Pub. Offering Sec. Litig.,<br />

671 F. Supp. 2d 467 (S.D.N.Y. 2009) .......................................................................................6<br />

In re Interpublic Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. 02 Civ. 6527 (DLC), 2004 WL 2397190<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Oct. 26, 2004) ...........................................................................................................4<br />

In re JDS Uniphase <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. C-02-1486 CW(EDL), 2007 WL 4788556<br />

(N.D. Cal. Nov. 27, 2007) .......................................................................................................12<br />

In re L. G. Philips LCD <strong>Co</strong>., Ltd. Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. 1:07-cv-00909-RJS, slip op.<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Mar. 17, 2011) .......................................................................................................... 6<br />

In re Lernout & Hauspie Sec. Litig.,<br />

138 F. Supp. 2d 39 (D. Mass. 2001) ........................................................................................21<br />

In re Lucent Techs., Inc. Sec. Litig.,<br />

327 F. Supp. 2d 426 (D.N.J. 2004) ..........................................................................................22<br />

In re Marsh & McLennan <strong>Co</strong>s., Inc. Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. 04 Civ. 8144 (CM), 2009 WL 5178546<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Dec. 23, 2009) .......................................................................................................... 5<br />

In re Med. X-Ray Film Antitrust Litig,<br />

No. CV-93-5904, 1998 WL 661515<br />

(E.D.N.Y. Aug. 7, 1998) ............................................................................................................6<br />

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Page<br />

In re Mills <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig.,<br />

265 F.R.D. 246 (E.D. Va. 2009) ..............................................................................................22<br />

In re NASDAQ Mkt.-Makers Antitrust Litig.,<br />

187 F.R.D. 465 (S.D.N.Y. 1998) .............................................................................................18<br />

In re Noah Educ. Holdings Ltd. Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. 1:08-cv-09203-RJS, slip op.<br />

(S.D.N.Y. May 27, 2011) ..........................................................................................................6<br />

In re Orion Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. 1:08-cv-01328-RJS, slip op.<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Apr. 14, 2011) ..........................................................................................................6<br />

In re Oxford Health Plans, Inc., Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. MDL 1222 (CLB), 2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 26795<br />

(S.D.N.Y. June 12, 2003) ..........................................................................................................7<br />

In re Priceline.com, Inc. Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. 3:00-CV-1884 (AVC), 2007 WL 2115592<br />

(D. <strong>Co</strong>nn. July 20, 2007) .........................................................................................................19<br />

In re Prudential Sec. Inc. Ltd. P'ships Litig.,<br />

912 F. Supp. 97 (S.D.N.Y. 1996) ..............................................................................................6<br />

In re Rite Aid <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig.,<br />

146 F. Supp. 2d 706 (E.D. Pa. 2001) .................................................................................17, 18<br />

In re Rite Aid <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig.,<br />

362 F. Supp. 2d 587 (E.D. Pa. 2005) .......................................................................................17<br />

In re Rite Aid <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig.,<br />

396 F.3d 294 (3d Cir. 2005) ....................................................................................................18<br />

In re Sumitomo <strong>Co</strong>pper Litig.,<br />

74 F. Supp. 2d 393 (S.D.N.Y. 1999) ...................................................................................6, 18<br />

In re Telik, Inc. Sec. Litig.,<br />

576 F. Supp. 2d 570 (S.D.N.Y. 2008) .....................................................................................10<br />

In re Union Carbide <strong>Co</strong>rp. <strong>Co</strong>nsumer Prods. Bus. Sec. Litig.,<br />

724 F. Supp. 160 (S.D.N.Y. 1989) ..........................................................................................16<br />

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Page<br />

In re Veeco Instruments Inc. Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. 05 MDL 01695 (CM), 2007 WL 4115808<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Nov. 7, 2007) ..............................................................................................16, 21, 22<br />

In re World<strong>Co</strong>m, Inc. Sec. Litig.,<br />

388 F. Supp. 2d 319 (S.D.N.Y. 2005) ................................................................................. 5, 19<br />

In re Xcel Energy, Inc.,<br />

364 F. Supp. 2d 980 (D. Minn. 2005) ......................................................................................23<br />

J.I. Case <strong>Co</strong>. v. Borak,<br />

377 U.S. 426 (1964) ............................................................................................................4, 20<br />

Kurzweil v. Philip Morris <strong>Co</strong>s., Inc.,<br />

No. 94 Civ. 2373 (MBM), 1999 WL 1076105<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Nov. 30, 1999) ..........................................................................................................6<br />

L<strong>and</strong>y v. Amsterdam,<br />

815 F.2d 925 (3d Cir. 1987) ....................................................................................................12<br />

LeBlanc-Sternberg v. Fletcher,<br />

143 F.3d 748 (2d Cir. 1998) ....................................................................................................22<br />

Maley v. Del Global Techs. <strong>Co</strong>rp.,<br />

186 F. Supp. 2d 358 (S.D.N.Y. 2002) ..............................................................................passim<br />

Missouri v. Jenkins,<br />

491 U.S. 274 (1989) ................................................................................................................16<br />

Morrison v. Nat'l A ustl. Bank Ltd.,<br />

U.S., 130 S. Ct. 2869 (2010) .....................................................................................13<br />

Newman v. Caribiner Int'l, Inc.,<br />

No. 99 Civ. 2271(GEL) (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 19, 2001) ............................................................18, 19<br />

Robbins v. Koger Props., Inc.,<br />

116 F.3d 1441 (1 lth Cir. 1997) ...............................................................................................12<br />

Savoie v. Merchs. Bank,<br />

166 F.3d 456 (2d Cir. 1999) ................................................................................................4, 17<br />

Tellabs, Inc. v. Makor Issues & Rights, Ltd.,<br />

551 U.S. 308 (2007) ................................................................................................................20<br />

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Page<br />

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Visa U.S.A. Inc.,<br />

396 F.3d 96 (2d Cir. 2005) ........................................................................................................4<br />

STATUTES, RULES AND REGULATIONS<br />

15 U.S.C.<br />

§78j(b) .....................................................................................................................................10<br />

§78u-4(a)(4) ............................................................................................................................. 23<br />

§78u-4(a)(6) ............................................................................................................................... 5<br />

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure<br />

Rule23 (f) .................................................................................................................................10<br />

Rule30(b)(6) .............................................................................................................................9<br />

SECONDARYA UTHORITIES<br />

Dr. Jordan Milev, Robert Patton, Svetlana Starykh, <strong>and</strong><br />

Dr. John Montgomery, Recent Trends in Securities Class<br />

Action Litigation: 2011 Year-End Review,<br />

(NERA Dec. 14, 2011) ......................................................................................................14, 16<br />

Elliott J. Weiss <strong>and</strong> John S. Beckerman, Let the Money Do<br />

the Monitoring: How Institutional Investors Can Reduce<br />

Agency <strong>Co</strong>sts in Securities Class Actions,<br />

104 Yale L.J. 2053 (1995) .......................................................................................................21<br />

Securities Class Action Filings — 2011 Year in Review<br />

(<strong>Co</strong>rnerstone Research 2012) ....................................................................................................2<br />

Third Circuit Task Force on Selection of Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel,<br />

208 F.R.D. 340 (Jan. 15, 2002) ...............................................................................................11<br />

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY<br />

H.R. <strong>Co</strong>n£ Rep. No. 104-369, 1995 WL 709276 (1995) ........................................................20, 21<br />

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I. INTRODUCTION<br />

Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel have succeeded in obtaining a cash Settlement Fund of $67,500,000 for the<br />

benefit of the Class.' Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel achieved this substantial recovery solely through skill,<br />

persistence, <strong>and</strong> effective advocacy in the face of considerable risk. As compensation for their<br />

efforts in achieving this result, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel respectfully move this <strong>Co</strong>urt for an award of attorneys'<br />

fees of 24.5% of the Settlement Fund, plus expenses incurred in the prosecution of the Litigation in<br />

the amount of $461,050.19. In addition, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel request approval of reimbursement for time<br />

<strong>and</strong> expenses of Lead Plaintiff incurred in prosecuting the alleged fraud in the amount of $4,526.25.<br />

Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's prosecution of this Litigation spanned almost five years <strong>and</strong> was risky <strong>and</strong><br />

difficult from the outset. Settlement was only reached after Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel successfully defeated<br />

Defendants' motion to dismiss <strong>and</strong> motion for reconsideration, obtained class certification,<br />

aggressively pursued discovery, consulted with medical, biostatistics, FDA, loss causation, <strong>and</strong><br />

damages experts, <strong>and</strong> engaged in arduous, arm's-length settlement negotiations with the assistance<br />

of a mediator for over a period of nearly six months. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel filed this action in 2007. Shortly<br />

thereafter, Pipefitters Union Local 537 Pension Fund was appointed Lead Plaintiff. No other party<br />

moved to be lead plaintiff <strong>and</strong> no other counsel sought to be lead counsel. Had Lead Plaintiff <strong>and</strong><br />

Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel not been tenacious in bringing <strong>and</strong> pursuing this action, it is doubtful that Class<br />

Members would have recovered anything from Defendants.<br />

The Litigation is subject to the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of<br />

1995 ("PSLRA"), the effect of which has been to make it harder for investors to bring <strong>and</strong><br />

successfully prosecute allegations of securities fraud. A study of securities class actions filed after<br />

1<br />

Unless otherwise noted, all capitalized terms used herein are defined in the November 7,<br />

2012 Settlement Agreement (the "Stipulation"). Dkt. No. 112.<br />

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the passage of the PSLRA between 1996 through 2011, found that 32% of the cases that reached the<br />

point of a motion to dismiss were dismissed in defendants' favor. 2 Here, Lead Plaintiff <strong>and</strong> Lead<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel faced <strong>and</strong> overcame not only this very real risk but also the additional risk of class<br />

certification <strong>and</strong> reached a substantial settlement for the benefit of the Class. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel firmly<br />

believe that the settlement is a result of their diligent <strong>and</strong> effective advocacy, as well as their<br />

reputations as attorneys who are unwavering in their dedication to the interests of the class <strong>and</strong><br />

unafraid to zealously prosecute a meritorious case through trial.<br />

The substantial efforts of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel in achieving this settlement are set forth in detail in<br />

the Declaration of Tor Gronborg in Support of Lead Plaintiff's <strong>Motion</strong> for <strong>Final</strong> <strong>Approval</strong> of Class<br />

Action Settlement <strong>and</strong> Plan of Allocation of Settlement Proceeds <strong>and</strong> Award of Attorneys' Fees <strong>and</strong><br />

Expenses <strong>and</strong> Lead Plaintiff's Expenses Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. §78u-4(a)(4) ("Gronborg Decl."),<br />

submitted herewith. <strong>Co</strong>unsel in this action <strong>and</strong> their paraprofessionals combined have expended<br />

over 6,800 hours in the prosecution of this Litigation with a resulting lodestar of more than $3.9<br />

million. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel undertook the representation of the Class on a contingent fee basis <strong>and</strong> no<br />

payment has been made to date for their services or for the litigation expenses they have advanced<br />

on behalf of the Class.<br />

Importantly, the amount of the fee request was approved by Lead Plaintiff, who is an<br />

experienced institutional investor with a financial stake in the outcome of the Litigation, <strong>and</strong> who is<br />

the paradigmatic fiduciary for the Class that <strong>Co</strong>ngress envisioned in enacting the PSLRA. Such<br />

endorsement strongly weighs in favor of approving the requested fee.<br />

2 See Securities Class Action Filings — 2011 Year in Review, at 18 (<strong>Co</strong>rnerstone Research<br />

2012), attached as Exhibit 1 to the accompanying <strong>Co</strong>mpendium of Unreported <strong>and</strong> Secondary<br />

Authorities Cited in Support of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's <strong>Motion</strong> for an Award of Attorneys' Fees <strong>and</strong><br />

Expenses <strong>and</strong> Lead Plaintiff's Expenses Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. §78u-4(a)(4) ("<strong>Co</strong>mpendium").<br />

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The reaction of the Class to date also weighs in favor of the requested fee. Pursuant to the<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt's Order Preliminarily Approving Settlement <strong>and</strong> Providing for Notice (Dkt. No. 114), more<br />

than 302,000 copies of the detailed <strong>Co</strong>urt-approved Notice have been mailed to potential Class<br />

Members <strong>and</strong> nominees, <strong>and</strong> the Summary Notice has been published in a leading business<br />

publication <strong>and</strong> widely disseminated over the Internet through Business Wire. See Declaration of<br />

Carole K. Sylvester Re A) Mailing of the Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action <strong>and</strong> the<br />

Proof of Claim Form, B) Publication of the Summary Notice, <strong>and</strong> C) Internet Posting ("Sylvester<br />

Decl."), 3-10,13. The Notice advised Class Members that Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel would seek an attorneys'<br />

fee award of 24.5% of the Settlement Fund, plus expenses not to exceed $650,000 plus interest<br />

thereon. Although the January 28, 2013 deadline for objecting to the requested fees <strong>and</strong> expenses<br />

has not yet passed, to date no such objections have been received.<br />

For all the reasons set forth herein <strong>and</strong> in the Gronborg Declaration, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel<br />

respectfully submit that the requested attorneys' fees are fair <strong>and</strong> reasonable under the applicable<br />

legal st<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>and</strong> should be awarded by the <strong>Co</strong>urt.<br />

II. LEAD COUNSEL'S REQUESTED FEE IS FAIR AND REASONABLE<br />

AND SHOULD BE APPROVED<br />

A. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel Are Entitled to a Reasonable Percentage of the<br />

<strong>Co</strong>mmon Fund<br />

The Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt has long recognized that "a litigant or a lawyer who recovers a common<br />

fund for the benefit of persons other than himself or his client is entitled to a reasonable attorney's<br />

fee from the fund as a whole." Boeing <strong>Co</strong>. v. Van Gemert, 444 U.S. 472, 478 (1980). The purpose<br />

of the common fund doctrine is to fairly <strong>and</strong> adequately compensate class counsel for services<br />

rendered <strong>and</strong> to ensure that all class members contribute equally towards the costs associated with<br />

litigation pursued on their behalf. See Goldberger v. Integrated Res., Inc., 209 F.3d 43, 47 (2d Cir.<br />

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2000); Cent. States SE & SWAreas Health & Welfare Fund v. Merck-Medco Managed Care, L.L.C.,<br />

504 F.3d 229, 249 (2d Cir. 2007).<br />

Indeed, for nearly 50 years the Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt has repeatedly emphasized that private<br />

securities actions provide "a most effective weapon in the enforcement' of the securities laws <strong>and</strong><br />

are `a necessary supplement to [SEC] action. " Bateman Eichler, Hill Richards, Inc. v. Berner, 472<br />

U.S. 299, 310 (1985) (quoting J.I. Case <strong>Co</strong>. v. Borak, 377 U.S. 426, 432 (1964)).<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urts in this Circuit <strong>and</strong> District have consistently adhered to these teachings. See In re<br />

Interpublic Sec. Litig., No. 02 Civ. 6527 (DLC), 2004 WL 2397190, at * 10 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 26, 2004)<br />

("It is well established that where an attorney creates a common fund from which members of a class<br />

are compensated for a common injury, the attorneys who created the fund are entitled to `a<br />

reasonable fee — set by the court — to be taken from the fund.") (citation omitted).<br />

B. The <strong>Co</strong>urt Should Award a Reasonable Percentage of the <strong>Co</strong>mmon<br />

Fund to Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel<br />

The Second Circuit has expressly approved the "percentage-of-the-fund" method for awards<br />

of fees in common fund cases, recognizing that "the lodestar method proved vexing" <strong>and</strong> had<br />

resulted in "an inevitable waste of judicial resources." Goldberger, 209 F.3d at 48, 49; see also<br />

Savoie v. Merchs. Bank, 166 F.3d 456,460 (2d Cir. 1999) (the "percentage-of-the-fund method has<br />

been deemed a solution to certain problems that may arise when the lodestar method is used in<br />

common fund cases"); Blum v. Stenson, 465 U.S. 886, 903* (1984) ("In tort suits, an attorney might<br />

receive one-third of whatever amount the plaintiff recovers. In those cases, therefore, the fee is<br />

directly proportional to the recovery.") (concurring) (citation omitted). The Second Circuit<br />

recognized how the percentage method "directly aligns the interests of the class <strong>and</strong> its counsel <strong>and</strong><br />

provides a powerful incentive for the efficient prosecution <strong>and</strong> early resolution of litigation," <strong>and</strong><br />

noted that the "trend in this Circuit is toward the percentage method." Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Visa<br />

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U.S.A. Inc., 396 F.3d 96,122 (2d Cir. 2005) (citation omitted); see also Fogarazzo v. Lehman Bros.,<br />

Inc., No. 03 Civ. 5194 (SAS), 2011 WL 671745, at *2 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 23, 2011) ("The trend in this<br />

Circuit is toward the percentage method, which directly aligns the interests of the class <strong>and</strong> its<br />

counsel <strong>and</strong> provides a powerful incentive for the efficient prosecution <strong>and</strong> early resolution of<br />

litigation. ,). 3<br />

The text of the PSLRA itself also supports awarding attorneys' fees in securities cases using<br />

the percentage method, as it provides that the "[t]otal attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong> expenses awarded by the<br />

court to counsel for the plaintiff class shall not exceed a reasonable percentage of the amount"<br />

recovered for the class. 15 U.S.C. §78u-4(a)(6) (emphasis added); In re World<strong>Co</strong>m, Inc. Sec. Litig.,<br />

388 F. Supp. 2d 319, 355 (S.D.N.Y. 2005) (the PSLRA expressly contemplates that "the percentage<br />

method will be used to calculate attorneys' fees in securities fraud class actions"); Maley v. Del<br />

Global Techs. <strong>Co</strong>rp., 186 F. Supp. 2d 358, 370 (S.D.N.Y. 2002) (by using this language, <strong>Co</strong>ngress<br />

"indicated a preference for the use of the percentage method" rather than the lodestar method).<br />

Given the language of the PSLRA, the Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt's indication that the percentage<br />

method is proper in this type of case, the Second Circuit's explicit approval of the percentage<br />

method, <strong>and</strong> the trend among the district courts in this Circuit, it is appropriate for the <strong>Co</strong>urt to<br />

award Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel attorneys' fees based on a percentage of the fund.<br />

C. The Requested Fee Is Well Within the Range of What <strong>Co</strong>urts Have<br />

Found to Be Fair <strong>and</strong> Reasonable Under the Percentage Method<br />

Before determining whether Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel merit a percentage fee award that is within a<br />

reasonable range, it is appropriate to consider what constitutes a "reasonable range."<br />

3 See also In re Marsh & McLennan <strong>Co</strong>s., Inc. Sec. Litig., No. 04 Civ. 8144 (CM), 2009 WL<br />

5178546, at *14 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 23, 2009) ("the percentage method continues to be the trend of<br />

district courts in this Circuit <strong>and</strong> has been expressly adopted in the vast majority of circuits").<br />

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In Cent. States, the Second Circuit affirmed a fee award of 30% of a $42.5 million settlement<br />

noting that the "District <strong>Co</strong>urt applied the Goldberger test <strong>and</strong> made specific <strong>and</strong> detailed findings<br />

from the record, as well as from its own familiarity with the case, including the fact that counsel<br />

expended substantial time <strong>and</strong> effort in the litigation [<strong>and</strong>] that the case was litigated on a purely<br />

contingent basis." 504 F.3d at 249; see also Maley, 186 F. Supp. 2d at 374 (awarding 33-1/3% fee);<br />

In re Med. X-Ray Film Antitrust Litig., No. CV-93-5904,1998 WL 661515, at *7 (E.D.N.Y. Aug. 7,<br />

1998) (awarding 33-1/3% of $40 million settlement); Baffa v. Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette Sec.<br />

<strong>Co</strong>rp., No. 96 CIV. 0583 (DAB), 2002 WL 131.5603, at *2 (S.D.N.Y. June 17, 2002) (awarding 30%<br />

of settlement fund).<br />

Moreover, in the Southern District of New York, in class actions where plaintiffs' counsel<br />

have secured recoveries for investors of over one million dollars, courts, including this one, have<br />

routinely approved attorneys' fees in the range of 26.5% up to 33-1/3%. See In re L. G. Philips LCD<br />

<strong>Co</strong>., Ltd. Sec. Litig., No. 1:07-cv-00909-RJS, slip op. at 1 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 17,201 1) (approving 30%<br />

fee on $18 million recovery); 4 In re Orion Sec. Litig., No. 1:08-cv-01328-RJS, slip op. at 1<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Apr. 14, 2011) (approving 30% fee on $3.25 million recovery); In re Noah Educ.<br />

Holdings Ltd. Sec. Litig., No. 1:08-cv-09203-RJS, slip op. at 2 (S.D.N.Y. May 27, 2011) (approving<br />

33-1/3% fee on $1.75 million recovery); In re Initial Pub. Offering Sec. Litig., 671 F. Supp. 2d 467,<br />

516 (S.D.N.Y. 2009) (approving 33-1/3% fee on total recovery of $586 million); Kurzweil v. Philip<br />

Morris <strong>Co</strong>s., Inc., No. 94 Civ. 2373 (MBM), 1999 WL 1076105 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 30, 1999)<br />

(approving 30% fee on $123 million settlement); In re Sumitomo <strong>Co</strong>pper Litig., 74 F. Supp. 2d 393<br />

(S.D.N.Y. 1999) (approving 27.5% fee on $116 million settlement); In re Prudential Sec. Inc. Ltd.<br />

4 All unreported authorities are attached to the <strong>Co</strong>mpendium.<br />

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P'ships Litig., 912 F. Supp. 97 (S.D.N.Y. 1996) (approving 27% fee on $110 million settlement); In<br />

re Oxford Health Plans, Inc., Sec. Litig., No. MDL 1222 (CLB), 2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 26795, at<br />

*13 (S.D.N.Y. June 12, 2003) (approving 28% fee on recovery of $300 million); In re CIT Grp. Inc.<br />

Sec. Litig., No. 1:08-cv-06613-BSJ-THK, slip op. at 1 (S.D.N.Y. June 13, 2012) (approving 26.5%<br />

on a $75 million recovery); <strong>Co</strong>rnwell v. Credit Suisse Grp., No. 08-cv-03758(VM), slip op. at 2<br />

(S.D.N.Y. July 20, 2011) (approving 27.5% fee on $70 million recovery).<br />

For the reasons set forth below <strong>and</strong> in the Gronborg Declaration, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel respectfully<br />

submit that the excellent result achieved here, in the face of exceptional risks, would plainly justify a<br />

fee award at the top of any reasonable range relevant to other cases analyzed under Goldberger — <strong>and</strong><br />

that the 24.5% fee requested here is fully merited.<br />

D. The Goldberger Factors Support Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's Requested Fee<br />

In Goldberger, the Second Circuit provided guidance to district courts for analyzing fee<br />

applications by requiring that they consider the following factors in a common fund case: (1) the<br />

magnitude <strong>and</strong> complexities of the action; (2) the litigation risks involved; (3) the quality of class<br />

counsel's representation; (4) the size of the requested fee in relation to the recoveries obtained;<br />

(5) the time <strong>and</strong> labor expended by class counsel; <strong>and</strong> (6) public policy considerations. 209 F.3d at<br />

50. These factors are non-exclusive, <strong>and</strong>, as noted below, courts in this District <strong>and</strong> elsewhere have<br />

also considered, among other things, the endorsement of a sophisticated lead plaintiff.<br />

Although none of them is controlling, each of the foregoing factors weighs strongly in favor<br />

of approving the requested 24.5% fee here.<br />

1. The Action's Magnitude <strong>and</strong> <strong>Co</strong>mplexity Support the<br />

Requested Fee<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urts have long recognized that securities class actions are notoriously complex <strong>and</strong><br />

difficult to prove. See, e.g., In re AOL Time Warner, Inc. Sec. & "ERISA" Litig., No. MDL 1500,<br />

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2006 WL 903236, at *9 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 6, 2006) ("the legal requirements for recovery under the<br />

securities laws present considerable challenges, particularly with respect to loss causation <strong>and</strong> the<br />

calculation of damages"); Fogarazzo, 2011 WL 671745, at *3 ("securities actions are highly<br />

complex"); In re Flag Telecom Holdings, Ltd. Sec. Litig., No. 02-CV-3400(CM)(PED), 2010 WL<br />

4537550, at *27 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 8, 2010) (courts have long recognized that securities class litigation<br />

is "notably difficult <strong>and</strong> notoriously uncertain") (citation omitted).<br />

As detailed in the Gronborg Declaration at 8-11,18-44, 65-74, there is no question that this<br />

Litigation presented a number of sharply contested issues of both law <strong>and</strong> fact <strong>and</strong> that Lead Plaintiff<br />

faced formidable defenses to liability <strong>and</strong> damages. This was a complex class action involving<br />

unique <strong>and</strong> difficult legal <strong>and</strong> factual issues under the federal securities laws. Lead Plaintiff alleged<br />

that Defendants made misrepresentations <strong>and</strong> omissions to investors about the safety <strong>and</strong><br />

approvability of Pristiq for treatment of vasomotor symptoms ("VMS"). Adequately pleading these<br />

claims was a significant undertaking, which involved, among other things, (a) the review <strong>and</strong><br />

analysis of thous<strong>and</strong>s of pages of SEC <strong>and</strong> FDA filings, news articles, analyst reports, <strong>and</strong> other<br />

written materials; (b) identifying, locating, <strong>and</strong> interviewing former Wyeth employees with relevant<br />

knowledge; <strong>and</strong> (c) consulting with medical, biostatistics, damages, <strong>and</strong> loss causation<br />

consultants/experts.<br />

Throughout the Litigation, Defendants have adamantly denied liability <strong>and</strong> asserted they had<br />

absolute defenses to Lead Plaintiffs claims, including that the cardiovascular adverse events<br />

associated with Pristiq were publicly disclosed prior to the end of the Class Period, that Defendants'<br />

misstatements <strong>and</strong> omissions were not material, that Defendants believed Pristiq was a safe <strong>and</strong><br />

effective treatment for VMS with allegedly no statistically significant evidence to the contrary, <strong>and</strong><br />

that Lead Plaintiff could not prove loss causation <strong>and</strong> damages. If the Litigation had not been<br />

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settled, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel would have been faced with additional complex factual <strong>and</strong> legal issues as<br />

Defendants continued to pursue a vigorous defense. Unquestionably, absent a settlement there<br />

would have been additional fact discovery, expert discovery, contested motions for summary<br />

judgment, <strong>and</strong> trial.<br />

The proposed settlement was reached less than two months before the fact discovery cut-off<br />

<strong>and</strong> only after the case was actively prosecuted for almost five years. During that time, Lead<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel on behalf of Lead Plaintiff (1) successfully opposed Defendants' motion to dismiss <strong>and</strong><br />

motion for reconsideration; (2) engaged in bifurcated discovery on the issues of materiality <strong>and</strong><br />

statistical significance; (3) prepared for <strong>and</strong> attended a face-to-face discovery <strong>and</strong> settlement meeting<br />

with defense counsel where each side presented their respective positions on the merits of the case,<br />

along with supporting evidence <strong>and</strong> expert presentations; (4) addressed Defendants' proposed<br />

summary judgment on the issue of materiality; (5) obtained class certification after extensive<br />

briefing, class certification discovery, <strong>and</strong> argument; (6) engaged in many months of fact discovery,<br />

including the review of over 1.3 million pages of documents produced by Defendants, a large portion<br />

of which concerned the Pristiq for VMS clinical trials <strong>and</strong> were highly technical, the review of over<br />

52,000 pages of documents produced by third parties, including financial analysts <strong>and</strong> the European<br />

Medicines Agency, depositions of former <strong>and</strong> current Wyeth employees, including the depositions of<br />

corporate representatives pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 30(b)(6), <strong>and</strong> preparation for over 20 fact<br />

depositions, including the deposition of each Defendant; <strong>and</strong> (7) engaged in settlement discussions<br />

with the assistance of Judge Layn R. Phillips (Ret.) over a nearly six month period.<br />

The "magnitude" of this class action is also apparent, as it involves thous<strong>and</strong>s of investors.<br />

The Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action was mailed to over 302,000 potential Class<br />

Members, including hundreds of institutional investors. See Sylvester Decl., 3-10.<br />

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In sum, the "magnitude <strong>and</strong> complexity" factor clearly weighs in favor of the requested fee.<br />

2. The Risks of the Litigation Support the Requested Fee<br />

The Second Circuit has identified "the risk of success as `perhaps the foremost' factor to be<br />

considered in determining [a reasonable fee award]." Goldberger, 209 F.3d at 54 (citation omitted);<br />

see also In re Telik, Inc. Sec. Litig., 576 F. Supp. 2d 570, 592 (S.D.N.Y. 2008) ("<strong>Co</strong>urts have<br />

repeatedly recognized that `the risk of the litigation' is a pivotal factor in assessing the appropriate<br />

attorneys' fees to award to plaintiffs' counsel in class actions.") (citation omitted). As set forth<br />

below, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel confronted a host of significant risks in establishing both liability <strong>and</strong> damages.<br />

a. Risks of Establishing Liability Against the Defendants<br />

Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel faced very significant risks in establishing liability as to the Defendants. As<br />

detailed in the Gronborg Declaration, these risks included, among other things: the risk Lead<br />

Plaintiff could not demonstrate a genuine issue of material fact with respect to each element of its<br />

securities claims to the <strong>Co</strong>urt's satisfaction; the risk Lead Plaintiff could not prove loss causation;<br />

the risk Lead Plaintiff could not prove scienter; <strong>and</strong> the risk a jury would find the alleged false<br />

statements were immaterial or not actionable. Lead Plaintiff also faced the risk that, in response to<br />

Defendants' Rule 23(f) petition, the Second Circuit would reverse or amend the <strong>Co</strong>urt's Order<br />

certifying the Class. The risky nature of this Litigation is also underscored by the fact that no<br />

counsel other than Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel even moved to be appointed to represent the Class.<br />

b. The Risks of Establishing Damages <strong>and</strong> Related Loss<br />

Causation Issues<br />

Under the federal securities laws, there can be no recovery in a § 10(b) case where the loss<br />

was caused by factors unrelated to an alleged false statement or omission. Here, the amount of<br />

damages that the Lead Plaintiff could have reasonably hoped to recover after taking into account<br />

causation issues was hotly disputed — <strong>and</strong> any resolution of this issue would have inevitably boiled<br />

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down to a "battle of the experts" <strong>and</strong> the inherent risk that the jury would credit Defendants' experts<br />

over those of Lead Plaintiff. See Hicks v. Morgan Stanley, No. 01 Civ. 10071 (RJH), 2005 WL<br />

2757792, at *6 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 24, 2005) ("battle[s] of the experts" invariably "create[] a significant<br />

obstacle to plaintiffs"); In re Am. Bank Note Holographics, Inc., Sec. Litig., 127 F. Supp. 2d 418,<br />

426-27 (S.D.N.Y. 2001) ("[i]n such a battle, Plaintiffs' <strong>Co</strong>unsel recognize the possibility that ajury<br />

could be swayed by experts for Defendants, who could minimize or eliminate the amount of<br />

Plaintiffs' losses").<br />

The only certainty regarding damages was that the cause of the losses would be vigorously<br />

contested, <strong>and</strong> the risk of recovering nothing was all too real even if Lead Plaintiff succeeded on all<br />

liability issues. In any event, the numerous, specific, <strong>and</strong> serious risks of litigation presented by the<br />

facts of this case also weigh strongly in favor of the requested fee.<br />

c. General Litigation Risks <strong>and</strong> the Fully <strong>Co</strong>ntingent<br />

Nature of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's Retention<br />

In evaluating the contingent litigation risk, the Third Circuit Task Force on Selection of Class<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel, 208 F.R.D. 340, 343 (Jan. 15, 2002) recognized that "[t]he fact that there will be no<br />

payment if there is no settlement or trial victory means that there is greater risk for plaintiffs' counsel<br />

in these class action cases than in cases in which an hourly rate or flat fee is guaranteed. The quid<br />

pro quo for the risk, <strong>and</strong> for the delay in receiving any compensation in the best of circumstances, is<br />

some kind of risk premium if the case is successful." See also Flag Telecom, 2010 WL 4537550, at<br />

*27 ("<strong>Co</strong>urts in the Second Circuit have recognized that the risk associated with a case undertaken<br />

on a contingent fee basis is an important factor in determining an appropriate fee award."); Am. Bank<br />

Note Holographics, 127 F. Supp. 2d at 433 (it is "appropriate to take this [contingent-fee] risk into<br />

account in determining the appropriate fee to award").<br />

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The risk of no recovery in complex cases of this type is real, <strong>and</strong> is heightened when<br />

plaintiffs' counsel press to achieve the very best result for those they represent. Indeed, even if Lead<br />

Plaintiff here had defeated Defendants' anticipated summary judgment motion <strong>and</strong> prevailed at trial<br />

on both liability <strong>and</strong> damages, no judgment would have been secure until after the rulings on the<br />

inevitable post judgment motions <strong>and</strong> appeals became final — a process that would likely take years.<br />

Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel know from experience that despite the most vigorous <strong>and</strong> skillful efforts, a firm's<br />

success in contingent litigation, such as this, is never assured, <strong>and</strong> there are many class actions in<br />

which plaintiffs' counsel expended tens of thous<strong>and</strong>s of hours <strong>and</strong> received nothing for their efforts.<br />

Indeed, even judgments affirmed on appeal by an appellate panel are no assurance of a recovery.<br />

See, e.g., Backman v. Polaroid <strong>Co</strong>rp., 910 F.2d 10 (1st Cir. 1990) (after 11 years of litigation, <strong>and</strong><br />

following a jury verdict for plaintiffs <strong>and</strong> an affirmance by a First Circuit panel, plaintiffs' claims<br />

were dismissed by an en banc decision <strong>and</strong> plaintiffs recovered nothing). <strong>Co</strong>untless other significant<br />

cases have been lost after the investment of tens of thous<strong>and</strong>s of hours of attorney time <strong>and</strong> millions<br />

of dollars on expert <strong>and</strong> other litigation costs at summary judgment or after trial. 5<br />

Similarly, even the most promising cases can be eviscerated by a sudden change in the law<br />

after years of litigation. See, e.g., In re Alstom SA Sec. Litig., 741 F. Supp. 2d 469 (S.D.N.Y. 2010)<br />

See, e.g., Robbins v. Koger Props., Inc., 116 F.3d 1441 (11th Cir. 1997) (reversal of jury<br />

verdict of $81 million against accounting firm after a 19-day trial); Bentley v. Legent <strong>Co</strong>rp., 849 F.<br />

Supp. 429 (E.D. Va. 1994) (directed verdict after plaintiffs' presentation of their case to the jury),<br />

aff'd sub nom. Herman v. Legent <strong>Co</strong>rp., 50 F.3d 6 (4th Cir. 1995); L<strong>and</strong>y v. Amsterdam, 815 F.2d<br />

925 (3d Cir. 1987) (directed verdict for defendants after five years of litigation); Anixter v. Home-<br />

Stake Prod. <strong>Co</strong>., 77 F.3d 1215 (10th Cir. 1996) (overturning plaintiffs' verdict following two<br />

decades of litigation); In re Apple <strong>Co</strong>mputer Sec. Litig., No. C-84-20148(A)-JW, 1991 WL 238298<br />

(N.D. Cal. Sept. 6, 1991) ($100 million jury verdict vacated on post-trial motions); In re JDS<br />

Uniphase <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., No. C-02-1486 CW(EDL), 2007 WL 4788556 (N.D. Cal. Nov. 27, 2007)<br />

(defense verdict after four weeks of trial); In re BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc., No. 07-61542-CIV,<br />

2011 WL 1585605, at *1 (S.D. Fla. Apr. 25, 2011) (defendants' motion for judgment as matter of<br />

law granted following a four week trial).<br />

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(after completion of extensive foreign discovery, 95% of plaintiffs' damages were eliminated by the<br />

Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt's reversal of 40 years of circuit court precedent in Morrison v. Nat'l Austl. Bank Ltd.,<br />

U.S. , 130 S. Ct. 2869 (2010)).<br />

Unlike counsel for the Defendants, who are paid substantial hourly rates <strong>and</strong> reimbursed for<br />

their expenses on a regular basis, Lead Plaintiff's counsel have not been compensated for any of<br />

their time (6,838.45 hours with a lodestar value of $3,909,020.75) or reimbursed for any of their<br />

litigation expenses ($461,050.19) incurred over the almost five years that have passed since the<br />

Litigation was commenced. Moreover, Lead Plaintiff's counsel would not have been compensated<br />

for their time at all had they been unsuccessful in this Litigation. Because the fee to be awarded in<br />

this matter is entirely contingent, the only certainties from the outset were that there would be no fee<br />

without a successful result, <strong>and</strong> that a successful result, if any, could be achieved only after lengthy<br />

<strong>and</strong> difficult effort. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel therefore respectfully submit that the fully contingent nature of<br />

their retention in this high-risk action weighs strongly in favor of the requested fees <strong>and</strong> expenses,<br />

<strong>and</strong> should be given serious consideration by the <strong>Co</strong>urt.<br />

3. The Quality of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's Representation Supports the<br />

Requested Fee<br />

A number of considerations may be relevant to assessing the quality of class counsel's<br />

representation of a plaintiff class, including the court's own observations, class counsel's experience<br />

<strong>and</strong> st<strong>and</strong>ing at the bar, <strong>and</strong> the quality of the opposing counsel whom class counsel had to litigate<br />

against. The seminal test for evaluating "quality of the representation," however, is the quality of the<br />

results achieved for the class members whom they were appointed to represent.<br />

a. The Results Obtained from Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's Efforts<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urts have consistently recognized that the results achieved is a major factor to be<br />

considered in making a fee award. Hensley v. Eckerhart, 461 U.S. 424, 436 (1983). For all the<br />

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reasons detailed in the accompanying Gronborg Declaration, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel respectfully submit that<br />

the results that they obtained for the Class in this Litigation are outst<strong>and</strong>ing by any measure. These<br />

results, without more, weigh strongly in favor of finding that the quality of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's<br />

representation here was at the top end of the scale. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel have secured a settlement that<br />

provides for a substantial <strong>and</strong> certain cash payment of $67,500,000 for the benefit of the Class. The<br />

excellent nature of this settlement is supported by a review of recoveries in other securities class<br />

action settlements. A study by National Economic Research Associates ("NERA"), an economic<br />

consulting firm, states that in 2011, the median settlement amount in shareholder class actions was<br />

$8.7 million. Dr. Jordan Milev, Robert Patton, Svetlana Starykh, <strong>and</strong> Dr. John Montgomery, Recent<br />

Trends in Securities Class Action Litigation: 2011 Year-End Review, at 17 (NERA Dec. 14, 2011),<br />

attached as Exhibit 2 to the <strong>Co</strong>mpendium. The present settlement is nearly eight times the 2011<br />

median recovery. Moreover, the recovery in this case was made without the benefit of any SEC or<br />

other regulatory investigation <strong>and</strong> without the benefits of any admissions of any wrongdoing from<br />

Defendants. This was not a case where Lead Plaintiff or Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel could rely on the work done<br />

in any other litigation or rely on any admission by Defendants. When measured against the results in<br />

comparable cases, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel achieved an excellent recovery for Class Members. Thus, the<br />

$67,500,000 recovery for the Class strongly supports the requested fee award.<br />

b. The <strong>Co</strong>urt's Observations as to the Quality of Lead<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel's Work<br />

The <strong>Co</strong>urt may, of course, also take into account its own observations of the quality of Lead<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel's representation during the course of this Litigation. The <strong>Co</strong>urt has reviewed the<br />

<strong>Co</strong>nsolidated <strong>Co</strong>mplaint <strong>and</strong> Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's briefing <strong>and</strong> argument regarding, inter alia, the motion<br />

to dismiss, motion for reconsideration, <strong>and</strong> class certification. Although this work represents only a<br />

small fraction of the total work that Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel have performed in the course of litigating the case,<br />

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we respectfully submit that the quality of that work is reflective of the quality, thoroughness, <strong>and</strong><br />

professionalism of the efforts that Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel have devoted to all aspects of this Litigation on<br />

behalf of the Lead Plaintiff <strong>and</strong> the Members of the Class.<br />

c. The St<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> Expertise of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel<br />

Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel are highly experienced in prosecuting securities class actions, <strong>and</strong> worked<br />

diligently <strong>and</strong> efficiently to prosecute this Litigation. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's experience <strong>and</strong> track record in<br />

complex securities class action litigation is summarized in the firm resume attached as Exhibit A to<br />

the accompanying Declaration of Laurie L. Largent Filed on Behalf of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel in Support of<br />

Application for Award of Attorneys' Fees <strong>and</strong> Expenses ("Largent Decl. ").<br />

Lead<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel are<br />

consistently ranked among the top plaintiffs' firms in the country. Further, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel have taken<br />

multiple complex securities fraud class action cases to trial, <strong>and</strong> are among the few firms to have<br />

done so. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel respectfully submit that their willingness <strong>and</strong> ability to litigate cases through<br />

trial added critical leverage in the settlement negotiations.<br />

d. The St<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> Expertise of Defendants' <strong>Co</strong>unsel<br />

The quality of the work performed by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel in obtaining the settlement should also<br />

be evaluated in light of the quality of the opposition. See, e.g., In re Adelphia <strong>Co</strong>mmc'ns <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec.<br />

& Derivative Litig., No. 03 MDL 1529 (LMM), 2006 WL 3378705, at *3 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 16, 2006)<br />

("The fact that the settlements were obtained from defendants represented by `formidable opposing<br />

counsel from some of the best defense firms in the country' also evidences the high quality of lead<br />

counsels' work. "). Here,<br />

the Defendants were represented by one of the country's preeminent law<br />

firms, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, which vigorously defended the Litigation from the filing of<br />

the first complaint. The corporate defendant, Wyeth (now Pfizer), is also well-versed in complex<br />

litigation <strong>and</strong> has demonstrated a willingness to take cases to trial. That Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel was able to<br />

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negotiate such an excellent recovery in the face of such formidable (<strong>and</strong> well-financed) opposition is<br />

a testament to the skill <strong>and</strong> dedication that Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel brought to every phase of this Litigation.<br />

In sum, all of the customary metrics indicative of exceptional "quality of representation"<br />

weigh in favor of the requested fee.<br />

4. The Requested Fee Is Fair <strong>and</strong> Reasonable in Relation to the<br />

Size of the Recoveries <strong>and</strong> <strong>Co</strong>mparable Fee Awards<br />

As discussed previously, the requested 24.5% fee falls in the "range of reasonableness" based<br />

on fees awarded by courts across the nation in other securities cases settling in the $25 million to<br />

$100 million range. The NERA study confirms that between 1996 <strong>and</strong> 2011, the median plaintiffs'<br />

attorneys' fees for settlements between $25 <strong>and</strong> $99.9 million was 27% of the settlement.<br />

<strong>Co</strong>mpendium, Ex. 2 at 22. This study suggests that the requested 24.5% fee here is justified in<br />

relation to the size of the recovery.<br />

5. The Time <strong>and</strong> Labor Expended by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel, Including a<br />

"Lodestar Crosscheck," Support the Requested Fee<br />

The Second Circuit permits courts to utilize a lodestar "cross check" to further test the<br />

reasonableness of a percentage-based fee. See Goldberger, 209 F.3d at 50. The "lodestar" is<br />

calculated by multiplying the number of hours expended on the litigation by each particular attorney<br />

or paraprofessional by their current hourly rate, <strong>and</strong> totaling the amounts for all timekeepers. 6<br />

6 Both the Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt <strong>and</strong> courts in this Circuit have long approved the use of current<br />

hourly rates to calculate the base lodestar figure as a means of compensating for the delay in<br />

receiving payment that is inherent in class actions, inflationary losses, <strong>and</strong> the loss of access to legal<br />

<strong>and</strong> monetary capital that could otherwise have been employed had class counsel been paid on a<br />

current basis during the pendency of the litigation. See In re Union Carbide <strong>Co</strong>rp. <strong>Co</strong>nsumer Prods.<br />

Bus. Sec. Litig., 724 F. Supp. 160, 163 (S.D.N.Y. 1989); In re Veeco Instruments Inc. Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. 05 MDL 01695 (CM), 2007 WL 4115808, at *9 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 7,2007); Missouri v. Jenkins,<br />

491 U.S. 274, 284 (1989).<br />

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Additionally, "[u]nder the lodestar method of fee computation, a multiplier is typically<br />

applied to the lodestar." In re Global Crossing Sec. & ERISA Litig., 225 F.R.D. 436,468 (S.D.N.Y.<br />

2004). "The multiplier represents the risk of the litigation, the complexity of the issues, the<br />

contingent nature of the engagement, the skill of the attorneys, <strong>and</strong> other factors."<br />

Id. (citing<br />

Goldberger, 209 F.3d at 47; Savoie, 166 F.3d at 460).<br />

In this entirely contingent action, Lead Plaintiff's counsel have collectively spent 6,838.45<br />

hours, representing a lodestar of $3,909,020.75, in investigating, prosecuting, <strong>and</strong> ultimately settling<br />

these claims. 7 All time spent litigating this matter was reasonably necessary <strong>and</strong> appropriate, <strong>and</strong>,<br />

Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel respectfully submit, the results achieved further confirm that the time spent on the<br />

case was entirely proportionate to the amounts at stake.<br />

Based on a 24.5% fee, Lead Plaintiff's counsel's aggregate lodestar of $3,909,020.75 would<br />

yield a "crosscheck" multiplier of 4.2. Like the requested 24.5% fee award, the inferred lodestar<br />

multiplier here also falls well within the range of multipliers awarded in other complex cases,<br />

including other securities class actions that were certainly no more exceptional than this one.<br />

In complex contingent litigation, lodestar multiples of four or more are commonly awarded<br />

in this Circuit <strong>and</strong> throughout the nation. See Maley, 186 F. Supp. 2d at 369 (awarding fee equal to a<br />

4.65 multiplier as "well within the range awarded by courts in this Circuit <strong>and</strong> courts throughout the<br />

country"); In re Rite Aid <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., 146 F. Supp. 2d 706, 736 n.44 (E.D. Pa. 2001) <strong>and</strong> In re<br />

Rite Aid <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., 362 F. Supp. 2d 587, 589-91 (E.D. Pa. 2005) (awarding fees in case<br />

involving combined recoveries of $319.6 million with multiplier of 4.5 to 8.5 with respect to one<br />

7 The time expended by each legal professional <strong>and</strong> paraprofessional who worked on this<br />

matter (including their hourly rates <strong>and</strong> the resulting lodestar for each individual) is set forth in the<br />

Largent Declaration <strong>and</strong> the Declaration of Matthew P. Montgomery Filed in Support of Application<br />

for Award of Attorneys' Fees <strong>and</strong> Expenses, submitted herewith.<br />

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recovery <strong>and</strong> 6.96 multiplier for the other, for an aggregate multiplier of roughly 6.7). 8 Case law<br />

involving fee awards in other complex types of class actions st<strong>and</strong> for the same proposition. See,<br />

e.g., In re NASDAQ Mkt.-Makers Antitrust Litig.,<br />

187 F.R.D. 465, 489 (S.D.N.Y. 1998) (awarding<br />

3.97 multiplier, <strong>and</strong> finding multipliers of 3 to 4.5 to be "common"); Sumitomo <strong>Co</strong>pper, 74 F. Supp.<br />

2d at 399 (similarly finding 3 to 4.5 multipliers to be common).<br />

Moreover, the lodestar "crosscheck" is exactly that— a rough crosscheck that is not intended<br />

to supplement the primacy of the percentage-based method. For example, as the court expressly<br />

noted in Rite Aid, 146 F. Supp. 2d at 736 n.44, if high multipliers are not allowed in cases involving<br />

large dollar recoveries, then the lodestar approach "begins to dominate <strong>and</strong> supersede the percentage<br />

of the recovery formula," particularly in those exemplary cases where the recovery greatly exceeds<br />

the norm for such litigation. See also In re Rite Aid <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., 396 F.3d 294, 307 (3d Cir.<br />

2005) ("the lodestar cross-check does not trump the primary reliance on the percentage of common<br />

fund method"). <strong>Co</strong>urts in this District have similarly emphasized that the lodestar crosscheck should<br />

not override the percentage approach where class counsel's efforts have produced exceptional<br />

results. For example, in In re Buspirone Antitrust Litig., No. MDL 1413 (JGK), 2003 U.S. Dist.<br />

LEXIS 26538 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 17, 2003), Judge Koeltl awarded a 33% fee with an 8.46 multiplier.<br />

Similarly, in Newman v. Caribiner Int'l, Inc., No. 99 Civ. 2271(GEL) (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 19, 2001),<br />

Judge Lynch observed that: "I wanted to note that, in my view, there is no difficulty with the fact<br />

c<strong>and</strong>idly acknowledged in the papers that, in terms of the time expended, this is a profitable case for<br />

the plaintiffs' lawyers who worked on it. <strong>Co</strong>ntingency type percentage settlements serve an<br />

x See also In re AremisSoft <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., 210 F.R.D. 109, 130-35 (D.N.J. 2002) (awarding<br />

fee equal to 4.3 multiplier in case involving $194 million recovery); In re Doral Fin. <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec.<br />

Litig., No. 1:05-md-01706-RO, slip op. at 5 (S.D.N.Y. July 17, 2007) ($129 million recovery for the<br />

class; awarding fee equal to a "reasonable multiplier of 10.26").<br />

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important purpose ... so it is important in awarding or approving a fee settlement in a case of this<br />

kind not to be [blinded] that in this particular case, calculated on an hourly basis, [that] this is a very<br />

large, high proportion to what hourly charges would have been." Id. at 6. Judge Lynch proceeded to<br />

approve a percentage-based fee that equated to a 7.7 multiplier. Id.<br />

For the same reasons as discussed above, <strong>and</strong> given the outst<strong>and</strong>ing results achieved solely<br />

due to Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's efforts in the face of substantial litigation risk, the requested multiplier of 4.2<br />

falls within the range of "lodestar crosschecks" that are regularly approved in complex class actions,<br />

<strong>and</strong> should be approved.<br />

6. Important Public Policy <strong>Co</strong>nsiderations Further Support the<br />

Requested Fee<br />

Although it is a factor that is too often given only cursory attention, public policy<br />

considerations constitute a final but nonetheless very significant factor to consider in evaluating a fee<br />

request. See Goldberger, 209 F.3d at 50; Flag Telecom, 2010 WL 4537550, at *29; see also<br />

World<strong>Co</strong>m, 388 F. Supp. 2d at 359 ("to attract well-qualified plaintiffs' counsel who are able to take<br />

a case to trial, <strong>and</strong> who defendants underst<strong>and</strong> are able <strong>and</strong> willing to do so, it is necessary to provide<br />

appropriate financial incentives"); In re Priceline.com, Inc. Sec. Litig., No. 3:00-CV-1884 (AVC),<br />

2007 WL 2115592, at *5 (D. <strong>Co</strong>nn. July 20, 2007) (fee awards in complex securities cases "help[] to<br />

perpetuate the availability of skilled counsel for future cases of this nature"); Hicks, 2005 WL<br />

2757792, at *9 ("To make certain that the public, is represented by talented <strong>and</strong> experienced trial<br />

counsel, the remuneration should be both fair <strong>and</strong> rewarding.") (citation omitted); Maley, 186 F.<br />

Supp. 2d at 369 ("courts recognize that such awards serve the dual purposes of encouraging<br />

representatives to seek redress for injuries caused to public investors <strong>and</strong> discouraging future<br />

misconduct of a similar nature")<br />

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Similarly, for decades the Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt has consistently recognized that the public has a<br />

particularly strong interest in incentivizing top-quality plaintiffs' counsel to pursue private actions<br />

under the federal securities laws to protect investors, deter violations, <strong>and</strong> help maintain the integrity<br />

of the nation's securities markets. Justice Ginsburg delivered the opinion of the Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt:<br />

"This <strong>Co</strong>urt has long recognized that meritorious private actions to enforce federal antifraud<br />

securities laws are an essential supplement to criminal prosecutions <strong>and</strong> civil enforcement actions<br />

brought, respectively, by the Department of Justice <strong>and</strong> the Securities <strong>and</strong> Exchange <strong>Co</strong>mmission<br />

(SEC)." Tellabs, Inc. v. Makor Issues & Rights, Ltd., 551 U.S. 308, 313 (2007). 9 Indeed, as<br />

<strong>Co</strong>ngress recognized in passing the PSLRA in 1995:<br />

Private securities litigation is an indispensable tool with which defrauded investors<br />

can recover their losses without having to rely upon government action. Such private<br />

lawsuits promote public <strong>and</strong> global confidence in our capital markets <strong>and</strong> help to<br />

deter wrongdoing <strong>and</strong> to guarantee that corporate officers, auditors, directors,<br />

lawyers <strong>and</strong> others properly perform their jobs. This legislation seeks to return the<br />

securities litigation system to that high st<strong>and</strong>ard.<br />

See H.R. <strong>Co</strong>nf. Rep. No. 104-369, at 31, 1995 WL 709276, at *31 (1995) ("H.R. <strong>Co</strong>nf. Rep.")<br />

Simply stated, the SEC, a vital but understaffed agency whose inadequate funding has been the<br />

subject of numerous news stories <strong>and</strong> other accounts in recent years, does not have anywhere near<br />

the budget or personnel to ensure enforcement of the securities laws. If the vitally important public<br />

policy of supplementing SEC enforcement through effective private litigation is to be carried out, the<br />

courts should award fees that appropriately reward plaintiffs' counsel for obtaining outst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />

results for the many risks that they assume in prosecuting securities class actions.<br />

y See also J.I. Case, 377 U.S. at 432 (private securities actions provide "a most effective<br />

weapon in the enforcement" of the securities laws <strong>and</strong> are "a necessary supplement to [SEC]<br />

action"); Dura Pharms., Inc. v. Broudo, 544 U.S. 336, 345 (2005) ("The securities statutes seek to<br />

maintain public confidence in the marketplace" <strong>and</strong> "[t]hey do so by deterring fraud, in part, through<br />

the availability of private securities fraud actions. ").<br />

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For the foregoing reasons, public policy considerations provide further support for the<br />

requested attorneys' fees — a fee that is well within the established measures of reasonableness.<br />

10<br />

E. Lead Plaintiffs Endorsement Should Also Be <strong>Co</strong>nsidered in<br />

Determining Reasonableness of the Requested Fee<br />

In enacting the PSLRA, <strong>Co</strong>ngress sought to encourage institutional investors to play an<br />

active role in prosecuting cases under the securities laws, <strong>and</strong> indicated its belief that increasing the<br />

role of such sophisticated investors would "ultimately benefit shareholders <strong>and</strong> assist courts by<br />

improving the quality of representation in securities class actions." H.R. <strong>Co</strong>nf. Rep. at 34; see also<br />

In re Lernout & Hauspie Sec. Litig., 138 F. Supp. 2d 39, 43 (D. Mass. 2001). Because institutional<br />

investors with large financial stakes in an action have a particular interest in ensuring that class<br />

counsel receive appropriate, but not excessive, fees upon final resolution of a case, courts can have<br />

more confidence in the fairness of fee requests in cases subject to the supervision of such<br />

institutional plaintiffs.<br />

See Elliott J. Weiss <strong>and</strong> John S. Beckerman, Let the Money Do the<br />

Monitoring: How Institutional Investors Can Reduce Agency <strong>Co</strong>sts in Securities Class Actions, 104<br />

Yale L.J. 2053, 2105 (1995), cited with approval by H.R. <strong>Co</strong>nf. Rep. at 34; see also In re <strong>Co</strong>mverse<br />

Tech., Inc. Sec. Litig., No. 06-CV-1825 (NGG)(RER), 2010 WL 2653354, at *3 (E.D.N.Y. June 24,<br />

2010) (the fact that "PSLRA lead plaintiffs often have a significant financial stake in the<br />

settlement" provides them with "a powerful incentive to ensure that any fees resulting from that<br />

settlement are reasonable") (citation omitted).<br />

10<br />

The reaction of the Class may also be considered in assessing the reasonableness of a<br />

requested fee. See Veeco, 2007 WL 4115808, at *10; Maley, 186 F. Supp. 2d at 374. Although the<br />

deadline for objections to the requested fees <strong>and</strong> expenses has not yet passed, no objections have<br />

been received to date. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel will address objections to the request for fees <strong>and</strong> expenses, if<br />

any arise, in a supplemental submission to be filed on February 14, 2013.<br />

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The Lead Plaintiff here is precisely the kind of large <strong>and</strong> sophisticated institutional investor<br />

that <strong>Co</strong>ngress wanted to supervise this type of litigation, especially since it has a substantial financial<br />

interest at stake <strong>and</strong> has had direct involvement in the Litigation from its early days through<br />

settlement. Based on its knowledge of the case <strong>and</strong> its review of the relevant facts, including the<br />

results achieved in the face of significant litigation risks, Lead Plaintiff has approved <strong>and</strong> fully<br />

supports the requested fee. See paragraph 5 to the Declaration of Charles T. Hannaford in Support of<br />

<strong>Motion</strong> for <strong>Final</strong> <strong>Approval</strong> of Settlement, Plan of Allocation of Settlement Proceeds, <strong>and</strong> Award of<br />

Attorneys' Fees <strong>and</strong> Expenses ("Hannaford Decl."), filed herewith.<br />

The endorsement of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's fee request by the institutional Lead Plaintiff strongly<br />

supports approval of the requested fee. See, e.g., In re Mills <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., 265 F.R.D. 246, 262<br />

(E.D. Va. 2009) (the fact that "Lead Plaintiffs, IPERS <strong>and</strong> MPERS — sophisticated institutional<br />

investors — clearly approve of the percentage sought" supported approval of the requested fee); In re<br />

Lucent Techs., Inc. Sec. Litig., 327 F. Supp. 2d 426, 442 (D.N.J. 2004) ("Significantly, the Lead<br />

Plaintiffs, both of whom are institutional investors with great financial stakes in the outcome of the<br />

litigation, have reviewed <strong>and</strong> approved Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's fees <strong>and</strong> expenses request. ").<br />

III. LEAD COUNSEL'S REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF LITIGATION<br />

EXPENSES SHOULD BE APPROVED<br />

It is well established that counsel who create a common fund are entitled to the<br />

reimbursement of expenses that they advance to a class. LeBlanc-Sternberg v. Fletcher, 143 F.3d<br />

748, 763 (2d Cir. 1998); In re China Sunergy Sec. Litig., No. 07 Civ. 7895 (DAB), 2011 WL<br />

1899715, at *6 (S.D.N.Y. May 13, 2011); Veeco, 2007 WL 4115808, at *10.<br />

Here, the litigation expenses include the costs of experts <strong>and</strong> consultants, online legal <strong>and</strong><br />

factual research, developing <strong>and</strong> maintaining the electronic discovery platform that counsel used to<br />

search, review, <strong>and</strong> analyze Defendants' <strong>and</strong> third party document productions, court fees, travel<br />

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expenses, copying costs, facsimile charges, court reporting services, postage <strong>and</strong> delivery expenses,<br />

<strong>and</strong> Lead Plaintiff's share of Judge Phillip's mediation fees. All expenses are detailed in the Largent<br />

Declaration. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel respectfully submit that the expenses sought were all reasonably <strong>and</strong><br />

necessarily incurred, <strong>and</strong> are of the type that are customarily reimbursed in securities cases. See,<br />

e.g., Global Crossing, 225 F.R.D. at 468 (court approved expenses incurred, which included<br />

investigative <strong>and</strong> expert witness fees, filing fees, service of process, travel, legal research, <strong>and</strong><br />

document production).<br />

IV. CLASS REPRESENTATIVE SHOULD RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT<br />

FOR ITS EXPENSES<br />

actions:<br />

The PSLRA specifically provides for reimbursement to representative plaintiffs in securities<br />

Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the award of reasonable costs<br />

<strong>and</strong> expenses (including lost wages) directly relating to the representation of the class<br />

to any representative party serving on behalf of the class.<br />

15 U.S.C. §78u-4(a)(4). With the discretion provided by the PSLRA, courts routinely grant<br />

remuneration to class representatives reflecting the services undertaken for the benefit of the class.<br />

See In re Xcel Energy, Inc., 364 F. Supp. 2d 980, 1000 (D. Minn. 2005) (granting awards to lead<br />

plaintiffs where they reviewed pleadings, communicated with counsel, indicated willingness to<br />

appear at trial, kept informed of settlement negotiations, <strong>and</strong> effectuated policies of federal securities<br />

laws); Hicks, 2005 WL 2757792, at *10 ("<strong>Co</strong>urts in this Circuit routinely award such costs <strong>and</strong><br />

expenses both to reimburse the named plaintiffs for expenses incurred through their involvement<br />

with the action <strong>and</strong> lost wages, as well as to provide an incentive for such plaintiffs to remain<br />

involved in the litigation <strong>and</strong> to incur such expenses in the first place. ").<br />

Lead Plaintiff seeks a total of $4,526.25 for its unreimbursed time spent in pursuing the<br />

claims of the Class against the Defendants. See Hannaford Decl., 6. Lead Plaintiff's efforts are<br />

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precisely the types of activities found to support reimbursement to class representatives.<br />

Accordingly, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel respectfully request that the <strong>Co</strong>urt approve an award of $4,526.25, as<br />

reimbursement for the efforts of the Lead Plaintiff on behalf of the Class.<br />

V. CONCLUSION<br />

The total recovery of $67,500,000 under the proposed settlement represents an excellent<br />

result achieved in a high risk case in the face of determined adverse parties <strong>and</strong> counsel. Lead<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel respectfully submit that the requested 24.5% fee is fair <strong>and</strong> reasonable, well within the<br />

range of fees awarded in similar cases, <strong>and</strong> is fully supported by each of the Goldberger factors, <strong>and</strong><br />

that the requested reimbursement of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's expenses <strong>and</strong> Lead Plaintiff's time is also fair<br />

<strong>and</strong> reasonable.<br />

DATED: January 10, 2013<br />

Respectfully submitted,<br />

ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN<br />

& DOWD LLP<br />

TOR GRONBORG<br />

TRIG R. SMITH<br />

LAURIE L. LARGENT<br />

CHRISTOPHER D. STEWART<br />

SUSANNAH R. CONN<br />

s/ Tor Gronborg<br />

TOR GRONBORG<br />

655 West Broadway, Suite 1900<br />

San Diego, CA 92101<br />

Telephone: 619/231-1058<br />

619/231-7423 (fax)<br />

torg@rgrdlaw.com<br />

trigs@rgrdlaw.com<br />

llargent@rgrdlaw.com<br />

cstewart@rgrdlaw.com<br />

sconn( rgrdlaw.com<br />

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ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN<br />

& DOWD LLP<br />

SAMUEL H. RUDMAN<br />

DAVID A. ROSENFELD<br />

58 South Service Road, Suite 200<br />

Melville, NY 11747<br />

Telephone: 631/367-7100<br />

631/367-1173 (fax)<br />

srudman@rgrdlaw.com<br />

drosenfeldgr r dlaw.com<br />

Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel for Lead Plaintiff<br />

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE<br />

I hereby certify that on January 10, 2013, I authorized the electronic filing of the foregoing<br />

with the Clerk of the <strong>Co</strong>urt using the CM/ECF system which will send notification of such filing to<br />

the e-mail addresses denoted on the attached Electronic Mail Notice List, <strong>and</strong> I hereby certify that I<br />

caused to be mailed the foregoing document or paper via the United States Postal Service to the non-<br />

CM/ECF participants indicated on the attached Manual Notice List.<br />

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the<br />

foregoing is true <strong>and</strong> correct. Executed on January 10, 2013.<br />

s/ Tor Gronborg<br />

TOR GRONBORG<br />

ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN<br />

655 West Broadway, Suite 1900<br />

San Diego, CA 92101-3301<br />

Telephone: 619/231-1058<br />

619/231-7423 (fax)<br />

E-mail : TorGkr grdl aw. com<br />

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT<br />

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK<br />

CITY OF LIVONIA EMPLOYEES'<br />

RETIREMENT SYSTEM, On Behalf of Itself<br />

<strong>and</strong> All Others Similarly Situated,<br />

Plaintiff,<br />

x<br />

Civil Action No. 1:07-cv-10329-RJS<br />

CLASS ACTION<br />

ECF CASE<br />

vs.<br />

WYETH, et al.,<br />

Defendants<br />

MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT<br />

OF LEAD PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR<br />

FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION<br />

SETTLEMENT AND PLAN OF<br />

ALLOCATION OF SETTLEMENT<br />

x<br />

PROCEEDS<br />

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TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />

I. PRELIMINARY STATEMENT .........................................................................................1<br />

II. PROCEDURAL AND FACTUAL BACKGROUND ........................................................2<br />

Page<br />

III. THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT IS FAIR, REASONABLE, AND<br />

ADEQUATE.......................................................................................................................3<br />

A. Settlements Are Favored <strong>and</strong> Encouraged ...............................................................3<br />

B. The Settlement Is Presumptively Fair .....................................................................4<br />

C. The Settlement Meets the Second Circuit Requirements for <strong>Approval</strong> .................. 5<br />

1. The <strong>Co</strong>mplexity, Expense, <strong>and</strong> Likely Duration of the Litigation<br />

Justifies the Settlement ................................................................................ 5<br />

2. The Reaction of the Class to the Settlement ................................................ 7<br />

3. The Stage of the Proceedings <strong>and</strong> Discovery <strong>Co</strong>mpleted ............................ 8<br />

4. The Risk of Establishing Liability .............................................................10<br />

5. The Risk of Establishing Damages ............................................................12<br />

6. The Risks of Maintaining the Class Action Through Trial .......................14<br />

7. The Ability of the Defendants to Withst<strong>and</strong> a Greater Judgment .............14<br />

8. The Reasonableness of the Settlement in Light of the Best Possible<br />

Recovery <strong>and</strong> the Attendant Risks of Litigation .......................................15<br />

IV. THE PLAN OF ALLOCATION IS FAIR AND REASONABLE ...................................16<br />

V. CONCLUSION .................................................................................................................18<br />

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TABLE OF AUTHORITIES<br />

Page<br />

CASES<br />

Beecher v. Able,<br />

575 F.2d 1010 (2d Cir. 1978) ..................................................................................................16<br />

Berger v. <strong>Co</strong>mpaq <strong>Co</strong>mputer <strong>Co</strong>rp.,<br />

257 F.3d 475 (5th Cir. 2001) ...................................................................................................14<br />

Chatelain v. Prudential-Bache Sec.,<br />

805 F. Supp. 209 (S.D.N.Y. 1992) ..........................................................................................14<br />

D'Amato v. Deutsche Bank,<br />

236 F.3d 78 (2d Cir. 2001) ........................................................................................................4<br />

Detroit v. Grinnell <strong>Co</strong>rp.,<br />

495 F.2d 448 (2d Cir. 1974) .............................................................................................passim<br />

Dura Pharms., Inc. v. Broudo,<br />

544 U.S. 336 (2005) ................................................................................................................12<br />

Emergent Capital Inv. Mgmt., <strong>LLC</strong> v. Stonepath Grp., Inc.,<br />

343 F.3d 189 (2d Cir. 2003) ....................................................................................................11<br />

Ernst & Ernst v. Hochfelder,<br />

425 U.S. 185 (1976) ................................................................................................................11<br />

Heyer v. N.Y. City Hous. Auth.,<br />

No. 80 Civ. 1196 (RWS), 2006 WL 1148689<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Apr. 28, 2006) ........................................................................................................10<br />

Hicks v. Morgan Stanley,<br />

No. 01 Civ. 10071 (RJH), 2005 WL 2757792<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Oct. 24, 2005) ........................................................................................................... 6<br />

In re "Agent Orange" Prod. Liab. Litig.,<br />

597 F. Supp. 740 (E.D.N.Y. 1984),<br />

aff'd, 818 F.2d 145 (2d Cir. 1987) ...........................................................................................15<br />

In re "Agent Orange" Prod. Liab. Litig.,<br />

611 F. Supp. 1396 (E.D.N.Y. 1985),<br />

aff'd in part <strong>and</strong> rev 'd in part on other grounds,<br />

818 F.2d 179 (2d Cir. 1987) ....................................................................................................17<br />

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Page<br />

In re Alloy, Inc. Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. 03 Civ. 1597 (WHP), 2004 WL 2750089<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Dec. 2, 2004) ............................................................................................................4<br />

In re Am. Bank Note Holographics,<br />

127 F. Supp. 2d 418 (S.D.N.Y. 2001) .....................................................................................16<br />

In re AOL Time Warner, Inc. Sec. & "ERISA" Litig.,<br />

No. MDL 1500, 2006 WL 903236<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Apr. 6, 2006) ..........................................................................................................15<br />

In re Austrian & German Bank Holocaust Litig.,<br />

80 F. Supp. 2d 164 (S.D.N.Y. 2000),<br />

aff'd sub nom. D'Amato v. Deutsche Bank,<br />

236 F.3d 78 (2d Cir. 2001) ........................................................................................................8<br />

In re Bear Stearns <strong>Co</strong>s., Inc. Sec., Derivative <strong>and</strong> ERISA Litig.,<br />

No. 08 MDL 1963, 2012 WL 5465381<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Nov. 9, 2012) ..........................................................................................................10<br />

In re Cendant <strong>Co</strong>rp. Litig.,<br />

264 F.3d 201 (3d Cir. 2001) ....................................................................................................13<br />

In re <strong>Co</strong>rrugated <strong>Co</strong>ntainer Antitrust Litig.,<br />

643 F.2d 195 (5th Cir. 1981) ...................................................................................................17<br />

In re Global Crossing Sec. & ERISA Litig.,<br />

225 F.R.D. 436 (S.D.N.Y. 2004) .....................................................................................5, 8, 17<br />

In re Indep. Energy Holdings PLC,<br />

No. 00 Civ. 6689 (SAS), 2003 WL 22244676<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Sept. 29, 2003) ........................................................................................6, 12, 15, 16<br />

In re Luxottica Grp. S.p.A. Sec. Litig.,<br />

233 F.R.D. 306 (E.D.N.Y. 2006) .................................................................................3, 4, 7, 16<br />

In re Michael Milken & Assocs. Sec. Litig.,<br />

150 F.R.D. 46 (S.D.N.Y. 1993) ...............................................................................................10<br />

In re Novatel Wireless Sec. Litig.,<br />

846 F. Supp. 2d 1104 (S.D. Cal. 2012) ...................................................................................13<br />

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Page<br />

In re PaineWebber Ltd. P'ships Litig.,<br />

171 F.R.D. 104 (S.D.N.Y.),<br />

aff'd, 117 F.3d 721 (2d Cir. 1997) ........................................................... .........................passim<br />

In re Sony SXRD Rear Projection Television Class Action Litig.,<br />

No. 06 Civ. 5173 (RPP), 2008 WL 1956267<br />

(S.D.N.Y. May 1, 2008) ..........................................................................................................14<br />

In re Wachovia Equity Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. 08 Civ. 6171(RJS), 2012 WL 2774969<br />

(S.D.N.Y. June 12, 2012) ........................................................................................................15<br />

In re Warfarin Sodium Antitrust Litig.,<br />

391 F.3d 516 (3d Cir. 2004) ....................................................................................................14<br />

In re Warner <strong>Co</strong>mmc'ns Sec. Litig.,<br />

618 F. Supp. 735 (S.D.N.Y. 1985),<br />

aff'd, 798 F.2d 35 (2d Cir. 1986) .......................................................................................13, 17<br />

Lewis v. Newman,<br />

59 F.R.D. 525 (S.D.N.Y. 1973) ...............................................................................................10<br />

Maley v. Del Global Techs. <strong>Co</strong>rp.,<br />

186 F. Supp. 2d 358 (S.D.N.Y. 2002) ..... ...........................................................................16<br />

Milstein v. Huck,<br />

600 F. Supp. 254 (E.D.N.Y. 1984) .......... ............................................................................. 5<br />

Newman v. Stein,<br />

464 F.2d 689 (2d Cir. 1972) ............................................................................................ 3, 4, 15<br />

Petrovic v. AMOCO Oil <strong>Co</strong>.,<br />

200 F.3d 1140 (8th Cir. 1999) .................................................................................................17<br />

Plummer v. Chem. Bank,<br />

668 F.2d 654 (2d Cir. 1982) ...................................................................................................... 8<br />

S.C. Nat'l Bank v. Stone,<br />

749 F. Supp. 1419 (D.S.C. 1990) ............................................................................................17<br />

Strougo v. Bassini,<br />

258 F. Supp. 2d 254 (S.D.N.Y. 2003) . .................................................................................<br />

6<br />

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Page<br />

Taft v. Ackerman,<br />

No. 02 Civ. 7951 (PKL), 2007 WL 414493<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Jan. 31, 2007) .....................................................................................................3, 16<br />

Teachers'Ret. Sys. of La. v. A.C.L.N., Ltd.,<br />

No. 01-CV-11814 (MP), 2004 WL 1087261<br />

(S.D.N.Y. May 14, 2004) ........................................................................................................10<br />

Trief v. Dun & Bradstreet <strong>Co</strong>rp.,<br />

840 F. Supp. 277 (S.D.N.Y. 1993) ............................................................................................6<br />

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Visa U.S.A., Inc.,<br />

396 F.3d 96 (2d Cir. 2005) ........................................................................................................3<br />

Weinberger v. Kendrick,<br />

698 F.2d 61 (2d Cir. 1982) .................................................................................................. 3, 17<br />

Whalen v. Hibernia Foods PLC,<br />

No. 04 Civ. 3182, 2005 WL 1799370<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Aug. 1, 2005) ..........................................................................................................11<br />

White v. NFL,<br />

822 F. Supp. 1389 (D. Minn. 1993) .........................................................................................16<br />

STATUTES, RULES AND REGULATIONS<br />

15 U.S.C.<br />

§78j(b) .....................................................................................................................................12<br />

§ 78u-4(a) (4) ...............................................................................................................................1<br />

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure<br />

Rule23 .......................................................................................................................................1<br />

Rule23(f) .......................................................................................................................6, 12, 14<br />

SECONDARYAUTHORITY<br />

4 Alba <strong>Co</strong>nte, Herbert B. Newberg, Newberg on Class Actions<br />

§11.45 (4th ed. 2002) ................................................................................................................. 8<br />

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I. PRELIMINARY STATEMENT<br />

Pursuant to Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Lead Plaintiff, Pipefitters Union<br />

Local 537 Pension Fund, respectfully moves this <strong>Co</strong>urt for an order approving the proposed<br />

settlement of this class action (the "Litigation"), <strong>and</strong> approving the proposed Plan of Allocation of<br />

settlement proceeds. 1<br />

Under the terms of the proposed settlement (the "Settlement"), as set forth in the Stipulation,<br />

Defendants have caused the sum of $67,500,000 in cash to be paid into an interest-bearing escrow<br />

account maintained on behalf of the Class, in exchange for the dismissal of all claims brought<br />

against the Defendants in this Litigation. This Settlement represents an excellent recovery for the<br />

Class particularly in light of the considerable expense, delay, <strong>and</strong> risks posed by continued litigation,<br />

including successfully opposing summary judgment, prevailing at trial, <strong>and</strong> litigating inevitable posttrial<br />

appeals. As discussed below <strong>and</strong> in the accompanying Declaration of Tor Gronborg in Support<br />

of Lead Plaintiff's <strong>Motion</strong> for <strong>Final</strong> <strong>Approval</strong> of Class Action Settlement <strong>and</strong> Plan of Allocation of<br />

Settlement Proceeds <strong>and</strong> Award of Attorneys' Fees <strong>and</strong> Expenses <strong>and</strong> Lead Plaintiff's Expenses<br />

Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. §78u-4(a)(4) ("Gronborg Decl."), the significant risks involved in taking this<br />

Litigation further <strong>and</strong> through trial, when measured against the immediate benefit of the Settlement,<br />

justify approval of this Settlement.<br />

On November 20, 2012, the <strong>Co</strong>urt entered its Order Preliminarily Approving Settlement <strong>and</strong><br />

Providing for Notice (Dkt. No. 114) ("Preliminary <strong>Approval</strong> Order"), which directed that a hearing<br />

be held on March 1, 2013 to determine the fairness, reasonableness, <strong>and</strong> adequacy of the Settlement.<br />

In accordance with the Preliminary <strong>Approval</strong> Order, the Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class<br />

1 Unless otherwise noted, all capitalized terms used herein are defined in the November 7,<br />

2012 Settlement Agreement (the "Stipulation"). Dkt. No. 112.<br />

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Action (the "Notice") was mailed to over 302,000 potential Class Members as of January 8, 2013.<br />

See Declaration of Carole K. Sylvester Re A) Mailing of the Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class<br />

Action <strong>and</strong> the Proof of Claim Form, B) Publication of the Summary Notice, <strong>and</strong> C) Internet Posting<br />

("Sylvester Decl."), 3-10.<br />

Also, the Notice, the Proof of Claim form, the Stipulation <strong>and</strong> its Exhibits, <strong>and</strong> the<br />

Preliminarily <strong>Approval</strong> Order were posted on the Claims Administrator's website, <strong>and</strong> pursuant to<br />

the Preliminary <strong>Approval</strong> Order a Summary Notice was published in Investor's Business Daily <strong>and</strong><br />

over Business Wire on December 7, 2012. See Sylvester Decl., 12-13.<br />

In light of their informed assessment of the strengths <strong>and</strong> weaknesses of the claims <strong>and</strong><br />

defenses asserted, the considerable risks <strong>and</strong> delays associated with continued litigation <strong>and</strong> trial, <strong>and</strong><br />

the significant settlement amount, Lead Plaintiff <strong>and</strong> Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel believe that the Settlement is<br />

eminently fair, reasonable, <strong>and</strong> adequate <strong>and</strong> provides an outst<strong>and</strong>ing result for the Class.<br />

Accordingly, Lead Plaintiff respectfully requests that the <strong>Co</strong>urt approve this Settlement. Moreover,<br />

the Plan of Allocation, which was developed with the assistance of Lead Plaintiff's economics <strong>and</strong><br />

damages experts, is fair <strong>and</strong> reasonable <strong>and</strong>, therefore, should also be approved by the <strong>Co</strong>urt.<br />

II. PROCEDURAL AND FACTUAL BACKGROUND<br />

The <strong>Co</strong>urt is respectfully referred to the accompanying Gronborg Declaration for a full<br />

discussion of the factual background <strong>and</strong> procedural history of the Litigation, the extensive litigation<br />

efforts of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel, a discussion of the negotiations leading to this Settlement, <strong>and</strong> the reasons<br />

why the Settlement <strong>and</strong> Plan of Allocation are fair <strong>and</strong> reasonable <strong>and</strong> should be approved.<br />

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III. THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT IS FAIR, REASONABLE, AND<br />

ADEQUATE<br />

A. Settlements Are Favored <strong>and</strong> Encouraged<br />

The court may approve a "class action settlement if it is fair, adequate, <strong>and</strong> reasonable, <strong>and</strong><br />

not a product of collusion." Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Visa U.S.A., Inc., 396 F.3d 96, 116 (2d Cir.<br />

2005). The evaluation of a proposed settlement requires the court to consider "both the settlement's<br />

terms <strong>and</strong> the negotiating process leading to settlement." Wal-Mart Stores, 396 F.3d at 116. While<br />

the decision to grant or deny approval of a settlement lies within the broad discretion of the trial<br />

court, a general policy favoring settlement exists, especially with respect to class actions. Taft v.<br />

Ackermans, No. 02 Civ. 7951 (PKL), 2007 WL 414493, at *4 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 31, 2007); see also<br />

Weinberger v. Kendrick, 698 F.2d 61, 73 (2d Cir. 1982) (The settlement of complex class action<br />

litigations are clearly favored by the courts.). Moreover, "[c]lass action suits readily lend themselves<br />

to compromise because of the difficulties of proof, the uncertainties of the outcome, <strong>and</strong> the typical<br />

length of the litigation." In re Luxottica Grp. S.p.A. Sec. Litig., 233 F.R.D. 306, 310 (E.D.N.Y.<br />

2006); see also Weinberger, 698 F.2d at 73 ("There are weighty justifications, such as the reduction<br />

of litigation <strong>and</strong> related expenses, for the general policy favoring the settlement of litigation. ").<br />

Recognizing that a settlement represents an exercise of judgment by the negotiating parties,<br />

the Second Circuit has cautioned that, while a court should not give "rubber stamp approval" to a<br />

proposed settlement, it must "stop short of the detailed <strong>and</strong> thorough investigation that it would<br />

undertake if it were actually trying the case." Detroit v. Grinnell <strong>Co</strong>rp., 495 F.2d 448, 462 (2d Cir.<br />

1974). As stated by the Second Circuit in Newman v. Stein, 464 F.2d 689 (2d Cir. 1972),<br />

the role of a court in passing upon the propriety of the settlement of a derivative or<br />

other class action is a delicate one.... [W]e recognized that since "the very purpose<br />

of a compromise is to avoid the trial of sharply disputed issues <strong>and</strong> to dispense with<br />

wasteful litigation', the court must not turn the settlement hearing `into a trial or a<br />

rehearsal of the trial'."<br />

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Id. at 691-92 (citation omitted).<br />

B. The Settlement Is Presumptively Fair<br />

A strong initial presumption of fairness attaches to the proposed settlement if it is reached by<br />

experienced counsel after arm's-length negotiations, <strong>and</strong> great weight is accorded to the<br />

recommendations of counsel, who are most closely acquainted with the facts of the underlying<br />

litigation. Luxottica Grp., 233 F.R.D. at 315; see also In re Alloy, Inc. Sec. Litig., No. 03 Civ. 1597<br />

(WHP), 2004 WL 2750089, at * 1-*2 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 2, 2004). A court may find the negotiating<br />

process is fair where, as here, "the settlement resulted from 'arm's-length negotiations <strong>and</strong> that<br />

plaintiffs' counsel have possessed the experience <strong>and</strong> ability ... necessary to effective representation<br />

of the class's interests. " D'Amato v. Deutsche Bank, 236 F.3d 78, 85 (2d Cir. 2001) (citation<br />

omitted).<br />

This initial presumption of fairness <strong>and</strong> adequacy applies in this case because the Settlement<br />

was reached by experienced, fully-informed counsel after arm's-length negotiations with the<br />

assistance of a highly experienced mediator, the Honorable Layn R. Phillips (Ret.). Gronborg Decl.,<br />

4, 75. "So long as the integrity of the arm's length negotiation process is preserved ... a strong<br />

initial presumption of fairness attaches to the proposed settlement." In re Paine Webber Ltd. P'ships<br />

Litig., 171 F.R.D. 104, 125 (S.D.N.Y.), aff'd, 117 F.3d 721 (2d Cir. 1997). In addition, Lead<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel was unquestionably fully informed of the merits <strong>and</strong> weaknesses of the case at the time the<br />

Settlement was reached. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel had conducted an extensive factual investigation of Lead<br />

Plaintiff's claims, including significant document <strong>and</strong> deposition discovery from Defendants <strong>and</strong><br />

third parties, <strong>and</strong> had retained <strong>and</strong> consulted with numerous experts <strong>and</strong> consultants.<br />

See, e.g.,<br />

Gronborg Decl., 45-64. Moreover, following the first phase of bifurcated discovery on the issues<br />

of materiality <strong>and</strong> statistical significance, the parties attended a face-to-face settlement <strong>and</strong> discovery<br />

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meeting where each side presented their respective positions on the merits of the case, along with<br />

supporting evidence <strong>and</strong> expert presentations. Thus, this Settlement is entitled to the presumption of<br />

procedural fairness dictated by Second Circuit law.<br />

C. The Settlement Meets the Second Circuit Requirements for <strong>Approval</strong><br />

There are nine factors the Second Circuit has identified to determine whether to approve a<br />

proposed settlement of a class action:<br />

(1) the complexity, expense <strong>and</strong> likely duration of the litigation; (2) the reaction of<br />

the class to the settlement; (3) the stage of the proceedings <strong>and</strong> the amount of<br />

discovery completed; (4) the risks of establishing liability; (5) the risks of<br />

establishing damages; (6) the risks of maintaining the class action through the trial;<br />

(7) the ability of the defendants to withst<strong>and</strong> a greater judgment; (8) the range of<br />

reasonableness of the settlement fund in light of the best possible recovery; [<strong>and</strong>]<br />

(9) the range of reasonableness of the settlement fund to a possible recovery in light<br />

of all the attendant risks of litigation.<br />

Grinnell, 495 F.2d at 463 (citations omitted). All nine factors need not be satisfied. Rather, the<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt should look at the totality of these factors in light of the specific circumstances involved. In re<br />

Global Crossing Sec. & ERISA Litig., 225 F.R.D. 436, 456 (S.D.N.Y. 2004).<br />

As demonstrated below <strong>and</strong> in the Gronborg Declaration, the Settlement meets each of the<br />

relevant criteria set forth above.<br />

1. The <strong>Co</strong>mplexity, Expense, <strong>and</strong> Likely Duration of the<br />

Litigation Justifies the Settlement<br />

"The expense <strong>and</strong> possible duration of the litigation should be considered in evaluating the<br />

reasonableness of [a] settlement." Milstein v. Huck, 600 F. Supp. 254, 267 (E.D.N.Y. 1984). In this<br />

case, the securities claims advanced by the Lead Plaintiff involve complex legal <strong>and</strong> factual issues.<br />

Lead Plaintiff claims that Defendants violated federal securities laws by making misleading<br />

statements to investors about one of Wyeth's leading drug c<strong>and</strong>idates, Pristiq for the treatment of<br />

vasomotor symptoms ("VMS"), <strong>and</strong> failing to disclose safety concerns about the drug to investors.<br />

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Proof of these claims would require, inter alia, extensive expert testimony, including testimony from<br />

experts with medical, pharmacological, <strong>and</strong> biostatistics expertise.<br />

The legal issues proving materiality, scienter, loss causation, <strong>and</strong> damages are equally<br />

complex, <strong>and</strong> would also require extensive percipient <strong>and</strong> expert testimony. Here, as in other similar<br />

cases involving violations of the federal securities laws, " [i]t is beyond cavil that continued<br />

litigation ... would be complex, lengthy, <strong>and</strong> expensive, with no guarantee of recovery by the<br />

[C]lass [M]embers." Strougo v. Bassini, 258 F. Supp. 2d 254, 258 (S.D.N.Y. 2003) (quoting Trief<br />

v. Dun & Bradstreet <strong>Co</strong>rp., 840 F. Supp. 277, 282 (S.D.N.Y. 1993)); see also In re Indep. Energy<br />

Holdings PLC, No. 00 Civ. 6689 (SAS), 2003 WL 22244676, at *3 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 29, 2003)<br />

(noting necessity of completing expert discovery, summary judgment briefing, joint pre-trial order,<br />

in limine motions, trial, <strong>and</strong> post-trial appeals weighed in favor of settlement).<br />

Settling the Litigation at this time will undoubtedly spare all litigants the delay <strong>and</strong> expense<br />

of continued litigation. Many hours of the <strong>Co</strong>urt's time <strong>and</strong> resources required to see this case<br />

through trial will also be spared. Moreover, at the time of the Settlement, Defendants had filed a<br />

Rule 23(f) petition with the Second Circuit <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeals. Had Defendants' position been<br />

accepted <strong>and</strong> granted, any potential recovery by the Class would have been in jeopardy. Even if the<br />

Class could obtain a larger judgment after a trial, the additional delay through likely post-trial<br />

motions <strong>and</strong> appeals could deny the Class any recovery for years, which would further reduce its<br />

value. See Strougo, 258 F. Supp. 2d at 261 ("even if a shareholder or class member was willing to<br />

assume all the risks of pursuing the actions through further litigation ... the passage of time would<br />

introduce yet more risks ... <strong>and</strong> would, in light of the time value of money, make future recoveries<br />

less valuable than this current recovery"); Hicks v. Morgan Stanley, No. 01 Civ. 10071 (RJH), 2005<br />

WL 2757792, at *6 (S.D.N.Y. Oct. 24, 2005) ("Further litigation would necessarily involve further<br />

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costs [<strong>and</strong>] justice may be best served with a fair settlement today as opposed to an uncertain future<br />

settlement or trial of the action. ").<br />

The Settlement for $67,500,000, at this juncture, results in an immediate <strong>and</strong> substantial<br />

tangible recovery, without the considerable risk, expense, <strong>and</strong> delay of trial. Therefore, Lead<br />

Plaintiff submits that the <strong>Co</strong>urt should find that this factor weighs heavily in favor of the proposed<br />

Settlement.<br />

2. The Reaction of the Class to the Settlement<br />

The reaction of the class to the settlement is a significant factor in assessing its fairness <strong>and</strong><br />

adequacy, <strong>and</strong> "the absence of objectants may itself be taken as evidencing the fairness of a<br />

settlement." PaineWebber, 171 F.R.D. at 126 (citation omitted); see also Luxottica Grp., 233<br />

F.R.D. at 311-12. Notices describing the nature of the Litigation <strong>and</strong> the terms of the Settlement,<br />

were distributed to over 302,000 potential Class Members. Sylvester Decl., 1J3-10. As of the date<br />

this motion was filed, no objections to the Settlement have been received, no institutional investors<br />

have opted out of the proposed Settlement, <strong>and</strong> no individual investors have opted out. 2 However,<br />

the <strong>Co</strong>urt-ordered deadline set for objections is January 28, 2013. Accordingly, if Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel<br />

receive any objections to the Settlement or Plan of Allocation, they will be addressed in Lead<br />

Plaintiffs reply brief scheduled to be filed on February 14, 2013.<br />

2 As of the date of this filing, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel <strong>and</strong> the Claims Administrator have received 47<br />

requests from individuals to be excluded from the Litigation. None of these requests represent a<br />

valid opt out, as the individuals either stated that they did not acquire Wyeth common stock during<br />

the Class Period (<strong>and</strong>, thus, are not members of the Class) or failed to provide any information to<br />

establish whether they are eligible class members as required by the Notice (i. e., number of shares<br />

purchased/sold during the Class Period <strong>and</strong> proper evidence of transactions during the Class Period).<br />

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3. The Stage of the Proceedings <strong>and</strong> Discovery <strong>Co</strong>mpleted<br />

"There is no precise formula for what constitutes sufficient evidence to enable the court to<br />

analyze intelligently the contested questions of fact. It is clear that the court need not possess<br />

evidence to decide the merits of the issue, because the compromise is proposed in order to avoid<br />

further litigation.... At minimum, the court must possess sufficient information to raise its decision<br />

above mere conjecture." 4 Alba <strong>Co</strong>nte, Herbert B. Newberg, Newberg on Class Actions § 11.45, at<br />

127, 128 (4th ed. 2002). As previously noted, "[f]ormal discovery is not a prerequisite; the question<br />

is whether the parties had adequate information about their claims." Global Crossing, 225 F.R.D. at<br />

458. See also In re Austrian & German Bank Holocaust Litig., 80 F. Supp. 2d 164, 176 (S.D.N.Y.<br />

2000) (not necessary for court to find parties engaged in extensive discovery; must merely find that<br />

they engaged in sufficient investigation to enable court to make intelligent appraisal of case) (citing<br />

Plummer v. Chem. Bank, 668 F.2d 654 (2d Cir. 1982)), aff'd sub nom. D'Amato v. Deutsche Bank,<br />

236 F.3d 78 (2d Cir. 2001).<br />

The volume <strong>and</strong> substance of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's knowledge of this case are unquestionably<br />

adequate to support the Settlement. In drafting a cogent well-pled complaint, that withstood<br />

Defendants' motion to dismiss <strong>and</strong> motion for reconsideration, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel conducted an extensive<br />

investigation <strong>and</strong> informal discovery, including the: (i) review <strong>and</strong> analysis of filings made by,<br />

<strong>and</strong>/or concerning, Wyeth with the U.S. Securities <strong>and</strong> Exchange <strong>Co</strong>mmission ("SEC") <strong>and</strong> Food<br />

<strong>and</strong> Drug Administration ("FDA"); (ii) review <strong>and</strong> analysis of analyst conference calls concerning<br />

Wyeth <strong>and</strong> other pharmaceutical companies; (iii) review <strong>and</strong> analysis of analysts' reports concerning<br />

Wyeth <strong>and</strong> other pharmaceutical companies; <strong>and</strong> (iv) review <strong>and</strong> analysis of wire <strong>and</strong> press releases,<br />

public statements, news articles, <strong>and</strong> other publications disseminated by, <strong>and</strong>/or concerning, Wyeth.<br />

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Following denial of Defendants' motion to dismiss, Lead Plaintiff served document requests<br />

on Defendants <strong>and</strong> more than a dozen securities analysts <strong>and</strong> other third party entities with relevant<br />

information concerning Wyeth's activities during the Class Period. In response to these requests for<br />

documents, Defendants produced more than 1.3 million pages of documents, which were reviewed<br />

<strong>and</strong> analyzed by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel. An additional 52,000 pages of documents were produced or<br />

provided by third parties, including financial analysts <strong>and</strong> the European Medicines Agency<br />

("EMA"). Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel deposed three former/current Wyeth employees, including two Wyeth<br />

corporate representatives, deposed Defendants' market efficiency <strong>and</strong> damages expert, <strong>and</strong> prepared<br />

for over 20 additional depositions, including the deposition of each Defendant. The parties also<br />

engaged in a face-to-face meeting in June 2011 to address discovery issues <strong>and</strong> discuss potential<br />

settlement, during which each party presented their respective positions <strong>and</strong> evidence supporting<br />

their claims <strong>and</strong> defenses <strong>and</strong> had the opportunity to question each other's biostatistics consultants.<br />

To assist Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel with the prosecution <strong>and</strong> analysis of this case, experts <strong>and</strong><br />

consultants, including a physician, two biostatisticians, an FDA expert, <strong>and</strong> economics <strong>and</strong> damages<br />

experts were retained <strong>and</strong> consulted. With their assistance, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel were able to critically<br />

analyze document discovery, determine additional areas of investigation to pursue, meet with<br />

defense counsel <strong>and</strong> the mediator to discuss the issues in the case, <strong>and</strong> draft a cogent <strong>and</strong> persuasive<br />

mediation brief, which set forth Lead Plaintiff s theory of its case, <strong>and</strong> the facts supporting its<br />

position.<br />

The extensive investigation <strong>and</strong> discovery that Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel conducted, therefore, provided<br />

a strong basis to assess the strengths <strong>and</strong> weaknesses of their case, the parties' positions on liability<br />

<strong>and</strong> damages, <strong>and</strong> to knowledgeably assess a possible settlement. Thus, this Litigation had advanced<br />

to a stage where the parties certainly "have a clear view of the strengths <strong>and</strong> weaknesses of their<br />

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cases." Teachers'Ret. Sys. ofLa. v. A. C. L.N., Ltd., No. 01-CV-11814 (MP), 2004 WL 1087261, at<br />

*3 (S.D.N.Y. May 14, 2004) (citation omitted); see also Heyer v. NY. City Hous. Auth., No. 80 Civ.<br />

1196 (RWS), 2006 WL 1148689, at *3-*4 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 28, 2006) (although only limited<br />

discovery was completed before settlement negotiations began, the familiarity of counsel for all<br />

parties with the case justifies settlement). Therefore, the <strong>Co</strong>urt should find that this factor further<br />

supports approval of the Settlement.<br />

4. The Risk of Establishing Liability<br />

In assessing the Settlement, the <strong>Co</strong>urt should balance the benefits afforded the Class,<br />

including the immediacy <strong>and</strong> certainty of a recovery, against the continuing risks of litigation. See<br />

Grinnell, 495 F.2d at 463. While Lead Plaintiff believes it could survive Defendants' anticipated<br />

motion for summary judgment, it recognizes that ultimate success is not assured, <strong>and</strong> further believes<br />

that this substantial Settlement, when viewed in light of the risks of proving liability, is fair,<br />

adequate, <strong>and</strong> reasonable. See In re Michael Milken & Assocs. Sec. Litig., 150 F.R.D. 46, 53<br />

(S.D.N.Y. 1993) (when evaluating securities class action settlements, courts have long recognized<br />

such litigation to be "notably difficult <strong>and</strong> notoriously uncertain") (quoting Lewis v. Newman, 59<br />

F.R.D. 525, 528 (S.D.N.Y. 1973)); In re Bear Stearns <strong>Co</strong>s., Inc. Sec., Derivative <strong>and</strong> ERISA Litig.,<br />

No. 08 MDL 1963, 2012 WL 5465381, at *4 (S.D.N.Y. Nov. 9, 2012) ("As a general rule, securities<br />

class actions are `notably difficult <strong>and</strong> notoriously uncertain' to litigate.")<br />

Despite the strengths of Lead Plaintiff's case, it faced numerous hurdles to establishing<br />

liability. This Litigation involves claims for relief under federal securities laws <strong>and</strong>, to prevail, Lead<br />

Plaintiff must demonstrate that Defendants made misstatements or omissions of material fact with<br />

scienter in connection with the purchase of securities <strong>and</strong> that the Defendants intentionally engaged<br />

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in this conduct for the purpose of misleading investors. 3 Ernst & Ernst v. Hochfelder, 425 U.S. 185,<br />

193 n.12 (1976).<br />

Defendants have maintained throughout the Litigation that the evidence would demonstrate<br />

that they did not make any misleading statements or omissions <strong>and</strong> that they did not act with the<br />

requisite state of mind. While Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel believe that Defendants made misstatements <strong>and</strong><br />

omissions of material fact, <strong>and</strong> that evidence produced by Defendants would support an inference of<br />

scienter, some of the evidence might also be interpreted as supporting Defendants' position that their<br />

statements were not actionable under the federal securities laws. Specifically, Defendants<br />

continuously maintained that there was no intent to deceive shareholders <strong>and</strong> that they believed<br />

Pristiq was a safe, effective treatment for VMS. Defendants also maintained that during the Class<br />

Period cardiovascular safety data was fully disclosed <strong>and</strong> that they reasonably believed that the<br />

allegedly omitted data was not material to the safety of Pristiq as it was not statistically significant.<br />

Defendants also were adamant that their Class Period stock sales were insufficient to support<br />

scienter because they either did not sell any stock, sold a small percentage of their total holdings, or<br />

sold their shares as they were retiring from Wyeth. Defendants also argued that Lead Plaintiff could<br />

not establish any plausible motive to support its allegations that Defendants knowingly committed<br />

securities fraud.<br />

Even if Defendants' defenses could be overcome, Lead Plaintiff would have to make the<br />

requisite showings of loss causation. See, e.g., Emergent Capital Inv. Mgmt., <strong>LLC</strong> v. Stonepath<br />

3 Proof of scienter can be established: "(a) by alleging facts to show that defendants had both<br />

motive <strong>and</strong> opportunity to commit fraud, or (b) by alleging facts that constitute strong circumstantial<br />

evidence of conscious misbehavior or recklessness. " Whalen v. Hibernia Foods PLC, No. 04 Civ.<br />

3182, 2005 WL 1799370, at *2 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 1, 2005) (citation omitted).<br />

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Grp., Inc., 343 F.3d 189,196-97 (2d Cir. 2003) (plaintiffs required to plead <strong>and</strong> prove loss causation<br />

<strong>and</strong> proximate causation). Lead Plaintiff faced a significant hurdle to prove loss causation, i.e., that<br />

Defendants' fraud caused Lead Plaintiff <strong>and</strong> the Class to suffer economic loss. Under the Supreme<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt's holding in Dura Pharms., Inc. v. Broudo, 544 U.S. 336, 338 (2005), a "private plaintiff who<br />

claims securities fraud must prove that the defendant's fraud caused an economic loss." As they did<br />

in their Rule 23 (f) petition, at summary judgment <strong>and</strong> trial, Defendants would have argued that any<br />

losses suffered by Class Members on the purchases of Wyeth common stock were completely<br />

attributable to other factors <strong>and</strong> not the alleged misstatements.<br />

By the time the parties agreed on the proposed Settlement, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel had come to the<br />

conclusion that the evidence indicated that the defenses described above might have a certain jury<br />

appeal, <strong>and</strong> would render the inherently difficult burden of proving the elements of Lead Plaintiffs<br />

claims as to all of the Defendants even more difficult. While Lead Plaintiff remained confident in its<br />

ability to ultimately prove its claims <strong>and</strong> to counter any asserted affirmative defenses, the risks of<br />

this Litigation being dismissed at the summary judgment stage, or of losing at trial, when weighed<br />

against the immediate <strong>and</strong> substantial benefits of settlement, established that the Settlement is in the<br />

best interest of the Class.<br />

5. The Risk of Establishing Damages<br />

Lead Plaintiff also faced substantial risk in proving damages. See Indep. Energy, 2003 WL<br />

22244676, at * 3-*4 (noting difficulty of proving damages in securities cases). In order to prevail on<br />

its § 10(b) claims, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel would be required to prove that the Defendants' misleading<br />

statements <strong>and</strong> omissions inflated the price of Wyeth stock, <strong>and</strong> would also be required to prove the<br />

amount of the artificial inflation. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel, with the assistance of their economics <strong>and</strong> damages<br />

experts, have calculated the artificial inflation in the market price of Wyeth stock, that, in their<br />

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opinion, is attributable to the alleged wrongdoing. This figure assumes that every element of the<br />

Class's damages theory is accepted by ajury as being correct <strong>and</strong> recoverable. As such, its viability<br />

as an actual calculation for damages could be affected by many factors that might arise in continued<br />

litigation, such as Defendants' rebuttals <strong>and</strong> defenses to Lead Plaintiffs damage calculations <strong>and</strong><br />

expert testimony.<br />

The proof of damages is a complex matter that would require the presentation of expert<br />

testimony. As a result, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel knew that the Class would ultimately face a "battle of experts"<br />

— a battle in which no party is ever assured to prevail. While Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel believe that reliable <strong>and</strong><br />

convincing expert testimony can be provided on the damages question, <strong>and</strong> that a judgment could<br />

ultimately be obtained for the full amount of damages available under the law, meaningful obstacles<br />

remain. First, the <strong>Co</strong>urt must determine that Lead Plaintiffs damages model is admissible — <strong>and</strong><br />

only then may a jury determine whether Lead Plaintiff's or Defendants' model is more accurate.<br />

The Class was by no means assured of a ruling in their favor. See, e.g., In re Novatel Wireless Sec.<br />

Litig., 846 F. Supp. 2d 1104, 1107 (S.D. Cal. 2012) (loss causation expert's testimony was excluded<br />

because he employed the wrong legal st<strong>and</strong>ard in performing his loss causation analysis). It is<br />

possible that, in the unavoidable "battle of experts," ajury might disagree with the Class's expert, or<br />

find Defendants' expert more persuasive. 4 As a result of the aforementioned considerations, the<br />

4 See, e.g., PaineWebber, 171 F.R.D. at 129 (noting unpredictability of outcome of battle of<br />

damage experts); In re Warner <strong>Co</strong>mmc'ns Sec. Litig., 618 F. Supp. 735, 744-45 (S.D.N.Y. 1985)<br />

("In this `battle of experts,' it is virtually impossible to predict with any certainty which testimony<br />

would be credited, <strong>and</strong> ultimately, which damages would be found to have been caused by<br />

actionable, rather than the myriad nonactionable factors such as general market conditions."), aff'd,<br />

798 F.2d 35 (2d Cir. 1986). See also In re Cendant <strong>Co</strong>rp. Litig., 264 F.3d 201, 239 (3d Cir. 2001)<br />

("establishing damages at trial would lead to a `battle of experts' ... with no guarantee whom the<br />

jury would believe").<br />

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likelihood of proving damages, even assuming the Class prevailed on the liability issues, is difficult.<br />

As a result, this factor also weighs in favor of the Settlement.<br />

6. The Risks of Maintaining the Class Action Through Trial<br />

Although the <strong>Co</strong>urt certified the Class on September 18, 2012, if the Litigation had not<br />

settled, there would be no assurance of maintaining class status through trial, since courts may<br />

always exercise their discretion to re-evaluate the appropriateness of class certification at any time.<br />

See Chatelain v. Prudential-Bache Sec., 805 F. Supp. 209,214 (S.D.N.Y. 1992) ("Even if certified,<br />

the class would face the risk of decertification."); see also Berger v. <strong>Co</strong>mpaq <strong>Co</strong>mputer <strong>Co</strong>rp., 257<br />

F.3d 475 (5th Cir. 2001) (decertifying class, finding proposed class representatives did not<br />

sufficiently remain apprised of status <strong>and</strong> claims of litigation). In fact, at the time the Settlement was<br />

reached, Defendants' Rule 23(f) petition for interlocutory appeal was pending before the Second<br />

Circuit. The Settlement avoids any uncertainty with respect to this issue.<br />

7. The Ability of the Defendants to Withst<strong>and</strong> a Greater<br />

Judgment<br />

The ability of a defendant to pay ajudgment greater than the amount offered in a settlement<br />

can be relevant to whether a settlement is fair. Grinnell, 495 F.2d at 463. The fact, however, that a<br />

defendant is able to pay more than it offers in settlement, does not, st<strong>and</strong>ing alone, indicate that the<br />

settlement is unreasonable or inadequate. See In re Warfarin Sodium Antitrust Litig., 391 F.3d 516,<br />

538 (3d Cir. 2004) ("[T]he fact that DuPont could afford to pay more does not mean that it is<br />

obligated to pay any more than what the .... class members are entitled to under the theories of<br />

liability that existed at the time the settlement was reached."); In re Sony SXRD Rear Projection<br />

Television ClassAction Litig., No. 06 Civ. 5173 (RPP), 2008 WL 1956267, at *8 (S.D.N.Y. May 1,<br />

2008) ("a defendant is not required to `empty its coffers' before a settlement can be found<br />

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adequate"); In re Wachovia Equity Sec. Litig., No. 08 Civ. 6171(RJS), 2012 WL 2774969, at *5<br />

(S.D.N.Y. June 12, 2012) (same).<br />

Wyeth is now owned by Pfizer Inc. While it is apparent that Pfizer has sufficient resources<br />

to pay a sum larger than the settlement amount, as discussed above, as a practical matter the<br />

prospects of recovering a substantially greater sum would have been offset by the inevitable post<br />

trial motions <strong>and</strong> appeals Defendants would likely pursue following any judgment. Additionally,<br />

settlement eliminates the risk of collection. Defendants have paid the Settlement Fund into escrow<br />

pursuant to the Stipulation which is already earning interest for the Class.<br />

8. The Reasonableness of the Settlement in Light of the Best<br />

Possible Recovery <strong>and</strong> the Attendant Risks of Litigation<br />

The last two factors are satisfied here. The adequacy of the amount offered in settlement<br />

must be judged "not in comparison with the possible recovery in the best of all possible worlds, but<br />

rather in light of the strengths <strong>and</strong> weaknesses of plaintiffs' case." In re "Agent Orange" Prod.<br />

Liab. Litig., 597 F. Supp. 740,762 (E.D.N.Y. 1984), aff'd, 818 F.2d 145 (2d Cir. 1987). The <strong>Co</strong>urt<br />

need only determine whether the Settlement falls within a "range of reasonableness."<br />

Paine Webber, 171 F.R.D. at 130 (citation omitted); Newman, 464 F.2d at 693 ("[I]n any case there is<br />

a range of reasonableness with respect to a settlement. "). See<br />

also Indep. Energy, 2003 WL<br />

22244676, at *4 (noting few cases tried before a jury result in full amount of damages claimed). In<br />

addition, in considering the reasonableness of the Settlement, the <strong>Co</strong>urt should consider that the<br />

Settlement provides for payment to the Class now, rather than a speculative payment many years<br />

down the road. See In re AOL Time Warner, Inc. Sec. & "ERISA " Litig.,<br />

No. MDL 1500, 2006 WL<br />

903236, at * 13 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 6, 2006) (where settlement fund is in escrow <strong>and</strong> earning interest for<br />

the class, "the benefit of the Settlement will ... be realized far earlier than a hypothetical post-trial<br />

recovery"). There are numerous risks involved in litigation — especially litigation that involves the<br />

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complex issues inherent in securities class actions. In light of the complex legal <strong>and</strong> factual issues<br />

typically present in securities class actions, the unpredictability of a lengthy <strong>and</strong> complex trial, <strong>and</strong><br />

the appellate process that would most likely follow, the fairness of a substantial settlement is clearly<br />

apparent. Maley v. Del Global Techs. <strong>Co</strong>rp., 186 F. Supp. 2d 358, 366 (S.D.N.Y. 2002). Here, the<br />

Settlement of $67,500,000 in cash represents an excellent recovery for the Class, given the risks of<br />

proceeding further in this matter.<br />

<strong>Co</strong>nsidering the probability of lengthy litigation in the absence of a settlement, the risk that<br />

the Class might not have been able to succeed on liability, <strong>and</strong> the possibility that damages awarded<br />

by a jury could have been lower than those dem<strong>and</strong>ed by the Class (or no recovery at all), the<br />

Settlement is an excellent recovery.<br />

In sum, the Grinnell factors, individually <strong>and</strong> collectively, weigh strongly in favor of the<br />

Settlement being approved.<br />

IV. THE PLAN OF ALLOCATION IS FAIR AND REASONABLE<br />

If the <strong>Co</strong>urt approves the proposed Settlement, upon completion of the claims filing process,<br />

the Net Settlement Fund will be distributed to Members of the Class according to the Plan of<br />

Allocation set forth in the Notice. "[T]he adequacy of an allocation plan turns on whether counsel<br />

has properly apprised itself of the merits of all claims, <strong>and</strong> whether the proposed apportionment is<br />

fair <strong>and</strong> reasonable in light of that information." PaineWebber, 171 F.R.D. at 133; Luxottica Grp.,<br />

233 F.R.D. at 316-17. See also Taft, 2007 WL 414493, at *9• As with the Settlement, the opinion of<br />

experienced <strong>and</strong> informed counsel carries considerable weight. Indep. Energy, 2003 WL 22244676,<br />

at *4-* 5. An allocation formula need only have a reasonable basis, particularly if recommended by<br />

experienced class counsel. White v. NFL, 822 F. Supp. 1389, 1420-24 (D. Minn. 1993); In re Am.<br />

Bank Note Holographics, 127 F. Supp. 2d 418, 429-30 (S.D.N.Y. 2001).<br />

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District courts enjoy "broad supervisory powers over the administration of class-action<br />

settlements to allocate the proceeds among the claiming class members ... equitably." Beecher v.<br />

Able, 575 F.2d 1010, 1016 (2d Cir. 1978). Numerous courts have approved distribution plans that<br />

allocate the settlement proceeds according to the relative strengths <strong>and</strong> weaknesses of the various<br />

claims. See Warner <strong>Co</strong>mmc'ns, 618 F. Supp. at 745; Weinberger, 698 F.2d at 78. Thus, "if one set<br />

of claims had a greater likelihood of ultimate success than another set of claims, it is appropriate to<br />

weigh `distribution of the settlement ... in favor of plaintiffs whose claims comprise the set' that<br />

was more likely to succeed." In re "Agent Orange" Prod. L iab. L itig. , 611 F. Supp. 1.396, 1411<br />

(E.D.N.Y. 1985) (quoting In re <strong>Co</strong>rrugated <strong>Co</strong>ntainer Antitrust Litig., 643 F.2d 195, 220 (5th Cir.<br />

1981)), aff'd in part <strong>and</strong> rev'd in part on other grounds, 818 F.2d 179 (2d Cir. 1987). Moreover,<br />

there is no requirement that a settlement must benefit all class members equally. See Petrovic v.<br />

AMOCO Oil <strong>Co</strong>., 200 F.3d 1140, 1152 (8th Cir. 1999) (upholding distribution plan where class<br />

members received different levels of compensation <strong>and</strong> finding that no subgroup was treated<br />

unfairly); S.C. Nat'l Bank v. Stone, 749 F. Supp. 1419, 1437 (D.S.C. 1990) (approving settlement<br />

where some class members did not share in recovery).<br />

The decisions cited above acknowledge that the goal of a distribution plan is fairness to the<br />

class as a whole, taking into consideration the strength of claims based on available evidence. Here,<br />

experienced <strong>and</strong> informed counsel formulated the Plan of Allocation with their economics <strong>and</strong><br />

damages experts, which involved careful assessments of the strengths <strong>and</strong> weaknesses of Lead<br />

Plaintiffs claims, as well as assessments of the manner in which the damages should be allocated to<br />

the Class in light of those strengths <strong>and</strong> weaknesses. As a result, the Plan of Allocation clearly has a<br />

"reasonable, rational basis" <strong>and</strong> should be approved by the <strong>Co</strong>urt. Global Crossing, 225 F.R.D. at<br />

462 (citation omitted).<br />

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V. CONCLUSION<br />

The $67,500,000 Settlement reached in this Litigation is an excellent result that provides an<br />

immediate <strong>and</strong> substantial benefit for the Class. For the reasons set forth herein <strong>and</strong> in the Gronborg<br />

Declaration, Lead Plaintiff <strong>and</strong> Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel respectfully submit that the Settlement <strong>and</strong> Plan of<br />

Allocation are fair, reasonable, <strong>and</strong> adequate, <strong>and</strong> respectfully request the <strong>Co</strong>urt grant approval of the<br />

Settlement <strong>and</strong> Plan of Allocation.<br />

DATED: January 10, 2013<br />

Respectfully submitted,<br />

ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN<br />

& DOWD LLP<br />

TOR GRONBORG<br />

TRIG R. SMITH<br />

LAURIE L. LARGENT<br />

CHRISTOPHER D. STEWART<br />

SUSANNAH R. CONN<br />

s/ Tor Gronborg<br />

TOR GRONBORG<br />

655 West Broadway, Suite 1900<br />

San Diego, CA 92101<br />

Telephone: 619/231-1058<br />

619/231-7423 (fax)<br />

torg@rgrdlaw.com<br />

trigs@rgrdlaw.com<br />

llargent@rgrdlaw. com<br />

cstewart@rgrdlaw.com<br />

sconn rgrdlaw.com<br />

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ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN<br />

& DOWD LLP<br />

SAMUEL H. RUDMAN<br />

DAVID A. ROSENFELD<br />

58 South Service Road, Suite 200<br />

Melville, NY 11747<br />

Telephone: 631/367-7100<br />

631/367-1173 (fax)<br />

srudman@rgrdlaw.com<br />

dro senfeld@rgrdlaw. com<br />

Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel for Lead Plaintiff<br />

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE<br />

I hereby certify that on January 10, 2013, I authorized the electronic filing of the foregoing<br />

with the Clerk of the <strong>Co</strong>urt using the CM/ECF system which will send notification of such filing to<br />

the e-mail addresses denoted on the attached Electronic Mail Notice List, <strong>and</strong> I hereby certify that I<br />

caused to be mailed the foregoing document or paper via the United States Postal Service to the non-<br />

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I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the<br />

foregoing is true <strong>and</strong> correct. Executed on January 10, 2013.<br />

s/ Tor Gronborg<br />

TOR GRONBORG<br />

ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN<br />

655 West Broadway, Suite 1900<br />

San Diego, CA 92101-3301<br />

Telephone: 619/231-1058<br />

619/231-7423 (fax)<br />

E-mail : TorGQrgrdlaw. com<br />

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT<br />

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK<br />

CITY OF LIVONIA EMPLOYEES'<br />

RETIREMENT SYSTEM, On Behalf of Itself<br />

<strong>and</strong> All Others Similarly Situated,<br />

Plaintiff,<br />

x<br />

: Civil Action No. 1:07-cv-10329-RJS<br />

; CLASS ACTION<br />

ECF CASE<br />

vs.<br />

WYETH, et al.,<br />

Defendants.<br />

DECLARATION OF TOR GRONBORG IN<br />

SUPPORT OF LEAD PLAINTIFF'S<br />

MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF<br />

CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT AND<br />

; PLAN OF ALLOCATION OF<br />

x<br />

SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS AND AWARD<br />

OF ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPENSES<br />

AND LEAD PLAINTIFF'S EXPENSES<br />

PURSUANT TO 15 U.S.C. §78u-4(a)(4)<br />

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TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />

I. PRELIMINARY STATEMENT .........................................................................................1<br />

Page<br />

II . THE<br />

LITIGATION .............................................................................................................. 8<br />

A. The <strong>Co</strong>mmencement of the Action .......................................................................... 8<br />

B. Defendants' <strong>Motion</strong> to Dismiss the <strong>Co</strong>nsolidated <strong>Co</strong>mplaint .................................9<br />

C. Defendants' <strong>Motion</strong> for Reconsideration ..............................................................11<br />

D. Defendants' Efforts to Limit Fact Discovery to the Issue of Statistical<br />

Si<br />

E. Lead Plaintiff's <strong>Motion</strong> for Class Certification .....................................................14<br />

F .<br />

Investigators<br />

G .<br />

Fact<br />

...........................................................................................................17<br />

Discovery .......................................................................................................18<br />

1. Document Discovery to Defendants ..........................................................18<br />

2. Depositions ................................................................................................ 21<br />

3. Third Party Discovery ...............................................................................23<br />

H. Experts <strong>and</strong> <strong>Co</strong>nsultants ........................................................................................25<br />

III. THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF THE CASE ............................................27<br />

IV. SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS AND TERMS ........................................................... 30<br />

V. THE SETTLEMENT IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CLASS AND<br />

WARRANTS APPROVAL ............................................................................................... 31<br />

VI. THE PLAN OF ALLOCATION ....................................................................................... 31<br />

VII . CONCLUSION<br />

.................................................................................................................35<br />

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I, TOR GRONBORG, declare as follows:<br />

1. I am an attorney duly licensed to practice before all of the courts of the State of<br />

California, <strong>and</strong> I have been admitted in this case pro hac vice. I am a member of Robbins Geller<br />

Rudman & Dowd LLP ("Robbins Geller" or "Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel"), counsel for Lead Plaintiff Pipefitters<br />

Union Local 537 Pension Fund ("Lead Plaintiff' or "Pipefitters") <strong>and</strong> the Class. I have been actively<br />

involved in the prosecution <strong>and</strong> resolution of this action, am familiar with its proceedings, <strong>and</strong> have<br />

personal knowledge of the matters set forth herein based upon my active supervision <strong>and</strong><br />

participation in all material aspects of the Litigation.<br />

2. I submit this Declaration in support of Lead Plaintiffs motion, pursuant to Rule 23 of<br />

the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, for approval of: (a) the Settlement Agreement, dated as of<br />

November 7, 2012 (the "Stipulation"),' which provides for a cash settlement of $67,500,000; (b) the<br />

proposed Plan of Allocation of settlement proceeds; (c) Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's application for attorneys'<br />

fees <strong>and</strong> expenses; <strong>and</strong> (d) reimbursement of Lead Plaintiff's time <strong>and</strong> expenses incurred in its<br />

representation of the Class.<br />

I. PRELIMINARY STATEMENT<br />

3. This case has been vigorously litigated from its commencement in November 2007<br />

through settlement, the basic terms of which were not finalized until shortly before the fact discovery<br />

deadline of December 28, 2012. As the <strong>Co</strong>urt is aware, this case settled after extensive motion<br />

practice <strong>and</strong> discovery. At every stage of the Litigation, Defendants aggressively litigated the matter<br />

<strong>and</strong> asserted that they had comprehensive defenses. The settlement was achieved only after Lead<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel, inter alia: (a) conducted or oversaw detailed investigative interviews of numerous<br />

i Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Declaration have the same meanings set forth<br />

in the Stipulation.<br />

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witnesses, including former Wyeth employees ("Wyeth" or the "<strong>Co</strong>mpany"); (b) prepared a detailed<br />

consolidated complaint with the assistance of medical <strong>and</strong> economics consultants; (c) successfully<br />

opposed Defendants' comprehensive motion to dismiss, motion for reconsideration, <strong>and</strong> efforts to<br />

bring early summary judgment on the issue of materiality; (d) reviewed <strong>and</strong> analyzed over 1.3<br />

million pages of documents produced by Defendants, <strong>and</strong> over 52,000 pages of documents produced<br />

by financial analysts, the European Medicines Agency ("EMA"), <strong>and</strong> other third-party fact<br />

witnesses; (e) deposed multiple witnesses, including two Wyeth corporate representatives pursuant<br />

to Fed. R. Civ. P. 30(b)(6); (f) fully briefed <strong>and</strong> successfully obtained class certification; (g)<br />

defended depositions of the class representative for Pipefitters; (h) extensively prepared for 14<br />

noticed/subpoenaed fact depositions of former <strong>and</strong> current Wyeth employees, including the<br />

Individual Defendants, <strong>and</strong> other third parties; (i) extensively prepared for an additional six<br />

depositions of former Wyeth employees <strong>and</strong> other third parties whose depositions had not yet been<br />

set at the time of the settlement; (j) deposed Defendants' market efficiency <strong>and</strong> loss causation expert<br />

in connection with Defendants' opposition to Lead Plaintiff's motion for class certification; <strong>and</strong> (k)<br />

met extensively with experts <strong>and</strong> consultants with experience in the fields of medicine,<br />

pharmaceuticals, economics, loss causation, <strong>and</strong> biostatistics.<br />

4. This settlement is the product of hard-fought litigation <strong>and</strong> takes into consideration<br />

the significant risks specific to the case. The settlement is the result of extensive arm's-length<br />

negotiations between the parties, facilitated by a respected <strong>and</strong> experienced mediator, the Honorable<br />

Layn R. Phillips (Ret.). These negotiations were conducted by experienced counsel with a full<br />

underst<strong>and</strong>ing of both the strengths <strong>and</strong> weaknesses of their respective cases. The settlement for<br />

$67,500,000 represents an extraordinary recovery in light of the significant risks Lead Plaintiff faced<br />

in bringing the action to trial.<br />

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5. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel believe that this settlement represents an excellent result for the Class,<br />

especially considering the circumstances of this case as discussed herein. Investigation, discovery,<br />

motion practice, <strong>and</strong> legal research informed Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel that, while they believed the case was<br />

meritorious, there were also weaknesses that had to be carefully evaluated in determining what<br />

course (i.e., whether to settle <strong>and</strong> on what terms, or to continue to litigate through, potentially,<br />

summary judgment <strong>and</strong> a trial on the merits) was in the best interests of the Class. As set forth in<br />

further detail below, despite the fact that Lead Plaintiffs allegations <strong>and</strong> claims were arguably<br />

supported by legal authority, expert opinion, <strong>and</strong> evidence discovered during extensive pre-trial<br />

investigation <strong>and</strong> discovery, the specific circumstances involved here presented uncertainties with<br />

respect to Lead Plaintiff's ability to prevail through summary judgment <strong>and</strong> trial.<br />

6. The gravamen of this case concerns Defendants' alleged misleading statements <strong>and</strong><br />

omissions during the Class Period (June 26, 2006 through July 24, 2007) regarding the safety <strong>and</strong><br />

approvability of the drug Pristiq for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms ("VMS"). Lead<br />

Plaintiffs <strong>Co</strong>nsolidated <strong>Co</strong>mplaint for Violations of the Federal Securities Laws ("<strong>Co</strong>nsolidated<br />

<strong>Co</strong>mplaint") alleges Defendants violated § § 10(b) <strong>and</strong> 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934<br />

("Exchange Act") by withholding material information from investors during the Class Period about<br />

Pristiq's safety profile <strong>and</strong> serious adverse effects ("SAEs") observed during the drug's clinical trials<br />

for the treatment of VMS.<br />

7. The <strong>Co</strong>nsolidated <strong>Co</strong>mplaint alleges that, as a result of Defendants' conduct, Wyeth's<br />

stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the Class Period. This artificial inflation allegedly<br />

enabled Defendants to collect $83.8 million in insider trading proceeds during the Class Period.<br />

When the truth about Defendants' misleading statements <strong>and</strong> omissions is alleged to have been<br />

revealed, Wyeth's shareholders were damaged <strong>and</strong> the <strong>Co</strong>mpany's common stock price eventually<br />

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closed at $50.30 per share on July 24, 2007 — an approximate 10% decline from its closing price of<br />

$56.00 per share on the previous trading day.<br />

8. In opting to settle the Litigation, Lead Plaintiff <strong>and</strong> Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel took into<br />

consideration the significant risks associated with advancing the claims alleged in the <strong>Co</strong>nsolidated<br />

<strong>Co</strong>mplaint. Defendants repeatedly argued in their motion to dismiss <strong>and</strong> motion for reconsideration,<br />

that Lead Plaintiff's claims failed for various reasons. Defendants made similar arguments in<br />

opposing Lead Plaintiff's efforts to certify the Class. For example, in their brief opposing class<br />

certification, Defendants (in part via expert analysis) extensively argued that, based on stock price<br />

reactions during the Class Period, the alleged misrepresentations <strong>and</strong> omissions had no statistically<br />

significant impact on the price of Wyeth stock. Defendants also argued that Wyeth had disclosed the<br />

allegedly adverse information about the hypertensive <strong>and</strong> cardiac risks associated with Pristiq well<br />

before the end of the Class Period. As a result, Defendants contended Lead Plaintiff <strong>and</strong> the Class<br />

could not invoke the fraud-on-the-market presumption of reliance <strong>and</strong> therefore common issues of<br />

fact did not predominate as required by Rule 23(b)(3).<br />

9. If this Litigation proceeded to summary judgment <strong>and</strong>/or trial, Defendants almost<br />

certainly would have made similar arguments, contending liability could not be demonstrated<br />

because, during the Class Period, Wyeth disclosed all medical information regarding Pristiq's safety<br />

that Lead Plaintiff asserted was withheld. Additionally, at summary judgment <strong>and</strong> (potentially) trial,<br />

Defendants were expected to contend that they made no false <strong>and</strong>/or misleading statements or<br />

omissions regarding Pristiq's safety, <strong>and</strong> that, even if not technically accurate, any such<br />

misrepresentations were legally immaterial based on share price reactions to the alleged statements<br />

<strong>and</strong> omissions. Although Lead Plaintiff was confident it could support its claims with qualified <strong>and</strong><br />

persuasive expert testimony, jury reactions to competing experts are inherently difficult to predict,<br />

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<strong>and</strong> Defendants would have almost certainly utilized highly experienced experts to argue their<br />

defenses to liability, including arguments that they made sufficiently accurate statements in publicly<br />

filed documents concerning Pristiq's safety profile.<br />

10. Lead Plaintiff also faced unknown risks in establishing loss causation <strong>and</strong> damages<br />

had the Litigation proceeded. Defendants had previously argued that Wyeth's stock declined not<br />

because of the <strong>Co</strong>mpany's disclosures regarding the safety profile of Pristiq, but rather because of<br />

non-fraudulent factors, such as the announcement that the FDA was not approving Pristiq for the<br />

VMS indication. Lead Plaintiff believed it had convincing arguments that the facts demonstrated<br />

Defendants' misleading statements <strong>and</strong> omissions during the Class Period regarding the safety <strong>and</strong><br />

approvability of the drug, including the adverse cardiovascular <strong>and</strong> hepatic effects associated with<br />

Pristiq <strong>and</strong> the combination thereof, artificially inflated Wyeth's stock price during the Class Period<br />

<strong>and</strong> the stock price decline on July 24, 2007 was due to the disclosure of the alleged fraud. Lead<br />

Plaintiff was, however, aware that Defendants had retained a nationally known expert, Dr. Kenneth<br />

Lehn, who would opine otherwise.<br />

11. As mentioned above, Defendants would have argued that any losses suffered by Class<br />

Members on their investments in Wyeth securities were attributable to various factors other than<br />

Defendants' alleged public misstatements, such as the announcement that the FDA was not<br />

approving Pristiq for the VMS indication. As with contested liability issues, issues relating to loss<br />

causation <strong>and</strong> damages would have likely come down to an inherently unpredictable <strong>and</strong> hotly<br />

disputed "battle of the experts." Accordingly, in the absence of a settlement, there was a very real<br />

risk that the Class could have recovered an amount significantly less than the settlement — or even<br />

nothing at all.<br />

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12. On balance, considering all the circumstances <strong>and</strong> risks both sides faced were the<br />

parties to continue to trial, both Lead Plaintiff, for itself <strong>and</strong> the Class, <strong>and</strong> Defendants concluded<br />

that settlement on the terms agreed upon was in their respective best interests.<br />

13. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel prosecuted this action on a wholly contingent basis <strong>and</strong> advanced or<br />

incurred significant litigation expenses. By doing so, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel shouldered the risk of an<br />

unfavorable result. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel have not received any compensation for their effort; nor have they<br />

been reimbursed for the substantial expenses they incurred. The complex nature <strong>and</strong> broad scope of<br />

the facts <strong>and</strong> law underlying the securities violations alleged, <strong>and</strong> the intense litigation proceedings,<br />

have added substantial expenditures to this otherwise costly prosecution, resulting in expenses of<br />

$461,050.19, as well as the investment of over 6,800 hours of attorney <strong>and</strong> other professional <strong>and</strong><br />

paraprofessional time.<br />

14. The fee application for 24.5% of the Settlement Fund is fair both to the Class <strong>and</strong><br />

Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel, <strong>and</strong> warrants the <strong>Co</strong>urt's approval. This fee request is within the range of fee<br />

percentages frequently awarded in this type of action <strong>and</strong>, under the particular facts of this case, is<br />

fully justified in light of the substantial benefits conferred on the Class, the risks undertaken, the<br />

quality of representation, the nature <strong>and</strong> extent of legal services performed, <strong>and</strong> the fact that the<br />

considerable cash settlement was far from guaranteed at the outset of the case. Both the settlement<br />

<strong>and</strong> the fee request have been independently approved by Lead Plaintiff. See paragraphs 4 through 5<br />

to the Declaration of Charles T. Hannaford in Support of <strong>Motion</strong> for <strong>Final</strong> <strong>Approval</strong> of Settlement,<br />

Plan of Allocation of Settlement Proceeds, <strong>and</strong> Award of Attorneys' Fees <strong>and</strong> Expenses, submitted<br />

herewith. This is the kind of result envisioned by <strong>Co</strong>ngress in enacting the Private Securities<br />

Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("PSLRA") <strong>and</strong> is entitled to significant weight by the <strong>Co</strong>urt in<br />

awarding fees to counsel.<br />

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15. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel also seek an award of $461,050.19 for expenses reasonably <strong>and</strong><br />

necessarily committed to the nearly five-year long prosecution of the Litigation. These expenses<br />

include: (a) the costs of meals, hotels, <strong>and</strong> transportation incurred in prosecuting the case; (b) the<br />

fees <strong>and</strong> expenses of consultants <strong>and</strong> experts whose services Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel required in order to<br />

successfully prosecute <strong>and</strong> resolve this case; (c) the fees <strong>and</strong> expenses of investigators who located<br />

<strong>and</strong> interviewed dozens of former Wyeth employees <strong>and</strong> thus developed information that was<br />

essential in the prosecution <strong>and</strong> resolution of the case; (d) the costs associated with conducting or<br />

defending fact <strong>and</strong> expert witness depositions, which included court reporter <strong>and</strong> videographer fees;<br />

(e) photocopying, imaging, shipping, <strong>and</strong> managing a database of over 1.3 million pages of<br />

documents; (f) mediation fees; (g) <strong>Co</strong>urt filing fees; <strong>and</strong> (h) online legal <strong>and</strong> media research fees.<br />

See accompanying Declaration of Laurie L. Largent Filed on Behalf of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel in Support of<br />

Application for Award of Attorneys' Fees <strong>and</strong> Expenses ("Largent Decl.") for a detailed history of<br />

expenses incurred by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel. As will be seen from the discussion of the efforts required by<br />

Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel to achieve this settlement, these expenses were reasonable <strong>and</strong> necessary to obtain the<br />

successful result reached in this case.<br />

16. Also, as allowed under the PSLRA, Lead Plaintiff seeks reimbursement for its time<br />

<strong>and</strong> expenses in the amount of $4,526.25. Lead Plaintiffs investment of time, effort, <strong>and</strong> expense<br />

greatly contributed to the successful result of the Litigation.<br />

17. The following is a summary of the principal events which occurred during the course<br />

of the Litigation <strong>and</strong> the legal services provided by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel. For a summary of Lead<br />

Plaintiff's allegations, see the <strong>Co</strong>nsolidated <strong>Co</strong>mplaint (Dkt. No. 17) <strong>and</strong> this <strong>Co</strong>urt's September 29,<br />

2010 Memor<strong>and</strong>um <strong>and</strong> Order on Defendants' motion to dismiss. Dkt. No. 46.<br />

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II. THE LITIGATION<br />

A. The <strong>Co</strong>mmencement of the Action<br />

18. On November 14, 2007, City of Livonia Employees' Retirement System ("City of<br />

Livonia") filed the original <strong>Co</strong>mplaint for Violation of the Federal Securities Laws with this <strong>Co</strong>urt.<br />

Dkt. No. 1. The complaint asserted claims under §§10(b) <strong>and</strong> 20(a) of the Exchange Act against<br />

Wyeth <strong>and</strong> Robert Essner, the <strong>Co</strong>mpany's Chief Executive Officer <strong>and</strong> Chairman of the Board. Dkt.<br />

No. 1.<br />

19. On January 14, 2008, Pipefitters filed a motion for appointment as lead plaintiff <strong>and</strong><br />

for approval of its selection of lead counsel. Dkt. No. 7. No other Wyeth investor moved to be lead<br />

plaintiff <strong>and</strong> no other counsel moved to be appointed lead counsel. On February 25, 2008, the <strong>Co</strong>urt<br />

granted Lead Plaintiff's motion, appointing Pipefitters as the Lead Plaintiff <strong>and</strong> approving<br />

Pipefitters' choice of Robbins Geller as Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel. Dkt. No. 13.<br />

20. On April 11, 2008, after further extensive factual investigation by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel,<br />

which included locating <strong>and</strong> interviewing former Wyeth employees <strong>and</strong> consulting with medical <strong>and</strong><br />

economics experts, Lead Plaintiff filed the <strong>Co</strong>nsolidated <strong>Co</strong>mplaint on behalf of all purchasers of<br />

Wyeth securities during the period June 26, 2006 through July 24, 2007. Dkt. No. 17. In<br />

comparison to the original complaint, the <strong>Co</strong>nsolidated <strong>Co</strong>mplaint included five additional<br />

individual Defendants, each of whom was alleged to have made false statements during the Class<br />

Period. The <strong>Co</strong>nsolidated <strong>Co</strong>mplaint also significantly exp<strong>and</strong>ed the allegations of securities fraud,<br />

<strong>and</strong> included allegations of Defendants' insider trading <strong>and</strong> other motives during the Class Period.<br />

Based on Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's investigation, the Class Period was also shortened by five months. As<br />

demonstrated by the <strong>Co</strong>urt's subsequent orders on Defendants' motion to dismiss <strong>and</strong> motion for<br />

reconsideration, the <strong>Co</strong>nsolidated <strong>Co</strong>mplaint was the end result of a tremendous amount of time <strong>and</strong><br />

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effort expended by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel in drafting a detailed, factually supported pleading capable of<br />

passing muster under the PSLRA.<br />

B. Defendants' <strong>Motion</strong> to Dismiss the <strong>Co</strong>nsolidated <strong>Co</strong>mplaint<br />

21. On June 10, 2008, Defendants filed a motion to dismiss the <strong>Co</strong>nsolidated <strong>Co</strong>mplaint.<br />

Dkt. Nos. 23-25. Defendants' complex memor<strong>and</strong>um of law ran nearly 40 pages, citing more than<br />

60 cases <strong>and</strong> raising numerous legal issues <strong>and</strong> sub-issues aimed at undermining Lead Plaintiff's<br />

allegations. Defendants' memor<strong>and</strong>um of law in support of the motion to dismiss contended that the<br />

alleged false statements <strong>and</strong>/or omissions at issue were not actionable under the securities laws for<br />

various reasons. Defendants vigorously argued that Lead Plaintiff: (a) failed to specify any false or<br />

misleading statements or the reasons why any such statements were false or misleading; (b)<br />

improperly sought to establish liability for statements constituting opinions <strong>and</strong> beliefs as well as<br />

forward-looking statements <strong>and</strong> statements that constituted non-material "puffery" or corporate<br />

optimism; (c) improperly alleged that certain statements were false when in fact they contained no<br />

material misrepresentations; (d) failed to plead scienter as to any Defendant; <strong>and</strong> (e) failed to allege<br />

loss causation. Defendants also argued that Lead Plaintiff failed to meet the pleading requirements<br />

required for a §20(a) control person claim.<br />

22. On July 25, 2008, Lead Plaintiff filed a comprehensive opposition to Defendants'<br />

motion to dismiss. Dkt. No. 28. In its 40-page opposition, Lead Plaintiff argued that each of<br />

Defendants' reasons to dismiss the <strong>Co</strong>nsolidated <strong>Co</strong>mplaint should be rejected. Based on the<br />

detailed allegations of the <strong>Co</strong>nsolidated <strong>Co</strong>mplaint, Lead Plaintiff argued, inter alia, that: (a) it had<br />

adequately alleged Defendants' false <strong>and</strong> misleading statements; (b) those statements were made<br />

with the requisite scienter; (c) it had adequately alleged loss causation; <strong>and</strong> (d) it had properly<br />

alleged a §20(a) control person claim. Lead Plaintiff explained the reasons why the misstatements<br />

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<strong>and</strong> omissions concerning the adverse events associated with Pristiq for VMS were materially<br />

misleading. For example, Lead Plaintiff explained that Wyeth had projected the revenue from<br />

Pristiq for VMS would replace the billions of dollars in revenue that would be lost once the patents<br />

on other specific Wyeth drugs expired. Lead Plaintiff also described the materiality of these adverse<br />

events in light of the fact that news of them could negatively impact future revenue streams from<br />

Pristiq's other indication for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder ("MDD"). Lead Plaintiff's<br />

opposition highlighted key indicia of Defendants' scienter, including Defendants' knowledge of the<br />

adverse effects associated with Pristiq, Defendants' motive <strong>and</strong> opportunity to commit the fraud, <strong>and</strong><br />

Defendants' Class Period sales of over 1.55 million shares of Wyeth stock. Lead Plaintiff cited<br />

approximately 70 cases in opposing Defendants' motion <strong>and</strong> made forceful arguments in opposition<br />

to Defendants' motion, spending significant time <strong>and</strong> resources performing the legal research <strong>and</strong><br />

factual analysis necessary to draft an effective opposition <strong>and</strong> satisfy the strict pleading burden<br />

imposed by the PSLRA.<br />

23. On August 25, 2008, Defendants filed their reply in support of their motion to<br />

dismiss. Dkt. No. 31. In all, Defendants submitted approximately 1,300 pages of exhibits in support<br />

of their motion to dismiss, which Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel was tasked with reviewing <strong>and</strong> analyzing in order to<br />

sufficiently respond to Defendants' arguments.<br />

24. At the time the parties were briefing the issues on Defendants' motion to dismiss, in<br />

September 2008, the parties also engaged in a full round of briefing on Lead Plaintiff's motion to<br />

strike certain exhibits filed by Defendants in connection with the motion to dismiss briefing. Dkt.<br />

Nos. 33-37. This separate briefing on certain exhibits relied upon by Defendants also involved<br />

significant legal <strong>and</strong> factual research. On June 25, 2009, the <strong>Co</strong>urt granted in part <strong>and</strong> denied in part<br />

Lead Plaintiff's motion to strike certain of Defendants' exhibits. Dkt. No. 40.<br />

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25. Prior to <strong>and</strong> following Defendants' submission of their reply brief in support of their<br />

motion to dismiss, Lead Plaintiff continued its factual investigation of the allegations in preparation<br />

for discovery. As a result, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel were prepared to file an amended complaint with even<br />

more detailed allegations, if the <strong>Co</strong>urt determined that the <strong>Co</strong>nsolidated <strong>Co</strong>mplaint did not<br />

sufficiently allege securities fraud.<br />

26. On September 29, 2010, this <strong>Co</strong>urt issued a Memor<strong>and</strong>um <strong>and</strong> Order denying in part<br />

<strong>and</strong> granting in part Defendants' motion to dismiss. Dkt. No. 46. The <strong>Co</strong>urt held Lead Plaintiff had<br />

properly alleged claims under § § 10(b) <strong>and</strong> 20(a) of the Exchange Act, <strong>and</strong> permitted discovery to go<br />

forward.<br />

C. Defendants' <strong>Motion</strong> for Reconsideration<br />

27. On October 14, 2010, Defendants moved for reconsideration on the portion of this<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt's Order denying the motion to dismiss. Dkt. No. 47. Defendants argued reconsideration was<br />

warranted because Study 315 of the Pristiq VMS clinical trials allegedly failed to demonstrate<br />

statistical significance between the adverse events at issue <strong>and</strong> the drug <strong>and</strong>, therefore, there was no<br />

duty to publicly disclose the adverse events. Defendants also contended that because Study 315<br />

purportedly did not demonstrate a statistically significant relationship between Pristiq <strong>and</strong> the<br />

cardiovascular <strong>and</strong> hepatic adverse events, any misstatements <strong>and</strong> omissions of fact about Pristiq<br />

could not have involved conscious misbehavior or recklessness. Defendants' arguments were<br />

largely premised on the Second Circuit decisions in Carter-Wallace l<strong>and</strong> Carter-Wallace II.<br />

28. On October 27, 2010, Lead Plaintiff filed an opposition to Defendants' motion for<br />

reconsideration, arguing that Defendants had failed to point to any controlling authority or relevant<br />

factual matters the <strong>Co</strong>urt had overlooked when ruling on the motion to dismiss, as required by the<br />

legal st<strong>and</strong>ard for motions for reconsideration. Dkt. No. 50. For example, Lead Plaintiff pointed out<br />

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that the <strong>Co</strong>urt had already considered the Second Circuit's Carter-Wallace decisions <strong>and</strong> their<br />

progeny, as well as Study 315 that Defendants had previously submitted to the <strong>Co</strong>urt in support of<br />

their motion to dismiss. Lead Plaintiff further argued that Study 315 did not support reconsideration<br />

or dismissal of the <strong>Co</strong>nsolidated <strong>Co</strong>mplaint <strong>and</strong> actually demonstrated the statistically significant<br />

relationship between Pristiq <strong>and</strong> the adverse cardiovascular <strong>and</strong> hepatic events at issue. Lead<br />

Plaintiff's response to Defendants' motion required Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel to meticulously <strong>and</strong> thoroughly<br />

analyze both the legal opinions on which Defendants relied, as well as the results of Study 315 <strong>and</strong><br />

the adverse events associated with Pristiq.<br />

29. On November 4, 2010, Defendants filed their reply in support of their motion for<br />

reconsideration. Dkt. No. 53. On November 23, 2010, the <strong>Co</strong>urt issued an Order denying<br />

Defendants' motion for reconsideration. Dkt. No. 56.<br />

D. Defendants' Efforts to Limit Fact Discovery to the Issue of Statistical<br />

Significance<br />

30. In the <strong>Co</strong>urt's Order denying Defendants' motion for reconsideration, <strong>and</strong> in response<br />

to requests by Defendants to engage in bifurcated discovery, the <strong>Co</strong>urt ordered the parties to provide<br />

a joint submission to the <strong>Co</strong>urt, stating whether the parties wished to set a bifurcated discovery<br />

schedule that focused first on the issues concerning the statistical significance of the cardiovascular<br />

<strong>and</strong> hepatic adverse events in Study 315, followed by a possible motion for summary judgment on<br />

this issue alone. Dkt. No. 56.<br />

31. On December 10, 2010, the parties made their submission to the <strong>Co</strong>urt setting forth<br />

the parties' respective positions <strong>and</strong> arguments on whether to bifurcate discovery on the issue of<br />

statistical significance. In drafting this joint letter <strong>and</strong> responding to Defendants' arguments<br />

contained therein, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel spent considerable time searching for <strong>and</strong> analyzing relevant case<br />

law that addressed this specific issue. Together with their consultants, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel also further<br />

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analyzed the 1,000-plus page Study 315 Report on which Defendants relied in seeking to bifurcate<br />

discovery on the issue of statistical significance.<br />

32. Lead Plaintiff argued that a bifurcated discovery schedule would not be efficient <strong>and</strong><br />

should not be conducted, because, inter alia, the presence or absence of statistical significance could<br />

not be dispositive of the elements of materiality <strong>and</strong> scienter, <strong>and</strong> because any evaluation of the<br />

statistical significance of the hepatic <strong>and</strong> cardiovascular adverse events linked to Pristiq would also<br />

be broader than just the results of Study 315. Accordingly, because of the inextricable relationships<br />

between statistical significance <strong>and</strong> the elements of materiality, scienter, <strong>and</strong> loss causation, Lead<br />

Plaintiff argued that Defendants' proposed "phased" approach to discovery would not be efficient.<br />

In contrast, Defendants argued in favor of a bifurcated discovery approach, contending the approach<br />

would allow for a more efficient discovery process by focusing solely on the issue of statistical<br />

significance.<br />

33. On January 20, 2011, this <strong>Co</strong>urt issued an Order stating that discovery was to initially<br />

focus on the issue of statistical significance <strong>and</strong> the parties were to submit a joint letter to the <strong>Co</strong>urt<br />

proposing a schedule for this initial discovery period. Dkt. No. 64. On January 26, 2011, following<br />

the parties' submission of a joint letter to the <strong>Co</strong>urt, the <strong>Co</strong>urt set a schedule by which bifurcated<br />

discovery was to proceed on the issue of statistical significance. Dkt. No. 69.<br />

34. The parties proceeded accordingly, <strong>and</strong> on February 7, 2011, Defendants began<br />

producing documents relevant to the issue of statistical significance. Between February <strong>and</strong> June<br />

2011, Defendants produced close to 600,000 pages of documents, primarily consisting of detailed<br />

records regarding the Pristiq clinical trials <strong>and</strong> Wyeth's submissions to the FDA for marketing<br />

approval of Pristiq for VMS. On June 30, 2011, counsel for the parties engaged in a full-day, faceto-face<br />

settlement meeting, which included presentations of the issue of statistical significance. Both<br />

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parties brought biostatisticians to the June 30, 2011 meeting, <strong>and</strong> those experts made presentations<br />

<strong>and</strong> were questioned by opposing counsel. Based on the meeting, it was apparent that the parties had<br />

very different views regarding the results of the Pristiq clinical trials <strong>and</strong> the materiality of the<br />

cardiovascular <strong>and</strong> hepatic adverse events. Accordingly, on July 29, 2011, Defendants submitted a<br />

pre-motion letter setting forth the basis for moving for summary judgment on the issue of statistical<br />

significance.<br />

35. On August 9, 2011, Lead Plaintiff submitted its response to Defendants' pre-motion<br />

letter, relying on the Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt's recent opinion in Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. v. Siracusano, 131<br />

S. Ct. 1309 (2011). In Matrixx, the Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt expressly rejected the bright-line st<strong>and</strong>ard for<br />

statistical significance <strong>and</strong> materiality espoused in the Carter-Wallace decisions on which<br />

Defendants had relied. As a result, Lead Plaintiff argued, Defendants' proposed initial summary<br />

judgment motion would be premature <strong>and</strong> improper, <strong>and</strong> advocated the parties engage in full merits<br />

discovery.<br />

36. Following further discussions between counsel, on August 31, 2011 at the pre-motion<br />

conference, Defendants' counsel informed the <strong>Co</strong>urt that they no longer intended to move for<br />

summary judgment on the limited issue of statistical significance. Accordingly, the <strong>Co</strong>urt ordered<br />

the parties to promptly submit a proposed revised case management plan <strong>and</strong> scheduling order <strong>and</strong><br />

engage in full merits discovery. Dkt. No. 78.<br />

E. Lead Plaintiff's <strong>Motion</strong> for Class Certification<br />

37. On January 21, 2011, Lead Plaintiff filed its initial motion for class certification,<br />

supported by a memor<strong>and</strong>um of law <strong>and</strong> two declarations. Dkt. Nos. 65-68. Shortly after this filing,<br />

however, the <strong>Co</strong>urt bifurcated discovery as discussed above <strong>and</strong> issued an order staying all discovery<br />

related to Lead Plaintiff's motion for class certification pending the parties' completion of the initial<br />

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phase of discovery focused on the issue of statistical significance. Accordingly, the <strong>Co</strong>urt<br />

administratively denied, without prejudice, Lead Plaintiff's initial class certification motion Dkt.<br />

No. 69 at 1-2.<br />

38. Following the August 31, 2011 pre-motion conference discussed above, the <strong>Co</strong>urt<br />

issued a revised scheduling order on September 19, 2011, which set new deadlines for the filing of<br />

Lead Plaintiff's renewed class certification motion. Dkt. No. 79. Pursuant to the revised scheduling<br />

order, on October 21, 2011, Lead Plaintiff filed a renewed motion for class certification. Dkt.<br />

Nos. 80-83. Lead Plaintiff sought certification of a class of all purchasers <strong>and</strong>/or acquirers of<br />

Wyeth's publicly traded securities during the period June 26, 2006 through July 24, 2007. Dkt.<br />

No. 81. Lead Plaintiff's motion set forth the relevant facts in the case, detailed the reasons why<br />

Pipefitters was an appropriate class representative, <strong>and</strong> explained how the requirements of Fed. R.<br />

Civ. P. 23(a) — numerosity, commonality, typicality <strong>and</strong> adequacy — were met, as were the<br />

requirements of Fed. R. Civ. P. 23(b)(3). With respect to the Rule 23(a) requirements, Lead<br />

Plaintiff's motion explained, inter alia, that Pipefitters' injury was typical of the other members of<br />

the Class, Pipefitters had been harmed by the same alleged course of conduct as had the other Class<br />

members, <strong>and</strong> would fairly <strong>and</strong> adequately protect the interests of the Class. Lead Plaintiff's motion<br />

also explained that the market for Wyeth shares was efficient <strong>and</strong> that the Class was entitled to the<br />

fraud-on-the-market presumption of reliance.<br />

39. As part of the discovery on Lead Plaintiff's motion, Defendants noticed the<br />

deposition of the Rule 30(b)(6) designee for Pipefitters. On January 11, 2012, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel<br />

defended an all-day deposition of the Rule 30(b)(6) designee for Pipefitters, Charles Hannaford.<br />

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40. Prior to the deposition, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel met with <strong>and</strong> thoroughly prepared the<br />

designated Rule 30(b)(6) witness for Pipefitters, including reviewing <strong>and</strong> analyzing hundreds of<br />

pages of documents Pipefitters <strong>and</strong> its respective investment advisors had produced to Defendants.<br />

41. On January 31, 2012, Defendants filed their opposition to Lead Plaintiffs motion for<br />

class certification. Dkt. No. 88. Defendants submitted two declarations <strong>and</strong> approximately 20<br />

exhibits in support of their opposition. Dkt. No. 88. In opposing Lead Plaintiff's motion for class<br />

certification, Defendants retained Dr. Kenneth M. Lehn to study <strong>and</strong> opine on the reaction of<br />

Wyeth's stock price to the alleged misstatements <strong>and</strong> omissions. Defendants argued in their<br />

opposition papers (in part via expert analysis) that, according to stock price reactions during the<br />

Class Period, the alleged misrepresentations <strong>and</strong> omissions had no statistically significant impact on<br />

the price of Wyeth shares during the Class Period. Defendants also argued that Wyeth had disclosed<br />

information during the Class Period about the alleged hypertensive <strong>and</strong> cardiac events in Study 315.<br />

Defendants further contended Lead Plaintiff could not invoke the fraud-on-the-market presumption<br />

of reliance <strong>and</strong> therefore common issues of fact did not predominate as required by Rule 23(b)(3).<br />

Defendants also challenged Pipefitters' ability to represent the Class based on Pipefitters' monitoring<br />

agreement with Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel <strong>and</strong> the timing of Pipefitters' purchases of Wyeth shares.<br />

42. In preparing to respond to Defendants' opposition brief, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel meticulously<br />

reviewed <strong>and</strong> researched the briefing <strong>and</strong> evidentiary material Defendants submitted in support of<br />

their opposition. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel also prepared extensively for <strong>and</strong>, on February 27, 2012, took the<br />

deposition of Defendants' expert, Dr. Lehn, which allowed Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel to question Dr. Lehn on<br />

the bases for his expert conclusions <strong>and</strong> report. In preparing for the deposition of Dr. Lehn, as well<br />

as the reply brief in support of class certification, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel consulted with their economics <strong>and</strong><br />

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loss causation experts. On March 13, 2012, Lead Plaintiff filed the reply brief in support of its<br />

motion for class certification. Dkt. Nos. 94-95.<br />

43. On March 27, 2012, Defendants submitted to the <strong>Co</strong>urt a sur-reply in opposition to<br />

class certification <strong>and</strong> a letter seeking leave to file the sur-reply. Two days later, on March 29, 2012,<br />

Lead Plaintiff submitted a written response to the <strong>Co</strong>urt, challenging Defendants' submission of a<br />

sur-reply, without first obtaining leave to file the sur-reply, as procedurally improper. On April 6,<br />

2012, the <strong>Co</strong>urt denied Defendants' request to file a sur-reply.<br />

44. On May 10, 2012, the <strong>Co</strong>urt heard oral argument on Lead Plaintiff's class<br />

certification motion. On September 18, 2012, the <strong>Co</strong>urt issued a Memor<strong>and</strong>um <strong>and</strong> Order granting<br />

Lead Plaintiff's motion. Dkt. No. 106. On October 2, 2012, Defendants filed a petition to the United<br />

States <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeals for the Second Circuit seeking leave to appeal the <strong>Co</strong>urt's class certification<br />

order, <strong>and</strong> Lead Plaintiff filed its opposition to the petition on October 15, 2012.<br />

F. Investigators<br />

45. In the post-PSLRA passage era, the use of investigators to gather detailed, factspecific<br />

information from knowledgeable witnesses is often necessary in drafting the type of highly<br />

particularized complaints m<strong>and</strong>ated by the current pleading st<strong>and</strong>ards. Here, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel utilized<br />

in-house <strong>and</strong> external investigators to perform investigative services relating to the Litigation.<br />

46. In connection with Lead Plaintiff's factual investigation <strong>and</strong> preparation of the case,<br />

in January 2008, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel retained experienced private investigators from L.R. Hodges &<br />

Associates, Ltd. ("LRH&A") who assisted with the investigation by providing investigative services<br />

to Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel. LRH&A's research staff expended considerable hours researching, identifying,<br />

<strong>and</strong> confirming the employment status of prospective witnesses, locating key targets, as well as<br />

maintaining <strong>and</strong> updating witness lists. Their efforts also involved researching, retrieving, <strong>and</strong><br />

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analyzing relevant documents, including news articles, court filings, <strong>and</strong> other materials related to<br />

the case. LRH&A identified, gathered, <strong>and</strong> recorded contact information of over 50 individuals that<br />

were currently or formerly affiliated with Wyeth <strong>and</strong> had potentially relevant information regarding<br />

the allegations. LRH&A contacted <strong>and</strong> conducted interviews with these witnesses; <strong>and</strong> thereafter,<br />

prepared detailed interview summaries <strong>and</strong> other case reports for Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's review. LRH&A<br />

further analyzed key case issues during the process, <strong>and</strong> participated in numerous strategy sessions<br />

<strong>and</strong> investigation briefings with Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel. As a result of these efforts, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel was<br />

provided with key information that could be used to strengthen Lead Plaintiff's allegations, navigate<br />

documents produced during discovery, <strong>and</strong> intelligently discern which individuals possessed<br />

potentially relevant information <strong>and</strong> could be potential c<strong>and</strong>idates from which deposition or trial<br />

testimony could be elicited.<br />

47. LRH&A billed a total of $104,375.62 for the 534.8 hours of billed work over a fourmonth<br />

period.<br />

G. Fact Discovery<br />

1. Document Discovery to Defendants<br />

48. On November 11, 2010, Lead Plaintiff propounded its first request for the production<br />

of documents to the Individual Defendants. Also on November 11, 2010, Lead Plaintiff propounded<br />

its first request for the production of documents to Wyeth. Each request included 69 discrete<br />

requests seeking documents on a variety of relevant topics <strong>and</strong> spanning a five-year relevant time<br />

period. Defendants submitted their responses <strong>and</strong> objections to the document requests to Lead<br />

Plaintiff on December 14, 2010. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel engaged in numerous meet-<strong>and</strong>-confer discussions<br />

with Defendants' counsel to address their responses <strong>and</strong> objections to the document requests, to<br />

negotiate the scope <strong>and</strong> manner of the discovery, <strong>and</strong> to arrange for the production of responsive<br />

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documents. Given the scope of the issue on which discovery was sought, as well as the disputes that<br />

arose regarding relevancy, burden, <strong>and</strong> privilege, from the outset the discovery process required<br />

extensive coordinated efforts <strong>and</strong> expenditures of substantial time <strong>and</strong> money on Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's<br />

part.<br />

49. During fact discovery, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel also spent a significant amount of time<br />

discussing <strong>and</strong> negotiating with Defendants the discovery <strong>and</strong> production of Wyeth's relevant<br />

electronically stored information ("ESI"). The parties discussed the relevant data sources that could<br />

be searched <strong>and</strong> retrieval methodologies for obtaining relevant ESI. The parties conducted<br />

numerous meet <strong>and</strong> confers to identify the custodians whose files would be searched, the relevant<br />

time frames <strong>and</strong> search terms to be used <strong>and</strong> the protocol for the format of the production, including<br />

the production of metadata. The negotiations <strong>and</strong> discussions led to the production of ESI from<br />

numerous Wyeth data bases.<br />

50. Prior to producing the requested discovery, Defendants insisted that Lead Plaintiff<br />

stipulate to a confidentiality agreement. The parties engaged in substantial conferrals <strong>and</strong><br />

negotiations over the terms of the agreement <strong>and</strong> the confidential treatment of documents. On<br />

February 7, 2011, the <strong>Co</strong>urt approved the stipulated confidentiality order. Dkt. No. 71.<br />

51. On April 5, 2012, Lead Plaintiff propounded its second request for the production of<br />

documents to Defendants <strong>and</strong> first request to Defendants for the inspection of tangible things. This<br />

second document request targeted events following the Class Period concerning the drug Pristiq,<br />

including the reasons for Wyeth's withdrawal of its new drug application for Pristiq for VMS. These<br />

post-Class Period events indicated the existence of additional documents <strong>and</strong> information that were<br />

likely relevant to the Litigation. Lead Plaintiffs request for inspection was precipitated by<br />

Defendants' assertion, raised in prior briefing on the parties' motions, that certain facts regarding<br />

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Pristiq had purportedly been disclosed on a poster board during an industry event. Accordingly,<br />

Lead Plaintiff also sought to inspect this poster board <strong>and</strong> related materials.<br />

52. On May 7, 2012, Defendants submitted their responses <strong>and</strong> objections to Lead<br />

Plaintiff's second document request <strong>and</strong> first request for inspection. As it had with respect to the<br />

first documents requests, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel engaged in a series of meet-<strong>and</strong>-confer discussions with<br />

Defendants' counsel to discuss their objections to the second document request <strong>and</strong> to negotiate the<br />

scope of the discovery. Following this series of conferrals, Defendants agreed to produce additional<br />

documents in response to the second set of document requests.<br />

53. The result of the discovery requests, in addition to numerous subsequent written <strong>and</strong><br />

telephonic correspondence regarding the sufficiency of Defendants' discovery responses, culminated<br />

in the production of over 1.3 million pages of documents from Defendants. The careful examination<br />

<strong>and</strong> analysis of hundreds of thous<strong>and</strong>s of pages of documents required an effort by various attorneys<br />

who analyzed, coded, <strong>and</strong> organized the documents, selected the documents that proved or could<br />

undermine Lead Plaintiffs allegations, identified relevant witnesses, <strong>and</strong> established procedures to<br />

identify additional documents <strong>and</strong> information that had not been produced. Attorneys for Lead<br />

Plaintiff also spent considerable time discussing specific documents produced during discovery,<br />

including which documents could potentially be utilized during motion practice or in connection<br />

with depositions.<br />

54. It must be stressed that virtually all of the materials produced by Defendants, as well<br />

as those by third parties, were highly scientific in nature <strong>and</strong> required Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel to become<br />

familiar with various terms, acronyms, concepts, <strong>and</strong> processes associated with the fields of<br />

pharmacology, biostatistics, <strong>and</strong> statistics. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel thus spent significant time reviewing<br />

communications, minutes, reports, voluminous Excel spreadsheets, <strong>and</strong> PowerPoint presentations<br />

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that were technical in nature. Throughout the document review process, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel was tasked<br />

with comprehending what information the documents conveyed, determining how they were relevant<br />

to the alleged fraud, <strong>and</strong> then applying that underst<strong>and</strong>ing to other documents that had been<br />

produced. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel also continually assessed the areas in which Defendants' document<br />

production appeared insufficient in light of Lead Plaintiff's document requests <strong>and</strong> the parties agreed<br />

upon production protocol. In total, the review, analysis, <strong>and</strong> organization of the document<br />

productions in this case was conducted over the course of nearly 18 months.<br />

55. In addition to propounding <strong>and</strong> conferring over the three sets of document requests to<br />

Defendants, Lead Plaintiff also responded to discovery requests propounded by Defendants.<br />

Defendants submitted their first request for production on November 9, 2010, which consisted of<br />

over 40 separate document requests. Lead Plaintiff submitted its responses <strong>and</strong> objections to these<br />

document requests on December 9, 2010. Lead Plaintiff also met <strong>and</strong> conferred with Defendants in<br />

order to negotiate the scope <strong>and</strong> breadth of the document requests, as well as how the parties would<br />

proceed following the submission of Defendants' notice of deposition of Lead Plaintiff <strong>and</strong> the<br />

original named plaintiff City of Livonia Employees' Retirement System. 2 Lead Plaintiff also<br />

gathered documents in responses to the requests, <strong>and</strong> Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel reviewed the documents for<br />

responsiveness <strong>and</strong> privilege, ultimately producing just under 3,000 pages to Defendants.<br />

2. Depositions<br />

56. In preparation for trial <strong>and</strong> an anticipated motion for summary judgment, as of the<br />

time of the settlement Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel had taken depositions of three Wyeth employees, including two<br />

in their capacity as Fed. R. Civ. P. 30(b)(6) designations. Defendants served written objections in<br />

2 Based on a negotiated agreement between the parties, discovery directed at the City of<br />

Livonia Employees' Retirement System was largely stayed.<br />

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connection with Lead Plaintiff's efforts to conduct the Fed. R. Civ. P. 30(b)(6) depositions, which<br />

the parties addressed during conferrals. Those depositions are set forth as follows:<br />

DEPONENT DATE LOCATION<br />

Ru Fong Cheng — Fed. R. Civ. P. 30(b)(6) July 31, 2012 New York, NY<br />

Justin Victoria — Fed. R. Civ. P. 30(b)(6) Aug. 30, 2012 New York, NY<br />

Susan Mather, M.D. Oct. 12, 2012 Philadelphia, PA<br />

57. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel also noticed/subpoenaed <strong>and</strong> extensively prepared for the depositions<br />

of the following witnesses, who included former <strong>and</strong> current employees of Wyeth, as well as nonparty<br />

analysts that covered Wyeth during the relevant time period:<br />

DEPONENT<br />

NOTICED/SUBPOENAED<br />

DEPOSITION DATE<br />

Maria Palma Seljan (former Wyeth employee) Oct. 29, 2012<br />

Justin Victoria (former Wyeth employee) Nov. 2, 2012<br />

R<strong>and</strong>all Brenner (former Wyeth employee) Nov. 8, 2012<br />

Dr. Gary Stiles (former Wyeth employee) Nov. 15, 2012<br />

Bernard Poussot (Defendant) Nov. 27, 2012<br />

Ginger <strong>Co</strong>nstantine (Defendant) Nov. 29, 2012<br />

Margery Gass, M.D. (Wyeth consultant on Pristiq) Dec. 4, 2012<br />

Stephen Scala (<strong>Co</strong>wen analyst) Dec. 6, 2012<br />

Robert Ruffolo (Defendant) Dec. 11, 2012<br />

John Boris (Citigroup analyst) Dec. 12, 2012<br />

Joseph Mahady (Defendant) Dec. 13, 2012<br />

Henrietta Ukwu (former Wyeth employee) Dec. 14, 2012<br />

Kenneth Martin (Defendant) Dec. 18, 2012<br />

Robert Essner (Defendant) Dec. 18, 2012<br />

58. In addition to these noticed/subpoenaed depositions, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel was also<br />

extensively preparing to take the depositions of other former Wyeth employees <strong>and</strong> third parties,<br />

whose depositions had not yet been scheduled at the time of the settlement. They include:<br />

DEPONENT<br />

Barbara Ryan (Deutsche analyst)<br />

James Kelly (Credit Suisse analyst)<br />

John Boris (Bear Stearns analyst)<br />

Tim Anderson (Prudential analyst)<br />

Karen Tourain (former Wyeth employee)<br />

Sophie Olivier (former Wyeth employee)<br />

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59. In preparation for the depositions outlined in 56-57, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel analyzed tens of<br />

thous<strong>and</strong>s of pages of documents produced by Defendants <strong>and</strong> third parties. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel also<br />

reviewed analyst reports <strong>and</strong> conference call transcripts from the relevant time period in order to<br />

determine which analysts were likely to possess responsive information, <strong>and</strong> through Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's<br />

internal investigation, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel located, contacted, <strong>and</strong> negotiated with the analysts (or their<br />

respective counsel) regarding Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's efforts to obtain the analysts' deposition testimony.<br />

60. Lead Plaintiff faced unique challenges in seeking to depose Sophie Olivier, M.D., a<br />

central witness who possessed key information regarding Pristiq <strong>and</strong> the events at issue but resided<br />

abroad in Engl<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> outside the jurisdictional reach of the United States District <strong>Co</strong>urts.<br />

Dr. Olivier served as a Senior Director at Wyeth, was deeply involved in Wyeth's clinical trials of<br />

the drug Pristiq, sat on the Safety Review Team overseeing Pristiq for VMS, <strong>and</strong> had firsth<strong>and</strong><br />

knowledge of the cardiovascular <strong>and</strong> hepatic side effects that were associated with Pristiq for the<br />

treatment of VMS. As part of the process of obtaining discovery from a person within the English<br />

court system's jurisdiction, Lead Plaintiff drafted <strong>and</strong> filed an application for the issuance of a Letter<br />

of Request from the <strong>Co</strong>urt. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel worked with local counsel in Engl<strong>and</strong> who was very<br />

knowledgeable in the area of English law, <strong>and</strong> in particular, the processes <strong>and</strong> intricacies involved in<br />

instances in which American litigants seek discovery from persons located in Engl<strong>and</strong>.<br />

3. Third Party Discovery<br />

61. Starting in October 2010, Lead Plaintiff began issuing subpoenas seeking the<br />

production of documents from more than two dozen relevant third parties, including the FDA,<br />

companies Wyeth retained in order to market <strong>and</strong> develop publications regarding Pristiq, <strong>and</strong> more<br />

than a dozen securities financial analysts who covered Wyeth during the Class Period. Additionally,<br />

Lead Plaintiff, through public access procedures, retained thous<strong>and</strong>s of pages of documents from the<br />

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EMA related to the registration of Pristiq for VMS in the European Union. See paragraph 3 to the<br />

Declaration of Matthew P. Montgomery Filed in Support of Application for Award of Attorneys'<br />

Fees <strong>and</strong> Expenses, submitted herewith. Lead Plaintiff issued additional document subpoenas<br />

throughout the litigation as other relevant third parties emerged as a result of Lead Plaintiff's<br />

continued review of documents <strong>and</strong> information produced during discovery, including various<br />

medical professionals <strong>and</strong> institutions who were involved with, <strong>and</strong> possessed relevant information<br />

concerning, the safety issues associated with Pristiq for the treatment of VMS.<br />

62. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel expended considerable time locating <strong>and</strong> serving these third parties<br />

which were located in various regions across the United States, <strong>and</strong> obtaining EMA documents<br />

through its public access process. Following service of the subpoenaed third parties, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel<br />

engaged in numerous meet-<strong>and</strong>-confers with the third parties to discuss written objections to the<br />

subpoenas, negotiate the scope of production, <strong>and</strong> arrange for the production of responsive<br />

documents. This required extensive coordinated efforts <strong>and</strong> expenditures of time <strong>and</strong> resources on<br />

Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's part. In all, Lead Plaintiff subpoenaed documents from the third parties identified<br />

below, <strong>and</strong> the document productions from the third parties exceeded 52,000 pages.<br />

NAME<br />

SUBPOENAED/REQUEST DUE<br />

U.S. Food <strong>and</strong> Drug Administration Nov. 19, 2010<br />

Arbor Scientia Dec. 20, 2010<br />

Citigroup, Inc. Dec. 20, 2010<br />

<strong>Co</strong>wen <strong>and</strong> <strong>Co</strong>mpany, <strong>LLC</strong> Dec. 20, 2010<br />

Credit Suisse Group AG Dec. 20, 2010<br />

Deutsche Bank AG Dec. 20, 2010<br />

Edward D. Jones & <strong>Co</strong>., L.P. Dec. 20, 2010<br />

Goldman, Sachs & <strong>Co</strong>. Dec. 20, 2010<br />

HSBC Global Asset Dec. 20, 2010<br />

JPMorgan Chase & <strong>Co</strong>. Dec. 20, 2010<br />

Leerink Swann, <strong>LLC</strong> Dec. 20, 2010<br />

Merrill Lynch & <strong>Co</strong>., Inc. Dec. 20, 2010<br />

Morgan Stanley & <strong>Co</strong>., Inc. Dec. 20, 2010<br />

Natixis Bleichroeder <strong>LLC</strong> Dec. 20, 2010<br />

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NAME<br />

SUBPOENAED/REQUEST DUE<br />

Oppenheimer & <strong>Co</strong>., Inc. Dec. 20, 2010<br />

Prudential Financial Inc. Dec. 20, 2010<br />

St<strong>and</strong>ard & Poor's Financial Services, <strong>LLC</strong> Dec. 20, 2010<br />

UBS Financial Services, Inc. Dec. 20, 2010<br />

<strong>Co</strong>rnerstone Research Feb. 15, 2012<br />

Kenneth Lehn, Ph.D. Feb. 15, 2012<br />

Margery Gass, M.D. June 1, 2012<br />

Leon Speroff, M.D. June 25, 2012<br />

University of Cincinnati Aug. 6, 2012<br />

Cardinal Health Oct. 10, 2012<br />

Michael Sketch, Jr., M.D. Oct. 30, 2012<br />

John Warner, M.D. Nov. 2, 2012<br />

Gregory Burkhart, M.D. Nov. 7, 2012<br />

Margery Gass, M.D. Dec. 4, 20112<br />

Stephen Scala (<strong>Co</strong>wan analyst) Dec. 6, 2012<br />

H. Experts <strong>and</strong> <strong>Co</strong>nsultants<br />

63. To assist Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel in investigating <strong>and</strong> proving up the complex issues involved<br />

in this matter, including matters concerning pharmacology, biostatistics, <strong>and</strong> statistical analysis, as<br />

well as loss causation <strong>and</strong> the Class's damages, the services of certain experts <strong>and</strong> consultants were<br />

required. These experts <strong>and</strong> consultants included:<br />

Nicholas P. Jewell, Ph.D., a well-respected <strong>and</strong> published professor of Biostatistics<br />

<strong>and</strong> Statistics at the University of California, Berkeley, was retained by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel<br />

to opine on Defendants' claims that the hepatic <strong>and</strong> cardiovascular serious adverse<br />

events in Study 315 were not statistically significant. Dr. Jewell reviewed the<br />

clinical study report for Study 315, as well as thous<strong>and</strong>s of pages of other Pristiq<br />

clinical trial reports <strong>and</strong> FDA related documents in preparing his opinions.<br />

Dr. Jewell also attended the parties' June 2011 face-to-face settlement meeting where<br />

the parties discussed their respective positions in the case. Dr. Jewell made an<br />

informal presentation of his opinions at the face-to-face meeting <strong>and</strong> was<br />

instrumental in preparing Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel for the meeting. Dr. Jewell also assisted<br />

with deposition preparation of the former Wyeth employees who were<br />

knowledgeable about the biostatistical data from Study 315.<br />

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• Ralph D. Harkins, Ph.D. (Innovation Clinical Research <strong>LLC</strong>), a statistical <strong>and</strong><br />

management consultant <strong>and</strong> expert in the field of statistics <strong>and</strong> a former FDA<br />

employee, was retained by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel to opine on the materiality of the hepatic<br />

<strong>and</strong> cardiovascular adverse events in Study 315, including whether Defendants had<br />

warning signs from the Pristiq clinical trials that the drug had alleged safety issues<br />

during the Class Period. Dr. Harkins reviewed the results from each of the Pristiq<br />

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clinical trials <strong>and</strong> performed his own statistical analysis of those results. Dr. Harkins<br />

also provided significant insight to Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel regarding the FDA's statistical<br />

methodology <strong>and</strong> consulted with Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel on document <strong>and</strong> deposition<br />

discovery issues.<br />

Dr. Daniel Shames, an expert in the medical <strong>and</strong> pharmaceutical fields, <strong>and</strong> a former<br />

FDA director who presided over the review of drug products regulated by the FDA,<br />

was retained by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel to opine on the nature of the communications between<br />

Wyeth <strong>and</strong> the FDA concerning Pristiq for VMS <strong>and</strong> the significance of the alleged<br />

adverse events to the marketing approval for Pristiq. Dr. Shames had been<br />

personally involved in the FDA review process for Pristiq for VMS, <strong>and</strong> reviewed<br />

thous<strong>and</strong>s of pages of materials associated with the Pristiq clinical trials <strong>and</strong> FDA<br />

approval process. In addition to preparing his opinions, Dr. Shames regularly<br />

consulted with Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel regarding potential areas for discovery <strong>and</strong> relevant<br />

depositions.<br />

Financial Markets Analysis, <strong>LLC</strong> ("FMA") was retained by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel to assist<br />

with the analysis of the movement of the price of Wyeth's common stock during the<br />

Class Period. FMA prepared an event study by locating, reviewing <strong>and</strong><br />

chronologically aggregating various media articles <strong>and</strong> analyst reports, <strong>and</strong> analyzing<br />

the price movement of Wyeth's common stock in relation to the information<br />

disclosed in these public materials. FMA discussed its findings with Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel<br />

<strong>and</strong> presented its findings to Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel in a comprehensive report. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel<br />

referred to <strong>and</strong> relied on this event study in moving for class certification, arguing<br />

that the event study demonstrated that Wyeth's stock price reacted quickly to new,<br />

material information during the Class Period, <strong>and</strong> that its common stock traded in an<br />

efficient market.<br />

Dr. Benny Chien, a well respected medical doctor <strong>and</strong> litigation consultant in San<br />

Diego, California, performed initial research on the chemical aspects of Pristiq,<br />

Wyeth's medical trials for Pristiq, <strong>and</strong> the available literature concerning<br />

desvenlaxafine <strong>and</strong> the drug class of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors<br />

("SNRI"), which included Pristiq. Dr. Chien also reviewed Wyeth's press releases<br />

<strong>and</strong> filings with the SEC, <strong>and</strong> assisted Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel with the drafting <strong>and</strong><br />

finalization of Lead Plaintiff's allegations, as well as Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's investigation of<br />

those allegations.<br />

Forensic Economics, Inc. <strong>and</strong> its staff were retained by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel to evaluate loss<br />

causation <strong>and</strong> assist in preparing the plan of allocation. During the class certification<br />

briefing, Defendants argued that the price reaction of Wyeth stock following the end<br />

of the Class Period was not related to the alleged misrepresentations <strong>and</strong> omissions,<br />

<strong>and</strong> Forensic Economics, Inc. was retained to respond to Defendants' defense <strong>and</strong><br />

provide expert analysis <strong>and</strong> testimony, if necessary, to meet Lead Plaintiff's burden<br />

of proof on loss causation at summary judgment <strong>and</strong> trial. Additionally, Forensic<br />

Economics, Inc. spent numerous hours working with Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel in drafting a plan<br />

of allocation for disbursement of the Settlement Fund.<br />

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64. These experts provided crucial assistance <strong>and</strong> guidance to Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel. Lead<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel met <strong>and</strong> corresponded with these experts often to discuss the complex issues in this case,<br />

including issues concerning the statistical significance of adverse events in Study 315, materiality,<br />

market efficiency, loss causation, <strong>and</strong> damages. These experts' experience proved critical in this<br />

case, especially considering the degree to which statistical significance <strong>and</strong> materiality played a role<br />

in the action. Had the case proceeded to summary judgment <strong>and</strong>/or trial, the employment of these<br />

experts' knowledge <strong>and</strong> testimony would have been equally indispensible.<br />

III. THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF THE CASE<br />

65. Based on available documents, deposition testimony, <strong>and</strong> Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's<br />

consultation with investigators, consultants, <strong>and</strong> experts, Lead Plaintiff believes that it had adduced<br />

<strong>and</strong> would continue to adduce substantial evidence to support its claims. It also realized, however,<br />

that it faced considerable risks as the case proceeded. Lead Plaintiff carefully considered these risks<br />

in evaluating whether a settlement was in the Class's best interests.<br />

66. As an initial matter, proceeding to summary judgment or trial posed a number of<br />

risks. In order for the Class to ultimately prevail on its claims, it would first have to survive<br />

Defendants' motion or motions for summary judgment. Summary judgment would pose a number<br />

of risks for the Class. Lead Plaintiff would have to demonstrate to the <strong>Co</strong>urt that a genuine issue of<br />

material fact exists with regard to each element of its securities claims. Summary judgment allows<br />

both Lead Plaintiff <strong>and</strong> Defendants to present their strongest evidence before the <strong>Co</strong>urt. Defendants<br />

would undoubtedly bolster their motion for summary judgment with exculpatory evidence that arose<br />

during merits discovery.<br />

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67. If Lead Plaintiff was to proceed to trial, notwithst<strong>and</strong>ing its belief in the merits of the<br />

claims asserted, there would be a risk that documentary <strong>and</strong> expert evidence in support of the<br />

<strong>Co</strong>nsolidated <strong>Co</strong>mplaint's allegations would fail to convince a jury to find in favor of the Class.<br />

68. Assuming the Litigation had proceeded on to summary judgment <strong>and</strong>/or trial,<br />

Defendants almost certainly would have contended (as they had in connection with prior motions)<br />

liability could not be demonstrated because Lead Plaintiff could not demonstrate all of the elements<br />

of its § 10(b) claim, including materiality, scienter, <strong>and</strong> loss causation. For instance, Defendants<br />

would have been expected to argue at summary judgment <strong>and</strong>/or trial that, prior to the end of the<br />

Class Period, Wyeth disclosed all material information about the alleged hypertensive <strong>and</strong> cardiac<br />

events in Study 315. Additionally, at summary judgment <strong>and</strong>/or trial, Defendants were expected to<br />

contend that they made no false <strong>and</strong>/or misleading statements or omissions regarding Pristiq's safety,<br />

<strong>and</strong> that, even if not technically accurate, any such misrepresentations were legally immaterial when<br />

one considered the degree of stock share price reactions to the alleged misstatements <strong>and</strong> omissions.<br />

Moreover, the <strong>Co</strong>urt would have been permitted to weigh evidence at these later stages of litigation,<br />

which potentially would have benefitted Defendants had these or other arguments been presented at<br />

later stages in the litigation.<br />

69. As discussed above, there was a risk that Lead Plaintiff might not be able to prove<br />

loss causation at trial. A private plaintiff alleging securities fraud must prove that the defendants'<br />

fraud caused an economic loss. Lead Plaintiff believes that at trial, <strong>and</strong> with the support of expert<br />

testimony, it would be able to demonstrate loss causation as to Defendants' challenged statements<br />

<strong>and</strong> corrective disclosures. However, Lead Plaintiff recognizes that Defendants would present<br />

expert testimony purportedly demonstrating the absence of a causal link between the various stock<br />

price declines <strong>and</strong> those disclosures. Defendants had contended in the past, <strong>and</strong> would undoubtedly<br />

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argue at summary judgment <strong>and</strong>/or trial, that the stock price drop on July 24, 2007, was the result of<br />

non-fraudulent factors such as the FDA's decision to issue an approvable letter for the VMS new<br />

drug application, as opposed to a disclosure of any allegedly withheld facts. As a result, Defendants<br />

would no doubt argue that Lead Plaintiff could not prove the loss causation <strong>and</strong> damage elements of<br />

the case.<br />

70. Moreover, there was a risk that at trial Lead Plaintiff would not be able to prove<br />

scienter; i.e., that Defendants acted with knowledge of or with recklessness as to the alleged falsity<br />

of their statements <strong>and</strong> omissions. A defendant's state of mind in a securities case is often the most<br />

difficult element of proof <strong>and</strong> one which is rarely supported by direct evidence such as an admission.<br />

Thus, it was quite possible that Lead Plaintiff would depose all Defendants <strong>and</strong> others with<br />

knowledge about the facts, <strong>and</strong> yet adduce insufficient evidence to satisfy its burden of proof on this<br />

issue at trial. Defendants had previously argued, <strong>and</strong> would be expected to argue again at summary<br />

judgment <strong>and</strong>/or trial, that Lead Plaintiff could not demonstrate scienter because it could not show<br />

Defendants acted with conscious misbehavior or recklessness.<br />

71. Lead Plaintiff also faced a risk that a jury could ultimately find that Defendants'<br />

alleged false statements were either non-actionable projections, immaterial expressions of corporate<br />

optimism, or both. Defendants made these arguments in their motion to dismiss <strong>and</strong> almost<br />

assuredly would have revived them had this case proceeded to summary judgment <strong>and</strong>/or trial. Lead<br />

Plaintiff would have vigorously argued that, based on documentary evidence, deposition testimony,<br />

<strong>and</strong> expert analysis, Defendants' misstatements were about present <strong>and</strong>/or historical fact <strong>and</strong> would<br />

have been important information for a reasonable investor to consider in making an investment<br />

decision about Wyeth. However, there was the possibility the jury could disagree. For instance,<br />

Defendants would assuredly have contended (with the assistance of expert testimony) the adverse<br />

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events in Study 315 were not statistically significant <strong>and</strong> therefore any statements regarding, or nondisclosure<br />

of, the adverse events was immaterial. In a battle of pharmacology <strong>and</strong> biostatistics<br />

experts, a jury could easily have concluded that the undisclosed information was immaterial.<br />

72. Even if Lead Plaintiff prevailed on liability on any or all of its claims <strong>and</strong> was<br />

awarded some or all of its damages, there was the high likelihood that Defendants would appeal the<br />

verdict <strong>and</strong> award. The appeals process could span several years, during which time the Class would<br />

receive no distribution on any damage award. In addition, an appeal of any verdict would carry with<br />

it the risk of reversal, in which case the Class would receive no distribution despite having prevailed<br />

on the claims at trial.<br />

73. Furthermore, on October 2, 2012, Defendants filed a petition to the United States<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeals for the Second Circuit seeking leave to appeal the <strong>Co</strong>urt's class certification order,<br />

which provided an additional risk to the Class.<br />

74. In summary, there are multiple procedural hurdles as well as significant merit-based<br />

risks involved in proceeding with the Litigation, each of which was carefully considered by Lead<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel <strong>and</strong> Lead Plaintiff in making the determination to settle with Defendants on the agreed<br />

terms.<br />

IV. SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS AND TERMS<br />

75. On June 30, 2011, the parties engaged in a face-to-face meeting in New York City.<br />

During this all-day meeting, the parties' biostatistics experts each made presentations <strong>and</strong> were<br />

questioned by opposing counsel. <strong>Co</strong>unsel also made presentations that focused on materiality <strong>and</strong><br />

damages issues <strong>and</strong> addressed the merits of settlement. Thereafter, counsel engaged in numerous<br />

telephonic conferences on the issue of settlement. Ultimately, the parties agreed on a mediator <strong>and</strong>,<br />

on May 16, 2012, the parties participated in an all-day mediation with Judge Phillips in New York<br />

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City. In advance of the mediation, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel prepared a detailed Mediation Statement, including<br />

significant evidentiary support, as well as a written response to questions raised by Judge Phillips.<br />

While the parties were unable to reach an agreement on May 16, 2012, they continued to negotiate<br />

with Judge Phillips' assistance. Over the course of the next five months, the parties made more than<br />

18 formal dem<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> counter-offers, <strong>and</strong> finally reached this settlement on November 7, 2012.<br />

V. THE SETTLEMENT IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CLASS AND<br />

WARRANTS APPROVAL<br />

76. Lead Plaintiff believes it would have prevailed at summary judgment <strong>and</strong> eventually<br />

on the merits at trial. Defendants were just as adamant that Lead Plaintiff would not have prevailed.<br />

There was a very real risk that Lead Plaintiff would not have convinced ajury that Defendants acted<br />

with scienter, that the alleged misrepresentations <strong>and</strong> omissions were materially false or misleading<br />

when made, or that the alleged misrepresentations <strong>and</strong> omissions caused the Class's losses incurred<br />

at the end of the Class Period.<br />

77. Having considered the foregoing, <strong>and</strong> evaluating Defendants' defenses, it is the<br />

informed judgment of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel, based upon all proceedings to date <strong>and</strong> their extensive<br />

experience in litigating class actions under the federal securities laws, that the proposed settlement of<br />

this matter before this <strong>Co</strong>urt is fair, reasonable, <strong>and</strong> adequate, <strong>and</strong> in the best interest of the Class.<br />

VI. THE PLAN OF ALLOCATION<br />

78. Class Members' claims will be calculated under the Plan of Allocation set forth<br />

below <strong>and</strong> in the Notice mailed to Class Members, if the plan is approved by the <strong>Co</strong>urt. The<br />

Plan of Allocation is based on Lead Plaintiff's damage theory <strong>and</strong> was developed in conjunction<br />

with Forensic Economics, Inc., Lead Plaintiff's economics <strong>and</strong> damages experts. The proposed<br />

Plan of Allocation provides as follows:<br />

A claim will be calculated as follows:<br />

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The allocation below is based on the following per share decline in the<br />

alleged artificial inflation that Plaintiff contends was in the Wyeth stock price, as<br />

well as the statutory Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("PSLRA")<br />

"90-day look-back":<br />

July 24, 2007 Price Decline: $4.98<br />

For shares of Wyeth common stock purchased or otherwise acquired on or<br />

between June 26, 2006 <strong>and</strong> July 24, 2007, the claim per share shall be as follows:<br />

(a)<br />

(b)<br />

If sold on or before July 23, 2007, the claim per share is zero;<br />

If sold between July 24, 2007 <strong>and</strong> October 19, 2007, the claim per<br />

share shall be the least of: (i) $4.98 (July 24, 2007 Price Decline), or (ii) the<br />

difference between the purchase price <strong>and</strong> the selling price, or (iii) the difference<br />

between the purchase price per share <strong>and</strong> the average closing price per share up to<br />

the date of the sale as set forth in the table below; <strong>and</strong><br />

(c)<br />

If sold after October 19, 2007 or still retained, the claim per share<br />

shall be the lesser of: (i) $4.98 (July 24, 2007 Price Decline), or (ii) the difference<br />

between the purchase price per share <strong>and</strong> $46.73 per share.<br />

PSLRA 90-DAY LOOK-BACK TABLE<br />

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Daily Average<br />

Closing Closing<br />

Date Prices Prices<br />

7/24/2007 $50.30 $50.30<br />

7/25/2007 $49.61 $49.96<br />

7/26/2007 $48.82 $49.58<br />

7/27/2007 $48.41 $49.29<br />

7/30/2007 $48.56 $49.14<br />

7/31/2007 $48.52 $49.04<br />

8/1/2007 $49.28 $49.07<br />

8/2/2007 $49.07 $49.07<br />

8/3/2007 $48.45 $49.00<br />

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Daily Average<br />

Closing Closing<br />

Date Prices Prices<br />

8/6/2007 $49.33 $49.04<br />

8/7/2007 $49.34 $49.06<br />

8/8/2007 $50.55 $49.19<br />

8/9/2007 $49.58 $49.22<br />

8/10/2007 $46.59 $49.03<br />

8/13/2007 $46.45 $48.86<br />

8/14/2007 $44.96 $48.61<br />

8/15/2007 $45.54 $48.43<br />

8/16/2007 $45.78 $48.29<br />

8/17/2007 $45.33 $48.13<br />

8/20/2007 $45.18 $47.98<br />

8/21/2007 $45.57 $47.87<br />

8/22/2007 $46.49 $47.81<br />

8/23/2007 $46.61 $47.75<br />

8/24/2007 $46.97 $47.72<br />

8/27/2007 $47.03 $47.69<br />

8/28/2007 $46.56 $47.65<br />

8/29/2007 $47.08 $47.63<br />

8/30/2007 $46.54 $47.59<br />

8/31/2007 $46.30 $47.54<br />

9/4/2007 $46.95 $47.53<br />

9/5/2007 $46.94 $47.51<br />

9/6/2007 $47.54 $47.51<br />

9/7/2007 $45.72 $47.45<br />

9/10/2007 $46.30 $47.42<br />

9/11/2007 $46.29 $47.39<br />

9/12/2007 $45.90 $47.35<br />

9/13/2007 $46.68 $47.33<br />

9/14/2007 $46.34 $47.30<br />

9/17/2007 $45.65 $47.26<br />

9/18/2007 $45.70 $47.22<br />

9/19/2007 $45.82 $47.19<br />

9/20/2007 $44.92 $47.13<br />

9/21/2007 $45.21 $47.09<br />

9/24/2007 $44.68 $47.03<br />

9/25/2007 $44.53 $46.98<br />

9/26/2007 $44.70 $46.93<br />

9/27/2007 $44.79 $46.88<br />

9/28/2007 $44.55 $46.83<br />

10/1/2007 $45.43 $46.80<br />

10/2/2007 $45.26 $46.77<br />

10/3/2007 $46.23 $46.76<br />

10/4/2007 $46.59 $46.76<br />

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Daily Average<br />

Closing Closing<br />

Date Prices Prices<br />

10/5/2007 $47.69 $46.78<br />

10/8/2007 $46.93 $46.78<br />

10/9/2007 $47.10 $46.79<br />

10/10/2007 $46.16 $46.78<br />

10/11/2007 $45.78 $46.76<br />

10/12/2007 $45.90 $46.74<br />

10/15/2007 $45.99 $46.73<br />

10/16/2007 $45.96 $46.72<br />

10/17/2007 $46.35 $46.71<br />

10/18/2007 $47.76 $46.73<br />

10/19/2007 $47.16 $46.73<br />

The date of purchase or acquisition or sale is the "contract" or "trade" date as<br />

distinguished from the "settlement" date.<br />

For Class Members who held Wyeth common stock at the beginning of the<br />

Class Period or made multiple purchases or sales during the Class Period, the First-<br />

In, First-Out ("FIFO") method will be applied to such holdings, purchases,<br />

acquisitions, <strong>and</strong> sales for purposes of calculating a claim. Under the FIFO method,<br />

sales of Wyeth common stock during the Class Period will be matched, in<br />

chronological order, first against Wyeth common stock held at the beginning of the<br />

Class Period. The remaining sales of Wyeth common stock during the Class Period<br />

will then be matched, in chronological order, against Wyeth common stock<br />

purchased or acquired during the Class Period.<br />

A Class Member will be eligible to receive a distribution from the Net<br />

Settlement Fund only if a Class Member had a net overall loss, after all profits from<br />

transactions in all Wyeth common stock described above during the Class Period are<br />

subtracted from all losses. However, the proceeds from sales of a security that have<br />

been matched against the same type security held at the beginning of the Class Period<br />

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will not be used in the calculation of such net loss. No distributions will be made to<br />

Authorized Claimants who would otherwise receive a distribution of less than<br />

$10.00.<br />

The <strong>Co</strong>urt has reserved jurisdiction to allow, disallow, or adjust the claim of<br />

any Class Member on equitable grounds.<br />

Payment pursuant to the Plan of Allocation set forth above shall be<br />

conclusive against all Authorized Claimants. No Person shall have any claim against<br />

the Plaintiff, Plaintiff's counsel, any claims administrator, or other Person designated<br />

by Plaintiff's counsel, or Defendants or Defendants' counsel based on distributions<br />

made substantially in accordance with the Stipulation <strong>and</strong> the settlement contained<br />

therein, the Plan of Allocation, or further orders of the <strong>Co</strong>urt. All Class Members<br />

who fail to complete <strong>and</strong> file a valid <strong>and</strong> timely Proof of Claim form shall be barred<br />

from participating in distributions from the Net Settlement Fund (unless otherwise<br />

ordered by the <strong>Co</strong>urt), but otherwise shall be bound by all of the terms of the<br />

Stipulation, including the terms of any judgment entered <strong>and</strong> the releases given.<br />

VII. CONCLUSION<br />

For all the foregoing reasons, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel respectfully request the <strong>Co</strong>urt to approve the<br />

settlement <strong>and</strong> Plan of Allocation, award attorneys' fees of 24.5% of the Settlement Fund plus<br />

$461,050.19 in expenses, <strong>and</strong> award Lead Plaintiff expenses of $4,526.25.<br />

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true <strong>and</strong> correct. Executed this 10th<br />

day of January, 2013, at San Diego, California.<br />

s/ Tor Gronborg<br />

TOR GRONBORG<br />

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE<br />

I hereby certify that on January 10, 2013, I authorized the electronic filing of the foregoing<br />

with the Clerk of the <strong>Co</strong>urt using the CM/ECF system which will send notification of such filing to<br />

the e-mail addresses denoted on the attached Electronic Mail Notice List, <strong>and</strong> I hereby certify that I<br />

caused to be mailed the foregoing document or paper via the United States Postal Service to the non-<br />

CMIECF participants indicated on the attached Manual Notice List.<br />

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the<br />

foregoing is true <strong>and</strong> correct. Executed on January 10, 2013.<br />

s/ Tor Gronborg<br />

TOR GRONBORG<br />

ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN<br />

& DOWD LLP<br />

655 West Broadway, Suite 1900<br />

San Diego, CA 92101-3301<br />

Telephone: 619/231-1058<br />

619/231-7423 (fax)<br />

E-mail : TorGgr grdl aw. c om<br />

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Mailing Information for a Case 1:07-cv-10329-RJS<br />

Electronic Mail Notice List<br />

The following are those who are currently on the list to receive e-mail notices for this case.<br />

• Rae Caroline Adams<br />

radams@stblaw.com,mwasserman@stblaw.com<br />

• Susannah R <strong>Co</strong>nn<br />

sconn@rgrdlaw.com<br />

• Tor Gronborg<br />

torg@rgrdlaw. com,E_File_SD @rgrdlaw. com<br />

• Laurie L. Largent<br />

llargent@rgrdlaw. com<br />

• Lynn Katherine Neuner<br />

lneunerstblaw.com ,managingclerk@stblaw.com<br />

• Bryce Allan Pashler<br />

bpash1erstblaw.com ,managingclerk@stb1aw.com<br />

• David Avi Rosenfeld<br />

dosenfeld@rgrdlaw.com,e_file ny@rgrdlaw.com,e_file_sd@rgrdlaw.com<br />

• Samuel Howard Rudman<br />

srudman@rgrdlaw.com ,e_file ny@rgrdlaw.com,mblasy@rgrdlaw.com ,e_file_sd@rgrdlaw.com<br />

• Trig R<strong>and</strong>all Smith<br />

trigs@rgrdlaw. com ,e_file_sd@rgrdlaw. com<br />

• Christopher D. Stewart<br />

cstewart@rgrdlaw. com ,karenc@rgrdlaw. com, e_file_sd@rgrdlaw. com<br />

• George S Wang<br />

gwang@stblaw. com ,managingclerk@stblaw. com<br />

Manual Notice List<br />

The following is the list of attorneys who are not on the list to receive e-mail notices for this case (who<br />

therefore require manual noticing). You may wish to use your mouse to select <strong>and</strong> copy this list into<br />

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT<br />

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK<br />

______________________________ X<br />

CITY OF LIVONIA EMPLOYEES'<br />

RETIREMENT SYSTEM, On Behalf of Itself :<br />

<strong>and</strong> All Others Similarly Situated,<br />

Plaintiff,<br />

Civil Action No. 1:07-cv-10329-RJS<br />

CLASS ACTION<br />

ECF CASE<br />

vs.<br />

WYETH, et al.,<br />

Defendants.<br />

DECLARATION OF CAROLE K.<br />

SYLVESTER REA) MAILING OF THE<br />

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF<br />

CLASS ACTION AND THE PROOF OF<br />

CLAIM FORM, B) PUBLICATION OF THE<br />

SUMMARY NOTICE, AND C) INTERNET<br />

POSTING<br />

______________________________ x


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I, Carole K. Sylvester, declare:<br />

THE NOTICE AND PROOF OF CLAIM<br />

1. I submit this declaration in order to provide the <strong>Co</strong>urt <strong>and</strong> the parties to the abovecaptioned<br />

litigation with information regarding the mailing of the Notice of Proposed Settlement of<br />

Class Action (the "Notice") <strong>and</strong> the Proof of Claim form (the "Proof of Claim"), the posting of those<br />

documents on the <strong>Gilardi</strong> & <strong>Co</strong>. <strong>LLC</strong> ("<strong>Gilardi</strong>") website, <strong>and</strong> publication of the Summary Notice. I<br />

am over 21 years of age <strong>and</strong> am not a party to this action. I have personal knowledge of the facts set<br />

forth herein <strong>and</strong>, if called as a witness, could <strong>and</strong> would testify competently thereto.<br />

2. I am employed by <strong>Gilardi</strong>, located at 3301 Kerner Blvd., San Rafael, California.<br />

<strong>Gilardi</strong> was retained as the Claims Administrator in this matter. I oversaw the notice services <strong>Gilardi</strong><br />

provided in accordance with the Order Preliminarily Approving Settlement <strong>and</strong> Providing for Notice<br />

(the "Order'') that was signed by the <strong>Co</strong>urt on November 14, 2012, in connection with the settlement<br />

of the above-captioned litigation. True <strong>and</strong> correct copies of the Notice <strong>and</strong> Proof of Claim are<br />

attached hereto as Exhibits A <strong>and</strong> B, respectively. The Notice <strong>and</strong> Proof of Claim (collectively, the<br />

"Claim Package") are in the form approved by the <strong>Co</strong>urt.<br />

MAILING OF THE NOTICE AND PROOF OF CLAIM<br />

3. In accordance with the Order, <strong>Gilardi</strong> obtained from the transfer agent for Wyeth, a<br />

list of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired the common stock of Wyeth during the<br />

period from June 26, 2006 through July 24, 2007, inclusive. The list was reviewed to identify <strong>and</strong><br />

eliminate duplicate entries <strong>and</strong> incomplete data, resulting in a usable mailing list of 33,612 names<br />

<strong>and</strong> addresses. <strong>Gilardi</strong> prepared mailing labels from that list, affixed those labels to Claim Packages,<br />

posted the Claim Packages for First-Class Mail prepaid, <strong>and</strong> delivered them on December 7, 2012 to<br />

the United States Post Office located in Santa Rosa, California. The total number of Claim Packages<br />

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4. On December 7, 2012, <strong>Gilardi</strong> delivered electronic copies of the Claim Package to<br />

476 registered electronic filers who are qualified to submit electronic claims. These filers are<br />

primarily institutions <strong>and</strong> third-party filers who typically file numerous claims on behalf of beneficial<br />

owners for whom they act as trustee or fiduciary.<br />

5. As part of its normal mailing procedures, <strong>Gilardi</strong> also sent Claim Packages <strong>and</strong> cover<br />

letters to a list of 235 brokerages, custodial banks, <strong>and</strong> other institutions ("Nominal Holders") that<br />

hold securities in "street name" as nominees for the benefit of their customers who are the beneficial<br />

owners of the securities. This list also includes a group of filers/institutions who have requested<br />

notification on every securities case. These Nominal Holders are included in a proprietary database<br />

created <strong>and</strong> maintained by <strong>Gilardi</strong>. In <strong>Gilardi</strong>'s experience, the institutions included in this initial<br />

mailing represent a significant majority of the beneficial holders of securities. The cover letter<br />

accompanying. the Claim Package advised the Nominal Holders of the proposed settlement <strong>and</strong><br />

requested their cooperation in forwarding the Claim Package to potential class members. In the over<br />

25 years that <strong>Gilardi</strong> has been doing notification of securities class actions, <strong>Gilardi</strong> has found the<br />

majority of potential class members hold their securities in street name <strong>and</strong> are reached through the<br />

Nominal Holders. A copy of the letter dated December 10, 2012, sent to Nominal Holders in this<br />

case, is attached hereto as Exhibit C.<br />

6. Additionally, on December 10, 2012, <strong>Gilardi</strong> mailed 4,669 Claim Packages <strong>and</strong><br />

cover letters to institutions included on the U.S. Securities <strong>and</strong> Exchange <strong>Co</strong>mmission's list of<br />

active brokers <strong>and</strong> dealers.<br />

7. <strong>Gilardi</strong> caused the Claim Package to be published by the Depository Trust<br />

<strong>Co</strong>rporation ("DTC") on the DTC Legal Notice System ("LENS"). LENS enables the participating<br />

bank <strong>and</strong> broker nominees to review the Claim Package <strong>and</strong> contact the Claims Administrator for<br />

copies of the Claim Package for their beneficial holders.<br />

8. <strong>Gilardi</strong> has acted as a repository for shareholder <strong>and</strong> nominee mqumes <strong>and</strong><br />

communications received in this action. In this regard, <strong>Gilardi</strong> has forwarded the Claim Package on<br />

request to nominees who held Wyeth common stock for the beneficial interest of other persons.<br />

<strong>Gilardi</strong> has also forwarded the Claim Package directly to beneficial owners upon receipt of the names<br />

<strong>and</strong> addresses from such beneficial owners or nominees.<br />

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9. To date, in response to the outreach efforts described above, <strong>Gilardi</strong> received 28<br />

responses that included computer files listing a total of 239,338 names <strong>and</strong> addresses of potential<br />

class members. <strong>Gilardi</strong> also received 10 responses that included mailing labels with names <strong>and</strong><br />

addresses for mailing to an additional 12,221 potential class members. Seven institutions requested<br />

that <strong>Gilardi</strong> send them a total of 11,982 additional Claim Packages, which they indicated they would<br />

mail directly to their clients who might be class members.<br />

10. As ofthe date ofthis declaration, <strong>Gilardi</strong> has sent a total of302,533 Claim Packages<br />

to potential class members <strong>and</strong> nominees.<br />

11. <strong>Gilardi</strong> established a toll-free number to accommodate potential class member<br />

inquiries. This toll-free number, 1-877-282-3419, became operational on December 7, 2012.<br />

12. <strong>Gilardi</strong> also posted copies of the Notice, the Proof of Claim, the Settlement<br />

Agreement, <strong>and</strong> the Order on the <strong>Gilardi</strong> website (www.gilardi.com) on December 7, 2012.<br />

PUBLICATION OF TIIE SUMMARY NOTICE<br />

13. In accordance with the Order, <strong>Gilardi</strong> caused the Summary Notice to be published in<br />

Investor's Business Daily <strong>and</strong> over Business Wire on December 7, 2012, as shown in the Affidavits<br />

of Publication attached hereto as Exhibit D.<br />

I declare under penalty of peijury that the foregoing is true <strong>and</strong> correct <strong>and</strong> that this<br />

declaration was executed this 8th day of January, 2013, at San Rafael, California.<br />

CAROLE K. . Y VESTER<br />

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE<br />

I hereby certify that on January 10, 2013, I authorized the electronic filing of the foregoing<br />

with the Clerk of the <strong>Co</strong>urt using the CMIECF system which will send notification of such filing to<br />

the e-mail addresses denoted on the attached Electronic Mail Notice List, <strong>and</strong> I hereby certify that I<br />

caused to be mailed the foregoing document or paper via the United States Postal Service to the non-<br />

CM/ECF participants indicated on the attached Manual Notice List.<br />

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the<br />

foregoing is true <strong>and</strong> correct. Executed on January 10, 2013.<br />

s/ Tor Gronborg<br />

TOR GRONBORG<br />

ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN<br />

&DOWDLLP<br />

655 West Broadway, Suite 1900<br />

San Diego, CA 92101-3301<br />

Telephone: 619/231-1058<br />

619/231-7423 (fax)<br />

E-mail:TorG@rgrdlaw.com


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Exhibit A


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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT<br />

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK<br />

==~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~=--X<br />

CITY OF LIVONIA EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT<br />

SYSTEM, On Behalf of Itself <strong>and</strong> All Others<br />

Similarly Situated,<br />

Plaintiff,<br />

Civil Action No. 1:07-cv-10329-RJS<br />

CLASS ACTION<br />

ECF CASE<br />

VS.<br />

WYETH, et al.,<br />

Defendants.<br />

X<br />

NOTICE OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF CLASS ACTION<br />

TO: ALL PERSONS WHO PURCHASED OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRED THE COMMON STOCK OF WYETH DURING THE<br />

PERIOD FROM JUNE 26, 2006 THROUGH JULY 24, 2007, INCLUSIVE<br />

PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY. YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE AFFECTED BY<br />

PROCEEDINGS IN THIS LITIGATION. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE A CLASS MEMBER, YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO<br />

SHARE IN THE PROCEEDS OF THE SETTLEMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE. TO CLAIM YOUR SHARE OF THIS<br />

FUND, YOU MUST SUBMIT A VALID PROOF OF CLAIM FORM POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE MARCH 7, 2013.<br />

IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CLASS AND YOU DO NOT WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE<br />

PROPOSED SETTLEMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE, YOU MAY REQUEST TO BE EXCLUDED. TO DO SO, YOU MUST<br />

SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR EXCLUSION THAT MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 28, 2013.<br />

This Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action ("Notice") has been sent to you pursuant to Rule 23 of the Federal Rules<br />

of Civil Procedure <strong>and</strong> an Order of the United States District <strong>Co</strong>urt for the Southern District of New York (the "<strong>Co</strong>urt"). The<br />

purpose of this Notice is to inform you of the proposed settlement of the class action City of Livonia Employees' Retirement<br />

System v. Wyeth, eta/., No. 1 :07 -cv-1 0329-RJS (the "Litigation") <strong>and</strong> of the hearing (the "Settlement Hearing") to be held by the<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt to consider the fairness, reasonableness, <strong>and</strong> adequacy of the settlement as setforth in the Settlement Agreement between<br />

the Settling Parties, dated as of November 7, 2012 (the "Stipulation") on file with the <strong>Co</strong>urt.<br />

This Notice is not intended to be, <strong>and</strong> should not be construed as, an expression of any opinion by the <strong>Co</strong>urt with respect to the<br />

truth of the allegations in the Litigation as to any of Defendants or the merits of the claims or defenses asserted by or against<br />

Defendants. This Notice is solely to advise you of the proposed settlement of the Litigation <strong>and</strong> of your rights in connection therewith.<br />

I. STATEMENT OF PLAINTIFF'S RECOVERY<br />

The proposed settlement will result in the creation of a cash settlement fund in the principal amount of $67,500,000, plus any<br />

interest that may accrue thereon (the "Settlement Fund").<br />

The Settlement Fund, subject to deduction for, among other things, the expense of class notice <strong>and</strong> administration <strong>and</strong> taxes<br />

<strong>and</strong> tax-related expenses <strong>and</strong> for attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong> expenses as approved by the <strong>Co</strong>urt, will be available for distribution to Class<br />

Members. Your recovery from this fund will depend on a number of variables, including the number of Wyeth shares you<br />

purchased or otherwise acquired during the period from June 26, 2006 through July 24, 2007, inclusive, <strong>and</strong> the timing of your<br />

purchases <strong>and</strong> any sales. In the unlikely event that 100% of the eligible shares of Wyeth common stock purchased or acquired by<br />

Class Members <strong>and</strong> entitled to a distribution under the Plan of Allocation described below participate in the settlement, the<br />

estimated average distribution per share of Wyeth common stock will be approximately $0.16 before deduction of <strong>Co</strong>urt-approved<br />

fees <strong>and</strong> expenses. Historically, actual claim rates are lower than 100%, resulting in higher per share distributions.<br />

II. STATEMENT OF POTENTIAL OUTCOME<br />

Plaintiff, the Pipefitters Union Local 537 Pension Fund, <strong>and</strong> Defendants do not agree on the average amount of damages per<br />

share, if any, that would have been recoverable if Plaintiff was to have prevailed on each claim alleged. Defendants deny that<br />

they are liable in any respect or that Plaintiff or the Class suffered any injury. The issues on which the parties disagree are many,<br />

but include: (1) whether Defendants engaged in conduct that would give rise to any liability to the Class under the federal<br />

securities laws, or any other laws; (2) whether Defendants have valid defenses to any such claims of liability; (3) the appropriate<br />

economic model for determining the amount by which the price of Wyeth common stock was allegedly artificially inflated (if at all)<br />

during the Class Period; (4) the amount by which the price of Wyeth common stock was allegedly artificially inflated (if at all)<br />

during the Class Period; (5) the effect of various market forces on the price of Wyeth common stock at various times during the<br />

Class Period; (6) the extent to which external factors influenced the price of Wyeth common stock at various times during the<br />

Class Period; (7) the extent to which the various matters that Plaintiff alleged were materially false or misleading influenced (if at<br />

all) the price of Wyeth common stock at various times during the Class Period; <strong>and</strong> (8) the extent to which the various allegedly<br />

adverse material facts that Plaintiff alleged were omitted influenced (if at all) the price of Wyeth common stock at various times<br />

during the Class Period.<br />

Ill.<br />

REASONS FOR SETTLEMENT<br />

Plaintiff believes that the proposed settlement is a good recovery <strong>and</strong> is in the best interests of the Class. Because of the<br />

risks associated with continuing to litigate <strong>and</strong> proceeding to trial, there was a danger that the Class would not have prevailed on<br />

any of its claims, in which case the Class would receive nothing. Also, the amount of damages recoverable by the Class was <strong>and</strong><br />

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applicable law <strong>and</strong>, had the Litigation gone to trial, Defendants would have asserted that any losses of Class Members wen<br />

caused by non-actionable market, industry, or general economic factors. Defendants also would have asserted that throughot<br />

the Class Period the uncertainties <strong>and</strong> risks associated with the purchase of Wyeth common stock were fully <strong>and</strong> adequate!<br />

disclosed. The proposed settlement provides an immediate benefit to Class Members <strong>and</strong> will avoid the years of delay that waul<br />

likely occur in the event of a contested trial <strong>and</strong> appeals.<br />

IV. STATEMENT OF ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPENSES SOUGHT<br />

Plaintiffs counsel ("Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel") has not received any payment for their services in conducting this Litigation on behalf c<br />

Plaintiff <strong>and</strong> the Members of the Class, nor have they been paid for their expenses. If the settlement is approved by the Gaur<br />

Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel will apply to the <strong>Co</strong>urt for attorneys' fees of 24.5% of the Settlement Fund <strong>and</strong> expenses not to exceed $650,00C<br />

plus interest thereon, to be paid from the Settlement Fund. Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel has prosecuted the Litigation for over five years ant<br />

has committed over 4,000 hours to the case. If the requested fee is awarded, it will represent a multiplier of approximately fou<br />

times Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel's time charges at their normal, non-contingent hourly rates. <strong>Co</strong>urts award such multipliers to account fo1<br />

among other things, the substantial risk of non-payment <strong>and</strong> the delay in compensation. Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel believes this multiplier i<br />

significantly below multipliers awarded in cases of similar risk, duration, <strong>and</strong> complexity. lfthe amount requested is approved b:<br />

the <strong>Co</strong>urt, the average cost per share of Wyeth common stock will be $0.04. In addition, Plaintiff may seek reimbursement of Uf<br />

to $20,000 in expenses incurred in representing the Class.<br />

V. IDENTIFICATION OF ATTORNEYS' REPRESENTATIVES<br />

For further information regarding this settlement, you may contact a representative of Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel: Rick Nelson<br />

Shareholder Relations, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, 655 West Broadway, Suite 1900, San Diego, CA 92101, Telephone<br />

800/449-4900.<br />

VI. NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED SETTLEMENT<br />

The Settlement Hearing will be held on March 1, 2013, at 2:30p.m., before the Honorable Richard J. Sullivan, at the Unite«<br />

States District <strong>Co</strong>urt, Southern District of New York, Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States <strong>Co</strong>urthouse, 500 Pearl Street<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urtroom 21C, New York, New York 10007. The purpose of the Settlement Hearing will be to determine: (1) whether tht<br />

proposed settlement, as set forth in the Stipulation, consisting of $67,500,000 in cash should be approved as fair, reasonable, ant<br />

adequate to the Members of the Class; (2) whether the proposed plan to distribute the settlement proceeds is fair, reasonable<br />

<strong>and</strong> adequate; (3) whether the application by Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel for an award of attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong> expenses <strong>and</strong> the expenses c<br />

Plaintiff should be approved; <strong>and</strong> (4) whether the Judgment, in the form attached to the Stipulation, should be entered. The <strong>Co</strong>w<br />

may adjourn the Settlement Hearing from time to time <strong>and</strong> without further notice to the Class.<br />

VII. DEFINITIONS USED IN THIS NOTICE<br />

As used in this Notice, the following terms have the meanings specified below. Any capitalized terms not specifically defined i<br />

this Notice shall have the meanings set forth in the Stipulation. In the event of any inconsistency between any definition set forti<br />

below or elsewhere in this Notice <strong>and</strong> any definition set forth in the Stipulation, the definition set forth in the Stipulation shall contra<br />

1. "Authorized Claimant" means any Class Member whose claim for recovery has been allowed pursuant to the terms o<br />

the Stipulation.<br />

2. "Claims Administrator" means the firm of <strong>Gilardi</strong> & <strong>Co</strong>. <strong>LLC</strong>.<br />

3. "Class" means all Persons (other than those Persons <strong>and</strong> entities who timely <strong>and</strong> validly requested exclusion from tht<br />

Class) who purchased or otherwise acquired the common stock of Wyeth during the period from June 26, 2006 through July 24<br />

2007, inclusive, excluding Defendants, the officers <strong>and</strong> directors of Wyeth during the Class Period, members of their immediatt<br />

families, <strong>and</strong> their legal representatives, heirs, successors or assigns, <strong>and</strong> any entity in which Defendants have or had 1<br />

controlling interest.<br />

4. "Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel" means Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, Tor Gronberg, Trig Smith, Laurie Largent, 655 W<br />

Broadway, Suite 1900, San Diego, CA 92101.<br />

5. "Class Member" or "Member of the Class" mean a Person who falls within the definition of the Class as set forth ir<br />

paragraph 3 above.<br />

6. "Class Period" means the period commencing on June 26, 2006 through <strong>and</strong> including July 24, 2007.<br />

7. "Defendants" means Wyeth, Robert Essner, Joseph Mahady, Kenneth Martin, Bernard Poussot, Robert Ruffolo, Jr. am<br />

Ginger <strong>Co</strong>nstantine.<br />

8. "Individual Defendants" means Robert Essner, Joseph Mahady, Kenneth Martin, Bernard Poussot, Robert Ruffolo, J1<br />

<strong>and</strong> Ginger <strong>Co</strong>nstantine.<br />

9. "Judgment" means the <strong>Final</strong> Judgment <strong>and</strong> Order of Dismissal with Prejudice to be rendered by the <strong>Co</strong>urt.<br />

10. "Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel" means Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, Tor Gronberg, Trig Smith, Laurie Largent, 655 W<br />

Broadway, Suite 1900, San Diego, CA 92101.<br />

11. "Litigation" means Civil Action No. 1 :07 -cv-1 0329-RJS in the United States District <strong>Co</strong>urt for the Southern District of New Yor~<br />

12. "Net Settlement Fund" means the Settlement Fund less any attorneys' fees, costs, expenses <strong>and</strong> interest, <strong>and</strong> any awan<br />

to Plaintiff, provided for herein or approved by the <strong>Co</strong>urt, <strong>and</strong> less notice <strong>and</strong> administration costs, Taxes <strong>and</strong> Tax Expenses, ant<br />

other <strong>Co</strong>urt-approved deductions.<br />

13. "Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, association, joint stock company, estate<br />

legal representative, trust, unincorporated association, government or any political subdivision or agency thereof, <strong>and</strong> an:<br />

business or legal entity <strong>and</strong> their spouses, heirs, predecessors, successors, representatives, or assignees.<br />

14. "Plaintiff" means Pipefitters Union Local 537 Pension Fund.<br />

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15. "Plan of Allocation" means a plan or formula of allocation of the Settlement Fund whereby the Settlement Fund shall be<br />

distributed to Authorized Claimants after payment of expenses of notice <strong>and</strong> administration of the settlement, Taxes <strong>and</strong> Tax<br />

Expenses, <strong>and</strong> such attorneys' fees, costs, expenses <strong>and</strong> interest, as well as Plaintiffs expenses, if any, as may be awarded by<br />

the <strong>Co</strong>urt. Any Plan of Allocation is not part of the Stipulation <strong>and</strong> neither Defendants nor their Related Parties shall have any<br />

responsibility or liability with respect thereto.<br />

16. "Related Parties" means each of a Defendant's families, parent entities, business units, business divisions, associates,<br />

affiliates or subsidiaries <strong>and</strong> each <strong>and</strong> all of their past, present, or future officers, directors, stockholders, employees, attorneys,<br />

financial or investment advisors, consultants, accountants, investment bankers, commercial bankers, insurers, engineers, advisors<br />

or agents, heirs, executors, trustees, general or limited partners or partnerships, personal representatives, estates, administrators,<br />

<strong>and</strong> each of their respective predecessors, successors <strong>and</strong> assigns or other Persons or other entities in which any Defendant has<br />

a controlling interest or which is related to or affiliated with any Defendant, <strong>and</strong> any other representatives of any of these Persons<br />

or other entities, whether or not any such Related Parties were named, served with process or appeared in the Litigation.<br />

17. "Released Claims" shall collectively mean any <strong>and</strong> all claims arising from both the purchase or other acquisition of Wyeth<br />

common stock during the Class Period <strong>and</strong> the acts, facts, statements or omissions that were or could have been alleged by<br />

Plaintiff in the Litigation (the "Release"), including any <strong>and</strong> all claims, dem<strong>and</strong>s, losses, rights, causes of action, liabilities,<br />

obligations, judgments, suits, matters <strong>and</strong> issues of any kind or nature whatsoever, whether known or unknown, contingent or<br />

absolute, suspected or unsuspected, disclosed or undisclosed, that have been or could have been asserted in the Litigation or in<br />

any court, tribunal, forum or proceeding (including, but not limited to, any claims arising under federal, state or foreign law,<br />

common law statute, rule or regulation relating to alleged fraud, breach of any duty, negligence, violations ofthe federal securities<br />

laws, or otherwise <strong>and</strong> including all claims within the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal courts), whether individual or class. This<br />

Release extends to any <strong>and</strong>/or all Defendants <strong>and</strong> any <strong>and</strong>/or all of their Related Parties. "Released Claims" includes "Unknown<br />

Claims" as defined below.<br />

18. "Released Persons" means each <strong>and</strong> ail of the Defendants <strong>and</strong> their Related Parties.<br />

19. "Settlement Amount" means $67,500,000 in cash.<br />

20. "Settlement Fund" means the Settlement Amount plus all interest <strong>and</strong> accretions thereto.<br />

21. "Settling Parties" means, collectively, the Defendants, Plaintiff <strong>and</strong> the Class.<br />

22. "Tax" or "Taxes" means any <strong>and</strong> all taxes, fees, levies, duties, tariffs, imposts, <strong>and</strong> other charges of any kind (together<br />

with any <strong>and</strong> all interest, penalties, additions to tax <strong>and</strong> additional amounts imposed with respect thereto) imposed by any<br />

governmental authority, including income tax <strong>and</strong> other taxes <strong>and</strong> charges on or regarding franchises, windfall or other profits,<br />

gross receipts, property, sales, use, capital stock, payroll, employment, social security, workers' compensation, unemployment<br />

compensation or net worth; taxes or other charges in the nature of excise, withholding ad valorem, stamp, transfer, value added or<br />

gains taxes; license registration <strong>and</strong> documentation fees; <strong>and</strong> customs duties, tariffs, <strong>and</strong> similar charges.<br />

23. "Unknown Claims" means any Released Claims that Plaintiff or Class Members do not know or suspect to exist in his,<br />

her or its favor at the time of the release of the Released Persons which, if known by him, her or it, might have affected his, her or<br />

its settlement with <strong>and</strong> release of the Released Persons, or might have affected his, her or its decision not to object to this<br />

settlement. With respect to any <strong>and</strong> all Released Claims, the Settling Parties stipulate <strong>and</strong> agree that, upon the Effective Date,<br />

Plaintiff shall expressly waive <strong>and</strong> each of the Class Members shall be deemed to have, <strong>and</strong> by operation of the Judgment shall<br />

have, expressly waived the provisions, rights, <strong>and</strong> benefits of California Civil <strong>Co</strong>de §1542, which provides:<br />

A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist<br />

in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him or her must have materially<br />

affected his or her settlement with the debtor.<br />

Plaintiff expressly waives <strong>and</strong> each of the Class Members shall be deemed to have, <strong>and</strong> by operation of the Judgment shall have,<br />

expressly waived any <strong>and</strong> all provisions, rights, <strong>and</strong> benefits conferred by any law of any state or territory ofthe United States, or<br />

principle of common law, which is similar, comparable or equivalent to California Civil <strong>Co</strong>de §1542. Plaintiff <strong>and</strong> Class Members<br />

may hereafter discover facts in addition to or different from those that he, she or it now knows or believes to be true with respect to<br />

the subject matter of the Released Claims, but Plaintiff shall expressly settle <strong>and</strong> release <strong>and</strong> each Class Member, upon the<br />

Effective Date, shall be deemed to have, <strong>and</strong> by operation of the Judgment shall have, fully, finally, <strong>and</strong> forever settled <strong>and</strong><br />

released any <strong>and</strong> all Released Claims, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, contingent or non-contingent, whether or<br />

not concealed or hidden, which now exist, or heretofore have existed, upon any theory of law or equity now existing or coming into<br />

existence in the future, including, but not limited to, conduct that is negligent, intentional, with or without malice, or a breach of any<br />

duty, law or rule, without regard to the subsequent discovery or existence of such different or additional facts. Plaintiff<br />

acknowledges, <strong>and</strong> the Class Members shall be deemed by operation oft he Judgment to have acknowledged, that the foregoing<br />

waiver was separately bargained for <strong>and</strong> a key element of the settlement of which this release is a part.<br />

VIII. THE LITIGATION<br />

On November 14, 2007, the City of Livonia Employees' Retirement System filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of Wyeth<br />

shareholders against Defendants alleging violations of §§10(b) <strong>and</strong> 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange<br />

Act"). By an order dated February 26, 2008, the <strong>Co</strong>urt appointed the Pipefitters Union Local 537 Pension Fund "Lead Plaintiff'<br />

pursuant to the requirements of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Thereafter, on April11, 2008, Plaintiff filed its<br />

<strong>Co</strong>nsolidated <strong>Co</strong>mplaint for Violations of the Federal Securities Laws. As set forth in the <strong>Co</strong>nsolidated <strong>Co</strong>mplaint, between June<br />

26, 2006 <strong>and</strong> July 24, 2007 (the "Class Period") Defendants are alleged to have issued misleading statements <strong>and</strong> omitted<br />

material facts regarding the safety <strong>and</strong> approvability of the drug Pristiq for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms ("VMS"). Plaintiff<br />

alleges that Defendants' omissions <strong>and</strong> misrepresentations caused Wyeth's stock to trade at artificially inflated prices during the<br />

Class Period <strong>and</strong> that Plaintiff <strong>and</strong> Members of the Class were damaged as a result.<br />

Defendants deny all these allegations. Specifically, Defendants contend that they disclosed all material information about the<br />

safety <strong>and</strong> approvability of Pristiq for VMS. Defendants also contend that when the information regarding the safety of Pristiq for<br />

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VMS was disclosed, Wyeth's share price was not affected, <strong>and</strong> that Plaintiff cannot claim damages for losses caused by<br />

intervening events related to FDA decisions regarding the approval of Pristiq for VMS.<br />

On September 29, 2010, the <strong>Co</strong>urt granted in part <strong>and</strong> denied in part Defendants' motion to dismiss. Thereafter, on<br />

December 3, 2010, Defendants filed an answer denying all material allegations of Plaintiff's <strong>Co</strong>nsolidated <strong>Co</strong>mplaint <strong>and</strong> asserting<br />

their defenses. Defendants filed an Amended Answer on December 22, 2010, again denying all material allegations. On<br />

September 18, 2012, the <strong>Co</strong>urt entered an order certifying the Class defined as: all purchasers <strong>and</strong>/or acquirers of Wyeth<br />

common stock during the period June 26, 2006 through July 24, 2007, inclusive, who were damaged as a result of the alleged<br />

fraud. On October 2, 2012, Defendants filed a petition to the United States <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeals for the Second Circuit seeking leave<br />

to appeal the <strong>Co</strong>urt's Order granting class certification. Prior to <strong>and</strong> following the <strong>Co</strong>urt's Order on class certification, the parties<br />

were involved in merits discovery, including the production of documents <strong>and</strong> witness depositions. The fact discovery cutoff in the<br />

case was December 28, 2012.<br />

During the Litigation, the Settling Parties engaged the services of Judge Layn Phillips (Ret.), a nationally recognized<br />

mediator. The parties engaged in an in-person mediation session on May 16, 2012 with Judge Phillips <strong>and</strong> had numerous<br />

telephonic exchanges thereafter regarding a potential settlement of the Litigation. Ultimately, the parties agreed to settle the<br />

action based on the proposal of Judge Phillips.<br />

IX. PLAINTIFF'S CLAIMS AND THE BENEFITS OF SETTLEMENT<br />

Plaintiff believes that the claims asserted in the Litigation have merit <strong>and</strong> that the evidence developed to date supports the<br />

claims. However, Plaintiff <strong>and</strong> Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel recognize <strong>and</strong> acknowledge the expense <strong>and</strong> length of continued proceedings<br />

necessary to prosecute the Litigation against Defendants through trial <strong>and</strong> through appeals. Plaintiff <strong>and</strong> Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel also have<br />

taken into account the uncertain outcome <strong>and</strong> the risk of any litigation, especially in complex actions such as the Litigation, as well<br />

as the difficulties <strong>and</strong> delays inherent in such litigation. Plaintiff <strong>and</strong> Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel also are mindful of the inherent problems of<br />

proof under <strong>and</strong> possible defenses to the securities law violations asserted in the Litigation. Plaintiff <strong>and</strong> Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel believe<br />

that the settlement set forth in the Stipulation confers substantial benefits upon the Class. Based on their evaluation, Plaintiff <strong>and</strong><br />

Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel have determined that the settlement set forth in the Stipulation is in the best interests of Plaintiff <strong>and</strong> the Class.<br />

X. DEFENDANTS' DENIALS OF WRONGDOING AND LIABILITY<br />

Defendants have denied <strong>and</strong> continue to deny each <strong>and</strong> all of the claims <strong>and</strong> contentions alleged by Plaintiff in the Litigation.<br />

Defendants expressly have denied <strong>and</strong> continue to deny any improper conduct or violation of the federal securities laws or any other<br />

laws or regulations <strong>and</strong> are settling the Litigation solely to avoid the burden <strong>and</strong> expense of further litigation. In addition, Defendants<br />

have denied <strong>and</strong> continue to deny all charges of wrongdoing or liability against them arising out of any of the conduct, statements,<br />

acts or omissions alleged, or that could have been alleged, in the Litigation. Defendants also have denied <strong>and</strong> continue to deny,<br />

among other allegations, the allegations that Plaintiff or the Class have suffered any damage; that the price of Wyeth common stock<br />

was artificially inflated by reasons of alleged misrepresentations, non-disclosures or otherwise; that Plaintiff or the Class were harmed<br />

by the conduct alleged in the Litigation; or that Defendants knew or were reckless with respect to the alleged misconduct.<br />

Defendants maintain that they have meritorious defenses to all claims alleged in the Litigation <strong>and</strong> believe that the evidence<br />

developed to date supports their position that they acted properly at all times <strong>and</strong> that the Litigation is without merit.<br />

Nonetheless, taking into account the uncertainty <strong>and</strong> risks inherent in any litigation, Defendants have concluded that further<br />

conduct of the Litigation would be protracted, burdensome <strong>and</strong> expensive, <strong>and</strong> that it is desirable that the Litigation be fully <strong>and</strong><br />

finally settled <strong>and</strong> terminated in the manner <strong>and</strong> upon the terms <strong>and</strong> conditions set forth in the Stipulation.<br />

This Notice, <strong>and</strong> all related documents, shall not be construed as or deemed to be evidence of or an admission or<br />

concession on the part of the Defendants, or any of the Related Parties (as defined herein), with respect to any allegation or claim<br />

of any fault or liability or wrongdoing or damage whatsoever.<br />

XI. TERMS OF THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT<br />

A settlement has been reached in the Litigation between the Settling Parties, the terms <strong>and</strong> conditions of which are set forth in<br />

the Stipulation <strong>and</strong> the Exhibits thereto. The following description of the proposed settlement is only a summary, <strong>and</strong> reference is<br />

made to the text of the Stipulation, on file with the <strong>Co</strong>urt or accessible at www.gilardi.com, for a full statement of its provisions.<br />

The settlement consists of the aggregate principal amount of $67,500,000 in cash, plus any interest earned thereon after it<br />

is deposited.<br />

A portion of the settlement proceeds will be used to pay attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong> expenses to Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel <strong>and</strong> Plaintiffs<br />

expenses, to pay for this Notice <strong>and</strong> the processing of claims submitted by Class Members, <strong>and</strong> to pay Taxes <strong>and</strong> Tax Expenses.<br />

The balance of the Settlement Fund (the "Net Settlement Fund") will be distributed, according to the Plan of Allocation described<br />

below, to Class Members who submit valid <strong>and</strong> timely Proof of Claim forms.<br />

The effectiveness of the settlement is subject to a number of conditions <strong>and</strong> reference to the Stipulation is made for further<br />

particulars regarding these conditions.<br />

XII. THE RIGHTS OF CLASS MEMBERS<br />

If you are a Class Member, you may receive the benefit of, <strong>and</strong> you will be bound by the terms of, the proposed settlement<br />

described in this Notice, upon approval of the proposed settlement by the <strong>Co</strong>urt.<br />

If you are a Class Member, you have the following options:<br />

1. You may file a Proof of Claim form as described below. If you choose this option, you will share in the proceeds of the<br />

proposed settlement if your claim is timely, valid, <strong>and</strong> entitled to a distribution under the Plan of Allocation described below <strong>and</strong> if<br />

the proposed settlement is finally approved by the <strong>Co</strong>urt, you will be bound by the Judgment <strong>and</strong> release to be entered by the<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt as described below.<br />

2. If you purchased or otherwise acquired Wyeth common stock <strong>and</strong> you do not wish to be included in the Class <strong>and</strong> you<br />

do not wish to participate in the proposed settlement described in this Notice, you may request to be excluded. To do so, you<br />

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must submit a written request for exclusion that must be postmarked on or before January 28, 2013. You must set forth: (a) your<br />

name, address, <strong>and</strong> telephone number; (b) the number of shares of Wyeth common stock purchased or otherwise acquired <strong>and</strong><br />

sold during the Class Period <strong>and</strong> the dates of such purchase(s}, acquisition(s}, <strong>and</strong>/or sale(s); (c) proper evidence of your<br />

purchases, acquisitions <strong>and</strong> sales of Wyeth shares during the Class Period; <strong>and</strong> (d) your wish to be excluded from the Class. The<br />

exclusion request should be addressed as follows:<br />

Wyeth Securities Litigation<br />

EXCLUSIONS<br />

Claims Administrator<br />

c/o <strong>Gilardi</strong> & <strong>Co</strong>. <strong>LLC</strong><br />

P.O. Box 990<br />

<strong>Co</strong>rte Madera, CA 94976-0990<br />

NO REQUEST FOR EXCLUSION WILL BE CONSIDERED VALID UNLESS ALL OF THE INFORMATION DESCRIBED<br />

ABOVE IS INCLUDED IN ANY SUCH REQUEST.<br />

If you timely <strong>and</strong> validly request exclusion from the Class: (a) you are excluded from the Class, (b) you will not share in the<br />

proceeds of the settlement described herein, (c) you are not bound by any judgment entered in the Litigation, <strong>and</strong> (d) you are not<br />

precluded, by reason of your decision to request exclusion from the Class, from otherwise prosecuting an individual claim, if<br />

timely, against Defendants based on the matters complained of in the Litigation.<br />

3. If you do not make a valid <strong>and</strong> timely request in writing to be excluded from the Class, you will be bound by any <strong>and</strong> all<br />

determinations or judgments in the Litigation in connection with the settlement approved by the <strong>Co</strong>urt, whether favorable or<br />

unfavorable to the Class, <strong>and</strong> you shalf be deemed to have, <strong>and</strong> by operation of the Judgment shalf have, fully released all of the<br />

Released Claims against the Released Persons, whether or not you submit a valid Proof of Claim form.<br />

4. You may do nothing at all. If you choose this option, you will not share in the proceeds of the settlement, but you will be<br />

bound by any judgment entered by the <strong>Co</strong>urt, <strong>and</strong> you shall be deemed to have, <strong>and</strong> by operation of the Judgment shall have,<br />

fully released all of the Released Claims against the Released Persons.<br />

5. You may object to the settlement, the Plan of Allocation, <strong>and</strong>/or the application for attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong> expenses <strong>and</strong><br />

Plaintiff's expenses in the manner described in Section XVIII below.<br />

6. If you are a Class Member, you may, but are not required to, enter an appearance through counsel of your own<br />

choosing <strong>and</strong> at your own expense, provided that such counsel must file an appearance on your behalf on or before<br />

January 28, 2013, <strong>and</strong> must serve copies of such appearance on the attorneys listed in Section XVIII below. If you do not enter<br />

an appearance through counsel of your own choosing, you will be represented by Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel: Robbins Geller Rudman &<br />

Dowd LLP, Tor Gronberg, Trig Smith, Laurie Largent, 655 West Broadway, Suite 1900, San Diego, CA 92101.<br />

XIII. PLAN OF ALLOCATION<br />

The Net Settlement Fund will be distributed to Class Members who, in accordance with the terms of the Stipulation, are<br />

entitled to a distribution from the Net Settlement Fund pursuant to a Plan of Allocation or any order ofthe <strong>Co</strong>urt <strong>and</strong> who submit a<br />

valid <strong>and</strong> timely Proof of Claim form under the Plan of Allocation described below. The Plan of Allocation provides that you will be<br />

eligible to participate in the distribution of the Net Settlement Fund only if you have an overall net loss on all of your transactions in<br />

Wyeth common stock during the Class Period.<br />

For purposes of determining the amount an Authorized Claimant may recover under the Plan of Allocation, Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel<br />

has conferred with their economics <strong>and</strong> damages expert who concluded that only the Wyeth securities described below were<br />

damaged by the matters alleged by the Plaintiff in this Litigation, <strong>and</strong> the Plan of Allocation reflects an assessment of the damages<br />

that they believe could have been recovered by Class Members had Plaintiff fully prevailed on all issues at trial.<br />

In the unlikely event there are sufficient funds in the Net Settlement Fund, each Authorized Claimant will receive an amount<br />

equal to the Authorized Claimant's claim, as defined below. If, however, <strong>and</strong> as is more likely, the amount in the Net Settlement<br />

Fund is not sufficient to permit payment of the total claim of each Authorized Claimant, then each Authorized Claimant shall be<br />

paid the percentage of the Net Settlement Fund that each Authorized Claimant's claim bears to the total of the claims of all<br />

Authorized Claimants. Payment in this manner shall be deemed conclusive against all Authorized Claimants.<br />

A claim will be calculated as follows:<br />

The allocation below is based on the following per share decline in the alleged artificial inflation that Plaintiff contends was in the<br />

Wyeth stock price, as well as the statutory Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("PSLRA") "90-day look-back":<br />

July 24, 2007 Price Decline: $4.98<br />

For shares of Wyeth common stock purchased or otherwise acquired on or between June 26, 2006 <strong>and</strong> July 24, 2007, the<br />

claim per share shall be as follows:<br />

(a)<br />

If sold on or before July 23, 2007, the claim per share is zero;<br />

(b) If sold between July 24,2007 <strong>and</strong> October 19, 2007, the claim per share shall be the least of: (i) $4.98 (July 24, 2007<br />

Price Decline), or (ii) the difference between the purchase price <strong>and</strong> the selling price, or (iii) the difference between the purchase<br />

price per share <strong>and</strong> the average closing price per share up to the date of the sale as set forth in the table below; <strong>and</strong><br />

(c) If sold after October 19, 2007 or still retained, the claim per share shall be the lesser of: (i) $4.98 (July 24, 2007 Price<br />

Decline), or (ii) the difference between the purcnase price per share <strong>and</strong> $46.73 per share.<br />

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PSLRA 90-DAY LOOK-BACK TABLE<br />

Daily Average<br />

Closing Closing<br />

Daily Average<br />

Date Prices Prices Closing Closing<br />

Date Prices Prices<br />

7/24/2007 $50.30 $50.30<br />

9/6/2007 $47.54 $47.51<br />

7/25/2007 $49.61 $49.96<br />

917/2007 $45.72 $47.45<br />

7/26/2007 $48.82 $49.58<br />

9/10/2007 $46.30 $47.42<br />

7/27/2007 $48.41 $49.29<br />

9/11/2007 $46.29 $47.39<br />

7/30/2007 $48.56 $49.14<br />

9/12/2007 $45.90 $47.35<br />

7/31/2007 $48.52 $49.04<br />

9/13/2007 $46.68 $47.33<br />

8/1/2007 $49.28 $49.07<br />

9/14/2007 $46.34 $47.30<br />

8/2/2007 $49.07 $49.07<br />

9/17/2007 $45.65 $47.26<br />

8/3/2007 $48.45 $49.00<br />

9/18/2007 $45.70 $47.22<br />

8/6/2007 $49.33 $49.04<br />

9/19/2007 $45.82 $47.19<br />

8/7/2007 $49.34 $49.06<br />

9/20/2007 $44.92 $47.13<br />

8/8/2007 $50.55 $49.19<br />

9/21/2007 $45.21 $47.09<br />

8/9/2007 $49.58 $49.22<br />

9/24/2007 $44.68 $47.03<br />

8/10/2007 $46.59 $49.03<br />

9/25/2007 $44.53 $46.98<br />

8/13/2007 $46.45 $48.86<br />

9/26/2007 $44.70 $46.93<br />

8/14/2007 $44.96 $48.61<br />

9/27/2007 $44.79 $46.88<br />

8/15/2007 $45.54 $48.43<br />

9/28/2007 $44.55 $46.83<br />

8/16/2007 $45.78 $48.29<br />

10/1/2007 $45.43 $46.80<br />

8/17/2007 $45.33 $48.13<br />

10/2/2007 $45.26 $46.77<br />

8/20/2007 $45.18 $47.98<br />

10/3/2007 $46.23 $46.76<br />

8/21/2007 $45.57 $47.87<br />

10/4/2007 $46.59 $46.76<br />

8/22/2007 $46.49 $47.81<br />

10/5/2007 $47.69 $46.78<br />

8/23/2007 $46.61 $47.75<br />

10/8/2007 $46.93 $46.78<br />

8/24/2007 $46.97 $47.72<br />

10/9/2007 $47.10 $46.79<br />

8/27/2007 $47.03 $47.69<br />

10/10/2007 $46.16 $46.78<br />

8/28/2007 $46.56 $47.65<br />

10/11/2007 $45.78 $46.76<br />

8/29/2007 $47.08 $47.63<br />

10/12/2007 $45.90 $46.74<br />

8/30/2007 $46.54 $47.59<br />

10/15/2007 $45.99 $46.73<br />

8/31/2007 $46.30 $47.54<br />

10/16/2007 $45.96 $46.72<br />

9/4/2007 $46.95 $47.53<br />

10/17/2007 $46.35 $46.71<br />

9/5/2007 $46.94 $47.51<br />

10/18/2007 $47.76 $46.73<br />

10/19/2007 $47.16 $46.73<br />

The date of purchase or acquisition or sale is the "contract" or "trade" date as distinguished from the "settlement" date.<br />

For Class Members who held Wyeth common stock at the beginning ofthe Class Period or made multiple purchases or sales<br />

during the Class Period, the First-In, First-Out ("FIFO") method will be applied to such holdings, purchases, acquisitions, <strong>and</strong> sales<br />

for purposes of calculating a claim. Under the FIFO method, sales of Wyeth common stock during the Class Period will be<br />

matched, in chronological order, first against Wyeth common stock held at the beginning of the Class Period. The remaining sales<br />

of Wyeth common stock during the Class Period will then be matched, in chronological order, against Wyeth common stock<br />

purchased or acquired during the Class Period.<br />

A Class Member will be eligible to receive a distribution from the Net Settlement Fund only if a Class Member had a net<br />

overall loss, after all profits from transactions in all Wyeth common stock described above during the Class Period are subtracted<br />

from all losses. However, the proceeds from sales of a security that have been matched against the same type security held at<br />

the beginning of the Class Period will not be used in the calculation of such net loss. No distributions will be made to Authorized<br />

Claimants who would otherwise receive a distribution of less than $10.00.<br />

The <strong>Co</strong>urt has reserved jurisdiction to allow, disallow, or adjust the claim of any Class Member on equitable grounds.<br />

Payment pursuant to the Plan of Allocation set forth above shall be conclusive against all Authorized Claimants. No Person<br />

shall have any claim against the Plaintiff, Plaintiff's counsel, any claims administrator, or other Person designated by Plaintiff's<br />

counsel, or Defendants or Defendants' counsel based on distributions made substantially in accordance with the Stipulation <strong>and</strong><br />

the settlement contained therein, the Plan of Allocation, or further orders of the <strong>Co</strong>urt. All Class Members who fail to complete<br />

<strong>and</strong> file a valid <strong>and</strong> timely Proof of Claim form shall be barred from participating in distributions from the Net Settlement Fund<br />

(unless otherwise ordered by the <strong>Co</strong>urt), but otherwise shall be bound by all of the terms of the Stipulation, including the terms of<br />

any judgment entered <strong>and</strong> the releases given.<br />

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XIV.<br />

PARTICIPATION IN THE SETTLEMENT<br />

TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE NET SETTLEMENT FUND, YOU MUST TIMELY COMPLETE AND<br />

RETURN THE PROOF OF CLAIM FORM THAT ACCOMPANIES THIS NOTICE. The Proof of Claim form must be postmarked<br />

on or before March 7, 2013, <strong>and</strong> delivered to the Claims Administrator at the address set forth in Section XIX below. Unless the<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt orders otherwise, if you do not timely submit a valid Proof of Claim form, you will be barred from receiving any payments<br />

from the Net Settlement Fund, but will in all other respects be bound by the provisions of the Stipulation <strong>and</strong> the Judgment.<br />

XV.<br />

DISMISSAL AND RELEASES<br />

If the proposed settlement is approved, the <strong>Co</strong>urt will enter the Judgment. In addition, upon the Effective Date, Plaintiff <strong>and</strong><br />

each of the Class Members, for themselves <strong>and</strong> for each of their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, agents,<br />

spouses, subsidiaries, heirs at law, successors <strong>and</strong> assigns, <strong>and</strong> any other Person claiming {now or in the future) through or on<br />

behalf of them, <strong>and</strong> regardless of whether Plaintiff or any Class Member ever seeks or obtains by any means, including, without<br />

limitation, by submitting a Proof of Claim form, any distribution from the Settlement Fund, shall be deemed to have, <strong>and</strong> by<br />

operation of the Judgment shall have, fully, finally, <strong>and</strong> forever released, relinquished, <strong>and</strong> discharged all Released Claims against<br />

the Released Persons, shall have covenanted not to sue the Released Persons with respect to all such Released Claims, <strong>and</strong><br />

shall be permanently barred <strong>and</strong> enjoined from instituting, commencing, or prosecuting any such Released Claim against the<br />

Released Persons except to enforce the releases <strong>and</strong> other terms <strong>and</strong> conditions contained in the Stipulation or the Judgment<br />

entered pursuant thereto.<br />

XVI. APPLICATION FOR FEES AND EXPENSES<br />

.. At the Settlement Hearing, Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel will request the <strong>Co</strong>urt to award attorneys' fees of 24.5% of the Settlement Fund,<br />

plus expenses not to exceed $650,000 plus interest thereon. In addition, Plaintiff may seek reimbursement of up to $20,000 in<br />

expenses it incurred in representing the Class. Such sums as may be approved by the <strong>Co</strong>urt will be paid from the Settlement<br />

Fund. Class Members are not personally liable for any such fees or expenses.<br />

To date, Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel has not received any payment for their services in conducting this Litigation on behalf of Plaintiff <strong>and</strong><br />

the Class, nor have counsel been paid their expenses. The fee requested will compensate Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel for their efforts in<br />

achieving the Settlement Fund for the benefit of the Class, <strong>and</strong> for their risk in undertaking this representation on a wholly<br />

contingent basis. The requested fee represents an approximate multiplier of four of Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel's non-contingent hourly<br />

charges. Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel believes that the fee requested is well within the range of fees awarded to plaintiffs' counsel under similar<br />

circumstances in other litigation of this type. The fee to be requested has been approved by Plaintiff.<br />

XVII. CONDITIONS FOR SETTLEMENT<br />

The settlement is conditioned upon the occurrence of certain events described in the Stipulation. Those events include,<br />

among other things: {1) entry of the Judgment by the <strong>Co</strong>urt, as provided for in the Stipulation; <strong>and</strong> {2) expiration of the time to<br />

appeal from the Judgment or to move to alter or amend the Judgment, or the determination of any such appeal or motion in a<br />

manner to permit the consummation of the settlement substantially as provided for in the Stipulation. If, for any reason, any one of<br />

the conditions described in the Stipulation is not met, the Stipulation might be terminated <strong>and</strong>, if terminated, will become null <strong>and</strong><br />

void, <strong>and</strong> the parties to the Stipulation will be restored to their respective positions as of November 1, 2012. In that event, the<br />

settlement will not proceed <strong>and</strong> no payments will be made to Class Members.<br />

XVIII.<br />

THE RIGHT TO BE HEARD AT THE HEARING<br />

Any Class Member who objects to any aspect of the settlement, the Plan of Allocation, or the application for attorneys' fees<br />

<strong>and</strong> expenses <strong>and</strong> Plaintiff's expenses, 1 may appear <strong>and</strong> be heard at the Settlement Hearing. Any such Person must submit a<br />

written notice of objection, such that it is received on or before January 28, 2013, by each of the following:<br />

To Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel:<br />

ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN<br />

& DOWD LLP<br />

TOR GRONBORG<br />

LAURIE LARGENT<br />

655 West Broadway, Suite 1900<br />

San Diego, CA 92101<br />

To the <strong>Co</strong>urt:<br />

CLERK OF THE COURT<br />

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT<br />

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK<br />

Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States <strong>Co</strong>urthouse<br />

500 Pearl Street<br />

New York, NY 10007<br />

To <strong>Co</strong>unsel for Defendants:<br />

SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP<br />

LYNN K. NEUNER<br />

GEORGES. WANG<br />

425 Lexington Avenue<br />

New York, NY 10017-3954<br />

The notice of objection must demonstrate the objecting Person's membership in the Class, including the number of shares of<br />

Wyeth common stock purchased or acquired <strong>and</strong> sold during the Class Period <strong>and</strong> contain a statement of the reasons for<br />

objection. Only Members of the Class who have submitted written notices of objection in this manner will be entitled to be heard<br />

at the Settlement Hearing, unless the <strong>Co</strong>urt orders otherwise.<br />

The pleadings in support of these matters will be filed with the <strong>Co</strong>urt no later than January 10, 2013.<br />

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XIX. SPECIAL NOTICE TO BANKS, BROKERS AND OTHER NOMINEES<br />

Nominees who purchased or otherwise acquired the common stock of Wyeth for the beneficial interest of other Persons<br />

during the Class Period shall, within ten (1 0) calendar days after receipt of this Notice, provide the Claims Administrator with the<br />

names <strong>and</strong> addresses of such beneficial owners, or (2) forward a copy of this Notice <strong>and</strong> the Proof of Claim form by First-Class<br />

Mail to each such beneficial owner <strong>and</strong>, provide Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel with written confirmation that the Notice <strong>and</strong> Proof of Claim form<br />

have been so forwarded. Upon submission of appropriate documentation,, Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel will reimburse your reasonable costs<br />

<strong>and</strong> expenses of complying with this provision out of the Settlement Fund. Additional copies of this Notice may be obtained from<br />

the Claims Administrator by writing to:<br />

Wyeth Securities Litigation<br />

Claims Administrator<br />

c/o <strong>Gilardi</strong> & <strong>Co</strong>. <strong>LLC</strong><br />

P.O. Box990<br />

<strong>Co</strong>rte Madera, CA 94976-0990<br />

XX.<br />

EXAMINATION OF PAPERS<br />

1-877-282-3419<br />

This Notice contains only a summary of the terms of the proposed settlement <strong>and</strong> does not describe all of the details of the<br />

Stipulation. For a more detailed statement of the matters involved in the Litigation, reference is made to the pleadings, to the<br />

Stipulation, <strong>and</strong> to other papers filed in the Litigation, which may be inspected at the office of the Clerk of the <strong>Co</strong>urt, United States<br />

District <strong>Co</strong>urt, Southern District of New York, Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States <strong>Co</strong>urthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY<br />

10007. In addition, certain settlement-related documents including the Stipulation of Settlement may be viewed at<br />

www.gilardi.com.<br />

If you have any questions about the settlement of the Litigation, you may contact Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel by wilting to:<br />

DATED: NOVEMBER 14,2012<br />

ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN & DOWD LLP<br />

TOR GRONBORG<br />

655 West Broadway, Suite 1900<br />

San Diego, CA 92101<br />

PLEASE DO NOT TELEPHONE THE COURT REGARDING THIS NOTICE.<br />

BY ORDER OF THE COURT<br />

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT<br />

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK<br />

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Exhibit B


Case 1:07-cv-10329-RJS Document 121-2 Filed 01/10/13 Page 2 of 7<br />

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT<br />

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK<br />

--------~~------~-----------------X<br />

CITY OF LIVONIA EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT<br />

SYSTEM, On Behalf of Itself <strong>and</strong> All Others<br />

Similarly Situated,<br />

Plaintiff,<br />

Civil Action No. 1:07-cv-10329-RJS<br />

CLASS ACTION<br />

ECF CASE<br />

vs.<br />

WYETH, et al.,<br />

Defendants.<br />

_____________________________________ x<br />

PROOF OF CLAIM<br />

I. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS<br />

1. To recover as a Member of the Class based on your claims in the action entitled City of Livonia Employees'<br />

Retirement System v. Wyeth, et a/., No. 1 :07 -cv-1 0329-RJS (the "Litigation"), you must complete <strong>and</strong>, on page 6 hereof,<br />

sign this Proof of Claim form. If you fail to submit a timely <strong>and</strong> properly addressed (as set forth in paragraph 3 below)<br />

Proof of Claim form, your claim may be rejected <strong>and</strong> you may not receive any recovery from the Net Settlement Fund<br />

created in connection with the proposed settlement.<br />

2. Submission of this Proof of Claim form, however, does not assure that you will share in the proceeds of the<br />

settlement of the Litigation.<br />

3. YOU MUST MAIL YOUR COMPLETED AND SIGNED PROOF OF CLAIM FORM POSTMARKED ON OR<br />

BEFORE MARCH 7, 2013, ADDRESSED AS FOLLOWS:<br />

Wyeth Securities Litigation<br />

Claims Administrator<br />

c/o <strong>Gilardi</strong> & <strong>Co</strong>. <strong>LLC</strong><br />

P.O. Box 990<br />

<strong>Co</strong>rte Madera, CA 94976-0990<br />

If you are NOT a Member of the Class (as defined in the Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action ("Notice")) DO<br />

NOT submit a Proof of Claim form.<br />

4. If you are a Member of the Class <strong>and</strong> you have not timely requested exclusion in connection with the proposed<br />

settlement, you are bound by the terms of any judgment entered in the Litigation, including the releases provided therein,<br />

WHETHER OR NOT YOU SUBMIT A PROOF OF CLAIM FORM.<br />

II.<br />

CLAIMANT IDENTIFICATION<br />

If you purchased or otherwise acquired Wyeth common stock <strong>and</strong> held the certificate(s) in your name, you are the<br />

beneficial purchaser as well as the record purchaser. If, however, you purchased or otherwise acquired Wyeth common<br />

stock <strong>and</strong> the certificate(s) were registered in the name of a third party, such as a nominee or brokerage firm, you are the<br />

beneficial purchaser <strong>and</strong> the third party is the record purchaser.<br />

Use Part I of this form entitled "Claimant Identification" to identify each purchaser of record ("nominee"), if different<br />

from the beneficial purchaser of the Wyeth common stock that forms the basis of this claim. THIS CLAIM MUST BE<br />

FILED BY THE ACTUAL BENEFICIAL PURCHASER(S) OR ACQUIRER(S) OR THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF<br />

SUCH PURCHASER(S) OR ACQUIRER(S) OF THE WYETH COMMON STOCK UPON WHICH THIS CLAIM IS BASED.<br />

All joint purchasers must sign this claim. Executors, administrators, guardians, conservators, <strong>and</strong> trustees must<br />

complete <strong>and</strong> sign this claim on behalf of persons represented by them <strong>and</strong> their authority must accompany this claim <strong>and</strong><br />

their titles or capacities must be stated. The Social Security (or taxpayer identification) number <strong>and</strong> telephone number of<br />

the beneficial owner may be used in verifying the claim. Failure to provide the foregoing information could delay<br />

verification of your claim or result in rejection of the claim.


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Ill. CLAIM FORM<br />

Use Part II of this form entitled "Schedule of Transactions in Wyeth <strong>Co</strong>mmon Stock" to supply all required details of<br />

your transaction(s) in Wyeth common stock listed in Part II. If you need more space or additional schedules, attach<br />

separate sheets giving all of the required information in substantially the same form. Sign <strong>and</strong> print or type your name on<br />

each additional sheet.<br />

On the schedules, provide all of the requested information with respect to all of your purchases or acquisitions of<br />

Wyeth common stock that took place at any time from June 26, 2006 through July 24, 2007, inclusive (the "Class Period"),<br />

<strong>and</strong> all of your sales of Wyeth common stock that took place at any time between June 26, 2006 through October 19,<br />

2007, inclusive, whether such transactions resulted in a profit or a loss. You must also provide all of the requested<br />

information with respect to all of the Wyeth common stock you held at the close of trading on June 23, 2006, July 24,<br />

2007, <strong>and</strong> October 19, 2007. Failure to report all such transactions may result in the rejection of your claim.<br />

List each transaction separately <strong>and</strong> in chronological order, by trade date, beginning with the earliest.<br />

accurately provide the month, day, <strong>and</strong> year of each transaction you list.<br />

You must<br />

The date of covering a "short sale" is deemed to be the date of purchase of Wyeth common stock. The date of a<br />

"short sale" is deemed to be the date of sale of Wyeth common stock.<br />

<strong>Co</strong>pies of broker confirmations or other documentation of your transactions in Wyeth common stock should be<br />

attached to your claim. Failure to provide this documentation could delay verification of your claim or result in rejection of<br />

your claim. ·<br />

NOTICE REGARDING ELECTRONIC FILES: Certain claimants with large numbers of transactions may request, or<br />

may be requested, to submit information regarding their transactions in electronic files. All claimants MUST submit a<br />

manually signed paper Proof of Claim form whether or not they also submit electronic copies. If you wish to file your claim<br />

electronically, you must contact the Claims Administrator at 1-877-282-3419 or visit their website at www.gilardi.com to<br />

obtain the required file layout. No electronic files will be considered to have been properly submitted unless the Claims<br />

Administrator issues to the claimant a written acknowledgment of receipt <strong>and</strong> acceptance of electronically submitted data.<br />

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Official<br />

Office<br />

Use<br />

Only<br />

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT<br />

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK<br />

City of Livonia Employees' Retirement System v. Wyeth, et a/.<br />

No. 1 :07-cv-10329-RJS<br />

PROOF OF CLAIM<br />

Please Type or Print in the Boxes Below<br />

Do NOT use Red Ink, Pencil, or Staples<br />

Must Be Postmarked<br />

No Later Than<br />

March 7, 2013<br />

WYETH<br />

0 IRA 0 Joint Tenancy 0 Employee 0 Individual 0 Other<br />

<strong>Co</strong>mpany Name (Beneficial Owner- If Claimant is not an Individual) or Custodian Name if an IRA<br />

--r-(s-pe--..city...-.)-<br />

I I I l l l I l l l l l I l l l l l l I l l l l I I I I I l<br />

Trustee/Asset Manager/Nominee/Record Owner's Name (if Different from Beneficial Owner Listed Above)<br />

I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I _ I I<br />

Account#/Fund# (Not Necessary for Individual Filers)<br />

I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I<br />

Social Security Number<br />

I I I J -I I 1- L___jl L______L___j___l<br />

Telephone Number (Work)<br />

I I I 1-1 I I 1- L..__l L..__l I L..__L..__<br />

Email Address<br />

I I I I J.l.J __ Lll._l I<br />

Address<br />

MAILING INFORMATION<br />

I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I<br />

Address<br />

or<br />

Taxpayer Identification Number<br />

ITJ-1 I I I I I I I<br />

Telephone Number (Home)<br />

I I 1-1 I I 1-U_l_TI<br />

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I I I I I I I I I I I I I n<br />

I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I<br />

City State Zip <strong>Co</strong>de<br />

I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ITJ I I I I I I<br />

Foreign Province Foreign Postal <strong>Co</strong>de Foreign <strong>Co</strong>untry Name/Abbreviation<br />

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PART II. SCHEDULE OF TRANSACTIONS IN WYETH COMMON STOCK<br />

A. Number of shares of Wyeth common stock held at the close of<br />

trading on June 23, 2006:<br />

B. Purchases or acquisitions of Wyeth common stock (on or after June 26, 2006 through <strong>and</strong> including July 24, 2007):<br />

I<br />

Proof Enclosed?<br />

~---PURCHASES------------------------------------------------~--~--<br />

Trade Date(s) of Shares<br />

(List Chronologically)<br />

MM DO YYYY<br />

1.[]]11 I Ill I I I<br />

2.[]]1[]]11 I I I<br />

3.1 I 11[]]11 I I I<br />

4.[]]1[]]11 I I I<br />

Number of Shares<br />

Purchased or Acquired<br />

IMPORTANT: (i) If any purchase listed covered a "short sale", please mark Yes: 0 Yes<br />

Total Purchase or Acquisition Price<br />

(Excluding <strong>Co</strong>mmissions,<br />

Taxes <strong>and</strong> Fees)<br />

Please round off to<br />

the nearest whole dollar<br />

OY<br />

ON<br />

Proof of<br />

Purchase<br />

Enclosed?<br />

~~~~~~~~$~1 ~~~~~~I.ODU8~<br />

~____,.._l..__~~~---l-~1$1 I. ODU 8~<br />

'------'----L-......L..,___J__J____J__......L..,___jl$1 I. ODU 8 ~<br />

'----l---L-.....J..___J__J____j__......L..,___jl$ I I. ODU 8 ~<br />

(ii) If you received shares through an acquisition or merger, please identify the date, the share amount <strong>and</strong> the<br />

company acquired:<br />

MM DO YYYY Merger Shares: <strong>Co</strong>mpany:<br />

I Ill I Ill I I I I I I I I I<br />

C. Sales of Wyeth common stock (on or after June 26, 2006 through <strong>and</strong> including October 19, 2007):<br />

~---SALES-----------------------------------------------------------<br />

Trade Date(s) of Shares<br />

(List Chronologically)<br />

M M D D y y y<br />

1.1 11[]]11 II<br />

y<br />

Number of Shares<br />

Sold<br />

Total Sales Price<br />

(Excluding <strong>Co</strong>mmissions,<br />

Taxes <strong>and</strong> Fees)<br />

Please round off to<br />

the nearest whole dollar<br />

Proof of<br />

Sales<br />

Enclosed?<br />

'------J..___j____),__L_.J.___J_____.L______:I$ ~I ~_j________j__L__[_______l____J_I __JI. ODU 8 ~<br />

2.1 Ill I Ill II L__!._-'---___L___'-----'----L-___L___I$ I I J . ODU 8 ~<br />

3.1 11[]]11 II L__!._-'---___l___'-----'-----'-----'-------'1$ I I I. ODU 8 ~<br />

4.1 Ill I ill II L__!._-'---___l___'---'----'-___L___I$ I I I. ODU 8 ~<br />

D. Number of shares of Wyeth common stock held at the close of<br />

trading on July 24, 2007:<br />

E. Number of shares of Wyeth common stock held at the close of<br />

trading on October 19, 2007:<br />

Proof Enclosed?<br />

OY<br />

ON<br />

Proof Enclosed?<br />

OY<br />

ON<br />

If you require additional space, attach extra schedules in the same format as above. Sign <strong>and</strong> print your name on each additional page.<br />

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Case 1:07-cv-10329-RJS Document 121-2 Filed 01/10/13 Page 6 of 7<br />

IV. SUBMISSION TO JURISDICTION OF COURT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS<br />

II<br />

I (We) submit this Proof of Claim under the terms of the Settlement Agreement described in the Notice. I (We) also submit to the<br />

1risdiction of the United States District <strong>Co</strong>urt for the Southern District of New York, with respect to my (our) claim as a Class Member<br />

nd for purposes of enforcing the releases provided for in any judgment entered in the Litigation. I (We) further acknowledge that I<br />

m (we are) bound by <strong>and</strong> subject to the terms of any judgment that is entered in the Litigation, including the release of all Released<br />

:laims with respect to each <strong>and</strong> all of the Released Persons as set forth in the Judgment. I (We) agree to furnish additional<br />

1formation to the Claims Administrator to support this claim (including transactions in other Wyeth securities) if requested to do so.<br />

(We) have not submitted any other claim covering the same purchases, acquisitions or sales of Wyeth common stock during the<br />

:lass Period <strong>and</strong> know of no other person having done so on my (our) behalf.<br />

I (We) hereby warrant <strong>and</strong> represent that I (we) have not assigned or transferred or purported to assign or transfer, voluntarily or<br />

!Voluntarily, any matter released pursuant to the judgment entered in the Litigation or any other part or portion thereof.<br />

I (We) hereby warrant <strong>and</strong> represent that I (we) have included information about all of my (our) transactions in Wyeth common<br />

tack that are the subject of this claim, <strong>and</strong> that occurred during the Class Period as well as the opening <strong>and</strong> closing positions in<br />

uch securities held by me (us) on the dates requested in this claim form.<br />

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Case 1:07-cv-10329-RJS Document 121-2 Filed 01/10/13 Page 7 of 7<br />

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I (WE) DECLARE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TH<br />

ALL OF THE FOREGOING INFORMATION SUPPLIED ON THIS PROOF OF CLAIM FORM BY THE UNDERSIGNED IS TRl<br />

AND CORRECT.<br />

Executed this _______ day of ____________________ in---------------------------------<br />

(Month/Year)<br />

(City/State/<strong>Co</strong>untry)<br />

(Sign your name here)<br />

(Sign your name here)<br />

(Type or print your name here)<br />

(Type or print your name here)<br />

(Capacity of person(s) signing, e.g.,<br />

Beneficial Purchaser or Acquirer, Executor or Administrator)<br />

(Capacity of person(s) signing, e.g.,<br />

Beneficial Purchaser or Acquirer, Executor or Administrator)<br />

ACCURATE CLAIMS PROCESSING TAKES A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF TIME.<br />

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE.<br />

Reminder Checklist:<br />

1. Please sign the above declaration <strong>and</strong> return with the entire<br />

claim form.<br />

2. Remember to attach supporting documentation, if available.<br />

3. Do not send original stock certificates.<br />

4. Keep a copy of your claim form <strong>and</strong> all supporting<br />

documentation for your records.<br />

5. If you desire an acknowledgment of receipt of your<br />

claim form please send it Certified Mail, Return<br />

Receipt Requested.<br />

6. If you move, please send the Claims Administrator your<br />

new address.<br />

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Case 1:07-cv-10329-RJS Document 121-3 Filed 01/10/13 Page 1 of 5<br />

Exhibit C


Case 1:07-cv-10329-RJS Document 121-3 Filed 01/10/13 Page 2 of 5<br />

3301 Kerner Blvd.<br />

San Rafael, CA 94901<br />

P: (415) 461-0410<br />

F: (415) 461-0412<br />

December 10, 2012<br />

«FirstName» «LastName»<br />

«<strong>Co</strong>mpany»<br />

«Addrl»<br />

«Addr2»<br />

South Bend, IN 46601<br />

«F<strong>Co</strong>untry»<br />

Re: Wyeth Securities Litigation<br />

Dear «GENDER» «LastName»:<br />

Please find enclosed the Notice of Proposed Settlement of Class Action <strong>and</strong> Proof of Claim <strong>and</strong> Release for<br />

the above referenced litigation. Please note both the class period <strong>and</strong> the designated eligible securities<br />

described on page one of the Notice, specifically the inclusion of all persons who purchased or otherwise<br />

acquired the common stock of Wyeth during the period from June 26, 2006 through July 24, 2007, inclusive.<br />

In addition, the Notice provides that the Exclusion Deadline is January 28, 2013, <strong>and</strong> that the Claim<br />

Filing Deadline is March 7, 2013.<br />

Please pay particular attention to the "Special Notice to Banks, Brokers <strong>and</strong> Other Nominees" on page eight of<br />

the Notice. Please do not make your own copies of the Proof of Claim Form, as copies may not be accepted<br />

for processing. Additional copies of the appropriate documents may be requested by contacting us at the<br />

above address <strong>and</strong>/or phone number.<br />

If we conduct the necessary mailing on your behalf, please submit names <strong>and</strong> addresses either via email to<br />

Notifications@<strong>Gilardi</strong>.com, via CD Rom to the above address or contact Matt Markham at (415) 458-3015 to<br />

obtain secure FTP transmission instructions. Mailing labels will be accepted, but you may be requested to<br />

provide an additional copy of the address information you send. Do not include any confidential information<br />

that should not appear on a mailing label.<br />

The data provided must be in one of the following formats:<br />

• ASCII Fixed Length file<br />

• ASCII Tab Delimited file<br />

• Microsoft Excel spreadsheet<br />

Your request must also specify the case name <strong>and</strong> <strong>Co</strong>ntrol Total(s) (for example, the total number of name <strong>and</strong><br />

address records provided) for each file submission. Please refer to the attached file format guidelines to ensure<br />

your data is processed without delays.<br />

If you have any questions, please call Matt Markham at (415) 458-3015.<br />

Sincerely,<br />

<strong>Gilardi</strong> & <strong>Co</strong>. <strong>LLC</strong>


Case 1:07-cv-10329-RJS Document 121-3 Filed 01/10/13 Page 3 of 5<br />

In the interest of ensuring the highest degree of data integrity, the preferred file format for all data submission is the ASCII<br />

Fixed Length or ASCII Tab Delimited file format, in the following layout.<br />

Please be sure to specify the case name <strong>and</strong> <strong>Co</strong>ntrol Totals, for example, the total number of accounts provided in all<br />

accompanying files.<br />

<strong>Gilardi</strong> & <strong>Co</strong>. <strong>LLC</strong><br />

Data Submission Guidelines<br />

Page 2 of4


Case 1:07-cv-10329-RJS Document 121-3 Filed 01/10/13 Page 4 of 5<br />

<strong>Gilardi</strong> & <strong>Co</strong>. <strong>LLC</strong><br />

Data Submission Guidelines<br />

Page 3 of4


Case 1:07-cv-10329-RJS Document 121-3 Filed 01/10/13 Page 5 of 5<br />

Please only use Microsoft Excel file format if submitting data in ASCII Fixed Length or ASCII Tab Delimited file formats is<br />

not feasible. However, if your data exceeds 65,536 rows (the maximum Excel page limit), then an ASCII Fixed Length or<br />

ASCII tab delimited file is required.<br />

Please be sure to specify the case name <strong>and</strong> <strong>Co</strong>ntrol Totals, for example, the total number of accounts provided in all<br />

accompanying files.<br />

Sample File Screen Shot<br />

<strong>Gilardi</strong> & <strong>Co</strong>. <strong>LLC</strong><br />

Data Submission Guidelines<br />

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Case 1:07-cv-10329-RJS Document 121-4 Filed 01/10/13 Page 1 of 6<br />

Exhibit D


Case 1:07-cv-10329-RJS Document 121-4 Filed 01/10/13 Page 2 of 6<br />

INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY<br />

Affidavit of Publication<br />

Name of Publication:<br />

Address:<br />

City, State, Zip:<br />

Phone#:<br />

State of:<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unty of:<br />

Investor's Business Daily<br />

12655 Beatrice Street<br />

Los Angeles, CA 90066<br />

310.448.6700<br />

California<br />

Los Angeles<br />

I, Stephan Johnson, for the publisher of Investor's Business Daily, published<br />

in the city of Los Angeles, state of California, county of Los Angeles hereby certify that<br />

the attached notice(s) for <strong>Gilardi</strong> & <strong>Co</strong>. <strong>LLC</strong> was printed in said publication on the<br />

following date(s):<br />

December 7 1 h, 2012: WYETH<br />

State of California<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unty of Los Angeles<br />

Subscribed <strong>and</strong> s<br />

d) before me on this1_ day of December.<br />

2012, by ~;...S)c!..··~"46~~~J!!::_'....ILJ~±:f:2:~=::::.._, proved to me on the basis of<br />

satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) who appeared before me.<br />

~c -J/7~ .:rr_.<br />

Signature~------------ (Seal)<br />

RICHARD C. BRAND II<br />

commission II 1923876<br />

< Notary Public • California ~<br />

1 Los Angeles <strong>Co</strong>unty ~<br />

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Any objection to the settlement must be received by each of the following recipients no later than January 28, 2013:<br />

CLERK OF THE COURT<br />

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT<br />

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK<br />

Daniel Patrick Moynihan<br />

United States <strong>Co</strong>urthouse<br />

500 Pearl Street<br />

New York, NY 10007<br />

Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel:<br />

ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN<br />

& DOWD LLP<br />

TOR GRONBORG<br />

LAURIE LARGENT<br />

655 West Broadway, Suite 1900<br />

San Diego, CA 92101<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel for Defendants:<br />

SIMPSON THACHER &<br />

BARTLETI LLP<br />

LYNN K. NEUNER<br />

GEORGES. WANG<br />

425 Lexington Avenue<br />

New York, NY 10017-3954<br />

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questions about the settlement, you may contact Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel at the address listed above.<br />

DATED: November 14, 2012<br />

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT<br />

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK<br />

-----------------------------X<br />

CITY OF LIVONIA EMPLOYEES'<br />

RETIREMENT SYSTEM, On Behalf of Itself :<br />

<strong>and</strong> All Others Similarly Situated,<br />

vs.<br />

WYETH, et al.,<br />

Plaintiff,<br />

Defendants.<br />

-----------------------------x<br />

Civil Action No. 1:07-cv-10329-RJS<br />

CLASS ACTION<br />

ECF CASE<br />

DECLARATION OF LAURIE L. LARGENT<br />

FILED ON BEHALF OF LEAD COUNSEL<br />

IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION FOR<br />

AWARD OF ATTORNEYS' FEES AND<br />

EXPENSES<br />

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I, LAURIE L. LARGENT, declare as follows:<br />

1. I am a member of the firm ofRobbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP. I am submitting<br />

this declaration in support of my firm's application for an award of attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong> expenses in<br />

connection with services rendered in the above-entitled action.<br />

2. My firm is Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel of record for Lead PlaintiffPipefitters Union Local 537<br />

Pension Fund <strong>and</strong> the class of Wyeth investors.<br />

3. The identification <strong>and</strong> background of my firm <strong>and</strong> its partners is attached hereto as<br />

Exhibit A.<br />

4. The information in this declaration regarding the firm's time <strong>and</strong> expenses is taken<br />

from time <strong>and</strong> expense printouts prepared <strong>and</strong> maintained by the firm in the ordinary course of<br />

business. I am one of the partners who oversaw <strong>and</strong>/or conducted the day-to-day activities in the<br />

litigation <strong>and</strong> reviewed these printouts (<strong>and</strong> backup documentation where necessary or appropriate).<br />

The purpose of these reviews was to confirm both the accuracy of the entries on the printouts as well<br />

as the necessity for <strong>and</strong> reasonableness of the time <strong>and</strong> expenses committed to the litigation. As a<br />

result of these reviews, reductions were made to both time <strong>and</strong> expenses either in the exercise of<br />

"billing judgment" or to conform to the firm's guidelines <strong>and</strong> policies regarding certain expenses<br />

such as charges for hotels, meals, <strong>and</strong> transportation. As a result of these reviews <strong>and</strong> adjustments, I<br />

believe that the time reflected in the firm's lodestar calculation <strong>and</strong> the expenses for which payment<br />

is sought are reasonable in amount <strong>and</strong> were necessary for the effective <strong>and</strong> efficient prosecution <strong>and</strong><br />

resolution of the litigation. In addition, I believe that the expenses are all of a type that would<br />

normally be charged to a fee-paying client in the private legal marketplace.<br />

5. The total number ofhours spent on this litigation by my firm is 6,597.25. The total<br />

lodestar amount for attorney/paraprofessional time based on the firm's current rates is<br />

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$3,749,828.75. The hourly rates shown below are the usual <strong>and</strong> customary rates set by the firm for<br />

each individual. A breakdown of the lodestar is as follows:<br />

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NAME<br />

Gronborg, Tor<br />

Largent, Laurie L.<br />

Montgomery, Matthew P.<br />

Robbins, Darren J.<br />

Rudman, Samuel H.<br />

Smith, Trig<br />

<strong>Co</strong>nn, Susannah<br />

Stewart, Christopher D.<br />

Matney, Andrew<br />

O'Donoghue, Nicola<br />

Palocsay, Matthew<br />

Yates, Amy<br />

Barhoum, Anthony J.<br />

Le, Joseph<br />

Sciarani, Kevin<br />

Uralets, Boris<br />

Villalovas, Frank E.<br />

Kadota, Ryan H.<br />

Roelen, Scott<br />

Wilhelmy, David E.<br />

Br<strong>and</strong>on, Kelley T.<br />

Freer, Brad<br />

Price, Craig<br />

Sutphen, Lilah<br />

Gomez Hern<strong>and</strong>ez, Julia<br />

Shofler, Jessica<br />

Paralegals<br />

Shareholder Relations<br />

Document Clerk<br />

TOTAL<br />

(P) Partner<br />

(A) Associate<br />

(P A) Project Attorney<br />

(EA) Economic Analyst<br />

(RA) Research Analyst<br />

HOURS RATE<br />

(P) 1,557.75 735<br />

(P) 1,355.00 775<br />

(P) 83.00 585<br />

(P) 5.75 820<br />

(P) 6.50 835<br />

(P) 543.25 635<br />

(A) 348.00 600<br />

(A) 657.75 340<br />

(PA) 120.25 390<br />

(PA) 826.25 440<br />

(PA) 115.75 345<br />

(PA) 60.00 460<br />

(EA) 8.50 420<br />

(EA) 5.50 225<br />

(EA) 19.50 225<br />

(EA) 22.50 415<br />

(EA) 13.00 420<br />

(RA) 25.50 150<br />

(RA) 18.00 295<br />

(RA) 11.50 295<br />

(I) 7.75 230<br />

(LS) 46.00 280<br />

(LS) 19.00 280<br />

(LC) 27.00 285<br />

(SA) 7.00 295<br />

(SA) 81.75 260<br />

438.50 280-295<br />

29.50 90-175<br />

137.50 150<br />

6,597.25<br />

(I) Investigator<br />

(LS) Litigation Support<br />

(LC) Law Clerk<br />

(SA) Summer Associate<br />

-2-<br />

LODESTAR<br />

1,144,946.25<br />

1,050,125.00<br />

48,555.00<br />

4,715.00<br />

5,427.50<br />

344,963.75<br />

208,800.00<br />

223,635.00<br />

46,897.50<br />

363,550.00<br />

39,933.75<br />

27,600.00<br />

3,570.00<br />

1,237.50<br />

4,387.50<br />

9,337.50<br />

5,460.00<br />

3,825.00<br />

5,310.00<br />

3,392.50<br />

1,782.50<br />

12,880.00<br />

5,320.00<br />

7,695.00<br />

2,065.00<br />

21,255.00<br />

129,297.50<br />

3,240.00<br />

20,625.00<br />

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6. My firm seeks an award of $461,050.19 in expenses in connection with the<br />

prosecution of the litigation. They are broken down as follows:<br />

From Inception to January 9, 2013<br />

EXPENSE CATEGORY<br />

TOTAL<br />

Meals, Hotels & Transportation $ 58,309.26<br />

Photocopies 11,435.46<br />

Postage 61.01<br />

Telephone, Facsimile 79.16<br />

Messenger, Overnight Delivery 2,936.15<br />

Filing, Witness, <strong>and</strong> Other Fees 7,763.87<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt Hearing <strong>and</strong> Deposition Reporting <strong>and</strong> Transcripts 13,116.75<br />

Vll r\~};n"' 1 1\.i r<br />

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~ Ula ~'-'-' 11 35,580.68<br />

Class Action Notices/Business Wire 1,515.80<br />

Mediation Fees 31,265.00<br />

Experts/ <strong>Co</strong>nsultants/Investigators 285,792.45<br />

L.R. Hodges & Associates, Ltd. $ 104,375.62<br />

Financial Markets Analysis, <strong>LLC</strong> 52,262.50<br />

Daniel A. Shames <strong>Co</strong>nsulting, Inc. 39,450.00<br />

Nicholas P. Jewell 31,103.00<br />

Innovation Clinical Research <strong>LLC</strong> 28,875.00<br />

(Ralph D. Harkins)<br />

Forensic Economics, Inc. 21,363.80<br />

Benny Chien, M.D. 5,162.50<br />

Bates Wells & Braithwaite 3,200.03<br />

Database Management <strong>Co</strong>sts 13,194.60<br />

TOTAL $ 461,050.19<br />

listed above:<br />

7. The following is additional information <strong>and</strong> details regarding certain of the expenses<br />

(a) Meals, Hotels, <strong>and</strong> Transportation: $58,309.26.<br />

NAME DATE DESTINATION PURPOSE<br />

Gronberg, Tor 10/27/10- New York, NY Attend status conference <strong>and</strong><br />

10/28/10 reconsideration argument before<br />

Judge Sullivan<br />

Largent, Laurie 10/27/10- NewYork,NY Attend status conference <strong>and</strong><br />

10/28/10 reconsideration argument before<br />

Judge Sullivan<br />

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NAME DATE DESTINATION PURPOSE<br />

Gronborg, Tor 11/30/10- Boston, MA Meeting with Charlie Hanniford<br />

12/01/10 regarding case status <strong>and</strong><br />

discovery<br />

Smith, Trig 04/25/11 Berkeley, CA Meeting with bio-statistic expert<br />

Dr. Nick Jewell<br />

Largent, Laurie 04/25/11 Berkeley, CA Meeting with bio-statistic expert<br />

Dr. Nick Jewell<br />

Largent, Laurie 05/05/11- Raleigh, NC Meeting with bio-statistic <strong>and</strong><br />

05/06/11 FDA expert Ralph Harkins (aka<br />

Innovation Clinical Research<br />

<strong>LLC</strong>)<br />

Gronborg, Tor 05/15/11- New York, NY Meeting with medical <strong>and</strong> FDA<br />

05/16/11 expert Dr. Daniel Shames<br />

Largent, Laurie 06/17/11 Berkeley, C.A:l. ~Aeeting v1ith bio-statistic expert<br />

Dr. Nick Jewell<br />

Gronborg, Tor 06/17/11 Berkeley, CA Meeting with bio-statistic expert<br />

Dr. Nick Jewell<br />

Smith, Trig 06/29/11- New York, NY Meeting with Defendants <strong>and</strong> bio-<br />

07/01/11 statistics experts<br />

Gronborg, Tor 06/29/11- NewYork,NY Meeting with Defendants <strong>and</strong> bio-<br />

07/01111 statistics experts<br />

Largent, Laurie 06/29/11- New York, NY Meeting with Defendants <strong>and</strong> bio-<br />

07/01111 statistics experts<br />

Gronborg, Tor 08/30/11- New York, NY Attend summary judgment pre-<br />

08/31/11 motion hearing before Judge<br />

Sullivan<br />

Largent, Laurie 08/30111--,- NewYork,NY Attend summary judgment pre-<br />

08/31111 motion hearing before Judge<br />

Sullivan<br />

Largent, Laurie 01/09/12- Boston, MA Meeting with Charlie Hannaford<br />

01/12/12 regarding class certification<br />

deposition<br />

Stewart, Christopher 01/09/12- Boston, MA Meeting with Charlie Hannaford<br />

01112/12 regarding class certification<br />

deposition<br />

Gronborg, Tor 02/26112- New York, NY Deposition of Dr. Kenneth Lehn<br />

02/28112<br />

Largent, Laurie 05/09/12- NewYork,NY Attend class certification argument<br />

05/10/12 before Judge Sullivan<br />

Gronborg, Tor 05/09/12- New York, NY Attend class certification argument<br />

05/10/12 before Judge Sullivan<br />

Largent, Laurie 05/14/12- New York, NY Attend mediation session before<br />

05/17112 Judge Phillips (Ret.)<br />

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NAME DATE DESTINATION PURPOSE<br />

Gronborg, Tor 05/15112- New York, NY Attend mediation session before<br />

05/18/12 Judge Phillips (Ret.)<br />

Gronborg, Tor 06/13/12- Washington, DC Meeting with medical <strong>and</strong> FDA<br />

06/14/12 expert Dr. Daniel Shames<br />

Largent, Laurie 07/30/12- New York, NY Deposition of Wyeth FRCP<br />

08/01/12 30(b)(6) Designee (Dr. R. Chen)<br />

Largent, Laurie 08/29/12- NewYork,NY Deposition of Wyeth FRCP<br />

08/31/12 30(b)(6) Designee (J. Victoria)<br />

<strong>Co</strong>nn, Susannah 10/11/12- Philadelphia, P A Deposition of Dr. Susan Mather<br />

10/13/12<br />

Largent, Laurie 10/11/12- Philadelphia, P A Deposition of Dr. Susan Mather<br />

10/13/12<br />

(b)<br />

DATE<br />

06/14112<br />

10/12/12<br />

10/14112<br />

Photocopying:<br />

In-house ( 45,008 copies @ $0.25 per copy): $11,252.00<br />

Outside Photocopies: $183.46<br />

VENDOR<br />

Fairfax Embassy Business Center (copies for<br />

meeting with Dr. Shames)<br />

Fedex Office (copies for Mather deposition)<br />

Sheraton Philadelphia Business Center (copies for<br />

Mather deposition)<br />

(c) Filing, Witness, <strong>and</strong> Other Fees: $7,763.87.<br />

DATE<br />

VENDOR<br />

11114/07 Clerk of the <strong>Co</strong>urt<br />

11/15/07 D&D Process Service, Inc.<br />

11/16/07 Irma Herron<br />

12/14/07 Class Action Research & Litigation Support<br />

Services, Inc.<br />

01/10/08 Gary McClurg<br />

01/25/08 State Bar of California<br />

01/31/08 Clerk of the Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt<br />

02/06/08 Clerk of the <strong>Co</strong>urt<br />

02/11/08 D&D Process Service, Inc.<br />

03/06/08 State Bar of California<br />

03/12/08 Clerk ofthe <strong>Co</strong>urt<br />

03/18/08 D&D Process Service, Inc.<br />

04/15/08 D&D Process Service, Inc.<br />

04/22/08 Class Action Research & Litigation Support<br />

Services, Inc.<br />

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DATE<br />

VENDOR<br />

04/30/08 Class Action Research & Litigation Support<br />

Services, Inc.<br />

10/25/10 Class Action Research & Litigation Support<br />

Services, Inc.<br />

11/10/10 State Bar of California<br />

11/18/10 Class Action Research & Litigation Support<br />

Services, Inc.<br />

11/19/10 Class Action Research & Litigation Support<br />

Services, Inc.<br />

11/29/10 Clerk of the <strong>Co</strong>urt<br />

01/21/11 Docutrieval Information Services, Inc.<br />

01/28/11 Class Action Research & Litigation Support<br />

Services, Inc.<br />

02/20/12 Class Action Research & Litigation Support<br />

Services, Inc.<br />

03/28/12 Class Action Research & Litigation Support<br />

Services, Inc.<br />

06/30/12 Class Action Research & Litigation Support<br />

Services, Inc.<br />

08/14/12 Class Action Research & Litigation Support<br />

Services, Inc.<br />

09/08/12 U.S. District <strong>Co</strong>urt<br />

09/30/12 Class Action Research & Litigation Support<br />

Services, Inc.<br />

11/19/12 Class Action Research & Litigation Support<br />

Services, Inc.<br />

(d) <strong>Co</strong>urt Hearing <strong>and</strong> Deposition Reporting <strong>and</strong> Transcripts: $13,116.75.<br />

DATE<br />

VENDOR<br />

01/22/11 Southern District of New York<br />

01/11/12 Veritext <strong>Co</strong>rp. Reporting<br />

01/16/12 Veritext <strong>Co</strong>rp. Reporting<br />

02/27/12 Aptus <strong>Co</strong>urt Reporting <strong>LLC</strong><br />

05/19/12 Southern District ofNew York<br />

05/31/12 Southern District ofNew York<br />

07/31112 Aptus <strong>Co</strong>urt Reporting <strong>LLC</strong><br />

08/30/12 Aptus <strong>Co</strong>urt Reporting <strong>LLC</strong><br />

10/12/12 Aptus <strong>Co</strong>urt Reporting <strong>LLC</strong><br />

(e)<br />

Online Legal/Media Research: $35,580.68. These expenses included vendors<br />

such as Lexis Nexis, Accurint, <strong>Co</strong>urtlink, Kcura <strong>Co</strong>rporation Relativity Analytics, Pacer, Thomson<br />

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Financial, <strong>and</strong> Westlaw. These databases were used to obtain access to SEC filings, news media,<br />

analyst reports, <strong>and</strong> to conduct legal research <strong>and</strong> cite-checking of briefs. The charges for these<br />

vendors vary depending upon the type of services used.<br />

(f)<br />

Class Action Notices/Business Wire: $1,515.80. This expense was necessary<br />

under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995's early notice requirements, which<br />

provides, among other things, that"[ n ]ot later than 20 days after the date on which the complaint is<br />

filed, the plaintiff or plaintiffs shall cause to be published, in a widely circulated national businessoriented<br />

publication or wire service, a notice advising members of the pnrported plaintiff class- (I)<br />

of the pendency of the action, the claims asserted therein, <strong>and</strong> the purported class period; <strong>and</strong> (II)<br />

that, not later than 60 days after the date on which notice is published, any member of the purported<br />

class may move the court to serve as lead plaintiff of the purported class." 15 U.S.C. §78u-<br />

4( a)(3 )(A)(i).<br />

(g)<br />

Mediation Fees: Irell & Manella LLP: $31,265.00. The parties engaged the<br />

services of the Honorable Layn R. Phillips (Ret.) of Irell & Manella LLP, a retired United States<br />

District <strong>Co</strong>urt Judge <strong>and</strong> a nationally recognized mediator, who conducted a full day in-person<br />

mediation session <strong>and</strong> multiple telephonic conferences with the parties. The foregoing amount for<br />

mediation expenses were paid directly by my firm.<br />

(h) Experts/<strong>Co</strong>nsultants/Investigators: $285,792.45.<br />

(i)<br />

L.R. Hodges &Associates, Ltd. ("LRHA"): $104,375.62. LRHA is a<br />

firm of experienced private investigators who assisted Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel in locating <strong>and</strong> interviewing<br />

potential witnesses in this case. Over a four-month period (January through April 2008), in which<br />

LRHA provided investigative services to Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel, LRHA expended 534.8 hours for combined<br />

fees of$96,222.50, <strong>and</strong> incurred related expenses of$8,153.12 for a total of$104,375.62. LRHA's<br />

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research staff expended 139.9 hours to research, identify, <strong>and</strong> confirm the employment status of<br />

prospective witnesses, locating all key targets, as well as maintaining <strong>and</strong> updating an evolving<br />

witness list to support other investigative team members. This also involved research, retrieval, <strong>and</strong><br />

analysis of relevant documents, including SEC filings, media articles, court filings, as well as other<br />

materials related to the case issues. The case manager <strong>and</strong> interviewing investigators expended a<br />

combined 394.9 hours to research, review, <strong>and</strong> analyze materials in preparation for the investigation;<br />

contacting <strong>and</strong> conducting interviews with targeted third-party witnesses; <strong>and</strong>, thereafter, to prepare<br />

comprehensive interview surmnaries <strong>and</strong> other case reports. In addition, these team members were<br />

involved in analyzing key case issues, as well as establishing <strong>and</strong> executing the joint litigationinvestigation<br />

team plan, <strong>and</strong> participating in numerous strategy sessions <strong>and</strong> investigation briefings<br />

with Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel.<br />

(ii)<br />

Financial Markets Analysis, <strong>LLC</strong> ("FMA"): $52,262.50. FMA was<br />

retained by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel to assist with the analysis of the movement of the price of Wyeth's<br />

common stock during the Class Period. FMA prepared an event study by locating, reviewing, <strong>and</strong><br />

chronologically aggregating various media articles <strong>and</strong> analyst reports, <strong>and</strong> analyzing the price<br />

movement of Wyeth's common stock in relation to the information disclosed in these public<br />

materials. FMA discussed its findings with Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel <strong>and</strong> presented its fmdings to Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel<br />

in a comprehensive report. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel referred to <strong>and</strong> relied on this event study in moving for<br />

class certification, arguing that the event study demonstrated that Wyeth's stock price reacted<br />

quickly to new, material information during the Class Period, <strong>and</strong> that its common stock traded in an<br />

efficient market.<br />

(iii)<br />

Daniel A. Shames <strong>Co</strong>nsulting, Inc.: $39,450.00. Dr. Daniel Shames,<br />

an expert in the medical <strong>and</strong> pharmaceutical fields, <strong>and</strong> a former FDA director who presided over the<br />

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review of drug products regulated by the FDA, was retained by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel to opine on the nature<br />

of the communications between Wyeth <strong>and</strong> the FDA concerning Pristiq for VMS <strong>and</strong> the<br />

significance of the alleged adverse events to the marketing approval for Pristiq. Dr. Shames had<br />

been personally involved in the FDA review process for Pristiq for VMS <strong>and</strong> reviewed thous<strong>and</strong>s of<br />

pages of materials associated with the Pristiq clinical trials <strong>and</strong> FDA approval process. In addition to<br />

preparing his opinions, Dr. Shames regularly consulted with Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel regarding potential areas<br />

for discovery <strong>and</strong> relevant depositions.<br />

(iv)<br />

Nicholas P. Jewell, Ph.D.: $31,103.00. Nicholas P. Jewell, Ph.D., a<br />

well-respected <strong>and</strong> published professor of Biostatistics <strong>and</strong> Statistics at the University of California,<br />

Berkeley, was retained by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel to opine on Defendants' claims that the hepatic <strong>and</strong><br />

cardiovascular serious adverse events in Study 315 were not statistically significant. Dr. Jewell<br />

reviewed the clinical study report for Study 315, as well as thous<strong>and</strong>s of pages of other Pristiq<br />

clinical trial reports <strong>and</strong> FDA related documents in preparing his opinions. Dr. Jewell also attended<br />

the parties' June 2011 face-to-face settlement meeting where the parties discussed their respective<br />

positions in the case. Dr. Jewell made an informal presentation of his opinions at the face-to-face<br />

meeting <strong>and</strong> was instrumental in preparing Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel for the meeting. Dr. Jewell also assisted<br />

with deposition preparation of the former Wyeth employees who were knowledgeable about the<br />

biostatistical data from the Pristiq for VMS clinical trials.<br />

(v)<br />

Innovation Clinical Research <strong>LLC</strong>: $28,875.00. Innovation Clinical<br />

Research <strong>LLC</strong>'s principal, Ralph D. Harkins, Ph.D., is a statistical <strong>and</strong> management consultant <strong>and</strong><br />

expert in the field of statistics <strong>and</strong> a former FDA employee <strong>and</strong> was retained by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel to<br />

opine on the materiality of the hepatic <strong>and</strong> cardiovascular adverse events in Study 315, including<br />

whether Defendants had statistical warning signs from the Pristiq clinical trials that the drug had<br />

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alleged safety issues during the Class Period. Dr. Harkins reviewed the results from each of the<br />

Pristiq for VMS clinical trials <strong>and</strong> performed his own statistical analysis of those results. Dr.<br />

Harkins also provided significant insight to Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel regarding the FDA's statistical<br />

methodology <strong>and</strong> consulted with Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel on document <strong>and</strong> deposition discovery issues.<br />

(vi)<br />

Forensic Economics, Inc.: $21 ,3 63.80. Forensic Economics, Inc. <strong>and</strong><br />

its staff were retained by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel to evaluate loss causation issues <strong>and</strong> assist in preparing the<br />

plan of allocation. During the class certification briefing, Defendants argued that the price reaction<br />

of \Vyeth stock following the end of the Class Period was not related to the alleged<br />

misrepresentations <strong>and</strong> omissions, <strong>and</strong> Forensic Economics, Inc. was retained to respond to<br />

Defendants' defense <strong>and</strong> provide expert analysis, <strong>and</strong> testimony if necessary, to meet Lead Plaintiffs<br />

burden of proof on loss causation at summary judgment <strong>and</strong> trial.<br />

Additionally, Forensic<br />

Economics, Inc. spent numerous hours working with Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel in drafting a plan of allocation<br />

for disbursement of the Settlement Fund.<br />

(vii)<br />

Benny Chien, M.D.: $5,162.50. Dr. Chien, a well respected medical<br />

doctor <strong>and</strong> litigation consultant in San Diego, California, performed initial research on the chemical<br />

aspects ofPristiq, Wyeth's clinical trials for Pristiq for VMS, <strong>and</strong> the available literature concerning<br />

desvenlaxafine <strong>and</strong> the drug class of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors ("SNRI"), which<br />

included Pristiq. Dr. Chien also reviewed Wyeth's press releases <strong>and</strong> filings with the SEC, <strong>and</strong><br />

assisted Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel with the drafting of Lead Plaintiffs allegations, as well as Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's<br />

investigation of those allegations.<br />

(viii)<br />

Bates Wells & Braithwaite ("Bates Wells"): $3,200.03. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel<br />

retained the London law firm ofBates Wells & Braithwaite to assist with the process of taking a key<br />

witness deposition in London, Engl<strong>and</strong>. Specifically, Bates Wells assisted <strong>and</strong> advised Lead<br />

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<strong>Co</strong>unsel on preparing a Letter of Request, pursuant to the Hague <strong>Co</strong>nvention, to the Senior Master,<br />

Queen's Bench Division of the High <strong>Co</strong>urt to take the deposition of a former Wyeth employee<br />

Sophie Olivier, M.D., in London, Engl<strong>and</strong>. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel also consulted with Bates Wells on the<br />

process of obtaining relevant documents concerning Pristiq from the European Medicines Agency.<br />

(i)<br />

Database Management <strong>Co</strong>sts: $13,194.60. These are charges which recoup<br />

the in-house expense relating to the creation <strong>and</strong> maintenance of a searchable document database for<br />

the over 1.3 million pages of documents that were produced in this case. The charge is calculated<br />

monthly at $15.00 per gigabyte of data storage space utilized by the database. The $15.00 per<br />

gigabyte charge is a market rate rather than our actual cost. Based on my discussions with our IT<br />

staff <strong>and</strong> our accounting department, I believe this rate is substantially lower than the cost that would<br />

actually be charged by a third party vendor.<br />

8. The expenses pertaining to this case are reflected in the books <strong>and</strong> records of this<br />

firm. These books <strong>and</strong> records are prepared from receipts, expense vouchers, check records, <strong>and</strong><br />

other documents <strong>and</strong> are an accurate record of the expenses.<br />

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true <strong>and</strong> correct. Executed this 1Oth<br />

day of January, 2013, at San Diego, California.<br />

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I hereby certify that on January 10, 2013, I authorized the electronic filing of the foregoing<br />

with the Clerk of the <strong>Co</strong>urt using the CM/ECF system which will send notification of such filing to<br />

the e-mail addresses denoted on the attached Electronic Mail Notice List, <strong>and</strong> I hereby certify that I<br />

caused to be mailed the foregoing document or paper via the United States Postal Service to the non-<br />

CM/ECF participants indicated on the attached Manual Notice List.<br />

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the<br />

foregoing is true <strong>and</strong> correct. Executed on January 10, 2013.<br />

s/ Tor Gronborg<br />

TOR GRONBORG<br />

ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN<br />

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San Diego, CA 92101-3301<br />

Telephone: 619/231-1058<br />

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E-mail:TorG@rgrdlaw.com<br />

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ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN & DOWD LLP<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP (the “Firm”) is a 180-lawyer firm with offices in<br />

Atlanta, Boca Raton, Chicago, Melville, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Philadelphia<br />

<strong>and</strong> Washington, D.C. (www.rgrdlaw.com). The Firm is actively engaged in complex<br />

litigation, emphasizing securities, consumer, insurance, healthcare, human rights,<br />

employment discrimination <strong>and</strong> antitrust class actions. The Firm’s unparalleled experience<br />

<strong>and</strong> capabilities in these fields are based upon the talents of its attorneys, who have<br />

successfully prosecuted thous<strong>and</strong>s of class action lawsuits.<br />

This successful track record stems from our experienced attorneys, including many who left<br />

partnerships at other firms or came to the Firm from federal, state <strong>and</strong> local law<br />

enforcement <strong>and</strong> regulatory agencies, including dozens of former prosecutors <strong>and</strong> SEC<br />

attorneys. The Firm also includes more than 25 former federal <strong>and</strong> state judicial clerks.<br />

The Firm currently represents more institutional investors, including public <strong>and</strong> multiemployer<br />

pension funds <strong>and</strong> domestic <strong>and</strong> international financial institutions, in securities<br />

<strong>and</strong> corporate litigation than any other firm in the United States.<br />

The Firm is committed to practicing law with the highest level of integrity <strong>and</strong> in an ethical<br />

<strong>and</strong> professional manner. We are a diverse firm with lawyers <strong>and</strong> staff from all walks of life.<br />

Our lawyers <strong>and</strong> other employees are hired <strong>and</strong> promoted based on the quality of their<br />

work <strong>and</strong> their ability to enhance our team <strong>and</strong> treat others with respect <strong>and</strong> dignity.<br />

Evaluations are never influenced by one’s background, gender, race, religion or ethnicity.<br />

We also strive to be good corporate citizens <strong>and</strong> to work with a sense of global<br />

responsibility. <strong>Co</strong>ntributing to our communities <strong>and</strong> our environment is important to us. We<br />

raised hundreds of thous<strong>and</strong>s of dollars in aid for the victims of Hurricane Katrina <strong>and</strong> we<br />

often take cases on a pro bono basis. We are committed to the rights of workers <strong>and</strong> to the<br />

extent possible, we contract with union vendors. We care about civil rights, workers’ rights<br />

<strong>and</strong> treatment, workplace safety <strong>and</strong> environmental protection. Indeed, while we have built<br />

a reputation as the finest securities <strong>and</strong> consumer class action law firm in the nation, our<br />

lawyers have also worked tirelessly in less high-profile, but no less important, cases<br />

involving human rights.<br />

SECURITIES FRAUD<br />

PRACTICE AREAS<br />

As recent corporate sc<strong>and</strong>als demonstrate clearly, it has become all too common for<br />

companies <strong>and</strong> their executives – often with the help of their advisors, such as bankers,<br />

lawyers <strong>and</strong> accountants – to manipulate the market price of their securities by misleading<br />

the public about the company’s financial condition or prospects for the future. This<br />

misleading information has the effect of artificially inflating the price of the company’s<br />

securities above their true value. When the underlying truth is eventually revealed, the<br />

prices of these securities plummet, harming those innocent investors who relied upon the<br />

company’s misrepresentations.<br />

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Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is the leader in the fight to provide investors with<br />

relief from corporate securities fraud. We utilize a wide range of federal <strong>and</strong> state laws to<br />

provide investors with remedies, either by bringing a class action on behalf of all affected<br />

investors or, where appropriate, by bringing individual cases.<br />

The Firm’s reputation for excellence has been repeatedly noted by courts <strong>and</strong> has resulted<br />

in the appointment of Firm attorneys to lead roles in hundreds of complex class-action<br />

securities <strong>and</strong> other cases. In the securities area alone, the Firm’s attorneys have been<br />

responsible for a number of outst<strong>and</strong>ing recoveries on behalf of investors. Currently,<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys are lead or named counsel in<br />

approximately 500 securities class action or large institutional-investor cases. Some current<br />

<strong>and</strong> past cases include:<br />

• In re Enron <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., No. H-01-3624 (S.D. Tex.). Investors lost<br />

billions of dollars as a result of the massive fraud at Enron. In appointing<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP lawyers as sole lead counsel to<br />

represent the interests of Enron investors, the court found that the Firm’s<br />

zealous prosecution <strong>and</strong> level of “insight” set it apart from its peers. Robbins<br />

Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys <strong>and</strong> lead plaintiff The Regents of the<br />

University of California aggressively pursued numerous defendants, including<br />

many of Wall Street’s biggest banks, <strong>and</strong> successfully obtained settlements<br />

in excess of $7.2 billion for the benefit of investors. This is the largest<br />

aggregate class action settlement not only in a securities class action,<br />

but in class action history.<br />

• In re UnitedHealth Grp. Inc. PSLRA Litig., No. 06-CV-1691 (D. Minn.). In<br />

the UnitedHealth case, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP represented the<br />

California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) <strong>and</strong><br />

demonstrated its willingness to vigorously advocate for its institutional clients,<br />

even under the most difficult circumstances. For example, in 2006, the issue<br />

of high-level executives backdating stock options made national headlines.<br />

During that time, many law firms, including Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd<br />

LLP, brought shareholder derivative lawsuits against the companies’ boards<br />

of directors for breaches of their fiduciary duties or for improperly granting<br />

backdated options. Rather than pursuing a shareholder derivative case, the<br />

Firm filed a securities fraud class action against the company on behalf of<br />

CalPERS. In doing so, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP faced significant<br />

<strong>and</strong> unprecedented legal obstacles with respect to loss causation, i.e., that<br />

defendants’ actions were responsible for causing the stock losses. Despite<br />

these legal hurdles, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP obtained an $895<br />

million recovery on behalf of the UnitedHealth shareholders. Shortly after<br />

reaching the $895 million settlement with UnitedHealth, the remaining<br />

corporate defendants, including former CEO William A. McGuire, also settled.<br />

Mr. McGuire paid $30 million <strong>and</strong> returned stock options representing more<br />

than three million shares to the shareholders. The total recovery for the class<br />

was over $925 million, the largest stock option backdating recovery ever, <strong>and</strong><br />

a recovery which is more than four times larger than the next largest<br />

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options backdating recovery. Moreover, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd<br />

LLP obtained unprecedented corporate governance reforms, including<br />

election of a shareholder-nominated member to the company’s board of<br />

directors, a m<strong>and</strong>atory holding period for shares acquired by executives via<br />

option exercise, <strong>and</strong> executive compensation reforms which tie pay to<br />

performance.<br />

• Jaffe v. Household Int’l, Inc., No. 02-C-05893 (N.D. Ill.). Sole lead counsel<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP obtained a jury verdict on May 7, 2009,<br />

following a six-week trial in the Northern District of Illinois, on behalf of a<br />

class of investors led by plaintiffs PACE Industry Union-Management<br />

Pension Fund, the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 132<br />

Pension Plan, <strong>and</strong> Glickenhaus & <strong>Co</strong>mpany. The jury determined that<br />

Household <strong>and</strong> the individual defendants made fraudulent<br />

misrepresentations concerning the company’s predatory lending practices,<br />

the quality of its loan portfolio, <strong>and</strong> the company’s financial results between<br />

March 23, 2001 <strong>and</strong> October 11, 2002. Although certain post-trial<br />

proceedings are ongoing, plaintiffs’ counsel anticipate that the verdict will<br />

ultimately allow class members to recover in excess of $1 billion in damages.<br />

Since the enactment of the PSLRA in 1995, trials in securities fraud cases<br />

have been rare. According to published reports, only nine such cases have<br />

gone to verdict since the passage of the PSLRA.<br />

• Alaska Elec. Pension Fund v. CitiGroup, Inc. (In re World<strong>Co</strong>m Sec.<br />

Litig.), No. 03 Civ. 8269 (S.D.N.Y.). Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP<br />

attorneys represented more than 50 private <strong>and</strong> public institutions that opted<br />

out of the class action case <strong>and</strong> sued World<strong>Co</strong>m’s bankers, officers <strong>and</strong><br />

directors, <strong>and</strong> auditors in courts around the country for losses related to<br />

World<strong>Co</strong>m bond offerings from 1998 to 2001. The Firm’s clients included<br />

major public institutions from across the country such as CalPERS,<br />

CalSTRS, the state pension funds of Maine, Illinois, New Mexico <strong>and</strong> West<br />

Virginia, union pension funds, <strong>and</strong> private entities such as AIG <strong>and</strong><br />

Northwestern Mutual. Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys<br />

recovered more than $650 million for their clients on the May 2000 <strong>and</strong> May<br />

2001 bond offerings (the primary offerings at issue), substantially more than<br />

they would have recovered as part of the class.<br />

• In re Cardinal Health, Inc. Sec. Litig., No. C2-04-575 (S.D. Ohio). As sole<br />

lead counsel representing Cardinal Health shareholders, Robbins Geller<br />

Rudman & Dowd LLP obtained a recovery of $600 million for investors. On<br />

behalf of the lead plaintiffs, Amalgamated Bank, the New Mexico State<br />

Investment <strong>Co</strong>uncil, <strong>and</strong> the California Ironworkers Field Trust Fund, the Firm<br />

aggressively pursued class claims <strong>and</strong> won notable courtroom victories,<br />

including a favorable decision on defendants’ motion to dismiss. In re<br />

Cardinal Health, Inc. Sec. Litigs., 426 F. Supp. 2d 688 (S.D. Ohio 2006). At<br />

the time, the $600 million settlement was the tenth-largest settlement in the<br />

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history of securities fraud litigation <strong>and</strong> is the largest-ever recovery in a<br />

securities fraud action in the Sixth Circuit.<br />

• AOL Time Warner Cases I & II, JCCP Nos. 4322 & 4325 (Cal. Super. Ct.,<br />

Los Angeles <strong>Co</strong>unty). Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP represented The<br />

Regents of the University of California, six Ohio state pension funds, Rabo<br />

Bank (NL), the Scottish Widows Investment Partnership, several Australian<br />

public <strong>and</strong> private funds, insurance companies, <strong>and</strong> numerous additional<br />

institutional investors, both domestic <strong>and</strong> international, in state <strong>and</strong> federal<br />

court opt-out litigation stemming from Time Warner’s disastrous 2001 merger<br />

with Internet high flier America Online. Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP<br />

attorneys exposed a massive <strong>and</strong> sophisticated accounting fraud involving<br />

America Online’s e-commerce <strong>and</strong> advertising revenue. After almost four<br />

years of litigation involving extensive discovery, the Firm secured combined<br />

settlements for its opt-out clients totaling over $629 million just weeks before<br />

The Regents’ case pending in California state court was scheduled to go to<br />

trial. The Regents’ gross recovery of $246 million is the largest individual optout<br />

securities recovery in history.<br />

• In re HealthSouth <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., No. CV-03-BE-1500-S (N.D. Ala.). As<br />

court-appointed co-lead counsel, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP<br />

attorneys obtained a combined recovery of $671 million from HealthSouth, its<br />

auditor Ernst & Young, <strong>and</strong> its investment banker, UBS, for the benefit of<br />

stockholder plaintiffs. The settlement against HealthSouth represents one of<br />

the larger settlements in securities class action history <strong>and</strong> is considered<br />

among the top 15 settlements achieved after passage of the PSLRA.<br />

Likewise, the settlement against Ernst & Young is one of the largest<br />

securities class action settlements entered into by an accounting firm since<br />

the passage of the PSLRA. HealthSouth <strong>and</strong> its financial advisors<br />

perpetrated one of the largest <strong>and</strong> most pervasive frauds in the history of<br />

U.S. healthcare, prompting <strong>Co</strong>ngressional <strong>and</strong> law enforcement inquiry <strong>and</strong><br />

resulting in guilty pleas of 16 former HealthSouth executives in related<br />

federal criminal prosecutions.<br />

• In re Dynegy Inc. Sec. Litig., No. H-02-1571 (S.D. Tex.). As sole lead<br />

counsel representing The Regents of the University of California <strong>and</strong> the<br />

class of Dynegy investors, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys<br />

obtained a combined settlement of $474 million from Dynegy, Citigroup, Inc.<br />

<strong>and</strong> Arthur Andersen LLP for their involvement in a cl<strong>and</strong>estine financing<br />

scheme known as Project Alpha. Given Dynegy’s limited ability to pay,<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys structured a settlement<br />

(reached shortly before the commencement of trial) that maximized plaintiffs’<br />

recovery without bankrupting the company. Most notably, the settlement<br />

agreement provides that Dynegy will appoint two board members to be<br />

nominated by The Regents, which Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP <strong>and</strong><br />

The Regents believe will benefit all of Dynegy’s stockholders.<br />

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• In re Qwest <strong>Co</strong>mmc’ns Int’l, Inc. Sec. Litig., No. 01-cv-1451 (D. <strong>Co</strong>lo.).<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys served as lead counsel for a<br />

class of investors that purchased Qwest securities. In July 2001, the Firm<br />

filed the initial complaint in this action on behalf of its clients, long before any<br />

investigation into Qwest’s financial statements was initiated by the SEC or<br />

Department of Justice. After five years of litigation, lead plaintiffs entered into<br />

a settlement with Qwest <strong>and</strong> certain individual defendants that provided a<br />

$400 million recovery for the class <strong>and</strong> created a mechanism that allowed the<br />

vast majority of class members to share in an additional $250 million<br />

recovered by the SEC. In 2008, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP<br />

attorneys recovered an additional $45 million for the class in a settlement<br />

with defendants Joseph P. Nacchio <strong>and</strong> Robert S. Woodruff, the CEO <strong>and</strong><br />

CFO, respectively, of Qwest during large portions of the class period.<br />

• In re AT&T <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., MDL No. 1399 (D.N.J.). Robbins Geller<br />

Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys served as lead counsel for a class of<br />

investors that purchased AT&T common stock. The case charged defendants<br />

AT&T <strong>and</strong> its former Chairman <strong>and</strong> CEO, C. Michael Armstrong, with<br />

violations of the federal securities laws in connection with AT&T’s April 2000<br />

initial public offering of its wireless tracking stock, the largest IPO in American<br />

history. After two weeks of trial, <strong>and</strong> on the eve of scheduled testimony by<br />

Armstrong <strong>and</strong> infamous telecom analyst Jack Grubman, defendants agreed<br />

to settle the case for $100 million. In granting approval of the settlement, the<br />

court stated the following about the Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP<br />

attorneys h<strong>and</strong>ling the case:<br />

Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel are highly skilled attorneys with great experience<br />

in prosecuting complex securities action[s], <strong>and</strong> their<br />

professionalism <strong>and</strong> diligence displayed during [this] litigation<br />

substantiates this characterization. The <strong>Co</strong>urt notes that Lead<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel displayed excellent lawyering skills through their<br />

consistent preparedness during court proceedings, arguments<br />

<strong>and</strong> the trial, <strong>and</strong> their well-written <strong>and</strong> thoroughly researched<br />

submissions to the <strong>Co</strong>urt. Undoubtedly, the attentive <strong>and</strong><br />

persistent effort of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel was integral in achieving the<br />

excellent result for the Class.<br />

In re AT&T <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., MDL No. 1399, 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 46144, at<br />

*28-*29 (D.N.J. Apr. 25, 2005), aff’d, 455 F.3d 160 (3d Cir. 2006).<br />

• In re Dollar General <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., No. 01-CV-00388 (M.D. Tenn.).<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys served as lead counsel in<br />

this case in which the Firm recovered $172.5 million for investors. The Dollar<br />

General settlement was the largest shareholder class action recovery ever in<br />

Tennessee.<br />

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• Carpenters Health & Welfare Fund v. <strong>Co</strong>ca-<strong>Co</strong>la <strong>Co</strong>., No. 00-CV-2838<br />

(N.D. Ga.). As co-lead counsel representing <strong>Co</strong>ca-<strong>Co</strong>la shareholders,<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys obtained a recovery of<br />

$137.5 million after nearly eight years of litigation. Robbins Geller Rudman &<br />

Dowd LLP attorneys traveled to three continents to uncover the evidence that<br />

ultimately resulted in the settlement of this hard-fought litigation. The case<br />

concerned <strong>Co</strong>ca-<strong>Co</strong>la’s shipping of excess concentrate at the end of financial<br />

reporting periods for the sole purpose of meeting analyst earnings<br />

expectations, as well as the company’s failure to properly account for certain<br />

impaired foreign bottling assets.<br />

• Schwartz v. TXU <strong>Co</strong>rp., No. 02-CV-2243 (N.D. Tex). As co-lead counsel,<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys obtained a recovery of over<br />

$149 million for a class of purchasers of TXU securities. The recovery<br />

compensated class members for damages they incurred as a result of their<br />

purchases of TXU securities at inflated prices. Defendants had inflated the<br />

price of these securities by concealing the fact that TXU’s operating earnings<br />

were declining due to a deteriorating gas pipeline <strong>and</strong> the failure of the<br />

company’s European operations.<br />

• Thurber v. Mattel, Inc., No. 99-CV-10368 (C.D. Cal.). Robbins Geller<br />

Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys served as co-lead counsel for a class of<br />

investors who purchased Mattel common stock. When the shareholders<br />

approved Mattel’s acquisition of The Learning <strong>Co</strong>mpany, they were misled by<br />

defendants’ false statements regarding the financial condition of the acquired<br />

company. Within months of the close of the transaction, Mattel disclosed that<br />

The Learning <strong>Co</strong>mpany had incurred millions in losses, <strong>and</strong> that instead of<br />

adding to Mattel’s earnings, earnings would be far less than previously<br />

stated. After thorough discovery, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP<br />

attorneys negotiated a settlement of $122 million plus corporate governance<br />

changes.<br />

• Brody v. Hellman (U.S. West Dividend Litigation), No. 00-CV-4142 (Dist.<br />

Ct. for the City & Cty. of Denver, <strong>Co</strong>lo.). Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd<br />

LLP attorneys were court-appointed counsel for the class of former<br />

stockholders of U.S. West, Inc. who sought to recover a dividend declared by<br />

U.S. West before its merger with Qwest. The merger closed before the<br />

record <strong>and</strong> payment dates for the dividend, which Qwest did not pay<br />

following the merger. The case was aggressively litigated <strong>and</strong> the plaintiffs<br />

survived a motion to dismiss, two motions for summary judgment <strong>and</strong><br />

successfully certified the class over vigorous opposition from defendants. In<br />

certifying the class, the court commented, “Defendants do not contest that<br />

Plaintiffs’ attorneys are extremely well qualified to represent the putative<br />

class. This litigation has been ongoing for four years; in that time Plaintiffs’<br />

counsel has proven that they are more than adequate in ability,<br />

determination, <strong>and</strong> resources to represent the putative class.” The case<br />

settled for $50 million on the day before trial was scheduled to commence. At<br />

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the August 30, 2005 final approval hearing relating to the settlement, the<br />

court noted that the case “was litigated by extremely talented lawyers on both<br />

sides” <strong>and</strong> that the settlement was “a great result.” In describing the risk<br />

taken by the Firm <strong>and</strong> its co-counsel, the court noted, “There wasn’t any<br />

other lawyer[] in the United States that took the gamble that these people did.<br />

Not one other firm anywhere said I’m willing to take that on. I’ll go five years.<br />

I’ll pay out the expenses. I’ll put my time <strong>and</strong> effort on the line.” In discussing<br />

the difficulties facing the Firm in this case, the court said, “There wasn’t any<br />

issue that wasn’t fought. It took a great deal of skill to get to the point of trial.”<br />

In concluding, the court remarked that the class was “fortunate they had<br />

some lawyers that had the guts to come forward <strong>and</strong> do it.”<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP’s Securities Department includes dozens of former<br />

federal <strong>and</strong> state prosecutors <strong>and</strong> trial attorneys. The Firm’s securities practice is also<br />

strengthened by the existence of a strong Appellate Department, whose collective work has<br />

established numerous legal precedents. The Securities Department also utilizes an<br />

extensive group of in-house economic <strong>and</strong> damage analysts, investigators <strong>and</strong> forensic<br />

accountants to aid in the prosecution of complex securities issues.<br />

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE<br />

While obtaining monetary recoveries for our clients is our primary focus, Robbins Geller<br />

Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys have also been at the forefront of securities fraud<br />

prevention. The Firm’s prevention efforts are focused on creating important changes in<br />

corporate governance, either as part of the global settlements of derivative <strong>and</strong> class cases<br />

or through court orders. Recent cases in which such changes were made include:<br />

• In re UnitedHealth Grp. Inc. PSLRA Litig., No. 06-CV-1691 (D. Minn.). In<br />

the UnitedHealth case, our client, CalPERS, obtained sweeping corporate<br />

governance improvements, including the election of a shareholder-nominated<br />

member to the company’s board of directors, a m<strong>and</strong>atory holding period for<br />

shares acquired by executives via option exercises, as well as executive<br />

compensation reforms which tie pay to performance. These corporate<br />

governance reforms were obtained in addition to a $925 million cash<br />

recovery for UnitedHealth shareholders, the largest stock option backdating<br />

recovery ever. The recovery included $30 million paid to the class by the<br />

CEO out of his own pocket.<br />

• Pirelli Armstrong Tire <strong>Co</strong>rp. Retiree Med. Benefits Trust v. Hanover<br />

<strong>Co</strong>mpressor <strong>Co</strong>., No. H-02-0410 (S.D. Tex.). Groundbreaking corporate<br />

governance changes obtained include: direct shareholder nomination of two<br />

directors; m<strong>and</strong>atory rotation of the outside audit firm; two-thirds of the board<br />

required to be independent; audit <strong>and</strong> other key committees to be filled only<br />

by independent directors; <strong>and</strong> creation <strong>and</strong> appointment of lead independent<br />

director with authority to set up board meetings.<br />

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• In re Sprint <strong>Co</strong>rp. S’holder Litig., No. 00-CV-230077 (Mo. Cir. Ct., Jackson<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unty). In connection with the settlement of a derivative action involving<br />

Sprint <strong>Co</strong>rporation, the company adopted over 60 new corporate governance<br />

provisions which, among other things, established a truly independent board<br />

of directors <strong>and</strong> narrowly defines “independence” to eliminate cronyism<br />

between the board <strong>and</strong> top executives; required outside board directors to<br />

meet at least twice a year without management present; created an<br />

independent director who will hold the authority to set the agenda, a power<br />

previously reserved for the CEO; <strong>and</strong> imposed new rules to prevent directors<br />

<strong>and</strong> officers from vesting their stock on an accelerated basis.<br />

• Teachers’ Ret. Sys. of La. v. Occidental Petroleum <strong>Co</strong>rp., No. BC185009<br />

(Cal. Super. Ct., Los Angeles <strong>Co</strong>unty). As part of the settlement, corporate<br />

governance changes were made to the composition of the company’s board<br />

of directors, the company’s nominating committee, compensation committee<br />

<strong>and</strong> audit committee.<br />

• Barry v. E*Trade Grp., Inc., No. CIV419804 (Cal. Super. Ct., San Mateo<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unty). In connection with settlement of derivative suit, excessive<br />

compensation of the company’s CEO was eliminated (reduced salary from<br />

$800,000 to zero; bonuses reduced <strong>and</strong> to be repaid if company restates<br />

earnings; reduction of stock option grant; <strong>and</strong> elimination of future stock<br />

option grants) <strong>and</strong> important governance enhancements were obtained,<br />

including the appointment of a new unaffiliated outside director as chair of<br />

board’s compensation committee.<br />

Through these efforts, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP has been able to create<br />

substantial shareholder guarantees to prevent future securities fraud. The Firm works<br />

closely with noted corporate governance consultant Robert Monks <strong>and</strong> his firm, LENS<br />

Governance Advisors, to shape corporate governance remedies for the benefit of investors.<br />

SHAREHOLDER DERIVATIVE LITIGATION<br />

The Firm’s shareholder derivative practice is focused on preserving corporate assets,<br />

restoring accountability, improving transparency, strengthening the shareholder<br />

franchise <strong>and</strong> protecting long-term investor value. Often brought by large institutional<br />

investors, these actions typically address executive malfeasance that resulted in violations<br />

of the nation’s securities, environmental, labor, health & safety <strong>and</strong> wage & hour laws,<br />

coupled with self-dealing. <strong>Co</strong>rporate governance therapeutics recently obtained in the<br />

following actions were valued by the market in the billions of dollars:<br />

• Unite Nat’l Ret. Fund v. Watts (Royal Dutch Shell Derivative Litigation),<br />

No. 04-CV-3603 (D.N.J.). Successfully prosecuted <strong>and</strong> settled a shareholder<br />

derivative action on behalf of the London-based Royal Dutch Shell plc,<br />

achieving very unique <strong>and</strong> quite valuable transatlantic corporate governance<br />

reforms. The suit, filed June 25, 2004, charged that misconduct by<br />

executives <strong>and</strong> board members that resulted in four separate misstatements<br />

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of Shell’s oil <strong>and</strong> gas reserves – which collectively erased billions of gallons<br />

of previously improperly reported “proven reserves” – was due in large part to<br />

inadequate internal controls. To settle the derivative litigation, the complicit<br />

executives agreed to:<br />

• Improved Governance St<strong>and</strong>ards: The Dutch <strong>and</strong> English <strong>Co</strong>mpany<br />

committed to changes that extend well beyond the corporate<br />

governance requirements of the New York Stock Exchange listing<br />

requirements, while preserving the important characteristics of Dutch<br />

<strong>and</strong> English corporate law.<br />

• Board Independence St<strong>and</strong>ards: Shell agreed to a significant<br />

strengthening of the company’s board independence st<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>and</strong> a<br />

requirement that a majority of its board members qualify as<br />

independent under those rigorous st<strong>and</strong>ards.<br />

• Stock Ownership Requirements: The company implemented<br />

enhanced director stock ownership st<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>and</strong> adopted a<br />

requirement that Shell’s officers or directors hold stock options for two<br />

years before exercising them.<br />

• Improved <strong>Co</strong>mpensation Practices: Cash incentive compensation<br />

plans for Shell’s senior management must now be designed to link<br />

pay to performance <strong>and</strong> prohibit the payment of bonuses based on<br />

reported levels of hydrocarbon reserves.<br />

• Full <strong>Co</strong>mpliance with U.S. GAAP: In addition to international<br />

accounting st<strong>and</strong>ards, Shell agreed to comply in all respects with the<br />

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles of the United States.<br />

• Alaska Electrical Pension Fund v. Brown (EDS Derivative Litigation), No.<br />

6:04-CV-0464 (E.D. Tex.). Prosecuted shareholder derivative action on<br />

behalf of Electronic Data Systems <strong>Co</strong>rporation alleging EDS’s senior<br />

executives breached their fiduciary duties by improperly using percentage-ofcompletion<br />

accounting to inflate EDS’s financial results, by improperly<br />

recognizing hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue <strong>and</strong> concealing millions<br />

of dollars in losses on its contract with the U.S. Navy Marine <strong>Co</strong>rps, by failing<br />

in their oversight responsibilities, <strong>and</strong> by making <strong>and</strong>/or permitting material,<br />

false <strong>and</strong> misleading statements to be made concerning EDS’s business<br />

prospects, financial condition <strong>and</strong> expected financial results in connection<br />

with EDS’s contracts with the U.S. Navy Marine <strong>Co</strong>rps <strong>and</strong> World<strong>Co</strong>m. In<br />

settlement of the action, EDS agreed, among other provisions, to:<br />

• limits on the number of current EDS employees that may serve as<br />

board members <strong>and</strong> limits on the number of non-independent<br />

directors;<br />

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• limits on the number of other boards on which independent directors<br />

may serve;<br />

• requirements for the compensation <strong>and</strong> benefits committee to retain<br />

an independent expert consultant to review executive officer<br />

compensation;<br />

• formalize certain responsibilities of the audit committee in connection<br />

with its role of assisting the board of directors in its oversight of the<br />

integrity of the company’s financial statements;<br />

• a requirement for new directors to complete an orientation program,<br />

which shall include information about principles of corporate<br />

governance;<br />

• a prohibition on repricing stock options at a lower exercise price<br />

without shareholder approval;<br />

• change of director election st<strong>and</strong>ards from a plurality st<strong>and</strong>ard to a<br />

majority vote st<strong>and</strong>ard;<br />

• change from classified board to annual election of directors;<br />

• elimination of all supermajority voting requirements;<br />

• a termination of rights plan; <strong>and</strong><br />

• adopt corporate governance guidelines, including: requirement that a<br />

substantial majority of directors be outside, independent directors with<br />

no significant financial or personal tie to EDS; that all board<br />

committees be composed entirely of independent directors; <strong>and</strong> other<br />

significant additional practices <strong>and</strong> policies to assist the board in the<br />

performance of its duties <strong>and</strong> the exercise of its responsibilities to<br />

shareholders.<br />

• In re BP p.l.c. Derivative Litig., No. 3AN-06-11929CI (Alaska Super. Ct.).<br />

Successfully prosecuted a shareholder derivative action on behalf of the<br />

London-based BP plc. The action, filed in late 2006, arose out of the<br />

misconduct of certain of BP’s officers <strong>and</strong> directors whose gross dereliction<br />

of duty <strong>and</strong> failure to oversee BP’s U.S. operations exposed the company to<br />

significant criminal <strong>and</strong> civil liability in connection with the 2005 Texas City<br />

refinery explosion (where 15 workers were killed <strong>and</strong> 170 more were injured),<br />

the 2006 Prudhoe Bay oil spill (where 200,000 gallons of crude were spilled<br />

on the Alaska tundra) <strong>and</strong> the Federal <strong>Co</strong>mmodities Trade <strong>Co</strong>mmission<br />

energy trading manipulation charges (where BP <strong>and</strong> its traders were charged<br />

with intentionally inflating the price of propane, the primary heating source in<br />

the northeastern United States). BP ultimately pled guilty to several felony<br />

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<strong>and</strong> misdemeanor criminal charges, paid over $373 million in criminal fines<br />

<strong>and</strong> penalties <strong>and</strong> agreed to serve five years felony corporate probation, <strong>and</strong><br />

paid over $2 billion in civil damages for its failure to properly fund or oversee<br />

maintenance <strong>and</strong> operations at its U.S. facilities. As part of the settlement of<br />

the shareholder derivative action, BP agreed to:<br />

• Improved Operational Safety Oversight in the United States: BP<br />

adopted a six-point plan to enhance the operational integrity <strong>and</strong><br />

safety oversight function; formed two new board-level operations<br />

committees to facilitate the flow of important safety <strong>and</strong> operations<br />

information; put in place a new management team in Alaska; <strong>and</strong><br />

improved oversight responsibility over compliance, safety <strong>and</strong><br />

operational integrity at BP’s U.S. operations.<br />

• Increased Shareholder Input: BP agreed to hold annual meetings with<br />

the company’s top 20 shareholders – including ADR holders – to<br />

engage in discussions concerning BP’s ongoing commitment to good<br />

corporate governance.<br />

• Site Inspections: BP agreed to facilitate regular visits for BP board<br />

members to the company’s operational sites around the globe.<br />

• Safety as an Executive <strong>Co</strong>mpensation Metric: BP agreed to include<br />

operational health, safety <strong>and</strong> environmental performance in the<br />

principles used to calculate performance pay for executives.<br />

• Strengthened the Shareholder Voting Franchise: BP agreed to take<br />

measures to improve shareholder access to the proxy, webcast the<br />

annual shareholder meeting <strong>and</strong> remove impediments that prevent<br />

ADR holders from putting up resolutions at the annual meeting.<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP lawyers are also currently prosecuting shareholder<br />

derivative actions against executives at several companies charged with violating the<br />

Foreign <strong>Co</strong>rrupt Practices Act <strong>and</strong> have obtained an injunction preventing the recipient of<br />

the illegally paid bribe payments at one prominent international arms manufacturer from<br />

removing those funds from the United States while the action is pending. In another<br />

ongoing action, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP lawyers are prosecuting audit<br />

committee members who knowingly authorized the payment of illegal “security payments”<br />

to a terrorist group though expressly prohibited by U.S. law. As artificial beings,<br />

corporations only behave – or misbehave – as their directors <strong>and</strong> senior executives let<br />

them. So they are only as valuable as their corporate governance. Shareholder derivative<br />

litigation enhances value by allowing shareholder-owners to replace chaos <strong>and</strong> self-dealing<br />

with accountability.<br />

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CORPORATE TAKEOVER LITIGATION<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP has earned a reputation as the leading law firm in<br />

representing shareholders in corporate takeover litigation. Through its aggressive efforts in<br />

prosecuting corporate takeovers, the Firm has secured for shareholders billions of dollars of<br />

additional consideration as well as beneficial changes for shareholders in the context of<br />

mergers <strong>and</strong> acquisitions.<br />

The Firm regularly prosecutes merger <strong>and</strong> acquisition cases post-merger, often through<br />

trial, to maximize the benefit for its shareholder class. Some of these cases include:<br />

• In re Del Monte Foods <strong>Co</strong>. S’holders Litig., No. 6027-VCL (Del. Ch.).<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP exposed the unseemly practice by<br />

investment bankers of participating on both sides of large merger <strong>and</strong><br />

acquisition transactions <strong>and</strong> ultimately secured an $89 million settlement for<br />

shareholders of Del Monte. This is one of, if not the largest, shareholder<br />

settlements challenging a merger in a Delaware court. Del Monte<br />

shareholders challenged the 2010 $5.3 billion buyout of the food company,<br />

charging that Del Monte adviser Barclays Capital was also financing the<br />

buyers – a practice known as “staple financing,” where the seller’s bank<br />

steers the acquisition by lending money to a favored buyer to obtain buy-side<br />

financing fees. For efforts in achieving these results, the Robbins Geller<br />

lawyers prosecuting the case were named Attorneys of the Year by California<br />

Lawyer magazine in 2012.<br />

• In re Kinder Morgan, Inc. S’holders Litig., No. 06-C-801 (Kan. Dist. Ct.,<br />

Shawnee <strong>Co</strong>unty). In the largest recovery ever for corporate takeover<br />

litigation, the firm negotiated a settlement fund of $200 million in 2010. As colead<br />

counsel, the Firm represented former shareholders for Kinder Morgan,<br />

Inc., challenging a management-led buyout announced in 2006. Following<br />

settlement, the court noted: “Throughout this litigation, the <strong>Co</strong>urt has found<br />

that Lead Plaintiff’s <strong>Co</strong>unsel have zealously rendered legal services in a<br />

professional <strong>and</strong> skillful manner. Moreover, it is important to recognize that<br />

this action was vigorously defended by attorneys with substantial experience<br />

<strong>and</strong> expertise in complex litigation, including class actions. Despite facing<br />

significant factual <strong>and</strong> legal hurdles, Lead Plaintiff’s <strong>Co</strong>unsel were ultimately<br />

successful in negotiating a large settlement on behalf of the Class Members.”<br />

• In re Chaparral Resources, Inc. S’holders Litig., No. 2633-VCL (Del. Ch.).<br />

After a full trial <strong>and</strong> a subsequent mediation before the Delaware Chancellor,<br />

the Firm obtained a common fund settlement of $41 million (or 45% increase<br />

above merger price) for both class <strong>and</strong> appraisal claims. The Delaware Vice<br />

Chancellor who presided over the trial noted that “the performance was<br />

outst<strong>and</strong>ing, <strong>and</strong> frankly, without the efforts of counsel, nothing would have<br />

been achieved. The class would have gotten zero. I don’t think that can be<br />

more clear.”<br />

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• In re TD Banknorth S’holders Litig., No. 2557-VCL (Del. Ch.). After<br />

objecting to a modest recovery of just a few cents per share, the Firm took<br />

over the litigation <strong>and</strong> obtained a common fund settlement of $50 million. The<br />

Delaware Vice Chancellor who presided over the case expressly noted that<br />

“through the sheer diligence <strong>and</strong> effort of plaintiffs’ counsel,” the Firm’s efforts<br />

“resulted in substantial awards for plaintiffs, after overcoming serious<br />

procedural <strong>and</strong> other barriers.”<br />

• In re eMachines, Inc. Merger Litig., No. 01-CC-00156 (Cal. Super. Ct.,<br />

Orange <strong>Co</strong>unty). After four years of litigation, the Firm secured a common<br />

fund settlement of $24 million on the brink of trial.<br />

• In re Prime Hospitality, Inc. S’holders Litig., No. 652-N (Del. Ch.). The<br />

Firm objected to a settlement that was unfair to the class <strong>and</strong> proceeded to<br />

litigate breach of fiduciary duty issues involving a sale of hotels to a private<br />

equity firm. The litigation yielded a common fund of $25 million for<br />

shareholders. The Delaware Chancellor presiding over the case noted that<br />

“had it not been for the intervention of [Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP]<br />

. . . there would not have been a settlement that would have generated actual<br />

cash for the shareholders. . . . That’s quite an achievement . . . .”<br />

• In re Dollar Gen. <strong>Co</strong>rp. S’holder Litig., No. 07MD-1 (Tenn. Cir. Ct.,<br />

Davidson <strong>Co</strong>unty). As lead counsel, the Firm secured a recovery of up to $57<br />

million in cash for former Dollar General shareholders on the eve of trial.<br />

• In re UnitedGlobal<strong>Co</strong>m, Inc. S’holder Litig., No. 1012-VCS (Del. Ch.). The<br />

Firm secured a common fund settlement of $25 million just weeks before<br />

trial.<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP has also obtained significant benefits for<br />

shareholders, including increases in consideration <strong>and</strong> significant improvements to merger<br />

terms. Some of these cases include:<br />

• Harrah’s Entertainment, No. A529183 (Nev. Dist. Ct., Clark <strong>Co</strong>unty). The<br />

Firm’s active prosecution of the case on several fronts, both in federal <strong>and</strong><br />

state court, assisted Harrah’s shareholders in securing an additional $1.65<br />

billion in merger consideration.<br />

• In re Chiron S’holder Deal Litig., No. RG 05-230567 (Cal. Super. Ct.,<br />

Alameda <strong>Co</strong>unty). The Firm’s efforts helped to obtain an additional $800<br />

million in increased merger consideration for Chiron shareholders.<br />

• In re PeopleSoft, Inc. S’holder Litig., No. RG-03100291 (Cal. Super. Ct.,<br />

Alameda <strong>Co</strong>unty). The Firm successfully objected to a proposed compromise<br />

of class claims arising from takeover defenses by PeopleSoft, Inc. to thwart<br />

an acquisition by Oracle <strong>Co</strong>rp., resulting in shareholders receiving an<br />

increase of over $900 million in merger consideration.<br />

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• ACS S’holder Litig., No. CC-09-07377-C (Tex. <strong>Co</strong>unty Ct., Dallas <strong>Co</strong>unty).<br />

The Firm forced ACS’s acquirer, Xerox, to make significant concessions by<br />

which shareholders would not be locked out of receiving more money from<br />

another buyer. The New York Times Deal Professor deemed this result both<br />

“far reaching” <strong>and</strong> “unprecedented.”<br />

OPTIONS BACKDATING LITIGATION<br />

As has been widely reported in the media, the stock options backdating sc<strong>and</strong>al suddenly<br />

engulfed hundreds of publicly traded companies throughout the country. Robbins Geller<br />

Rudman & Dowd LLP was at the forefront of investigating <strong>and</strong> prosecuting options<br />

backdating derivative <strong>and</strong> securities cases. Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP lawyers<br />

have recovered over $1 billion in damages on behalf of injured companies <strong>and</strong><br />

shareholders. Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys have served as lead counsel<br />

in several large stock option backdating actions, including actions involving Affiliated<br />

<strong>Co</strong>mputer Services, Extreme Networks, Inc., KLA-Tencor <strong>Co</strong>rp., KB Home, Inc., Marvell<br />

Technology Group, Inc., McAfee, Inc. <strong>and</strong> UnitedHealth Group, Inc.<br />

• In re PMC-Sierra, Inc. Derivative Litig., No. C-06-05330 (N.D. Cal.). As<br />

lead counsel for lead plaintiff, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP obtained<br />

substantial relief for nominal party PMC-Sierra in the form of extensive<br />

corporate governance measures, including improved stock option granting<br />

practices <strong>and</strong> procedures <strong>and</strong> an executive compensation “claw-back” in the<br />

event of a future restatement.<br />

• In re KLA-Tencor <strong>Co</strong>rp. S’holder Derivative Litig., No. C-06-03445 (N.D.<br />

Cal.). After successfully opposing the special litigation committee of the<br />

board of directors’ motion to terminate the derivative claims, Robbins Geller<br />

Rudman & Dowd LLP recovered $43.6 million in direct financial benefits for<br />

KLATencor, including $33.2 million in cash payments by certain former<br />

executives <strong>and</strong> their directors’ <strong>and</strong> officers’ insurance carriers.<br />

• In re Marvell Technology Grp. Ltd. Derivative Litig., No. C-06-03894 (N.D.<br />

Cal.). In this stock option backdating derivative action, Robbins Geller<br />

Rudman & Dowd LLP recovered $54.9 million in financial benefits, including<br />

$14.6 million in cash, for Marvell, in addition to extensive corporate<br />

governance reforms related to Marvell’s stock option granting practices,<br />

board of directors’ procedures <strong>and</strong> executive compensation. At the time, the<br />

recovery in Marvell represented one of the largest of its kind in shareholder<br />

derivative actions.<br />

• In re KB Home S’holder Derivative Litig., No. 06-CV-05148 (C.D. Cal.).<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP served as co-lead counsel for the<br />

plaintiffs <strong>and</strong> recovered more than $31 million in financial benefits, including<br />

$21.5 million in cash, for KB Home, plus substantial corporate governance<br />

enhancements relating to KB Home’s stock option granting practices, director<br />

elections <strong>and</strong> executive compensation practices.<br />

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INSURANCE<br />

• In re Affiliated <strong>Co</strong>mputer Servs. Derivative Litig., No. 06-CV-1110 (N.D.<br />

Tex.). Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP served as counsel for the federal<br />

plaintiffs. After defeating the defendants’ dismissal motions <strong>and</strong> opposing the<br />

special litigation committee of the board of directors’ motion to terminate the<br />

federal derivative claims, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP recovered<br />

$30 million in cash for Affiliated <strong>Co</strong>mputer Services. This amount exceeded<br />

the cash recovery anticipated for the company in the settlement negotiated<br />

by the special litigation committee in a parallel state court stock option<br />

backdating proceeding.<br />

• In re Ditech Networks, Inc. Derivative Litig., No. C-06-05157 (N.D. Cal.).<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP served as co-lead counsel for plaintiffs<br />

in this stock option backdating derivative action. The prosecution <strong>and</strong><br />

settlement of the action resulted in the adoption of substantial corporate<br />

governance measures designed to enhance Ditech Network’s stock option<br />

granting practices <strong>and</strong> improve the overall responsiveness of the Ditech<br />

Networks’ board to shareholder concerns.<br />

• In re F5 Networks, Inc. Derivative Litig., No. 81817-7 (Wash. Sup. Ct.).<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP represented the plaintiffs in this<br />

precedent-setting stock option backdating derivative action. Adopting the<br />

plaintiffs’ arguments, the Washington Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt unanimously held that<br />

shareholders of Washington corporations need not make a pre-suit litigation<br />

dem<strong>and</strong> upon the board of directors where such a dem<strong>and</strong> would be a futile<br />

act. The Washington Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt also adopted Delaware’s less-stringent<br />

pleading st<strong>and</strong>ard for establishing backdating <strong>and</strong> futility of dem<strong>and</strong> in a<br />

shareholder derivative action, as urged by the plaintiffs.<br />

Fraud <strong>and</strong> collusion in the insurance industry by executives, agents, brokers, lenders <strong>and</strong><br />

others is one of the most costly crimes in the United States. Some experts have estimated<br />

the annual cost of white collar crime in the insurance industry to be over $120 billion<br />

nationally. Recent legislative proposals seek to curtail anti-competitive behavior within the<br />

industry. However, in the absence of comprehensive regulation, Robbins Geller Rudman &<br />

Dowd LLP has played a critical role as private attorney general in protecting the rights of<br />

consumers against insurance fraud <strong>and</strong> other unfair business practices within the insurance<br />

industry.<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys were among the first to expose illegal <strong>and</strong><br />

improper bid-rigging <strong>and</strong> kickbacks between insurance companies <strong>and</strong> brokers. The Firm is<br />

a leader in representing businesses, individuals, school districts, counties <strong>and</strong> the State of<br />

California in numerous actions in state <strong>and</strong> federal courts nationwide to stop these<br />

practices. To date, the Firm has helped recover over $200 million on behalf of insureds.<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys have long been at the forefront of litigating<br />

race discrimination issues within the life insurance industry. For example, the Firm has<br />

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fought the practice by certain insurers of charging African-Americans <strong>and</strong> other people of<br />

color more for life insurance than similarly situated Caucasians. The Firm recovered over<br />

$400 million for African-Americans <strong>and</strong> other minorities as redress for civil rights abuses,<br />

including l<strong>and</strong>mark recoveries in McNeil v. American General Life & Accident Insurance<br />

<strong>Co</strong>mpany; Thompson v. Metropolitan Life Insurance <strong>Co</strong>mpany; <strong>and</strong> Williams v. United<br />

Insurance <strong>Co</strong>mpany of America.<br />

The Firm’s attorneys fight on behalf of elderly victims targeted for the sale of deferred<br />

annuity products with hidden sales loads <strong>and</strong> illusory bonus features. Sales agents for life<br />

insurance companies such as Allianz Life Insurance <strong>Co</strong>mpany of North America, Midl<strong>and</strong><br />

National Life Insurance <strong>Co</strong>mpany, <strong>and</strong> National Western Life Insurance <strong>Co</strong>mpany have<br />

targeted senior citizens for these annuities with lengthy investment horizons <strong>and</strong> high sales<br />

commissions. The Firm has recovered millions of dollars for elderly victims <strong>and</strong> seeks to<br />

ensure that senior citizens are afforded full <strong>and</strong> accurate information regarding deferred<br />

annuities.<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys also stopped the fraudulent sale of life<br />

insurance policies based on misrepresentations about how the life insurance policy would<br />

perform, the costs of the policy, <strong>and</strong> whether premiums would “vanish.” Purchasers were<br />

also misled about the financing of a new life insurance policy, falling victim to a<br />

“replacement” or “churning” sales scheme where they were convinced to use loans, partial<br />

surrenders or withdrawals of cash values from an existing permanent life insurance policy<br />

to purchase a new policy.<br />

• Brokerage “Pay to Play” Cases. On behalf of individuals, governmental<br />

entities, businesses, <strong>and</strong> non-profits, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP<br />

has sued the largest commercial <strong>and</strong> employee benefit insurance brokers<br />

<strong>and</strong> insurers for unfair <strong>and</strong> deceptive business practices. While purporting to<br />

provide independent, unbiased advice as to the best policy, the brokers failed<br />

to adequately disclose that they had entered into separate “pay to play”<br />

agreements with certain third-party insurance companies. These agreements<br />

provide additional compensation to the brokers based on such factors as<br />

profitability, growth <strong>and</strong> the volume of insurance that they place with a<br />

particular insurer, <strong>and</strong> are akin to a profit-sharing arrangement between the<br />

brokers <strong>and</strong> the insurance companies. These agreements create a conflict of<br />

interest since the brokers have a direct financial interest in selling their<br />

customers only the insurance products offered by those insurance<br />

companies with which the brokers have such agreements.<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys were among the first to<br />

uncover <strong>and</strong> pursue the allegations of these practices in the insurance<br />

industry in both state <strong>and</strong> federal courts. On behalf of the California<br />

Insurance <strong>Co</strong>mmissioner, the Firm brought an injunctive case against the<br />

biggest employee benefit insurers <strong>and</strong> local San Diego brokerage, ULR,<br />

which resulted in major changes to the way they did business. The Firm also<br />

sued on behalf of the City <strong>and</strong> <strong>Co</strong>unty of San Francisco to recover losses<br />

due to these practices. <strong>Final</strong>ly, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP<br />

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represents a putative nationwide class of individuals, businesses, employers,<br />

<strong>and</strong> governmental entities against the largest brokerage houses <strong>and</strong> insurers<br />

in the nation. To date, the Firm has obtained over $200 million on behalf of<br />

policyholders <strong>and</strong> enacted l<strong>and</strong>mark business reforms.<br />

• Discriminatory Credit Scoring <strong>and</strong> Redlining Cases. Robbins Geller<br />

Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys have prosecuted cases concerning<br />

countrywide schemes of alleged discrimination carried out by Nationwide,<br />

Allstate, <strong>and</strong> other insurance companies against African-American <strong>and</strong> other<br />

persons of color who are purchasers of homeowner <strong>and</strong> automobile<br />

insurance policies. Such discrimination includes alleged redlining <strong>and</strong> the<br />

improper use of “credit scores,” which disparately impact minority<br />

communities. Plaintiffs in these actions have alleged that the insurance<br />

companies’ corporate-driven scheme of intentional racial discrimination<br />

includes refusing coverage <strong>and</strong>/or charging them higher premiums for<br />

homeowners <strong>and</strong> automobile insurance. On behalf of the class of aggrieved<br />

policyholders, the Firm has recovered over $400 million for these predatory<br />

<strong>and</strong> racist policies.<br />

• Senior Annuities. Insurance companies <strong>and</strong> their agents target senior<br />

citizens for the sale of long-term deferred annuity products <strong>and</strong> misrepresent<br />

or otherwise fail to disclose the extremely high costs, including sales<br />

commissions. These annuities <strong>and</strong> their high costs are particularly harmful to<br />

seniors because they do not mature for 15 or 20 years, often beyond the<br />

elderly person’s life expectancy. Also, they carry exorbitant surrender<br />

charges if cashed in before they mature. As a result, the annuitant’s money is<br />

locked up for years, <strong>and</strong> the victims or their loved ones are forced to pay high<br />

surrender charges if they need to get it out early. Nevertheless, many<br />

companies <strong>and</strong> their sales agents intentionally target the elderly for their<br />

deferred annuity products, holding seminars in retirement centers <strong>and</strong><br />

nursing homes, <strong>and</strong> through pretexts such as wills <strong>and</strong> estate planning or<br />

financial advice. The Firm has filed lawsuits against a number of life<br />

insurance companies, including Allianz Life Insurance <strong>Co</strong>mpany of North<br />

America, Midl<strong>and</strong> National Life Insurance <strong>Co</strong>mpany, <strong>and</strong> Jackson National<br />

Insurance <strong>Co</strong>mpany, in connection with the marketing <strong>and</strong> sales of deferred<br />

annuities to senior citizens. We are investigating similar practices by other<br />

companies.<br />

• State Farm. State Farm <strong>and</strong> other automobile insurance companies in<br />

California have illegally charged monthly policyholders more premiums than<br />

they are required to pay. Because automobile insurance is required under<br />

law, it is closely regulated. State Farm <strong>and</strong> others bring in millions of dollars<br />

each year by concealing up front that policyholders must pay an extra charge<br />

if they opt for a monthly plan, <strong>and</strong> they later tack on the extra charge without<br />

revealing it as a premium as they must do under state law. Robbins Geller<br />

Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys have fought this practice, recovering millions<br />

of dollars on behalf of policyholders.<br />

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ANTITRUST<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP’s antitrust practice focuses on representing<br />

businesses <strong>and</strong> individuals who have been the victims of price-fixing, unlawful<br />

monopolization, market allocation, tying <strong>and</strong> other anti-competitive conduct. The Firm has<br />

taken a leading role in many of the largest federal <strong>and</strong> state price-fixing, monopolization,<br />

market allocation <strong>and</strong> tying cases throughout the United States.<br />

• In re Payment Card Interchange Fee <strong>and</strong> Merchant Discount Antitrust<br />

Litig., 05 MDL No. 1720 (E.D.N.Y.). Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP<br />

attorneys are co-lead counsel in one of the country’s largest antitrust actions,<br />

in which merchants allege Visa, MasterCard <strong>and</strong> their member banks,<br />

including Bank of America, Citibank, JPMorgan Chase, Capital One, Wells<br />

Fargo <strong>and</strong> HSBC, among others, have collectively imposed <strong>and</strong> set the level<br />

of interchange fees paid by merchants on each Visa <strong>and</strong> MasterCard credit<br />

<strong>and</strong> debit transaction, in violation of federal <strong>and</strong> state antitrust laws. Fact<br />

discovery has closed, <strong>and</strong> plaintiffs’ motion for class certification <strong>and</strong> the<br />

defendants’ motions to dismiss are under submission.<br />

• In re Currency <strong>Co</strong>nversion Fee Antitrust Litig., 01 MDL No. 1409<br />

(S.D.N.Y.). Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys recovered $336<br />

million for credit <strong>and</strong> debit cardholders in this multi-district litigation in which<br />

the Firm served as co-lead counsel. Plaintiffs alleged that Visa <strong>and</strong><br />

MasterCard, <strong>and</strong> certain leading member banks of Visa <strong>and</strong> MasterCard,<br />

conspired to fix <strong>and</strong> maintain the foreign currency conversion fee charged to<br />

U.S. cardholders, <strong>and</strong> failed to disclose adequately the fee in violation of<br />

federal law. In October 2009, the trial court granted final approval of the $336<br />

million settlement <strong>and</strong> described the Firm as a “highly competent <strong>and</strong><br />

experienced” law firm. The court specifically commented: “Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel<br />

provided extraordinarily high-quality representation. This case raised a<br />

number of unique <strong>and</strong> complex legal issues including the effect of arbitration<br />

clauses on consumer antitrust class actions, <strong>and</strong> collusive activity in the<br />

context of joint ventures.” The court further praised the Firm as<br />

“indefatigable” <strong>and</strong> noted that the Firm’s lawyers “represented the Class with<br />

a high degree of professionalism, <strong>and</strong> vigorously litigated every issue against<br />

some of the ablest lawyers in the antitrust defense bar.” The trial court’s final<br />

approval decision is currently on appeal.<br />

• The Apple iPod iTunes Antitrust Litig., No. C-05-00037-JW (N.D. Cal.).<br />

The Firm represents iPod purchasers who challenged Apple's use of iPod<br />

software <strong>and</strong> firmware updates to prevent consumers who purchased music<br />

from non-Apple sources from playing it on their iPods. Apple's conduct<br />

resulted in monopolies in the digital music <strong>and</strong> portable digital music player<br />

markets <strong>and</strong> enabled the company to charge inflated prices for millions of<br />

iPods. The certified class includes individuals <strong>and</strong> businesses that<br />

purchased iPods directly from Apple between September 12, 2006 <strong>and</strong><br />

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March 31, 2009. The court has denied in part Apple's motion for summary<br />

judgment. Plaintiffs expect to try the case in late 2012 or early 2013.<br />

• In re Aftermarket Automotive Lighting Products Antitrust Litig., 09 MDL<br />

No. 2007 (C.D. Cal.). Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys are colead<br />

counsel in this multi-district litigation in which plaintiffs allege that<br />

defendants conspired to fix prices <strong>and</strong> allocate markets for automotive<br />

lighting products. Discovery is ongoing.<br />

• Dahl v. Bain Capital Partners, <strong>LLC</strong>, No. 07-cv-12388-EFH (D. Mass).<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys are co-lead counsel on<br />

behalf of shareholders in this action against the nation’s largest private equity<br />

firms who have colluded to restrain competition to suppress prices paid to<br />

shareholders of public companies in connection with leveraged buyouts. The<br />

trial court denied the defendants’ motion to dismiss <strong>and</strong> discovery is ongoing.<br />

• In re Digital Music Antitrust Litig., 06 MDL No. 1780 (S.D.N.Y.). Robbins<br />

Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys are co-lead counsel in an action<br />

against the major music labels (Sony-BMG, EMI, Universal <strong>and</strong> Warner<br />

Music Group) in a case involving music that can be downloaded digitally from<br />

the Internet. Plaintiffs allege that defendants restrained the development of<br />

digital downloads <strong>and</strong> agreed to fix the distribution price of digital downloads<br />

at supracompetitive prices. Plaintiffs also allege that as a result of<br />

defendants’ restraint of the development of digital downloads, <strong>and</strong> the market<br />

<strong>and</strong> price for downloads, defendants were able to maintain the prices of their<br />

CDs at supracompetitive levels. The Second Circuit <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeals<br />

recently upheld plaintiffs’ complaint, reversing the trial court’s dismissal.<br />

• In re NASDAQ Market-Makers Antitrust Litig., MDL No. 1023 (S.D.N.Y.).<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys served as co-lead counsel in<br />

this case in which investors alleged that NASDAQ market-makers set <strong>and</strong><br />

maintained artificially wide spreads pursuant to an industry-wide conspiracy.<br />

After three <strong>and</strong> one half years of intense litigation, the case settled for a total<br />

of $1.027 billion, at the time the largest ever antitrust settlement. The court<br />

commended counsel for its work, saying:<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel for the Plaintiffs are preeminent in the field of class<br />

action litigation, <strong>and</strong> the roster of counsel for the Defendants<br />

includes some of the largest, most successful <strong>and</strong> well<br />

regarded law firms in the country. It is difficult to conceive of<br />

better representation than the parties to this action achieved.<br />

In re NASDAQ Market-Makers Antitrust Litig., 187 F.R.D. 465, 474 (S.D.N.Y.<br />

1998).<br />

• Hall v. NCAA (Restricted Earnings <strong>Co</strong>ach Antitrust Litigation), No. 94-<br />

2392 (D. Kan.). Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys served as<br />

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lead counsel <strong>and</strong> lead trial counsel for one of three classes of coaches who<br />

alleged that the National <strong>Co</strong>llegiate Athletic Association illegally fixed their<br />

compensation by instituting the “restricted earnings coach” rule. On May 4,<br />

1998, the jury returned verdicts in favor of the three classes for more than<br />

$70 million.<br />

• Thomas & Thomas Rodmakers, Inc. v. Newport Adhesives <strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>Co</strong>mposites, Inc. (Carbon Fiber Antitrust Litigation), No. CV-99-7796<br />

(C.D. Cal.). Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys were co-lead<br />

counsel (with one other firm) in this consolidated class action in which a class<br />

of purchasers alleged that the major producers of carbon fiber fixed its price<br />

from 1993 to 1999. The case settled for $67.5 million.<br />

• In re Carbon Black Antitrust Litig., MDL No. 1543 (D. Mass.). Robbins<br />

Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys recovered $20 million for the class in<br />

this multi-district litigation in which the Firm served as co-lead counsel.<br />

Plaintiffs purchased carbon black from major producers that unlawfully<br />

conspired to fix the price of carbon black, which is used in the manufacture of<br />

tires, rubber <strong>and</strong> plastic products, inks <strong>and</strong> other products, from 1999 to<br />

2005.<br />

• In re Dynamic R<strong>and</strong>om Access Memory (DRAM) Antitrust Litig., 02 MDL<br />

No. 1486 (N.D. Cal.). Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys served<br />

on the executive committee in this multi-district class action in which a class<br />

of purchasers of dynamic r<strong>and</strong>om access memory (or DRAM) chips alleged<br />

that the leading manufacturers of semiconductor products fixed the price of<br />

DRAM chips from the fall of 2001 through at least the end of June 2002. The<br />

case settled for more than $300 million.<br />

• Microsoft I-V Cases, JCCP No. 4106 (Cal. Super. Ct., San Francisco<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unty). Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys served on the<br />

executive committee in these consolidated cases in which California indirect<br />

purchasers challenged Microsoft’s illegal exercise of monopoly power in the<br />

operating system, word processing <strong>and</strong> spreadsheet markets. In a settlement<br />

approved by the court, class counsel obtained an unprecedented $1.1 billion<br />

worth of relief for the business <strong>and</strong> consumer class members who purchased<br />

the Microsoft products.<br />

CONSUMER FRAUD<br />

In our consumer-based economy, working families who purchase products <strong>and</strong> services<br />

must receive truthful information so they can make meaningful choices about how to spend<br />

their hard-earned money. When financial institutions <strong>and</strong> other corporations deceive<br />

consumers or take advantage of unequal bargaining power, class action suits provide, in<br />

many instances, the only realistic means for an individual to right a corporate wrong.<br />

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Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys represent consumers around the country in<br />

a variety of important, complex class actions. Our attorneys have taken a leading role in<br />

many of the largest federal <strong>and</strong> state consumer fraud, environmental, human rights <strong>and</strong><br />

public health cases throughout the United States. The Firm is also actively involved in many<br />

cases relating to banks <strong>and</strong> the financial services industry, pursuing claims on behalf of<br />

individuals victimized by abusive telemarketing practices, abusive mortgage lending<br />

practices, market timing violations in the sale of variable annuities, <strong>and</strong> deceptive consumer<br />

credit lending practices in violation of the Truth-In-Lending Act. Below are a few<br />

representative samples of our robust, nationwide consumer practice.<br />

• Bank Overdraft Fees Litigation. The banking industry charges consumers<br />

exorbitant amounts for “overdraft” of their checking accounts, even if the<br />

customer did not authorize a charge beyond the available balance <strong>and</strong> even<br />

if the account would not have been overdrawn had the transactions been<br />

ordered chronologically as they occurred – that is, banks reorder transactions<br />

to maximize such fees. In fact, it is reported that Americans spent more<br />

money on bank overdraft fees than on vegetables last year. The Firm has<br />

brought lawsuits against major banks to stop this practice <strong>and</strong> recover the<br />

hundreds of millions, if not billions, of dollars in overdraft fees. We are<br />

investigating other banks that engage in this practice.<br />

• Vertrue Sales <strong>and</strong> Marketing Practices Litigation. Telemarketing<br />

companies use a deceptive telemarketing practice they call “upselling.” In the<br />

Vertrue Sales Practices Litigation, after purchasing products (including Nad’s,<br />

vitamins, knives, Q-Ray bracelets, Edgemaster paint roller, Simoniz car<br />

washer, flowers, dance videos, AB Slider, ultrasonic toothbrushes <strong>and</strong><br />

OxiClean) via an infomercial, consumers were told they were being sent a<br />

free 30-day trial membership in an unrelated buying club. Those consumers<br />

who did not refuse the 30-day membership were charged between $60 <strong>and</strong><br />

$150 annually for this so-called “gift.” We have filed suit in 21 states.<br />

• Chase Bank Home Equity Line of Credit Litigation. In October 2008, after<br />

receiving $25 billion in TARP funding to encourage lending institutions to<br />

provide businesses <strong>and</strong> consumers with access to credit, Chase Bank began<br />

unilaterally suspending its customers’ home equity lines of credit. Plaintiffs<br />

charge that Chase Bank did so using an unreliable computer model that did<br />

not reliably estimate the actual value of its customers’ homes in breach of the<br />

borrowers’ contracts. The Firm has brought a lawsuit to secure damages on<br />

behalf of borrowers whose credit lines were improperly suspended.<br />

• Pacific Gas & Electric Trespass Litigation. Robbins Geller Rudman &<br />

Dowd LLP attorneys have filed suit on behalf of property owners alleging that<br />

PG&E has trespassed on their l<strong>and</strong>. In short, PG&E has electricity<br />

easements giving it access for the purposes of building towers <strong>and</strong> stringing<br />

lines related to the transmission of electricity. PG&E has recently installed a<br />

fiberoptic telecommunications network which it has leased to telephone <strong>and</strong><br />

Internet services, despite the fact that the electricity easements do not allow<br />

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SETTLEMENTS<br />

PG&E to use plaintiffs’ property to engage in general telecommunications<br />

business. Through their lawsuit, plaintiffs seek damages to compensate them<br />

for PG&E’s trespass.<br />

• Visa <strong>and</strong> MasterCard Fees. After years of litigation <strong>and</strong> a six-month trial,<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys won one of the largest<br />

consumer-protection verdicts ever awarded in the United States. The Firm’s<br />

attorneys represented California consumers in an action against Visa <strong>and</strong><br />

MasterCard for intentionally imposing <strong>and</strong> concealing a fee from cardholders.<br />

The court ordered Visa <strong>and</strong> MasterCard to return $800,000,000 in cardholder<br />

losses, which represented 100% of the amount illegally taken, plus 2%<br />

interest. In addition, the court ordered full disclosure of the hidden fee.<br />

• Drivers’ Privacy Case. In a cutting-edge consumer case, Robbins Geller<br />

Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys brought a case on behalf of a half-million<br />

Florida drivers against a national bank for purchasing their private information<br />

from the state department of motor vehicles for marketing purposes. After<br />

years of litigation that included appeals to the United States Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt,<br />

the Firm’s attorneys successfully negotiated a $50 million all-cash settlement<br />

in this cutting-edge case involving consumer privacy rights. The published<br />

decision in Kehoe v. Fidelity Fed. Bank & Trust, 421 F.3d 1209 (11th Cir.<br />

2005), one of the first opinions construing the Federal Drivers Privacy<br />

Protection Act, was a victory for the Firm’s clients.<br />

• LifeScan Diabetic Systems. Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys<br />

were responsible for achieving a $45 million all-cash settlement with Johnson<br />

& Johnson <strong>and</strong> its wholly owned subsidiary, LifeScan, Inc., over claims that<br />

LifeScan deceptively marketed <strong>and</strong> sold a defective blood-glucose monitoring<br />

system for diabetics. The LifeScan settlement was noted by the court as<br />

providing “exceptional results” for members of the class.<br />

• West Telemarketing Case. Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys<br />

secured a $39 million settlement for class members caught up in a<br />

telemarketing scheme where consumers were charged for an unwanted<br />

membership program after purchasing Tae-Bo exercise videos. Under the<br />

settlement, consumers were entitled to claim between one <strong>and</strong> one-half to<br />

three times the amount of all fees they unknowingly paid.<br />

• Dannon Activia®. Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys secured<br />

the largest ever settlement for a false advertising case involving a food<br />

product. The case alleged that Dannon’s advertising for its Activia® <strong>and</strong><br />

DanActive® br<strong>and</strong>ed products <strong>and</strong> their benefits from “probiotic” bacteria<br />

were overstated. As part of the nationwide settlement, Dannon agreed to<br />

modify its advertising <strong>and</strong> establish a fund of up to $45 million to compensate<br />

consumers for their purchases of Activia® <strong>and</strong> DanActive®.<br />

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• Out-of-Network Emergency Room Doctors. In a case that changed the<br />

way out-of-network emergency room physicians are paid by insurance<br />

carriers in Florida, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP successfully<br />

represented a class of physicians who claimed their reimbursements for<br />

emergency services were unfair. As a result of the case, these physicians<br />

were guaranteed approximately double the rate of reimbursement they<br />

received prior to the case being pursued, resulting in a recovery of nearly $20<br />

million <strong>and</strong> important business reforms.<br />

• Mattel Lead Paint Toys. In 2006-2007, toy manufacturing giant Mattel, <strong>and</strong><br />

its subsidiary Fisher-Price, announced the recall of over 14 million toys made<br />

in China due to hazardous lead <strong>and</strong> dangerous magnets. Robbins Geller<br />

Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys filed lawsuits on behalf of millions of parents<br />

<strong>and</strong> other consumers who purchased or received toys for children that were<br />

marketed as safe but were later recalled because they were dangerous. The<br />

Firm’s attorneys reached a l<strong>and</strong>mark settlement for millions of dollars in<br />

refunds <strong>and</strong> lead testing reimbursements, as well as important testing<br />

requirements to ensure that Mattel’s toys are safe for consumers in the<br />

future.<br />

• Tenet Healthcare Cases. Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys<br />

were co-lead counsel in a class action alleging a fraudulent scheme of<br />

corporate misconduct, resulting in the overcharging of uninsured patients by<br />

the Tenet chain of hospitals. The Firm’s attorneys represented uninsured<br />

patients of Tenet hospitals nationwide who were overcharged by Tenet’s<br />

admittedly “aggressive pricing strategy,” which resulted in price gouging of<br />

the uninsured. The case was settled with Tenet changing its practices <strong>and</strong><br />

making refunds to patients.<br />

HUMAN RIGHTS, LABOR PRACTICES AND PUBLIC POLICY<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys have a long tradition of representing the<br />

victims of unfair labor practices <strong>and</strong> violations of human rights. These include:<br />

• Does I v. The Gap, Inc., No. 01 0031 (D. N. Mar. I.). In this groundbreaking<br />

case, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys represented a class of<br />

30,000 garment workers who alleged that they had worked under sweatshop<br />

conditions in garment factories in Saipan that produced clothing for top U.S.<br />

retailers such as The Gap, Target <strong>and</strong> J.C. Penney. In the first action of its<br />

kind, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys pursued claims against<br />

the factories <strong>and</strong> the retailers alleging violations of RICO, the Alien Tort<br />

Claims Act, <strong>and</strong> the Law of Nations based on the alleged systemic labor <strong>and</strong><br />

human rights abuses occurring in Saipan. This case was a companion to two<br />

other actions: Does I v. Advance Textile <strong>Co</strong>rp., No. 99 0002 (D. N. Mar. I.),<br />

which alleged overtime violations by the garment factories under the Fair<br />

Labor St<strong>and</strong>ards Act <strong>and</strong> local labor law, <strong>and</strong> UNITE v. The Gap, Inc., No.<br />

300474 (Cal. Super. Ct., San Francisco <strong>Co</strong>unty), which alleged violations of<br />

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California’s Unfair Practices Law by the U.S. retailers. These actions resulted<br />

in a settlement of approximately $20 million that included a comprehensive<br />

monitoring program to address past violations by the factories <strong>and</strong> prevent<br />

future ones. The members of the litigation team were honored as Trial<br />

Lawyers of the Year by the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice in recognition of<br />

the team’s efforts at bringing about the precedent-setting settlement of the<br />

actions.<br />

• Kasky v. Nike, Inc., 27 Cal. 4th 939 (2002). The California Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt<br />

upheld claims that an apparel manufacturer misled the public regarding its<br />

exploitative labor practices, thereby violating California statutes prohibiting<br />

unfair competition <strong>and</strong> false advertising. The <strong>Co</strong>urt rejected defense<br />

contentions that any misconduct was protected by the First Amendment,<br />

finding the heightened constitutional protection afforded to noncommercial<br />

speech inappropriate in such a circumstance.<br />

• World War II-Era Slave Labor. Against steep odds, the Firm’s lawyers took<br />

up the claims of people forced to work as slave labor for Japanese<br />

corporations during the Second World War. Their human rights case ran into<br />

trouble when the Ninth Circuit agreed with the Bush administration that any<br />

claims against Japanese corporations <strong>and</strong> their subsidiaries were preempted<br />

by the federal government’s foreign-affairs power. See Deutsch v. Turner<br />

<strong>Co</strong>rp., 324 F.3d 692 (9th Cir. 2003). The case nonetheless demonstrates the<br />

lawyers’ dedication to prosecuting human-rights violations against the<br />

challenge of formidable political opposition.<br />

• Taco Bell workers. Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys<br />

represented over 2,300 Taco Bell workers who were denied thous<strong>and</strong>s of<br />

hours of overtime pay because, among other reasons, they were improperly<br />

classified as overtime-exempt employees.<br />

Shareholder derivative litigation brought by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys<br />

at times also involves stopping anti-union activities, including:<br />

• Southern Pacific/Overnite. A shareholder action stemming from several<br />

hundred million dollars in loss of value in the company due to systematic<br />

violations by Overnite of U.S. labor laws.<br />

• Massey Energy. A shareholder action against an anti-union employer for<br />

flagrant violations of environmental laws resulting in multi-million-dollar<br />

penalties.<br />

• Crown Petroleum. A shareholder action against a Texas-based oil company<br />

for self-dealing <strong>and</strong> breach of fiduciary duty while also involved in a union<br />

lockout.<br />

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ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys have also represented plaintiffs in class<br />

actions related to environmental law. The Firm’s attorneys represented, on a pro bono<br />

basis, the Sierra Club <strong>and</strong> the National Economic Development <strong>and</strong> Law Center as amici<br />

curiae in a federal suit designed to uphold the federal <strong>and</strong> state use of project labor<br />

agreements (“PLAs”). The suit represented a legal challenge to President Bush’s Executive<br />

Order 13202, which prohibits the use of project labor agreements on construction projects<br />

receiving federal funds. Our amici brief in the matter outlined <strong>and</strong> stressed the significant<br />

environmental <strong>and</strong> socio-economic benefits associated with the use of PLAs on large-scale<br />

construction projects.<br />

Attorneys with Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP have been involved in several other<br />

significant environmental cases, including:<br />

• Public Citizen v. U.S. D.O.T. Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP<br />

attorneys represented a coalition of labor, environmental, industry <strong>and</strong> public<br />

health organizations including Public Citizen, The International Brotherhood<br />

of Teamsters, California AFL-CIO <strong>and</strong> California Trucking Industry in a<br />

challenge to a decision by the Bush Administration to lift a <strong>Co</strong>ngressionallyimposed<br />

“moratorium” on cross-border trucking from Mexico on the basis that<br />

such trucks do not conform to emission controls under the Clean Air Act, <strong>and</strong><br />

further, that the Administration did not first complete a comprehensive<br />

environmental impact analysis as required by the National Environmental<br />

Policy Act. The suit was dismissed by the United States Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt, the<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt holding that because the D.O.T. lacked discretion to prevent<br />

crossborder trucking, an environmental assessment was not required.<br />

• Sierra Club v. AK Steel. Brought on behalf of the Sierra Club for massive<br />

emissions of air <strong>and</strong> water pollution by a steel mill, including homes of<br />

workers living in the adjacent communities, in violation of the Federal Clean<br />

Air Act, Resource <strong>Co</strong>nservation Recovery Act <strong>and</strong> the Clean Water Act.<br />

• MTBE Litigation. Brought on behalf of various water districts for befouling<br />

public drinking water with MTBE, a gasoline additive linked to cancer.<br />

• Exxon Valdez. Brought on behalf of fisherman <strong>and</strong> Alaska residents for<br />

billions of dollars in damages resulting from the greatest oil spill in U.S.<br />

history.<br />

• Avila Beach. A citizens’ suit against UNOCAL for leakage from the oil<br />

company pipeline so severe it literally destroyed the town of Avila Beach,<br />

California.<br />

Federal laws such as the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, <strong>and</strong> the Resource<br />

<strong>Co</strong>nservation <strong>and</strong> Recovery Act <strong>and</strong> state laws such as California’s Proposition 65 exist to<br />

protect the environment <strong>and</strong> the public from abuses by corporate <strong>and</strong> government<br />

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organizations. <strong>Co</strong>mpanies can be found liable for negligence, trespass or intentional<br />

environmental damage, be forced to pay for reparations <strong>and</strong> to come into compliance with<br />

existing laws. Prominent cases litigated by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys<br />

include representing more than 4,000 individuals suing for personal injury <strong>and</strong> property<br />

damage related to the Stringfellow Dump Site in Southern California, participation in the<br />

Exxon Valdez oil spill litigation, <strong>and</strong> litigation involving the toxic spill arising from a Southern<br />

Pacific train derailment near Dunsmuir, California.<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys have led the fight against Big Tobacco<br />

since 1991. As an example, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys filed the case<br />

that helped get rid of Joe Camel, representing various public <strong>and</strong> private plaintiffs, including<br />

the State of Arkansas, the general public in California, the cities of San Francisco, Los<br />

Angeles <strong>and</strong> Birmingham, 14 counties in California, <strong>and</strong> the working men <strong>and</strong> women of<br />

this country in the Union Pension <strong>and</strong> Welfare Fund cases that have been filed in 40 states.<br />

In 1992, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys filed the first case in the country<br />

that alleged a conspiracy by the Big Tobacco companies.<br />

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY<br />

Individual inventors, universities, <strong>and</strong> research organizations provide the fundamental<br />

research behind many existing <strong>and</strong> emerging technologies. Every year, the majority of U.S.<br />

patents are issued to this group of inventors. Through this fundamental research, these<br />

inventors provide a significant competitive advantage to this country. Unfortunately, while<br />

responsible for most of the inventions that issue into U.S. patents every year, individual<br />

inventors, universities <strong>and</strong> research organizations receive very little of the licensing<br />

revenues for U.S. patents. Large companies reap 99% of all patent licensing revenues.<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP enforces the rights of these inventors by filing <strong>and</strong><br />

litigating patent infringement cases against infringing entities. Our attorneys have decades<br />

of patent litigation experience in a variety of technical applications. This experience,<br />

combined with the Firm’s extensive resources, gives individual inventors the ability to<br />

enforce their patent rights against even the largest infringing companies.<br />

Our attorneys have experience h<strong>and</strong>ling cases involving a broad range of technologies,<br />

including:<br />

• biochemistry<br />

• telecommunications<br />

• medical devices<br />

• medical diagnostics<br />

• networking systems<br />

• computer hardware devices <strong>and</strong> software<br />

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• mechanical devices<br />

• video gaming technologies<br />

• audio <strong>and</strong> video recording devices<br />

Current intellectual property cases include:<br />

• vTRAX Technologies Licensing, Inc. v. Siemens <strong>Co</strong>mmunications, Inc.,<br />

No. 10-CV-80369 (S.D. Fla.). <strong>Co</strong>unsel for plaintiff vTRAX Technologies in a<br />

patent infringement action involving U.S. Patent No. 6,865,268 for “Dynamic,<br />

Real-Time Call Tracking for Web-Based Customer Relationship<br />

Management.”<br />

• U.S. Ethernet Innovations. <strong>Co</strong>unsel for plaintiff U.S. Ethernet Innovations,<br />

owner of the 3<strong>Co</strong>m Ethernet Patent Portfolio, in multiple patent infringement<br />

actions involving U.S. Patent Nos. 5,307,459 for “Network Adapter with Host<br />

Indication Optimization,” 5,434,872 for “Apparatus for Automatic Initiation of<br />

Data Transmission,” 5,732,094 for “Method for Automatic Initiation of Data<br />

Transmission,” <strong>and</strong> 5,299,313 for “Network Interface with Host Independent<br />

Buffer Management.”<br />

• SIPCO, <strong>LLC</strong> v. Johnson <strong>Co</strong>ntrols, Inc., No. 09-CV-532 (E.D. Tex.).<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel for plaintiff SIPCO in a patent infringement action involving U.S.<br />

Patent Nos. 7,103,511 for “Wireless <strong>Co</strong>mmunications Networks for Providing<br />

Remote Monitoring of Devices” <strong>and</strong> 6,437,692 <strong>and</strong> 7,468,661 for “System<br />

<strong>and</strong> Method for Monitoring <strong>and</strong> <strong>Co</strong>ntrolling Remote Devices.”<br />

• SIPCO, <strong>LLC</strong> v. Florida Power & Light <strong>Co</strong>., No. 09-CV-22209 (S.D. Fla.).<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel for plaintiff SIPCO, <strong>LLC</strong> in a patent infringement action involving<br />

U.S. Patent Nos. 6,437,692, 7,053,767 <strong>and</strong> 7,468,661, entitled “System <strong>and</strong><br />

Method for Monitoring <strong>and</strong> <strong>Co</strong>ntrolling Remote Devices.”<br />

• IPCO, <strong>LLC</strong> v. Cellnet Technology, Inc., No. 05-CV-2658 (N.D. Ga.).<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel for plaintiff IPCO, <strong>LLC</strong> in a patent infringement action involving U.S.<br />

Patent No. 6,044,062 for a “Wireless Network System <strong>and</strong> Method for<br />

Providing Same” <strong>and</strong> U.S. Patent No. 6,249,516 for a “Wireless Network<br />

Gateway <strong>and</strong> Method for Providing Same.”<br />

• IPCO, <strong>LLC</strong> v. Tropos Networks, Inc., No. 06-CV-585 (N.D. Ga.). <strong>Co</strong>unsel<br />

for plaintiff IPCO, <strong>LLC</strong> in a patent infringement action involving U.S. Patent<br />

No. 6,044,062 for a “Wireless Network System <strong>and</strong> Method for Providing<br />

Same” <strong>and</strong> U.S. Patent No. 6,249,516 for a “Wireless Network Gateway <strong>and</strong><br />

Method for Providing Same.”<br />

• Jardin v. Datallegro, Inc., No. 08-CV-01462 (S.D. Cal.). <strong>Co</strong>unsel for plaintiff<br />

Cary Jardin in a patent infringement action involving U.S. Patent No.<br />

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PRO BONO<br />

7,177,874 for a “System <strong>and</strong> Method for Generating <strong>and</strong> Processing Results<br />

Data in a Distributed System.”<br />

• NorthPeak Wireless, <strong>LLC</strong> v. 3<strong>Co</strong>m <strong>Co</strong>rporation, No. 09-CV-00602 (N.D.<br />

Cal.). <strong>Co</strong>unsel for plaintiff NorthPeak Wireless, <strong>LLC</strong> in a multi-defendant<br />

patent infringement action involving U.S. Patent Nos. 4,977,577 <strong>and</strong><br />

5,987,058 related to spread spectrum devices.<br />

• PageMelding, Inc. v. Feeva Technology, Inc., No. 08-CV-03484 (N.D.<br />

Cal.). <strong>Co</strong>unsel for plaintiff PageMelding, Inc. in a patent infringement action<br />

involving U.S. Patent No. 6,442,577 for a “Method <strong>and</strong> Apparatus for<br />

Dynamically Forming Customized Web Pages for Web Sites.”<br />

• SIPCO, <strong>LLC</strong> v. Amazon.com, Inc., No. 08-CV-359 (E.D. Tex.). <strong>Co</strong>unsel for<br />

plaintiff SIPCO in a multi-defendant patent infringement action involving U.S.<br />

Patent No. 6,891,838 for a “System <strong>and</strong> Method for Monitoring <strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>Co</strong>ntrolling Residential Devices” <strong>and</strong> U.S. Patent No. 7,103,511 for “Wireless<br />

<strong>Co</strong>mmunication Networks for Providing Remote Monitoring Devices.”<br />

• IPCO, <strong>LLC</strong> d/b/a Intus IQ v. Oncor Electric Delivery <strong>Co</strong>. <strong>LLC</strong>, No. 09-CV-<br />

00037 (E.D. Tex.). <strong>Co</strong>unsel for plaintiff Intus IQ in a patent infringement<br />

action involving U.S. Patent Nos. 6,249,516 <strong>and</strong> 7,054,271 for a “Wireless<br />

Network System <strong>and</strong> Method for Providing Same.”<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys have a distinguished record of pro bono<br />

work. In 1999, the Firm’s lawyers were finalists for the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer<br />

Program’s 1999 Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year Award, for their work on a disability-rights<br />

case. In 2003, when the Firm’s lawyers were nominated for the California State Bar<br />

President’s Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year award, the State Bar President praised them for<br />

“dedication to the provision of pro bono legal services to the poor” <strong>and</strong> “extending legal<br />

services to underserved communities.”<br />

More recently, one of the Firm’s lawyers obtained political asylum, after an initial application<br />

for political asylum had been denied, for an impoverished Somali family whose ethnic<br />

minority faced systematic persecution <strong>and</strong> genocidal violence in Somalia. The family’s<br />

female children also faced forced genital mutilation if returned to Somalia.<br />

The Firm’s lawyers worked as cooperating attorneys with the ACLU in a class action filed<br />

on behalf of welfare applicants subject to San Diego <strong>Co</strong>unty’s “Project 100%” program,<br />

which sent investigators from the D.A.’s office (Public Assistance Fraud Division) to enter<br />

<strong>and</strong> search the home of every person applying for welfare benefits, <strong>and</strong> to interrogate<br />

neighbors <strong>and</strong> employers – never explaining they had no reason to suspect wrongdoing.<br />

Real relief was had when the <strong>Co</strong>unty admitted that food-stamp eligibility could not hinge<br />

upon the Project 100% “home visits,” <strong>and</strong> again when the district court ruled that<br />

unconsented “collateral contacts” violated state regulations. The district court’s ruling that<br />

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CalWORKs aid to needy families could be made contingent upon consent to the D.A.’s<br />

“home visits” <strong>and</strong> “walk throughs,” was affirmed by the Ninth Circuit with eight judges<br />

vigorously dissenting from denial of en banc rehearing. Sanchez v. <strong>Co</strong>unty of San Diego,<br />

464 F.3d 916 (9th Cir. 2006), reh’g denied 483 F.3d 965 (9th Cir. 2007). The decision was<br />

noted by the Harvard Law Review, The New York Times, <strong>and</strong> even The <strong>Co</strong>lbert Report.<br />

The Firm’s lawyers also have represented groups such as the Sierra Club <strong>and</strong> the National<br />

Economic Development <strong>and</strong> Law Center as amici curiae before the United States Supreme<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt.<br />

Senior appellate partner Eric Alan Isaacson has in a variety of cases filed amicus curiae<br />

briefs on behalf of religious organizations <strong>and</strong> clergy supporting civil rights, opposing<br />

government-backed religious-viewpoint discrimination, <strong>and</strong> generally upholding the<br />

American traditions of religious freedom <strong>and</strong> church-state separation. Organizations<br />

represented as amici curiae in such matters have included the California <strong>Co</strong>uncil of<br />

Churches, Union for Reform Judaism, Jewish Reconstructionist Federation, United Church<br />

of Christ, Unitarian Universalist Association of <strong>Co</strong>ngregations, Unitarian Universalist<br />

Legislative Ministry – California, <strong>and</strong> California Faith for Equality.<br />

JUDICIAL COMMENDATIONS<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys have been commended by countless<br />

judges all over the country for the quality of their representation in class-action lawsuits.<br />

• In May 2012, in granting final approval of the settlement in the Westl<strong>and</strong><br />

case, Judge Browning in the District of New Mexico commented:<br />

Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel are highly skilled <strong>and</strong> specialized<br />

attorneys who use their substantial experience <strong>and</strong> expertise to<br />

prosecute complex securities class actions. In possibly one of<br />

the best known <strong>and</strong> most prominent recent securities cases,<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP served as sole lead<br />

counsel – In re Enron <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., No. H-01-3624 (S.D.<br />

Tex.). See Report at 3. The <strong>Co</strong>urt has previously noted that the<br />

class would “receive high caliber legal representation” from<br />

class counsel, <strong>and</strong> throughout the course of the litigation the<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt has been impressed with the quality of representation on<br />

each side. Lane v. Page, 250 F.R.D. at 647. [Robbins Geller<br />

has] extensive experience in litigating securities class actions<br />

nationwide. Accordingly, the <strong>Co</strong>urt finds that class counsel’s<br />

skill <strong>and</strong> reputation weigh in favor of the requested attorney’s<br />

fee <strong>and</strong> expense award.<br />

Class counsel brought their skill <strong>and</strong> experience to this<br />

case, successfully litigating many motions. Furthermore, the<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt agrees that “[f]ew plaintiffs’ law firms could have devoted<br />

the kind of time, skill, <strong>and</strong> financial resources over a five-year<br />

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period necessary to achieve the pre- <strong>and</strong> post-Merger benefits<br />

obtained for the Class here.” Memo Seeking <strong>Approval</strong> at 31. It<br />

is unlikely that many other counsel would have been able to<br />

continue funding the litigation for it to reach this point or that<br />

many other counsel would have been able to so successfully<br />

prosecute the litigation. See In re Qwest <strong>Co</strong>mmc’ns Int’l, Inc.<br />

Sec. Litig., 625 F.Supp.2d at 1150 (“This factor carries<br />

significant weight because the plaintiff class likely would not<br />

have obtained any relief . . . without the assistance of counsel<br />

with a high level of skill <strong>and</strong> expertise. Further, lead counsel<br />

should be rewarded for the successful application of their skill<br />

<strong>and</strong> expertise.”).<br />

Lane v. Page, No. 06-cv-1071, Memor<strong>and</strong>um Opinion <strong>and</strong> Order at 118-19<br />

(D.N.M. May 22, 2012).<br />

In addition, Judge Browning stated, “[Robbins Geller is] both skilled <strong>and</strong><br />

experienced, <strong>and</strong> used those skills <strong>and</strong> experience for the benefit of the<br />

class.” Id. at 119.<br />

• In May 2012, the Honorable Amy J. St. Eve of the Northern District of Illinois<br />

commented: “The representation that [Robbins Geller] provided to the class<br />

was significant, both in terms of quality <strong>and</strong> quantity.” Silverman v. Motorola,<br />

Inc., No. 07-c-4507, Memor<strong>and</strong>um Opinion <strong>and</strong> Order at 6 (N.D. Ill. May 7,<br />

2012).<br />

• In the March 2012 order granting class certification, Judge Timothy DeGiusti<br />

of the Western District of Oklahoma stated:<br />

Lead Plaintiff has selected highly qualified counsel with<br />

extensive experience in securities litigation, including<br />

numerous class action securities lawsuits. The knowledge <strong>and</strong><br />

experience of Robbins Geller is not only reflected in its firm<br />

resume, but has been previously recognized by a federal court<br />

which described it as “one of the most successful law firms in<br />

securities class actions, if not the preeminent one, in the<br />

country.” In re Enron <strong>Co</strong>rp. Securities Litig., 586 F.Supp. 2d<br />

732, 789-90, 797 (S.D. Tex. 2008). That court also cited the<br />

law firm’s “clearly superlative litigating <strong>and</strong> negotiating skills.”<br />

Id. at 789. Lead Plaintiff’s selection of Robbins Geller to<br />

prosecute the claims in this case reflects Lead Plaintiff’s<br />

underst<strong>and</strong>ing of the importance of experienced <strong>and</strong><br />

competent counsel as well as its intent to provide adequate<br />

representation to the class members.<br />

United Food <strong>and</strong> <strong>Co</strong>mmercial Workers Union v. Chesapeake Energy<br />

<strong>Co</strong>rporation, No. CIV-09-1114-D, Order at 19-20 (W.D. Okla. Mar. 30, 2012).<br />

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• In March 2011, in denying defendants’ motion to dismiss, Judge Richard<br />

Sullivan commented: “Let me thank you all. . . . [The motion] was well argued<br />

. . . <strong>and</strong> . . . well briefed . . . . I certainly appreciate having good lawyers who<br />

put the time in to be prepared . . . .” Anegada Master Fund Ltd. v. PxRE<br />

Group Ltd., No. 08-cv-10584, Transcript at 83 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 16, 2011).<br />

• In January 2011, the court praised Robbins Geller attorneys: “They have<br />

gotten very good results for stockholders. . . . [Robbins Geller has] such a<br />

good track record.” In re <strong>Co</strong>mpellent Technologies, Inc. S’holder Litig., No.<br />

6084-VCL, Transcript at 20-21 (Del. Ch. Jan. 13, 2011).<br />

• In August 2010, in reviewing the settlement papers submitted by the Firm,<br />

Judge Carlos Murguia stated that Robbins Geller performed “a commendable<br />

job of addressing the relevant issues with great detail <strong>and</strong> in a<br />

comprehensive manner . . . . The court respects the [Firm's] experience in<br />

the field of derivative [litigation].” Alaska Electrical Pension Fund v. Olofson,<br />

et al., No. 08-cv-02344-CM-JPO (D. Kan.) (Aug. 20, 2010 e-mail from court<br />

re: settlement papers).<br />

• In June 2009, Judge Ira Warshawsky praised the Firm’s efforts in In re<br />

Aeroflex, Inc. Shareholder Litigation: “There is no doubt that the law firms<br />

involved in this matter represented in my opinion the cream of the crop of<br />

class action business law <strong>and</strong> mergers <strong>and</strong> acquisition litigators, <strong>and</strong> from a<br />

judicial point of view it was a pleasure working with them.” In re Aeroflex, Inc.<br />

S’holder Litig., No. 003943/07, Transcript at 25:14-18 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., Nassau<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unty June 30, 2009).<br />

• In March 2009, Judge Karon Bowdre commented in the HealthSouth class<br />

certification opinion that “[t]he court has had many opportunities since<br />

November 2001 to examine the work of class counsel <strong>and</strong> the supervision by<br />

the Class Representatives. The court find both to be far more than<br />

adequate.” In re HealthSouth <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., No. CV-03-BE-1500-S,<br />

Memor<strong>and</strong>um Opinion (S.D. Ala. Mar. 31, 2009).<br />

• In March 2009, in granting class certification, the Honorable Robert Sweet of<br />

the Southern District of New York commented in In re NYSE Specialists Sec.<br />

Litig., 260 F.R.D. 55, 74 (S.D.N.Y. 2009): “As to the second prong, the<br />

Specialist Firms have not challenged, in this motion, the qualifications,<br />

experience, or ability of counsel for Lead Plaintiff, [Robbins Geller], to<br />

conduct this litigation. Given [Robbins Geller's] substantial experience in<br />

securities class action litigation <strong>and</strong> the extensive discovery already<br />

conducted in this case, this element of adequacy has also been satisfied.”<br />

• In the Enron securities class action, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP<br />

attorneys <strong>and</strong> lead plaintiff The Regents of the University of California<br />

successfully recovered over $7.2 billion on behalf of Enron investors. The<br />

court overseeing this action had utmost praise for Robbins Geller Rudman &<br />

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Dowd LLP’s efforts <strong>and</strong> stated that “[t]he experience, ability, <strong>and</strong> reputation of<br />

the attorneys of [Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP] is not disputed; it is<br />

one of the most successful law firms in securities class actions, if not the<br />

preeminent one, in the country.” In re Enron <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec., Derivative &<br />

“ERISA” Litig., 586 F. Supp. 2d 732, 797 (S.D. Tex. 2008).<br />

The court further commented: “[I]n the face of extraordinary obstacles, the<br />

skills, expertise, commitment, <strong>and</strong> tenacity of [Robbins Geller Rudman &<br />

Dowd LLP] in this litigation cannot be overstated. Not to be overlooked are<br />

the unparalleled results, . . . which demonstrate counsel’s clearly superlative<br />

litigating <strong>and</strong> negotiating skills.” Id. at 789.<br />

The court stated that the Firm’s attorneys “are to be commended for their<br />

zealousness, their diligence, their perseverance, their creativity, the<br />

enormous breadth <strong>and</strong> depth of their investigations <strong>and</strong> analysis, <strong>and</strong> their<br />

expertise in all areas of securities law on behalf of the proposed class.” Id. at<br />

789.<br />

In addition, the court noted, “This <strong>Co</strong>urt considers [Robbins Geller Rudman &<br />

Dowd LLP] ‘a lion’ at the securities bar on the national level,” noting that the<br />

Lead Plaintiff selected Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP because of the<br />

Firm’s “outst<strong>and</strong>ing reputation, experience, <strong>and</strong> success in securities<br />

litigation nationwide.” Id. at 790.<br />

Judge Harmon further stated: “As this <strong>Co</strong>urt has explained [this is] an<br />

extraordinary group of attorneys who achieved the largest settlement fund<br />

ever despite the great odds against them.” Id. at 828.<br />

• In June 2008, the court commented, “Plaintiffs’ lead counsel in this litigation,<br />

[Robbins Geller], has demonstrated its considerable expertise in shareholder<br />

litigation, diligently advocating the rights of Home Depot shareholders in this<br />

Litigation. [Robbins Geller] has acted with substantial skill <strong>and</strong><br />

professionalism in representing the plaintiffs <strong>and</strong> the interests of Home Depot<br />

<strong>and</strong> its shareholders in prosecuting this case.” City of Pontiac General<br />

Employees’ Ret. Sys. v. Langone, No. 2006-122302, Findings of Fact in<br />

Support of Order <strong>and</strong> <strong>Final</strong> Judgment at 2 (Ga. Super. Ct., Fulton <strong>Co</strong>unty<br />

June 10, 2008).<br />

• In October 2007, a $600 million settlement for shareholders in the securities<br />

fraud class action against Ohio’s biggest drug distributor, Cardinal Health,<br />

Inc., was approved – the largest settlement in the Sixth Circuit. Judge<br />

Marbley commented:<br />

The quality of representation in this case was superb. Lead<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel, [Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP], are nationally<br />

recognized leaders in complex securities litigation class<br />

actions. The quality of the representation is demonstrated by<br />

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the substantial benefit achieved for the Class <strong>and</strong> the efficient,<br />

effective prosecution <strong>and</strong> resolution of this action. Lead<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel defeated a volley of motions to dismiss, thwarting<br />

well-formed challenges from prominent <strong>and</strong> capable attorneys<br />

from six different law firms.<br />

In re Cardinal Health Inc. Sec. Litig., 528 F. Supp. 2d 752 (S.D. Ohio 2007).<br />

• In July 2007, the Honorable Richard Owen of the Southern District of New<br />

York approved the $129 million settlement of In re Doral Fin. <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec.<br />

Litig., 05 MDL No. 1706 (S.D.N.Y.), finding in his order that:<br />

The services provided by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel [Robbins Geller<br />

Rudman & Dowd LLP] were efficient <strong>and</strong> highly successful,<br />

resulting in an outst<strong>and</strong>ing recovery for the Class without the<br />

substantial expense, risk <strong>and</strong> delay of continued litigation.<br />

Such efficiency <strong>and</strong> effectiveness supports the requested fee<br />

percentage.<br />

Cases brought under the federal securities laws are<br />

notably difficult <strong>and</strong> notoriously uncertain. . . . Despite the<br />

novelty <strong>and</strong> difficulty of the issues raised, Lead Plaintiffs’<br />

counsel secured an excellent result for the Class.<br />

. . . Based upon Lead Plaintiff’s counsel’s diligent efforts<br />

on behalf of the Class, as well as their skill <strong>and</strong> reputations,<br />

Lead Plaintiff’s counsel were able to negotiate a very favorable<br />

result for the Class. . . . The ability of [Robbins Geller Rudman<br />

& Dowd LLP] to obtain such a favorable partial settlement for<br />

the Class in the face of such formidable opposition confirms<br />

the superior quality of their representation . . . .<br />

• In April 2007, the Honorable D. Brooks Smith praised Robbins Geller partner<br />

Joe Daley’s efforts in In re Merck & <strong>Co</strong>., Inc. Sec., Derivative & ERISA Litig.:<br />

“Thank you very much Mr. Daley <strong>and</strong> a thank you to all counsel. As Judge<br />

<strong>Co</strong>wen mentioned, this was an exquisitely well-briefed case; it was also an<br />

extremely well-argued case, <strong>and</strong> we thank counsel for their respective jobs<br />

here in the matter, which we will take under advisement. Thank you.” In re<br />

Merck & <strong>Co</strong>., Inc. Sec., Derivative & ERISA Litig., No. 06-2911, Transcript of<br />

Hearing at 35:37-36:00 (3d Cir. Apr. 12, 2007).<br />

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• In a December 2006 hearing on the $50 million consumer privacy class<br />

action settlement in Kehoe v. Fidelity Fed. Bank & Trust, No. 03-80593-CIV<br />

(S.D. Fla.), United States District <strong>Co</strong>urt Judge Daniel T.K. Hurley said the<br />

following:<br />

First, I thank counsel. As I said repeatedly on both sides we<br />

have been very, very fortunate. We have had fine lawyers on<br />

both sides. The issues in the case are significant issues. We<br />

are talking about issues dealing with consumer protection <strong>and</strong><br />

privacy – something that is increasingly important today in our<br />

society. [I] want you to know I thought long <strong>and</strong> hard about this.<br />

I am absolutely satisfied that the settlement is a fair <strong>and</strong><br />

reasonable settlement. [I] thank the lawyers on both sides for<br />

the extraordinary effort that has been brought to bear here.<br />

• In April 2005, in granting final approval of a $100 million settlement obtained<br />

after two weeks of trial in In re AT&T <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., MDL No. 1399<br />

(D.N.J.), Judge Garrett E. Brown, Jr. stated the following about the Robbins<br />

Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys prosecuting the case:<br />

Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel are highly skilled attorneys with great experience<br />

in prosecuting complex securities action[s], <strong>and</strong> their<br />

professionalism <strong>and</strong> diligence displayed during [this] litigation<br />

substantiates this characterization. The <strong>Co</strong>urt notes that Lead<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel displayed excellent lawyering skills through their<br />

consistent preparedness during court proceedings, arguments<br />

<strong>and</strong> the trial, <strong>and</strong> their well-written <strong>and</strong> thoroughly researched<br />

submissions to the <strong>Co</strong>urt. Undoubtedly, the attentive <strong>and</strong><br />

persistent effort of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel was integral in achieving the<br />

excellent result for the Class.<br />

In re AT&T <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., MDL No. 1399, 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 46144, at<br />

*28-*29 (D.N.J. Apr. 25, 2005), aff’d, 455 F.3d 160 (3d Cir. 2006).<br />

• In Stanley v. Safeskin <strong>Co</strong>rp., No. 99 CV 454 (S.D. Cal. May 25, 2004), where<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys obtained $55 million for the<br />

class of investors, Judge Moskowitz stated:<br />

I said this once before, <strong>and</strong> I’ll say it again. I thought the way<br />

that your firm h<strong>and</strong>led this case was outst<strong>and</strong>ing. This was not<br />

an easy case. It was a complicated case, <strong>and</strong> every step of the<br />

way, I thought they did a very professional job.<br />

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PUBLIC FUND CLIENTS<br />

NOTABLE CLIENTS<br />

• Alaska State Pension Investment Board<br />

• California Public Employees’ Retirement System<br />

• California State Teachers’ Retirement System<br />

• Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois<br />

• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund<br />

• Illinois State Board of Investment<br />

• Los Angeles <strong>Co</strong>unty Employees Retirement Association<br />

• Maine State Retirement System<br />

• The Maryl<strong>and</strong>-National Capital Park & Planning <strong>Co</strong>mmission Employees’ Retirement<br />

System<br />

• Milwaukee Employees’ Retirement System<br />

• Minnesota State Board of Investment<br />

• New Hampshire Retirement System<br />

• New Mexico Public Funds (New Mexico Educational Retirement Board, New Mexico<br />

Public Employees Retirement Association, <strong>and</strong> New Mexico State Investment<br />

<strong>Co</strong>uncil)<br />

• Ohio Public Funds (Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, State Teachers<br />

Retirement System of Ohio, School Employees Retirement System of Ohio, Ohio<br />

Police <strong>and</strong> Fire Pension Fund, Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirement System, <strong>and</strong><br />

Ohio Bureau of Workers’ <strong>Co</strong>mpensation)<br />

• The Regents of the University of California<br />

• State Universities Retirement System of Illinois<br />

• State of Wisconsin Investment Board<br />

• Tennessee <strong>Co</strong>nsolidated Retirement System<br />

• Washington State Investment Board<br />

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• Wayne <strong>Co</strong>unty Employees’ Retirement System<br />

• West Virginia Investment Management Board<br />

MULTI-EMPLOYER CLIENTS<br />

• Alaska Electrical Pension Fund<br />

• Alaska Hotel & Restaurant Employees Pension Trust Fund<br />

• Alaska Ironworkers Pension Trust<br />

• Carpenters Pension Fund of West Virginia<br />

• Carpenters Health & Welfare Fund of Philadelphia & Vicinity<br />

• Carpenters Pension Fund of Baltimore, Maryl<strong>and</strong><br />

• Carpenters Pension Fund of Illinois<br />

• Southwest Carpenters Pension Trust<br />

• Central States, Southeast <strong>and</strong> Southwest Areas Pension Fund<br />

• Employer-Teamsters Local Nos. 175 & 505 Pension Trust Fund<br />

• Heavy & General Laborers’ Local 472 & 172 Pension & Annuity Funds<br />

• 1199 SEIU Greater New York Pension Fund<br />

• Massachusetts State Carpenters Pension <strong>and</strong> Annuity Funds<br />

• Massachusetts State Guaranteed Fund<br />

• New Engl<strong>and</strong> Health Care Employees Pension Fund<br />

• SEIU Staff Fund<br />

• Southern California Lathing Industry Pension Fund<br />

• United Brotherhood of Carpenters Pension Fund<br />

ADDITIONAL INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS<br />

• Bank of Irel<strong>and</strong> Asset Management<br />

• Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance <strong>Co</strong>mpany<br />

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• St<strong>and</strong>ard Life Investments<br />

PROMINENT CASES<br />

PROMINENT CASES AND PRECEDENT-SETTING DECISIONS<br />

• In re Enron <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., No. H-01-3624 (S.D. Tex.). Investors lost<br />

billions of dollars as a result of the massive fraud at Enron. In appointing<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP lawyers as sole lead counsel to<br />

represent the interests of Enron investors, the court found that the Firm’s<br />

zealous prosecution <strong>and</strong> level of “insight” set it apart from its peers. Robbins<br />

Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys <strong>and</strong> lead plaintiff The Regents of the<br />

University of California aggressively pursued numerous defendants, including<br />

many of Wall Street’s biggest banks, <strong>and</strong> successfully obtained settlements<br />

in excess of $7.2 billion for the benefit of investors. This is the largest<br />

aggregate class action settlement not only in a securities class action,<br />

but in class action history.<br />

• In re UnitedHealth Grp. Inc. PSLRA Litig., No. 06-CV-1691 (D. Minn.). In<br />

the UnitedHealth case, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP represented the<br />

California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) <strong>and</strong><br />

demonstrated its willingness to vigorously advocate for its institutional clients,<br />

even under the most difficult circumstances. For example, in 2006, the issue<br />

of high-level executives backdating stock options made national headlines.<br />

During that time, many law firms, including Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd<br />

LLP, brought shareholder derivative lawsuits against the companies’ boards<br />

of directors for breaches of their fiduciary duties or for improperly granting<br />

backdated options. Rather than pursuing a shareholder derivative case, the<br />

Firm filed a securities fraud class action against the company on behalf of<br />

CalPERS. In doing so, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP faced significant<br />

<strong>and</strong> unprecedented legal obstacles with respect to loss causation, i.e., that<br />

defendants’ actions were responsible for causing the stock losses. Despite<br />

these legal hurdles, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP obtained an $895<br />

million recovery on behalf of the UnitedHealth shareholders. Shortly after<br />

reaching the $895 million settlement with UnitedHealth, the remaining<br />

corporate defendants, including former CEO William A. McGuire, also settled.<br />

Mr. McGuire paid $30 million <strong>and</strong> returned stock options representing more<br />

than three million shares to the shareholders. The total recovery for the class<br />

was over $925 million, the largest stock option backdating recovery ever, <strong>and</strong><br />

a recovery which is more than four times larger than the next largest<br />

options backdating recovery. Moreover, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd<br />

LLP obtained unprecedented corporate governance reforms, including<br />

election of a shareholder-nominated member to the company’s board of<br />

directors, a m<strong>and</strong>atory holding period for shares acquired by executives via<br />

option exercise, <strong>and</strong> executive compensation reforms which tie pay to<br />

performance.<br />

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• Jaffe v. Household Int’l, Inc., No. 02-C-05893 (N.D. Ill.). Sole lead counsel<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP obtained a jury verdict on May 7, 2009,<br />

following a six-week trial in the Northern District of Illinois, on behalf of a<br />

class of investors led by plaintiffs PACE Industry Union-Management<br />

Pension Fund, the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 132<br />

Pension Plan, <strong>and</strong> Glickenhaus & <strong>Co</strong>mpany. The jury determined that<br />

Household <strong>and</strong> the individual defendants made fraudulent<br />

misrepresentations concerning the company’s predatory lending practices,<br />

the quality of its loan portfolio <strong>and</strong> the company’s financial results between<br />

March 23, 2001 <strong>and</strong> October 11, 2002. Although certain post-trial<br />

proceedings are ongoing, plaintiffs’ counsel anticipate that the verdict will<br />

ultimately allow class members to recover in excess of $1 billion in damages.<br />

Since the enactment of the PSLRA in 1995, trials in securities fraud cases<br />

have been rare. According to published reports, only nine such cases have<br />

gone to verdict since the passage of the PSLRA.<br />

• Alaska Elec. Pension Fund v. CitiGroup, Inc. (In re World<strong>Co</strong>m Sec.<br />

Litig.), No. 03 Civ. 8269 (S.D.N.Y.). Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP<br />

attorneys represented more than 50 private <strong>and</strong> public institutions that opted<br />

out of the class action case <strong>and</strong> sued World<strong>Co</strong>m’s bankers, officers <strong>and</strong><br />

directors, <strong>and</strong> auditors in courts around the country for losses related to<br />

World<strong>Co</strong>m bond offerings from 1998 to 2001. The Firm’s clients included<br />

major public institutions from across the country such as CalPERS,<br />

CalSTRS, the state pension funds of Maine, Illinois, New Mexico <strong>and</strong> West<br />

Virginia, union pension funds, <strong>and</strong> private entities such as AIG <strong>and</strong><br />

Northwestern Mutual. Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys<br />

recovered more than $650 million for their clients on the May 2000 <strong>and</strong> May<br />

2001 bond offerings (the primary offerings at issue), substantially more than<br />

they would have recovered as part of the class.<br />

• In re Cardinal Health, Inc. Sec. Litig., No. C2-04-575 (S.D. Ohio). As sole<br />

lead counsel representing Cardinal Health shareholders, Robbins Geller<br />

Rudman & Dowd LLP obtained a recovery of $600 million for investors. On<br />

behalf of the lead plaintiffs, Amalgamated Bank, the New Mexico State<br />

Investment <strong>Co</strong>uncil, <strong>and</strong> the California Ironworkers Field Trust Fund, the Firm<br />

aggressively pursued class claims <strong>and</strong> won notable courtroom victories,<br />

including a favorable decision on defendants’ motion to dismiss. In re<br />

Cardinal Health, Inc. Sec. Litigs., 426 F. Supp. 2d 688 (S.D. Ohio 2006). At<br />

the time, the $600 million settlement was the tenth-largest settlement in the<br />

history of securities fraud litigation <strong>and</strong> is the largest-ever recovery in a<br />

securities fraud action in the Sixth Circuit.<br />

• AOL Time Warner Cases I & II, JCCP Nos. 4322 & 4325 (Cal. Super. Ct.,<br />

Los Angeles <strong>Co</strong>unty). Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP represented The<br />

Regents of the University of California, six Ohio state pension funds, Rabo<br />

Bank (NL), the Scottish Widows Investment Partnership, several Australian<br />

public <strong>and</strong> private funds, insurance companies, <strong>and</strong> numerous additional<br />

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institutional investors, both domestic <strong>and</strong> international, in state <strong>and</strong> federal<br />

court opt-out litigation stemming from Time Warner’s disastrous 2001 merger<br />

with Internet high flier America Online. Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP<br />

attorneys exposed a massive <strong>and</strong> sophisticated accounting fraud involving<br />

America Online’s e-commerce <strong>and</strong> advertising revenue. After almost four<br />

years of litigation involving extensive discovery, the Firm secured combined<br />

settlements for its opt-out clients totaling over $629 million just weeks before<br />

The Regents’ case pending in California state court was scheduled to go to<br />

trial. The Regents’ gross recovery of $246 million is the largest individual optout<br />

securities recovery in history.<br />

• In re HealthSouth <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., No. CV-03-BE-1500-S (N.D. Ala.). As<br />

court-appointed co-lead counsel, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP<br />

attorneys obtained a combined recovery of $671 million from HealthSouth, its<br />

auditor Ernst & Young, <strong>and</strong> its investment banker, UBS, for the benefit of<br />

stockholder plaintiffs. The settlement against HealthSouth represents one of<br />

the larger settlements in securities class action history <strong>and</strong> is considered<br />

among the top 15 settlements achieved after passage of the PSLRA.<br />

Likewise, the settlement against Ernst & Young is one of the largest<br />

securities class action settlements entered into by an accounting firm since<br />

the passage of the PSLRA. HealthSouth <strong>and</strong> its financial advisors<br />

perpetrated one of the largest <strong>and</strong> most pervasive frauds in the history of<br />

U.S. healthcare, prompting <strong>Co</strong>ngressional <strong>and</strong> law enforcement inquiry <strong>and</strong><br />

resulting in guilty pleas of 16 former HealthSouth executives in related<br />

federal criminal prosecutions.<br />

• In re Dynegy Inc. Sec. Litig., No. H-02-1571 (S.D. Tex.). As sole lead<br />

counsel representing The Regents of the University of California <strong>and</strong> the<br />

class of Dynegy investors, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys<br />

obtained a combined settlement of $474 million from Dynegy, Citigroup, Inc.<br />

<strong>and</strong> Arthur Andersen LLP for their involvement in a cl<strong>and</strong>estine financing<br />

scheme known as Project Alpha. Given Dynegy’s limited ability to pay,<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys structured a settlement<br />

(reached shortly before the commencement of trial) that maximized plaintiffs’<br />

recovery without bankrupting the company. Most notably, the settlement<br />

agreement provides that Dynegy will appoint two board members to be<br />

nominated by The Regents, which Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP <strong>and</strong><br />

The Regents believe will benefit all of Dynegy’s stockholders.<br />

• In re Qwest <strong>Co</strong>mmc’ns Int’l, Inc. Sec. Litig., No. 01-cv-1451 (D. <strong>Co</strong>lo.).<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys served as lead counsel for a<br />

class of investors that purchased Qwest securities. In July 2001, the Firm<br />

filed the initial complaint in this action on behalf of its clients, long before any<br />

investigation into Qwest’s financial statements was initiated by the SEC or<br />

Department of Justice. After five years of litigation, lead plaintiffs entered into<br />

a settlement with Qwest <strong>and</strong> certain individual defendants that provided a<br />

$400 million recovery for the class <strong>and</strong> created a mechanism that allowed the<br />

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vast majority of class members to share in an additional $250 million<br />

recovered by the SEC. In 2008, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP<br />

attorneys recovered an additional $45 million for the class in a settlement<br />

with defendants Joseph P. Nacchio <strong>and</strong> Robert S. Woodruff, the CEO <strong>and</strong><br />

CFO, respectively, of Qwest during large portions of the class period.<br />

• In re AT&T <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., MDL No. 1399 (D.N.J.). Robbins Geller<br />

Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys served as lead counsel for a class of<br />

investors that purchased AT&T common stock. The case charged defendants<br />

AT&T <strong>and</strong> its former Chairman <strong>and</strong> CEO, C. Michael Armstrong, with<br />

violations of the federal securities laws in connection with AT&T’s April 2000<br />

initial public offering of its wireless tracking stock, the largest IPO in American<br />

history. After two weeks of trial, <strong>and</strong> on the eve of scheduled testimony by<br />

Armstrong <strong>and</strong> infamous telecom analyst Jack Grubman, defendants agreed<br />

to settle the case for $100 million. In granting approval of the settlement, the<br />

court stated the following about the Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP<br />

attorneys h<strong>and</strong>ling the case:<br />

Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel are highly skilled attorneys with great experience<br />

in prosecuting complex securities action[s], <strong>and</strong> their<br />

professionalism <strong>and</strong> diligence displayed during [this] litigation<br />

substantiates this characterization. The <strong>Co</strong>urt notes that Lead<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel displayed excellent lawyering skills through their<br />

consistent preparedness during court proceedings, arguments<br />

<strong>and</strong> the trial, <strong>and</strong> their well-written <strong>and</strong> thoroughly researched<br />

submissions to the <strong>Co</strong>urt. Undoubtedly, the attentive <strong>and</strong><br />

persistent effort of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel was integral in achieving the<br />

excellent result for the Class.<br />

In re AT&T <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., MDL No. 1399, 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 46144, at<br />

*28-*29 (D.N.J. Apr. 25, 2005), aff’d, 455 F.3d 160 (3d Cir. 2006).<br />

• In re Dollar Gen. <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., No. 01-CV-00388 (M.D. Tenn.). Robbins<br />

Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys served as lead counsel in this case in<br />

which the Firm recovered $172.5 million for investors. The Dollar General<br />

settlement was the largest shareholder class action recovery ever in<br />

Tennessee.<br />

• Carpenters Health & Welfare Fund v. <strong>Co</strong>ca-<strong>Co</strong>la <strong>Co</strong>., No. 00-CV-2838<br />

(N.D. Ga.). As co-lead counsel representing <strong>Co</strong>ca-<strong>Co</strong>la shareholders,<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys obtained a recovery of<br />

$137.5 million after nearly eight years of litigation. Robbins Geller Rudman &<br />

Dowd LLP attorneys traveled to three continents to uncover the evidence that<br />

ultimately resulted in the settlement of this hard-fought litigation. The case<br />

concerned <strong>Co</strong>ca-<strong>Co</strong>la’s shipping of excess concentrate at the end of financial<br />

reporting periods for the sole purpose of meeting analyst earnings<br />

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expectations, as well as the company’s failure to properly account for certain<br />

impaired foreign bottling assets.<br />

• Schwartz v. TXU <strong>Co</strong>rp., No. 02-CV-2243 (N.D. Tex). As co-lead counsel,<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys obtained a recovery of over<br />

$149 million for a class of purchasers of TXU securities. The recovery<br />

compensated class members for damages they incurred as a result of their<br />

purchases of TXU securities at inflated prices. Defendants had inflated the<br />

price of these securities by concealing the fact that TXU’s operating earnings<br />

were declining due to a deteriorating gas pipeline <strong>and</strong> the failure of the<br />

company’s European operations.<br />

• Thurber v. Mattel, Inc., No. 99-CV-10368 (C.D. Cal.). Robbins Geller<br />

Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys served as co-lead counsel for a class of<br />

investors who purchased Mattel common stock. When the shareholders<br />

approved Mattel’s acquisition of The Learning <strong>Co</strong>mpany, they were misled by<br />

defendants’ false statements regarding the financial condition of the acquired<br />

company. Within months of the close of the transaction, Mattel disclosed that<br />

The Learning <strong>Co</strong>mpany had incurred millions in losses, <strong>and</strong> that instead of<br />

adding to Mattel’s earnings, earnings would be far less than previously<br />

stated. After thorough discovery, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP<br />

attorneys negotiated a settlement of $122 million plus corporate governance<br />

changes.<br />

• Brody v. Hellman (U.S. West Dividend Litigation), No. 00-CV-4142 (Dist.<br />

Ct. for the City & Cty. of Denver, <strong>Co</strong>lo.). Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd<br />

LLP attorneys were court-appointed counsel for the class of former<br />

stockholders of U.S. West, Inc. who sought to recover a dividend declared by<br />

U.S. West before its merger with Qwest. The merger closed before the<br />

record <strong>and</strong> payment dates for the dividend, which Qwest did not pay<br />

following the merger. The case was aggressively litigated <strong>and</strong> the plaintiffs<br />

survived a motion to dismiss, two motions for summary judgment <strong>and</strong><br />

successfully certified the class over vigorous opposition from defendants. In<br />

certifying the class, the court commented, “Defendants do not contest that<br />

Plaintiffs’ attorneys are extremely well qualified to represent the putative<br />

class. This litigation has been ongoing for four years; in that time Plaintiffs’<br />

counsel has proven that they are more than adequate in ability,<br />

determination, <strong>and</strong> resources to represent the putative class.” The case<br />

settled for $50 million on the day before trial was scheduled to commence. At<br />

the August 30, 2005 final approval hearing relating to the settlement, the<br />

court noted that the case “was litigated by extremely talented lawyers on both<br />

sides” <strong>and</strong> that the settlement was “a great result.” In describing the risk<br />

taken by the Firm <strong>and</strong> its co-counsel, the court noted, “There wasn’t any<br />

other lawyer[] in the United States that took the gamble that these people did.<br />

Not one other firm anywhere said I’m willing to take that on. I’ll go five years.<br />

I’ll pay out the expenses. I’ll put my time <strong>and</strong> effort on the line.” In discussing<br />

the difficulties facing the Firm in this case, the court said, “There wasn’t any<br />

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issue that wasn’t fought. It took a great deal of skill to get to the point of trial.”<br />

In concluding, the court remarked that the class was “fortunate they had<br />

some lawyers that had the guts to come forward <strong>and</strong> do it.”<br />

• In re NASDAQ Market-Makers Antitrust Litig., MDL No. 1023 (S.D.N.Y.).<br />

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys served as court-appointed<br />

co-lead counsel for a class of investors. The class alleged that the NASDAQ<br />

market-makers set <strong>and</strong> maintained wide spreads pursuant to an industrywide<br />

conspiracy in one of the largest <strong>and</strong> most important antitrust cases in<br />

recent history. After three <strong>and</strong> one half years of intense litigation, the case<br />

was settled for a total of $1.027 billion, at the time the largest ever antitrust<br />

settlement. An excerpt from the court’s opinion reads:<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel for the Plaintiffs are preeminent in the field of class<br />

action litigation, <strong>and</strong> the roster of counsel for the Defendants<br />

includes some of the largest, most successful <strong>and</strong> well<br />

regarded law firms in the country. It is difficult to conceive of<br />

better representation than the parties to this action achieved.<br />

In re NASDAQ Market-Makers Antitrust Litig., 187 F.R.D. 465, 474 (S.D.N.Y.<br />

1998).<br />

• In re Exxon Valdez, No. A89 095 Civ. (D. Alaska), <strong>and</strong> In re Exxon Valdez<br />

Oil Spill Litig., No. 3 AN 89 2533 (Alaska Super. Ct., 3d Jud. Dist.). Robbins<br />

Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys served on the Plaintiffs’ <strong>Co</strong>ordinating<br />

<strong>Co</strong>mmittee <strong>and</strong> Plaintiffs’ Law <strong>Co</strong>mmittee in this massive litigation resulting<br />

from the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska in March 1989. The jury awarded<br />

hundreds of millions in compensatory damages, as well as $5 billion in<br />

punitive damages (the latter were later reduced by the United States<br />

Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt to $507 million).<br />

• In re 3<strong>Co</strong>m, Inc. Sec. Litig., No. C-97-21083 (N.D. Cal.). A hard-fought<br />

class action alleging violations of the federal securities laws in which Robbins<br />

Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys served as lead counsel for the class<br />

<strong>and</strong> obtained a recovery totaling $259 million.<br />

• Mangini v. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco <strong>Co</strong>., No. 939359 (Cal. Super. Ct., San<br />

Francisco <strong>Co</strong>unty). In this case, R.J. Reynolds admitted that “the Mangini<br />

action, <strong>and</strong> the way that it was vigorously litigated, was an early, significant<br />

<strong>and</strong> unique driver of the overall legal <strong>and</strong> social controversy regarding<br />

underage smoking that led to the decision to phase out the Joe Camel<br />

Campaign.”<br />

• <strong>Co</strong>rdova v. Liggett Grp., Inc., No. 651824 (Cal. Super. Ct., San Diego<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unty), <strong>and</strong> People v. Philip Morris, Inc., No. 980864 (Cal. Super. Ct., San<br />

Francisco <strong>Co</strong>unty). Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys, as lead<br />

counsel in both these actions, played a key role in these cases which were<br />

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settled with the Attorneys General’s global agreement with the tobacco<br />

industry, bringing $26 billion to the State of California as a whole <strong>and</strong> $12.5<br />

billion to the cities <strong>and</strong> counties within California.<br />

• Does I v. The Gap, Inc., No. 01 0031 (D. N. Mar. I.). In this groundbreaking<br />

case, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys represented a class of<br />

30,000 garment workers who alleged that they had worked under sweatshop<br />

conditions in garment factories in Saipan that produced clothing for top U.S.<br />

retailers such as The Gap, Target <strong>and</strong> J.C. Penney. In the first action of its<br />

kind, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys pursued claims against<br />

the factories <strong>and</strong> the retailers alleging violations of RICO, the Alien Tort<br />

Claims Act, <strong>and</strong> the Law of Nations based on the alleged systemic labor <strong>and</strong><br />

human rights abuses occurring in Saipan. This case was a companion to two<br />

other actions: Does I v. Advance Textile <strong>Co</strong>rp., No. 99 0002 (D. N. Mar. I.),<br />

which alleged overtime violations by the garment factories under the Fair<br />

Labor St<strong>and</strong>ards Act <strong>and</strong> local labor law, <strong>and</strong> UNITE v. The Gap, Inc., No.<br />

300474 (Cal. Super. Ct., San Francisco <strong>Co</strong>unty), which alleged violations of<br />

California’s Unfair Practices Law by the U.S. retailers. These actions resulted<br />

in a settlement of approximately $20 million that included a comprehensive<br />

monitoring program to address past violations by the factories <strong>and</strong> prevent<br />

future ones. The members of the litigation team were honored as Trial<br />

Lawyers of the Year by the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice in recognition of<br />

the team’s efforts in bringing about the precedent-setting settlement of the<br />

actions.<br />

• Hall v. NCAA (Restricted Earnings <strong>Co</strong>ach Antitrust Litigation), No. 94-<br />

2392 (D. Kan.). Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys were lead<br />

counsel <strong>and</strong> lead trial counsel for one of three classes of coaches in these<br />

consolidated price fixing actions against the National <strong>Co</strong>llegiate Athletic<br />

Association. On May 4, 1998, the jury returned verdicts in favor of the three<br />

classes for more than $70 million.<br />

• In re Prison Realty Sec. Litig., No. 3:99-0452 (M.D. Tenn.). Robbins Geller<br />

Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys served as lead counsel for the class,<br />

obtaining a $105 million recovery.<br />

• In re Honeywell Int’l, Inc. Sec. Litig., No. 00-cv-03605 (D.N.J.). Robbins<br />

Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys served as lead counsel for a class of<br />

investors that purchased Honeywell common stock. The case charged<br />

Honeywell <strong>and</strong> its top officers with violations of the federal securities laws,<br />

alleging the defendants made false public statements concerning<br />

Honeywell’s merger with Allied Signal, Inc. <strong>and</strong> that defendants falsified<br />

Honeywell’s financial statements. After extensive discovery, Robbins Geller<br />

Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys obtained a $100 million settlement for the<br />

class.<br />

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• In re Reliance Acceptance Grp., Inc. Sec. Litig., 99 MDL No. 1304 (D.<br />

Del.). Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys served as co-lead<br />

counsel <strong>and</strong> obtained a recovery of $39 million.<br />

• Schwartz v. Visa Int’l, No. 822404-4 (Cal. Super. Ct., Alameda <strong>Co</strong>unty).<br />

After years of litigation <strong>and</strong> a six-month trial, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd<br />

LLP attorneys won one of the largest consumer protection verdicts ever<br />

awarded in the United States. Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP<br />

attorneys represented California consumers in an action against Visa <strong>and</strong><br />

MasterCard for intentionally imposing <strong>and</strong> concealing a fee from their<br />

cardholders. The court ordered Visa <strong>and</strong> MasterCard to return $800,000,000<br />

in cardholder losses, which represented 100% of the amount illegally taken,<br />

plus 2% interest. In addition, the court ordered full disclosure of the hidden<br />

fee.<br />

• Thompson v. Metro. Life Ins. <strong>Co</strong>., No. 00-cv-5071 (S.D.N.Y.). Robbins<br />

Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys served as lead counsel <strong>and</strong> obtained<br />

$145 million for the class in a settlement involving racial discrimination claims<br />

in the sale of life insurance.<br />

• In re Prudential Ins. <strong>Co</strong>. of Am. Sales Practices Litig., MDL No. 1061<br />

(D.N.J.). In one of the first cases of its kind, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd<br />

LLP attorneys obtained a settlement of $4 billion for deceptive sales practices<br />

in connection with the sale of life insurance involving the “vanishing premium”<br />

sales scheme.<br />

INVESTOR AND SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS<br />

PRECEDENT-SETTING DECISIONS<br />

• Fox v. JAMDAT Mobile, Inc., 185 Cal. App. 4th 1068 (2010). <strong>Co</strong>ncluding<br />

that Delaware’s shareholder ratification doctrine did not bar the claims, the<br />

California <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeal reversed dismissal of a shareholder class action<br />

alleging breach of fiduciary duty in a corporate merger.<br />

• In re <strong>Co</strong>nstar Int’l Inc. Sec. Litig., 585 F.3d 774 (3d Cir. 2009). The Third<br />

Circuit flatly rejected defense contentions that where relief is sought under<br />

§11 of the Securities Act of 1933, which imposes liability when securities are<br />

issued pursuant to an incomplete or misleading registration statement, class<br />

certification should depend upon findings concerning market efficiency <strong>and</strong><br />

loss causation.<br />

• Siracusano v. Matrixx Initiatives, Inc., 585 F.3d 1167 (9th Cir. 2009). In a<br />

securities fraud action, the Ninth Circuit rejected reliance upon a bright-line<br />

“statistical significance” materiality st<strong>and</strong>ard, agreeing with plaintiffs that<br />

defendants had omitted a material fact by failing to disclose a possible link<br />

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between the company’s popular cold remedy <strong>and</strong> the loss of sense of smell<br />

in some users.<br />

• Alaska Elec. Pension Fund v. Flowserve <strong>Co</strong>rp., 572 F.3d 221 (5th Cir.<br />

2009). Aided by former United States Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt Justice O’<strong>Co</strong>nnor’s<br />

presence on the panel, the Fifth Circuit reversed a district court order denying<br />

class certification <strong>and</strong> also reversed an order granting summary judgment to<br />

defendants. The court held that the district court applied an incorrect factforfact<br />

st<strong>and</strong>ard of loss causation, <strong>and</strong> that genuine issues of fact on loss<br />

causation precluded summary judgment.<br />

• In re F5 Networks, Inc., Derivative Litig., 207 P.3d 433 (Wash. 2009). In a<br />

derivative action alleging unlawful stock option backdating, the Supreme<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt of Washington ruled that shareholders need not make a pre-suit<br />

dem<strong>and</strong> on the board of directors where this step would be futile, agreeing<br />

with plaintiffs that favorable Delaware case law should be followed as<br />

persuasive authority.<br />

• Lorm<strong>and</strong> v. US Unwired, Inc., 565 F.3d 228 (5th Cir. 2009). In a rare win for<br />

investors in the Fifth Circuit, the court reversed an order of dismissal, holding<br />

that safe harbor warnings were not meaningful when the facts alleged<br />

established a strong inference that defendants knew their forecasts were<br />

false. The court also held that plaintiffs sufficiently alleged loss causation.<br />

• Institutional Investors Grp. v. Avaya, Inc., 564 F.3d 242 (3d Cir. 2009). In<br />

a victory for investors in the Third Circuit, the court reversed an order of<br />

dismissal, holding that shareholders pled with particularity why the<br />

company’s repeated denials of price discounts on products were false <strong>and</strong><br />

misleading when the totality of facts alleged established a strong inference<br />

that defendants knew their denials were false.<br />

• Alaska Elec. Pension Fund v. Pharmacia <strong>Co</strong>rp., 554 F.3d 342 (3d Cir.<br />

2009), cert. denied, _ U.S. _, 130 S. Ct. 2401 (2010). The Third Circuit held<br />

that claims filed for violation of §10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934<br />

were timely, adopting investors’ argument that because scienter is a critical<br />

element of the claims, the time for filing them cannot begin to run until the<br />

defendants’ fraudulent state of mind should be apparent.<br />

• Rael v. Page, 222 P.3d 678 (N.M. Ct. App.), cert. denied, 224 P.3d 649<br />

(N.M. 2009). In this shareholder class <strong>and</strong> derivative action, Robbins Geller<br />

Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys obtained an appellate decision reversing the<br />

trial court’s dismissal of the complaint alleging serious director misconduct in<br />

connection with the merger of SunCal <strong>Co</strong>mpanies <strong>and</strong> Westl<strong>and</strong><br />

Development <strong>Co</strong>., Inc., a New Mexico company with large <strong>and</strong> historic<br />

l<strong>and</strong>holdings <strong>and</strong> other assets in the Albuquerque area. The appellate court<br />

held that plaintiff’s claims for breach of fiduciary duty were direct, not<br />

derivative, because they constituted an attack on the validity or fairness of<br />

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the merger <strong>and</strong> the conduct of the directors. Although New Mexico law had<br />

not addressed this question directly, at the urging of the Firm’s attorneys, the<br />

court relied on Delaware law for guidance, rejecting the “special injury” test<br />

for determining the direct versus derivative inquiry <strong>and</strong> instead applying more<br />

recent Delaware case law.<br />

• Luther v. <strong>Co</strong>untrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, 533 F.3d 1031 (9th Cir.<br />

2008). In a case of first impression, the Ninth Circuit held that the Securities<br />

Act of 1933’s specific non-removal features had not been trumped by the<br />

general removal provisions of the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005.<br />

• In re Gilead Scis. Sec. Litig., 536 F.3d 1049 (9th Cir. 2008), cert. denied, _<br />

U.S. _, 129 S. Ct. 1993 (2009). The Ninth Circuit upheld defrauded investors’<br />

loss causation theory as plausible, ruling that a limited temporal gap between<br />

the time defendants’ misrepresentation was publicly revealed <strong>and</strong> the<br />

subsequent decline in stock value was reasonable where the public had not<br />

immediately understood the impact of defendants’ fraud.<br />

• Fidel v. Farley, 534 F.3d 508 (6th Cir. 2008). The Sixth Circuit upheld classnotice<br />

procedures, rejecting an objector’s contentions that class action<br />

settlements should be set aside because his own stockbroker had failed to<br />

forward timely notice of the settlement to him.<br />

• In re World<strong>Co</strong>m Sec. Litig., 496 F.3d 245 (2d Cir. 2007). The Second<br />

Circuit held that the filing of a class action complaint tolls the limitations<br />

period for all members of the class, including those who choose to opt out of<br />

the class action <strong>and</strong> file their own individual actions without waiting to see<br />

whether the district court certifies a class – reversing the decision below <strong>and</strong><br />

effectively overruling multiple district court rulings that American Pipe tolling<br />

did not apply under these circumstances.<br />

• In re Merck & <strong>Co</strong>. Sec., Derivative & ERISA Litig., 493 F.3d 393 (3d Cir.<br />

2007). In a shareholder derivative suit appeal, the Third Circuit held that the<br />

general rule that discovery may not be used to supplement dem<strong>and</strong>-futility<br />

allegations does not apply where the defendants enter a voluntary stipulation<br />

to produce materials relevant to dem<strong>and</strong> futility without providing for any<br />

limitation as to their use.<br />

• Alaska Elec. Pension Fund v. Brown, 941 A.2d 1011 (Del. 2007). The<br />

Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt of Delaware held that the Alaska Electrical Pension Fund, for<br />

purposes of the “corporate benefit” attorney-fee doctrine, was presumed to<br />

have caused a substantial increase in the tender offer price paid in a “going<br />

private” buyout transaction. The <strong>Co</strong>urt of Chancery originally ruled that<br />

Alaska’s counsel, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, was not entitled to<br />

an award of attorney fees, but Delaware’s high court, in its published opinion,<br />

reversed <strong>and</strong> rem<strong>and</strong>ed for further proceedings.<br />

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• Cr<strong>and</strong>on Capital Partners v. Shelk, 157 P.3d 176 (Or. 2007). Oregon’s<br />

Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt ruled that a shareholder plaintiff in a derivative action may<br />

still seek attorney fees even if the defendants took actions to moot the<br />

underlying claims. The Firm’s attorneys convinced Oregon’s highest court to<br />

take the case, <strong>and</strong> reverse, despite the contrary position articulated by both<br />

the trial court <strong>and</strong> the Oregon <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeals.<br />

• In re Qwest <strong>Co</strong>mmc’ns Int’l, 450 F.3d 1179 (10th Cir. 2006). In a case of<br />

first impression, the Tenth Circuit held that a corporation’s deliberate release<br />

of purportedly privileged materials to governmental agencies was not a<br />

“selective waiver” of the privileges such that the corporation could refuse to<br />

produce the same materials to non-governmental plaintiffs in private<br />

securities fraud litigation.<br />

• In re Guidant S’holders Derivative Litig., 841 N.E.2d 571 (Ind. 2006).<br />

Answering a certified question from a federal court, the Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt of<br />

Indiana unanimously held that a pre-suit dem<strong>and</strong> in a derivative action is<br />

excused if the dem<strong>and</strong> would be a futile gesture. The court adopted a<br />

“dem<strong>and</strong> futility” st<strong>and</strong>ard <strong>and</strong> rejected defendants’ call for a “universal<br />

dem<strong>and</strong>” st<strong>and</strong>ard that might have immediately ended the case.<br />

• Denver Area Meat Cutters v. Clayton, 209 S.W.3d 584 (Tenn. Ct. App.<br />

2006). The Tennessee <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeals rejected an objector’s challenge to a<br />

class action settlement arising out of Warren Buffet’s 2003 acquisition of<br />

Tennessee-based Clayton Homes. In their effort to secure relief for Clayton<br />

Homes stockholders, the Firm’s attorneys obtained a temporary injunction of<br />

the Buffet acquisition for six weeks in 2003 while the matter was litigated in<br />

the courts. The temporary halt to Buffet’s acquisition received national press<br />

attention.<br />

• DeJulius v. New Eng. Health Care Emps. Pension Fund, 429 F.3d 935<br />

(10th Cir. 2005). The Tenth Circuit held that the multi-faceted notice of a $50<br />

million settlement in a securities fraud class action had been the best notice<br />

practicable under the circumstances, <strong>and</strong> thus satisfied both constitutional<br />

due process <strong>and</strong> Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.<br />

• In re Daou Sys., 411 F.3d 1006 (9th Cir. 2005). The Ninth Circuit sustained<br />

investors’ allegations of accounting fraud <strong>and</strong> ruled that loss causation was<br />

adequately alleged by pleading that the value of the stock they purchased<br />

declined when the issuer’s true financial condition was revealed.<br />

• Barrie v. Intervoice-Brite, Inc., 397 F.3d 249 (5th Cir.), reh’g denied <strong>and</strong><br />

opinion modified, 409 F.3d 653 (5th Cir. 2005). The Fifth Circuit upheld<br />

investors’ accounting-fraud claims, holding that fraud is pled as to both<br />

defendants when one knowingly utters a false statement <strong>and</strong> the other<br />

knowingly fails to correct it, even if the complaint does not specify who spoke<br />

<strong>and</strong> who listened.<br />

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• Ill. Mun. Ret. Fund v. Citigroup, Inc., 391 F.3d 844 (7th Cir. 2004). The<br />

Seventh Circuit upheld a district court’s decision that the Illinois Municipal<br />

Retirement Fund was entitled to litigate its claims under the Securities Act of<br />

1933 against World<strong>Co</strong>m’s underwriters before a state court rather than<br />

before the federal forum sought by the defendants.<br />

• Nursing Home Pension Fund, Local 144 v. Oracle <strong>Co</strong>rp., 380 F.3d 1226<br />

(9th Cir. 2004). The Ninth Circuit ruled that defendants’ fraudulent intent<br />

could be inferred from allegations concerning their false representations,<br />

insider stock sales <strong>and</strong> improper accounting methods.<br />

• City of Monroe Emps. Ret. Sys. v. Bridgestone <strong>Co</strong>rp., 399 F.3d 651 (6th<br />

Cir. 2004). The Sixth Circuit held that a statement regarding objective data<br />

supposedly supporting a corporation’s belief that its tires were safe was<br />

actionable where jurors could have found a reasonable basis to believe the<br />

corporation was aware of undisclosed facts seriously undermining the<br />

statement’s accuracy.<br />

• Southl<strong>and</strong> Sec. <strong>Co</strong>rp. v. INSpire Ins. Solutions Inc., 365 F.3d 353 (5th Cir.<br />

2004). The Fifth Circuit sustained allegations that an issuer’s CEO made<br />

fraudulent statements in connection with a contract announcement.<br />

• Pirraglia v. Novell, Inc., 339 F.3d 1182 (10th Cir. 2003). The Tenth Circuit<br />

upheld investors’ accounting-fraud claims, holding that plaintiffs could not be<br />

expected to plead details of documents from defendants’ files, that the<br />

materiality of defendants’ false statements is usually not resolvable at the<br />

pleading stage, <strong>and</strong> that the absence of insider trading by individual<br />

defendants did not mean they lacked a motive to commit fraud.<br />

• No. 84 Employer-Teamster Joint <strong>Co</strong>uncil Pension Trust Fund v. Am.<br />

West Holding <strong>Co</strong>rp., 320 F.3d 920 (9th Cir. 2003). The Ninth Circuit upheld<br />

investors’ fraud claims, ruling that the materiality of defendants’ fraud was not<br />

reflected in the stock’s market price until the full economic effects of<br />

defendants’ fraud were finally revealed, <strong>and</strong> that a lack of stock sales by<br />

defendants is not dispositive as to scienter.<br />

• In re Cavanaugh, 306 F.3d 726 (9th Cir. 2002). The Ninth Circuit disallowed<br />

judicial auctions to select lead plaintiffs in securities class actions <strong>and</strong><br />

protected lead plaintiffs’ right to select the lead counsel they desire to<br />

represent them.<br />

• Lone Star Ladies Inv. Club v. Schlotzsky’s Inc., 238 F.3d 363 (5th Cir.<br />

2001). The Fifth Circuit upheld investors’ claims that securities offering<br />

documents were incomplete <strong>and</strong> misleading, reversing a district court order<br />

that had applied inappropriate pleading st<strong>and</strong>ards to dismiss the case.<br />

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INSURANCE<br />

• Smith v. Am. Family Mut. Ins. <strong>Co</strong>., 289 S.W.3d 675 (Mo. Ct. App. 2009).<br />

Capping nearly a decade of hotly contested litigation, the Missouri <strong>Co</strong>urt of<br />

Appeals reversed the trial court’s judgment notwithst<strong>and</strong>ing the verdict for<br />

auto insurer American Family <strong>and</strong> reinstated a unanimous jury verdict for the<br />

plaintiff class.<br />

• Troyk v. Farmers Grp., Inc., 171 Cal. App. 4th 1305 (2009). The California<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeal held that Farmers Insurance’s practice of levying a “service<br />

charge” on one-month auto insurance policies, without specifying the charge<br />

in the policy, violated California’s Insurance <strong>Co</strong>de.<br />

• Lebrilla v. Farmers Grp., Inc., 119 Cal. App. 4th 1070 (2004). Reversing the<br />

trial court, the California <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeal ordered class certification of a suit<br />

against Farmers, one of the largest automobile insurers in California, <strong>and</strong><br />

ruled that Farmers’ st<strong>and</strong>ard automobile policy requires it to provide parts<br />

that are as good as those made by vehicle’s manufacturer. The case<br />

involved Farmers’ practice of using inferior imitation parts when repairing<br />

insureds’ vehicles.<br />

• In re Monumental Life Ins. <strong>Co</strong>., 365 F.3d 408, 416 (5th Cir. 2004). The Fifth<br />

Circuit <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeals reversed a district court’s denial of class certification<br />

in a case filed by African-Americans seeking to remedy racially discriminatory<br />

insurance practices. The Fifth Circuit held that a monetary relief claim is<br />

viable in a Rule 23(b)(2) class if it flows directly from liability to the class as a<br />

whole <strong>and</strong> is capable of classwide “‘computation by means of objective<br />

st<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>and</strong> not dependent in any significant way on the intangible,<br />

subjective differences of each class member’s circumstances.’”<br />

• Dehoyos v. Allstate <strong>Co</strong>rp., 345 F.3d 290 (5th Cir. 2003). The Fifth Circuit<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeals held that claims under federal civil rights statutes involving<br />

the sale of racially discriminatory insurance policies based upon the use of<br />

credit scoring did not interfere with state insurance statutes or regulatory<br />

goals <strong>and</strong> were not preempted under the McCarran-Ferguson Act.<br />

Specifically, the appellate court affirmed the district court’s ruling that the<br />

McCarran-Ferguson Act does not preempt civil-rights claims under the Civil<br />

Rights Act of 1866 <strong>and</strong> the Fair Housing Act for racially discriminatory<br />

business practices in the sale of automobile <strong>and</strong> homeowners insurance.<br />

• Mass. Mut. Life Ins. <strong>Co</strong>. v. Superior <strong>Co</strong>urt, 97 Cal. App. 4th 1282 (2002).<br />

The California <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeal affirmed a trial court’s order certifying a class<br />

in an action by purchasers of so-called “vanishing premium” life-insurance<br />

policies who claimed violations of California’s consumer-protection statutes.<br />

The court held that common issues predominate where plaintiffs allege a<br />

uniform failure to disclose material information about policy dividend rates.<br />

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• Moore v. Liberty Nat’l Life Ins. <strong>Co</strong>., 267 F.3d 1209 (11th Cir. 2001). The<br />

Eleventh Circuit affirmed the district court’s denial of the defendant’s motion<br />

for judgment on the pleadings, rejecting contentions that insurance<br />

policyholders’ claims of racial discrimination were barred by Alabama’s<br />

common law doctrine of repose. The Eleventh Circuit also rejected the<br />

insurer’s argument that the McCarran-Ferguson Act m<strong>and</strong>ated preemption of<br />

plaintiffs’ federal civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. §§1981 <strong>and</strong> 1982.<br />

CONSUMER PROTECTION<br />

• Kwikset <strong>Co</strong>rp. v. Superior <strong>Co</strong>urt, 51 Cal. 4th 310 (2011). In a leading<br />

decision interpreting the scope of Proposition 64’s new st<strong>and</strong>ing<br />

requirements under California’s Unfair <strong>Co</strong>mpetition Law (UCL), the California<br />

Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt held that consumers alleging that a manufacturer has<br />

misrepresented its product have “lost money or property” within the meaning<br />

of the initiative, <strong>and</strong> thus have st<strong>and</strong>ing to sue under the UCL, if they “can<br />

truthfully allege that they were deceived by a product’s label into spending<br />

money to purchase the product, <strong>and</strong> would not have purchased it otherwise.”<br />

Id. at 317. Kwikset involved allegations, proven at trial, that defendants<br />

violated California’s “Made in the U.S.A.” statute by representing on their<br />

labels that their products were “Made in U.S.A.” or “All-American Made”<br />

when, in fact, the products were substantially made with foreign parts <strong>and</strong><br />

labor.<br />

• Safeco Ins. <strong>Co</strong>. of Am. v. Superior <strong>Co</strong>urt, 173 Cal. App. 4th 814 (2009). In<br />

a class action against auto insurer Safeco, the California <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeal<br />

agreed that the plaintiff should have access to discovery to identify a new<br />

class representative after her st<strong>and</strong>ing to sue was challenged.<br />

• <strong>Co</strong>nsumer Privacy Cases, 175 Cal. App. 4th 545 (2009). The California<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeal rejected objections to a nationwide class action settlement<br />

benefiting Bank of America customers.<br />

• Koponen v. Pac. Gas & Elec. <strong>Co</strong>., 165 Cal. App. 4th 345 (2008). The Firm’s<br />

attorneys obtained a published decision reversing the trial court’s dismissal of<br />

the action, <strong>and</strong> holding that the plaintiff’s claims for damages arising from the<br />

utility’s unauthorized use of rights-of-way or easements obtained from the<br />

plaintiff <strong>and</strong> other l<strong>and</strong>owners were not barred by a statute limiting the<br />

authority of California courts to review or correct decisions of the California<br />

Public Utilities <strong>Co</strong>mmission.<br />

• Sanford v. MemberWorks, Inc., 483 F.3d 956 (9th Cir. 2007). In a<br />

telemarketing-fraud case, where the plaintiff consumer insisted she had<br />

never entered the contractual arrangement that defendants said bound her to<br />

arbitrate individual claims to the exclusion of pursuing class claims, the Ninth<br />

Circuit reversed an order compelling arbitration – allowing the plaintiff to<br />

litigate on behalf of a class.<br />

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• Ritt v. Billy Blanks Enters., 870 N.E.2d 212 (Ohio Ct. App. 2007). In the<br />

Ohio analog to the West case, the Ohio <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeals approved<br />

certification of a class of Ohio residents seeking relief under Ohio’s consumer<br />

protection laws for the same telemarketing fraud.<br />

• Haw. Med. Ass’n v. Haw. Med. Serv. Ass’n, 148 P.3d 1179 (Haw. 2006).<br />

The Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt of Hawaii ruled that claims of unfair competition were not<br />

subject to arbitration <strong>and</strong> that claims of tortious interference with prospective<br />

economic advantage were adequately alleged.<br />

• Branick v. Downey Sav. & Loan Ass’n, 39 Cal. 4th 235 (2006). Robbins<br />

Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP attorneys were part of a team of lawyers that<br />

briefed this case before the Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt of California. The court issued a<br />

unanimous decision holding that new plaintiffs may be substituted, if<br />

necessary, to preserve actions pending when Proposition 64 was passed by<br />

California voters in 2004. Proposition 64 amended California’s Unfair<br />

<strong>Co</strong>mpetition Law <strong>and</strong> was aggressively cited by defense lawyers in an effort<br />

to dismiss cases after the initiative was adopted.<br />

• McKell v. Wash. Mut., Inc., 142 Cal. App. 4th 1457 (2006). The California<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeal reversed the trial court, holding that plaintiff’s theories<br />

attacking a variety of allegedly inflated mortgage-related fees were<br />

actionable.<br />

• West <strong>Co</strong>rp. v. Superior <strong>Co</strong>urt, 116 Cal. App. 4th 1167 (2004). The<br />

California <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeal upheld the trial court’s finding that jurisdiction in<br />

California was appropriate over the out-of-state corporate defendant whose<br />

telemarketing was aimed at California residents. Exercise of jurisdiction was<br />

found to be in keeping with considerations of fair play <strong>and</strong> substantial justice.<br />

• Kruse v. Wells Fargo Home Mortg., Inc., 383 F.3d 49 (2d Cir. 2004), <strong>and</strong><br />

Santiago v. GMAC Mortg. Grp., Inc., 417 F.3d 384 (3d Cir. 2005). In two<br />

groundbreaking federal appellate decisions, the Second <strong>and</strong> Third Circuits<br />

each ruled that the Real Estate Settlement Practices Act prohibits marking up<br />

home loan-related fees <strong>and</strong> charges.<br />

• Lavie v. Procter & Gamble <strong>Co</strong>., 105 Cal. App. 4th 496 (2003). The<br />

California <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeal issued an extensive opinion elaborating, for the<br />

first time in California law, the meaning of the “reasonable consumer”<br />

st<strong>and</strong>ard. The court announced a balanced approach that has enabled<br />

actions under California’s leading consumer protection statutes when<br />

necessary to protect the public from acts of unfair business competition.<br />

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PARTNERS<br />

• Kasky v. Nike, Inc., 27 Cal. 4th 939 (2002). The California Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt<br />

upheld claims that an apparel manufacturer misled the public regarding its<br />

exploitative labor practices, thereby violating California statutes prohibiting<br />

unfair competition <strong>and</strong> false advertising. The court rejected defense<br />

contentions that such misconduct was protected by the First Amendment.<br />

• Spielholz v. Superior <strong>Co</strong>urt, 86 Cal. App. 4th 1366 (2001). The California<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeal held that false advertising claims against a wireless<br />

communications provider are not preempted by the Federal <strong>Co</strong>mmunications<br />

Act of 1934.<br />

ATTORNEY BIOGRAPHIES<br />

Mario Alba, Jr.<br />

Mario Alba, Jr. is a partner in the Firm’s New York office. Mr. Alba is responsible for<br />

initiating, investigating, researching <strong>and</strong> filing securities fraud class actions. Mr. Alba has<br />

served as lead counsel in numerous class actions alleging violations of securities laws,<br />

including cases against NBTY ($16 million recovery) <strong>and</strong> OSI Pharmaceuticals ($9 million<br />

recovery). He is also part of the Firm’s Institutional Outreach Department whereby he<br />

advises institutional investors. In addition, Mr. Alba is active in all phases of the Firm’s lead<br />

plaintiff motion practice.<br />

Education: B.S., St. John’s University, 1999; J.D., Hofstra University School of Law, 2002<br />

Honors/Awards: B.S., Dean’s List, St. John’s University, 1999; Selected as participant in<br />

Hofstra Moot <strong>Co</strong>urt Seminar, Hofstra University School of Law<br />

Susan K. Alex<strong>and</strong>er<br />

Susan K. Alex<strong>and</strong>er is a partner in the Firm’s San Francisco office <strong>and</strong> focuses on federal<br />

appeals of securities fraud class actions. With 25 years of federal appellate experience, Ms.<br />

Alex<strong>and</strong>er has argued on behalf of defrauded investors in the First, Second, Fifth, Seventh,<br />

Ninth, Tenth <strong>and</strong> Eleventh Circuits. Representative results include In re Gilead Scis. Sec.<br />

Litig., 536 F.3d 1049 (9th Cir. 2008) (reversal of district court dismissal of securities fraud<br />

complaint, focused on loss causation); <strong>and</strong> Barrie v. Intervoice-Brite, Inc., 397 F.3d 249<br />

(5th Cir.) (reversal of district court dismissal of securities fraud complaint, focused on<br />

scienter), reh’g denied <strong>and</strong> opinion modified, 409 F.3d 653 (5th Cir. 2005).<br />

Ms. Alex<strong>and</strong>er’s prior appellate work was with the California Appellate Project (“CAP”),<br />

where she prepared appeals <strong>and</strong> petitions for writs of habeas corpus on behalf of<br />

individuals sentenced to death. At CAP, <strong>and</strong> subsequently in private practice, Ms.<br />

Alex<strong>and</strong>er litigated <strong>and</strong> consulted on death penalty direct <strong>and</strong> collateral appeals for ten<br />

years. Representative results include In re Brown, 17 Cal. 4th 873 (1998) (reversal of first<br />

degree murder conviction, special circumstance finding, <strong>and</strong> death penalty); <strong>and</strong> Odle v.<br />

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Woodford, 238 F.3d 1084 (9th Cir. 2001) (rem<strong>and</strong> of death penalty conviction for<br />

retrospective competency hearing).<br />

Education: B.A., Stanford University, 1983; J.D., University of California, Los Angeles,<br />

1986<br />

Honors/Awards: Appellate Delegate, Ninth Circuit Judicial <strong>Co</strong>nference; Executive<br />

<strong>Co</strong>mmittee, ABA <strong>Co</strong>uncil of Appellate Lawyers<br />

X. Jay Alvarez<br />

X. Jay Alvarez is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office. Mr. Alvarez’s practice areas<br />

include securities fraud <strong>and</strong> other complex litigation. Mr. Alvarez is responsible for litigating<br />

securities class actions <strong>and</strong> has obtained recoveries for investors including in the following<br />

matters: Carpenters Health & Welfare Fund v. <strong>Co</strong>ca-<strong>Co</strong>la <strong>Co</strong>. (N.D. Ga.) ($137.5 million<br />

recovery); In re Qwest <strong>Co</strong>mmc’ns Int’l, Inc. Sec. Litig. (D. <strong>Co</strong>lo.) ($445 million recovery);<br />

Hicks v. Morgan Stanley (S.D.N.Y.), Abrams v. VanKampen Funds Inc. (N.D. Ill.), <strong>and</strong> In re<br />

Eaton Vance (D. Mass.) ($51.5 million aggregate settlements); In re <strong>Co</strong>oper <strong>Co</strong>s., Inc. Sec.<br />

Litig. (C.D. Cal.) ($27 million recovery); <strong>and</strong> In re Bridgestone Sec. Litig. (M.D. Tenn.) ($30<br />

million recovery). Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Alvarez served as an Assistant United States<br />

Attorney for the Southern District of California, where he prosecuted a number of bank<br />

fraud, money laundering, <strong>and</strong> complex narcotics conspiracy cases.<br />

Education: B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1984; J.D., University of California,<br />

Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, 1987<br />

STEPHEN R. ASTLEY<br />

Stephen R. Astley is a partner in the Firm’s Boca Raton office. Mr. Astley’s practice is<br />

devoted to representing shareholders in actions brought under the federal securities laws.<br />

Mr. Astley has been responsible for the prosecution of complex securities cases <strong>and</strong> has<br />

obtained significant recoveries for investors, including cases involving Red Hat, US<br />

Unwired, TECO Energy, Tropical Sportswear, Medical Staffing, Sawtek, Anchor Glass,<br />

ChoicePoint, Jos. A. Bank, TomoTherapy, <strong>and</strong> Navistar. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Astley<br />

clerked for the Honorable Peter T. Fay, United States <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeals for the Eleventh<br />

Circuit. In addition, he obtained extensive trial experience as a member of the United<br />

States Navy’s Judge Advocate General’s <strong>Co</strong>rps, where he was the Senior Defense<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel for the Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Naval Legal Service Office Detachment.<br />

Education: B.S., Florida State University, 1992; M. Acc., University of Hawaii at Manoa,<br />

2001; J.D., University of Miami School of Law, 1997<br />

Honors/Awards: J.D., Cum Laude, University of Miami School of Law, 1997; United States<br />

Navy Judge Advocate General’s <strong>Co</strong>rps., Lieutenant<br />

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A. RICK ATWOOD, JR.<br />

A. Rick Atwood, Jr. is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office. He represents shareholders<br />

in securities class actions, merger-related class actions, <strong>and</strong> shareholder derivative actions<br />

in federal <strong>and</strong> state court in numerous jurisdictions, <strong>and</strong> through his efforts on behalf of the<br />

Firm’s clients has helped recover billions of dollars for shareholders, including the largest<br />

post-merger common fund recoveries on record. Significant reported opinions include In re<br />

Del Monte Foods <strong>Co</strong>. S’holders Litig., 25 A.3d 813 (Del. Ch. 2011) (enjoining merger in an<br />

action that subsequently resulted in an $89.4 million recovery for shareholders); Brown v.<br />

Brewer, No. CV 06-3731, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 60863 (C.D. Cal. June 17, 2010) (holding<br />

corporate directors to a higher st<strong>and</strong>ard of good faith conduct in an action that<br />

subsequently resulted in a $45 million recovery for shareholders); In re Prime Hospitality,<br />

Inc. S’holders Litig., No. 652-N, 2005 Del. Ch. LEXIS 61 (Del. Ch. May 4, 2005)<br />

(successfully objecting to unfair settlement <strong>and</strong> thereafter obtaining $25 million recovery for<br />

shareholders); Cr<strong>and</strong>on Capital Partners v. Shelk, 157 P.3d 176 (Or. 2007) (exp<strong>and</strong>ing<br />

rights of shareholders in derivative litigation); Ind. State Dist. <strong>Co</strong>uncil of Laborers & HOD<br />

Carriers Pension Fund v. Renal Care Grp., Inc., No. 05-0451, 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 24210<br />

(M.D. Tenn. Aug. 18, 2005) (successfully obtaining rem<strong>and</strong> of case improperly removed to<br />

federal court under the Class Action Fairness Act); Pipefitters Local 522 & 633 Pension<br />

Trust Fund v. Salem <strong>Co</strong>mmc’ns <strong>Co</strong>rp., No. CV 05-2730, 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 14202 (C.D.<br />

Cal. June 28, 2005) (successfully obtaining rem<strong>and</strong> of case improperly removed to federal<br />

court under the Securities Litigation Uniform St<strong>and</strong>ards Act of 1998); <strong>and</strong> Pate v. Elloway,<br />

No. 01-03-00187-CV, 2003 Tex. App. LEXIS 9681 (Tex. App. Houston 1st Dist. Nov. 13,<br />

2003) (upholding certification of shareholder class action under new Texas st<strong>and</strong>ards).<br />

Education: B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1987; B.A., Katholieke Universiteit<br />

Leuven, Belgium, 1988; J.D., V<strong>and</strong>erbilt School of Law, 1991<br />

Honors/Awards: Attorney of the Year, California Lawyer, 2012; B.A., Great Distinction,<br />

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, 1988; B.A., Honors, University of Tennessee,<br />

Knoxville, 1987; Authorities Editor, V<strong>and</strong>erbilt Journal of Transnational Law, 1991<br />

AELISH M. BAIG<br />

Aelish Marie Baig is a partner in the Firm's San Francisco office <strong>and</strong> focuses her practice<br />

on securities class action litigation in federal court. Ms. Baig has litigated a number of<br />

cases through jury trial, resulting in multi-million dollar awards or settlements for her clients.<br />

Ms. Baig has prosecuted numerous securities fraud actions filed against corporations such<br />

as Huffy, Pall <strong>and</strong> Verizon. Ms. Baig was part of the litigation <strong>and</strong> trial team in White v.<br />

Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless, which ultimately settled for $21 million <strong>and</strong><br />

Verizon's agreement to an injunction restricting its ability to impose early termination fees in<br />

future subscriber agreements. Ms. Baig also prosecuted numerous stock option<br />

backdating actions, securing tens of millions of dollars in cash recoveries, as well as the<br />

implementation of comprehensive corporate governance enhancements for companies<br />

victimized by fraudulent stock option practices. Her clients have included the <strong>Co</strong>unties of<br />

Santa Clara <strong>and</strong> Santa Cruz, as well as state, county <strong>and</strong> municipal pension funds across<br />

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the country. Ms. Baig is a member of the California Bar, <strong>and</strong> has been admitted to practice<br />

in state <strong>and</strong> federal courts in California as well as in the U.S. Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt.<br />

Education: B.A., Brown University, 1992; J.D., Washington <strong>Co</strong>llege of Law at American<br />

University, 1998<br />

Honors/Awards: J.D., Cum Laude, Washington <strong>Co</strong>llege of Law at American University,<br />

1998; Senior Editor, Administrative Law Review, Washington <strong>Co</strong>llege of Law at American<br />

University<br />

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RANDALL J. BARON<br />

R<strong>and</strong>all J. Baron is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> specializes in securities<br />

<strong>and</strong> corporate takeover litigation <strong>and</strong> breach of fiduciary duty actions. Mr. Baron is<br />

responsible for 7 of the 12 largest takeover settlements in history, including the largest<br />

settlement of its kind. In 2010, as a lead counsel in In re Kinder Morgan, Inc. S’holder Litig.<br />

(Kan. Dist. Ct., Shawnee <strong>Co</strong>unty), Mr. Baron secured a settlement of $200 million on behalf<br />

of shareholders who were cashed out in the buyout. Other notable achievements include In<br />

re Chaparral Res., Inc. S’holder Litig. (Del. Ch.), where Mr. Baron was one of the lead trial<br />

counsel, which resulted in a common fund settlement of $41 million (or 45% increase<br />

above merger price); In re ACS S’holder Litig. (Del. Ch. <strong>and</strong> Tex. <strong>Co</strong>unty Ct., Dallas<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unty), where Mr. Baron, as lead Texas counsel, obtained significant modifications to the<br />

terms of the merger agreement <strong>and</strong> a $69 million common fund; In re Prime Hospitality, Inc.<br />

S’holder Litig. (Del. Ch.), where Mr. Baron led a team of lawyers who objected to a<br />

settlement that was unfair to the class <strong>and</strong> proceeded to litigate breach of fiduciary duty<br />

issues involving a sale of hotels to a private equity firm, which resulted in a common fund<br />

settlement of $25 million for shareholders; <strong>and</strong> In re Dollar Gen. S’holder Litig. (Tenn. Cir.<br />

Ct., Davidson <strong>Co</strong>unty), where Mr. Baron was lead trial counsel <strong>and</strong> helped to secure a<br />

settlement of up to $57 million in a common fund shortly before trial. Prior to joining the<br />

Firm, Mr. Baron served as a Deputy District Attorney from 1990-1997 in Los Angeles<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unty.<br />

Education: B.A., University of <strong>Co</strong>lorado at Boulder, 1987; J.D., University of San Diego<br />

School of Law, 1990<br />

Honors/Awards: Attorney of the Year, California Lawyer, 2012; One of the Top 500<br />

Lawyers, Lawdragon, 2011; Litigator of the Week, American Lawyer, October 7, 2011; J.D.,<br />

Cum Laude, University of San Diego School of Law, 1990<br />

JAMES E. BARZ<br />

James E. Barz is a former federal prosecutor <strong>and</strong> a registered CPA. He is a trial lawyer who<br />

has tried 18 federal <strong>and</strong> state jury trials to verdict <strong>and</strong> has argued 9 cases in the Seventh<br />

Circuit. Prior to joining the Firm, he was a partner in one of the largest law firms in<br />

Chicago. He currently is the partner in charge of the Chicago office <strong>and</strong> since joining the<br />

Firm in 2011 has represented defrauded investors in multiple cases securing settlements in<br />

excess of $200 million. Since 2008, Mr. Barz has been an Adjunct Professor at<br />

Northwestern University School of Law where he teaches Trial Advocacy.<br />

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Education: B.B.A., Loyola University Chicago, School of Business Administration, 1995;<br />

J.D., Northwestern University School of Law, 1998<br />

Honors/Awards: B.B.A., Summa Cum Laude, Loyola University Chicago, School of<br />

Business Administration, 1995; J.D., Cum Laude, Northwestern University School of Law,<br />

1998<br />

ALEXANDRA S. BERNAY<br />

Alex<strong>and</strong>ra S. Bernay is a partner in the San Diego office of Robbins Geller Rudman &<br />

Dowd LLP, where she specializes in antitrust <strong>and</strong> unfair competition class-action litigation.<br />

Ms. Bernay has also worked on some of the Firm's largest securities fraud class actions,<br />

including the Enron litigation, which recovered an unprecedented $7.2 billion for investors.<br />

Ms. Bernay's current practice focuses on the prosecution of antitrust <strong>and</strong> consumer fraud<br />

cases. She is on the litigation team prosecuting the In re Payment Card Interchange Fee<br />

<strong>and</strong> Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation, which is pending in the Eastern District of New<br />

York. Ms. Bernay is also a member of the team prosecuting The Apple iPod iTunes Anti-<br />

Trust Litigation in the Northern District of California as well as the litigation team involved in<br />

the In re Digital Music Antitrust Litigation, among other cases in the Firm's antitrust practice<br />

area.<br />

She is also actively involved in the consumer action on behalf of bank customers who were<br />

overcharged for debit card transactions. That case, In re Checking Account Overdraft<br />

Litigation, is pending in the Southern District of Florida.<br />

Education: B.A., Humboldt State University, 1997; J.D., University of San Diego School of<br />

Law, 2000<br />

DOUGLAS R. BRITTON<br />

Douglas R. Britton is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> represents shareholders<br />

in securities class actions. Mr. Britton has secured settlements exceeding $1 billion <strong>and</strong><br />

significant corporate governance enhancements to improve corporate functioning.<br />

Notable achievements include the In re World<strong>Co</strong>m, Inc. Sec. & “ERISA” Litig., where Mr.<br />

Britton was one of the lead partners that represented a number of opt-out institutional<br />

investors <strong>and</strong> secured an unprecedented recovery of $651 million; In re SureBeam <strong>Co</strong>rp.<br />

Sec. Litig., where Mr. Britton was the lead trial counsel <strong>and</strong> secured an impressive recovery<br />

of $32.75 million; <strong>and</strong> In re Amazon.com, Inc. Sec. Litig., where Mr. Britton was one of the<br />

lead attorneys securing a $27.5 million recovery for investors.<br />

Mr. Britton has been specializing in securities litigation his entire legal career.<br />

Education: B.B.A., Washburn University, 1991; J.D., Pepperdine University School of Law,<br />

1996<br />

Honors/Awards: J.D., Cum Laude, Pepperdine University School of Law, 1996<br />

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LUKE O. BROOKS<br />

Luke O. Brooks is a partner in the Firm’s San Francisco office <strong>and</strong> is a member of the<br />

securities litigation practice group. Notably, Mr. Brooks was on the trial team that won a jury<br />

verdict in Lawrence E. Jaffe Pension Plan v. Household Int’l, Inc., No. 02-C-5893 (N.D. Ill.),<br />

a securities fraud class action against one of the world’s largest subprime lenders. Although<br />

the litigation is ongoing, the Household verdict is expected to yield in excess of $1 billion for<br />

the plaintiff class.<br />

Education: B.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 1997; J.D., University of San<br />

Francisco, 2000<br />

Honors/Awards: Member, University of San Francisco Law Review, University of San<br />

Francisco<br />

ANDREW J. BROWN<br />

Andrew J. Brown is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> prosecutes complex<br />

securities fraud <strong>and</strong> shareholder derivative actions against executives <strong>and</strong> corporations.<br />

Mr. Brown’s efforts have resulted in numerous multi-million dollar recoveries to<br />

shareholders <strong>and</strong> precedent-setting changes in corporate practices. Recent examples<br />

include Batwin v. Occam Networks, Inc., No. CV 07-2750, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 52365<br />

(C.D. Cal. July 1, 2008); In re <strong>Co</strong>nstar Int’l Inc. Sec. Litig., 585 F.3d 774 (3d Cir. 2009); In re<br />

UNUMProvident <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., 396 F. Supp. 2d 858 (E.D. Tenn. 2005); <strong>and</strong> In re<br />

UnitedHealth Grp. Inc. PSLRA Litig., No. 06-CV-1691, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 94616 (D.<br />

Minn. Dec. 26, 2007). Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Brown worked as a trial lawyer for the<br />

San Diego <strong>Co</strong>unty Public Defender’s Office. Thereafter, he opened his own law firm, where<br />

he represented consumers <strong>and</strong> insureds in lawsuits against major insurance companies.<br />

Education: B.A., University of Chicago, 1988; J.D., University of California, Hastings<br />

<strong>Co</strong>llege of the Law, 1992<br />

SPENCER A. BURKHOLZ<br />

Spencer A. Burkholz is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> a member of the Firm’s<br />

Executive <strong>and</strong> Management <strong>Co</strong>mmittees. Mr. Burkholz specializes in securities class<br />

actions <strong>and</strong> private actions on behalf of large institutional investors <strong>and</strong> was one of the lead<br />

trial attorneys in the Household securities class action that resulted in a jury verdict on<br />

liability <strong>and</strong> per share damages in favor of investors in May 2009. Mr. Burkholz has also<br />

represented public <strong>and</strong> private institutional investors in the Enron, World<strong>Co</strong>m, Qwest <strong>and</strong><br />

Cisco securities actions that have recovered billions of dollars for investors. Mr. Burkholz is<br />

currently representing large institutional investors in actions involving the credit crisis.<br />

Education: B.A., Clark University, 1985; J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 1989<br />

Honors/Awards: B.A., Cum Laude, Clark University, 1985; Phi Beta Kappa, Clark<br />

University, 1985<br />

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JAMES CAPUTO<br />

James Caputo is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office. Mr. Caputo focuses his practice<br />

on the prosecution of complex litigation involving securities fraud <strong>and</strong> corporate<br />

malfeasance, consumer protection violations, unfair business practices, contamination <strong>and</strong><br />

toxic torts, <strong>and</strong> employment <strong>and</strong> labor law violations. Mr. Caputo successfully served as<br />

lead or co-lead counsel in numerous class, consumer <strong>and</strong> employment litigation matters,<br />

including In re S3 Sec. Litig., No. CV770003 (Cal. Super. Ct., Santa Clara <strong>Co</strong>unty);<br />

Santiago v. Kia Motors Am., No. 01CC01438 (Cal. Super. Ct., Orange <strong>Co</strong>unty); In re<br />

Fleming <strong>Co</strong>s. Sec. Litig., No. 02-CV-178 (E.D. Tex.); In re Valence Tech. Sec. Litig., No.<br />

C95-20459 (N.D. Cal.); In re THQ, Inc. Sec. Litig., No. CV-00-01783 (C.D. Cal.); Mynaf v.<br />

Taco Bell <strong>Co</strong>rp., CV 761193 (Cal. Super. Ct., Santa Clara <strong>Co</strong>unty); Newman v. Stringfellow<br />

(Cal. Super. Ct., Riverside <strong>Co</strong>unty); Carpenters Health & Welfare Fund v. <strong>Co</strong>ca <strong>Co</strong>la <strong>Co</strong>.,<br />

No. 00-CV-2838-WBH (N.D. Ga.); Hawaii Structural Ironworkers Pension Trust Fund v.<br />

Calpine <strong>Co</strong>rp., No. 1-04-cv-021465 (Cal. Super. Ct., Santa Clara <strong>Co</strong>unty); <strong>and</strong> In re<br />

HealthSouth <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., No. CV-03-BE-1500-S (N.D. Ala.). <strong>Co</strong>llectively, these actions<br />

have returned well over $1 billion to injured stockholders, consumers <strong>and</strong> employees.<br />

Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Caputo was a staff attorney to Associate Justice Don R. Work<br />

<strong>and</strong> Presiding Justice Daniel J. Kremer of the California <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeal, Fourth Appellate<br />

District.<br />

Education: B.S., University of Pittsburgh, 1970; M.A., University of Iowa, 1975; J.D.,<br />

California Western School of Law, 1984<br />

Honors/Awards: San Diego Super Lawyer (2008-Present); J.D., Magna Cum Laude,<br />

California Western School of Law, 1984; Editor-in-Chief, International Law Journal,<br />

California Western School of Law<br />

CHRISTOPHER COLLINS<br />

Christopher <strong>Co</strong>llins is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office. His practice areas include<br />

antitrust, consumer protection <strong>and</strong> tobacco litigation. Mr. <strong>Co</strong>llins served as co-lead counsel<br />

in Wholesale Elec. Antitrust Cases I & II, JCCP Nos. 4204 & 4205, charging an antitrust<br />

conspiracy by wholesale electricity suppliers <strong>and</strong> traders of electricity in California’s newly<br />

deregulated wholesale electricity market wherein plaintiffs secured a global settlement for<br />

California consumers, businesses <strong>and</strong> local governments valued at more than $1.1 billion.<br />

Mr. <strong>Co</strong>llins was also involved in California’s tobacco litigation, which resulted in the $25.5<br />

billion recovery for California <strong>and</strong> its local entities. Mr. <strong>Co</strong>llins is currently counsel on the<br />

MemberWorks upsell litigation, as well as a number of consumer actions alleging false <strong>and</strong><br />

misleading advertising <strong>and</strong> unfair business practices against major corporations. Mr. <strong>Co</strong>llins<br />

formerly served as a Deputy District Attorney for Imperial <strong>Co</strong>unty.<br />

Education: B.A., Sonoma State University, 1988; J.D., Thomas Jefferson School of Law,<br />

1995<br />

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JOSEPH D. DALEY<br />

Joseph D. Daley is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office, serves on the Firm’s Securities<br />

Hiring <strong>Co</strong>mmittee, <strong>and</strong> is a member of the Firm’s Appellate Practice Group. Precedents<br />

include NECA-IBEW Health & Welfare Fund v. Goldman Sachs & <strong>Co</strong>., __ F.3d __, 2012<br />

U.S. App. LEXIS 18814 (2d Cir. Sept. 6, 2012); Frank v. Dana <strong>Co</strong>rp. (“Dana II”), 646 F.3d<br />

954 (6th Cir.), cert. denied, _U.S._, 132 S. Ct. 559 (2011); Siracusano v. Matrixx Initiatives,<br />

Inc., 585 F.3d 1167 (9th Cir. 2009), aff’d, _U.S._, 131 S.Ct. 1309 (2011); In re HealthSouth<br />

<strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., 334 F. App’x 248 (11th Cir. 2009); Frank v. Dana <strong>Co</strong>rp. (“Dana I”), 547<br />

F.3d 564 (6th Cir. 2008); Luther v. <strong>Co</strong>untrywide Home Loans Servicing LP, 533 F.3d 1031<br />

(9th Cir. 2008); In re Merck & <strong>Co</strong>. Sec., Derivative & ERISA Litig., 493 F.3d 393 (3d Cir.<br />

2007); In re Qwest <strong>Co</strong>mmc’ns Int’l, 450 F.3d 1179 (10th Cir. 2006); <strong>and</strong> DeJulius v. New<br />

Eng. Health Care Emps. Pension Fund, 429 F.3d 935 (10th Cir. 2005). Mr. Daley is<br />

admitted to practice before the Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt of the United States, as well as before 12<br />

United States <strong>Co</strong>urts of Appeals around the nation.<br />

Education: B.S., Jacksonville University, 1981; J.D., University of San Diego School of<br />

Law, 1996<br />

Honors/Awards: San Diego Super Lawyer (2012, 2011); Appellate Moot <strong>Co</strong>urt Board,<br />

Order of the Barristers, University of San Diego School of Law; Best Advocate Award<br />

(Traynore <strong>Co</strong>nstitutional Law Moot <strong>Co</strong>urt <strong>Co</strong>mpetition), First Place <strong>and</strong> Best Briefs (Alumni<br />

Torts Moot <strong>Co</strong>urt <strong>Co</strong>mpetition <strong>and</strong> USD Jessup International Law Moot <strong>Co</strong>urt <strong>Co</strong>mpetition)<br />

PATRICK W. DANIELS<br />

Patrick W. Daniels is a founding partner of the Firm <strong>and</strong> a member of the Firm’s<br />

Management <strong>Co</strong>mmittee. Mr. Daniels counsels private <strong>and</strong> state government pension<br />

funds, central banks <strong>and</strong> fund managers in the United States, Australia, United Arab<br />

Emirates, United Kingdom, the Netherl<strong>and</strong>s, <strong>and</strong> other countries within the European Union<br />

on issues related to corporate fraud in the United States securities markets <strong>and</strong> on “best<br />

practices” in the corporate governance of publicly traded companies. Mr. Daniels has<br />

represented dozens of institutional investors in some of the largest <strong>and</strong> most significant<br />

shareholder actions in the United States, including the Enron, World<strong>Co</strong>m, AOL Time<br />

Warner <strong>and</strong> BP actions.<br />

Education: B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1993; J.D., University of San Diego<br />

School of Law, 1997<br />

Honors/Awards: One of the Most 20 Most Influential Lawyers in the State of California<br />

Under 40 Years of Age, Daily Journal; Rising Star of <strong>Co</strong>rporate Governance, Yale School<br />

of Management’s Milstein Center for <strong>Co</strong>rporate Governance & Performance; B.A., Cum<br />

Laude, University of California, Berkeley, 1993<br />

STUART A. DAVIDSON<br />

Stuart A. Davidson is a partner in the Firm’s Boca Raton office <strong>and</strong> currently devotes his<br />

time to the representation of investors in class actions involving mergers <strong>and</strong> acquisitions,<br />

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in prosecuting derivative lawsuits on behalf of public corporations, <strong>and</strong> in prosecuting a<br />

number of consumer fraud cases throughout the nation. Since joining the Firm, Mr.<br />

Davidson has obtained multi-million dollar recoveries for healthcare providers, consumers<br />

<strong>and</strong> shareholders, including cases involving Aetna Health, Vista Healthplan, Fidelity<br />

Federal Bank & Trust, <strong>and</strong> UnitedGlobal<strong>Co</strong>m. Mr. Davidson is a former lead trial attorney in<br />

the Felony Division of the Broward <strong>Co</strong>unty, Florida Public Defender’s Office. During his<br />

tenure at the Public Defender’s Office, Mr. Davidson tried over 30 jury trials <strong>and</strong><br />

represented individuals charged with a variety of offenses, including life <strong>and</strong> capital<br />

felonies.<br />

Education: B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo, 1993; J.D., Nova Southeastern<br />

University Shepard Broad Law Center, 1996<br />

Honors/Awards: J.D., Summa Cum Laude, Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad<br />

Law Center, 1996; Associate Editor, Nova Law Review, Book Awards in Trial Advocacy,<br />

Criminal Pretrial Practice <strong>and</strong> International Law<br />

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JASON C. DAVIS<br />

Jason C. Davis is a partner in the Firm’s San Francisco office. Mr. Davis’ practice focuses<br />

on securities class actions <strong>and</strong> complex litigation involving equities, fixed-income, synthetic<br />

<strong>and</strong> structured securities issued in public <strong>and</strong> private transactions. Mr. Davis was on the<br />

trial team that won a unanimous jury verdict in a class action against one of the world’s<br />

largest subprime lenders in Jaffe v. Household Int'l, Inc., No. 02-C-5893 (N.D. Ill.).<br />

Previously, Mr. Davis focused on cross-border transactions, mergers <strong>and</strong> acquisitions at<br />

Cravath, Swaine <strong>and</strong> Moore LLP in New York.<br />

Education: B.A., Syracuse University, 1998; J.D., University of California at Berkeley, Boalt<br />

Hall School of Law, 2002<br />

Honors/Awards: B.A., Summa Cum Laude, Syracuse University, 1998; International<br />

Relations Scholar of the year, Syracuse University; Teaching fellow, examination awards,<br />

Moot court award, University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law<br />

MICHAEL J. DOWD<br />

Michael J. Dowd is a founding partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> a member of the<br />

Firm’s Executive <strong>and</strong> Management <strong>Co</strong>mmittees. Mr. Dowd is responsible for prosecuting<br />

complex securities cases <strong>and</strong> has obtained significant recoveries for investors in cases<br />

such as AOL Time Warner, UnitedHealth, World<strong>Co</strong>m, Qwest, Vesta, U.S. West <strong>and</strong><br />

Safeskin. In 2009, Mr. Dowd served as lead trial counsel in Jaffe v. Household Int’l Inc. in<br />

the Northern District of Illinois, which resulted in a jury liability verdict for plaintiffs expected<br />

to yield in excess of $1 billion for the injured class. Mr. Dowd also served as the lead trial<br />

lawyer in In re AT&T <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., which was tried in the District of New Jersey <strong>and</strong><br />

settled after only two weeks of trial for $100 million. Mr. Dowd served as an Assistant<br />

United States Attorney in the Southern District of California from 1987-1991, <strong>and</strong> again<br />

from 1994-1998.<br />

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Education: B.A., Fordham University, 1981; J.D., University of Michigan School of Law,<br />

1984<br />

Honors/Awards: Attorney of the Year, California Lawyer; Director’s Award for Superior<br />

Performance, United States Attorney’s Office; Top 100 Lawyers, Daily Journal, 2009; B.A.,<br />

Magna Cum Laude, Fordham University, 1981<br />

TRAVIS E. DOWNS III<br />

Travis E. Downs III is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> focuses his practice on<br />

the prosecution of shareholder <strong>and</strong> securities litigation, including shareholder derivative<br />

litigation on behalf of corporations. Mr. Downs has extensive experience in federal <strong>and</strong><br />

state shareholder litigation <strong>and</strong> recently led a team of lawyers who successfully prosecuted<br />

over 65 stock option backdating derivative actions pending in state <strong>and</strong> federal courts<br />

across the country, including In re Marvell Tech. Grp., Inc. Derivative Litig. ($54 million in<br />

financial relief <strong>and</strong> extensive corporate governance enhancements); In re KLA-Tencor<br />

<strong>Co</strong>rp. Derivative Litig. ($42.6 million in financial relief <strong>and</strong> significant corporate governance<br />

reforms); In re McAfee, Inc. Derivative Litig. ($30 million in financial relief <strong>and</strong> corporate<br />

governance enhancements); In re Activision <strong>Co</strong>rp. Derivative Litig. ($24.3 million in financial<br />

relief <strong>and</strong> extensive corporate governance reforms); <strong>and</strong> In re Juniper Networks, Inc.<br />

Derivative Litig. ($22.7 million in financial relief <strong>and</strong> significant corporate governance<br />

enhancements).<br />

Education: B.A., Whitworth University, 1985; J.D., University of Washington School of<br />

Law, 1990<br />

Honors/Awards: B.A., Honors, Whitworth University, 1985<br />

DANIEL S. DROSMAN<br />

Daniel S. Drosman is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> focuses his practice on<br />

securities fraud <strong>and</strong> other complex civil litigation. Mr. Drosman has obtained significant<br />

recoveries for investors in cases such as Cisco Systems, <strong>Co</strong>ca-<strong>Co</strong>la, Petco, PMI <strong>and</strong><br />

America West. In 2009, Mr. Drosman served as one of the lead trial attorneys in Jaffe v.<br />

Household Int’l, Inc. in the Northern District of Illinois, which resulted in a jury verdict for<br />

plaintiffs expected to yield in excess of $1 billion for the injured investors. Mr. Drosman<br />

currently leads a group of attorneys prosecuting fraud claims against the credit rating<br />

agencies, where he is distinguished as one of the few plaintiffs’ counsel to overcome the<br />

credit rating agencies’ motions to dismiss.<br />

Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Drosman served as an Assistant District Attorney for the<br />

Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, <strong>and</strong> an Assistant United States Attorney in the<br />

Southern District of California, where he investigated <strong>and</strong> prosecuted violations of the<br />

federal narcotics, immigration, <strong>and</strong> official corruption law.<br />

Education: B.A., Reed <strong>Co</strong>llege, 1990; J.D., Harvard Law School, 1993<br />

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Honors/Awards: Department of Justice Special Achievement Award, Sustained Superior<br />

Performance of Duty; B.A., Honors, Reed <strong>Co</strong>llege, 1990; Phi Beta Kappa, Reed <strong>Co</strong>llege,<br />

1990<br />

THOMAS E. EGLER<br />

Thomas E. Egler is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> focuses his practice on the<br />

prosecution of securities class actions on behalf of defrauded shareholders. Mr. Egler is<br />

responsible for prosecuting securities fraud class actions <strong>and</strong> has obtained recoveries for<br />

investors in litigation involving World<strong>Co</strong>m ($657 million recovery), AOL Time Warner ($629<br />

million recovery), <strong>and</strong> Qwest ($445 million recovery), as well as dozens of other actions.<br />

Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Egler was a law clerk to the Honorable Donald E. Ziegler,<br />

Chief Judge, United States District <strong>Co</strong>urt, Western District of Pennsylvania.<br />

Education: B.A., Northwestern University, 1989; J.D., The Catholic University of America,<br />

<strong>Co</strong>lumbus School of Law, 1995<br />

Honors/Awards: Associate Editor, The Catholic University Law Review<br />

JASON A. FORGE<br />

Jason A. Forge is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office, specializing in complex<br />

investigations, litigation, <strong>and</strong> trials. As a federal prosecutor <strong>and</strong> private practitioner, Mr.<br />

Forge has conducted dozens of jury <strong>and</strong> bench trials in federal <strong>and</strong> state courts, including<br />

the month-long trial of a defense contractor who conspired with <strong>Co</strong>ngressman R<strong>and</strong>y<br />

“Duke” Cunningham in the largest bribery scheme in congressional history. Mr. Forge has<br />

taught trial practice techniques on local <strong>and</strong> national levels. He has also written <strong>and</strong><br />

argued many state <strong>and</strong> federal appeals, including an en banc argument in the Ninth Circuit.<br />

Representative results include United States v. Wilkes, 662 F.3d 524 (9th Cir. 2011)<br />

(affirming in all substantive respects, fraud, bribery, <strong>and</strong> money laundering convictions),<br />

<strong>and</strong> United States v. Iribe, 564 F.3d 1155 (9th Cir. 2009) (affirming use of U.S.-Mexico<br />

extradition treaty to extradite <strong>and</strong> convict defendant who kidnapped <strong>and</strong> murdered private<br />

investigator).<br />

Education: B.B.A., The University of Michigan Ross School of Business, 1990; J.D., The<br />

University of Michigan Law School, 1993<br />

Honors/Awards: Two-time recipient of one of Department of Justice’s highest awards:<br />

Director’s Award for Superior Performance by Litigation Team; numerous commendations<br />

from Federal Bureau of Investigation (including commendation from FBI Director Robert<br />

Mueller III), Internal Revenue Service, <strong>and</strong> Defense Criminal Investigative Service; J.D.,<br />

Magna Cum Laude, Order of the <strong>Co</strong>if, The University of Michigan Law School, 1993;<br />

B.B.A., High Distinction, The University of Michigan Ross School of Business, 1990<br />

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PAUL J. GELLER<br />

Paul J. Geller, one of the Firm’s founding partners, manages the Firm’s Boca Raton, Florida<br />

office <strong>and</strong> sits on the Firm’s Executive <strong>Co</strong>mmittee. Before devoting his practice exclusively<br />

to the representation of plaintiffs, Mr. Geller defended blue-chip companies in class action<br />

lawsuits at one of the world’s largest corporate defense firms.<br />

Mr. Geller’s class action experience is broad, <strong>and</strong> he has h<strong>and</strong>led cases in each of the<br />

Firm’s practice areas. His securities fraud successes include class actions against three<br />

large mutual fund families for the manipulation of asset values (Hicks v. Morgan Stanley;<br />

Abrams v. Van Kampen; In re Eaton Vance) ($51.5 million aggregate settlements) <strong>and</strong> a<br />

case against Lernout & Hauspie Speech Products, N.V. ($115 million settlement). In the<br />

derivative arena, Mr. Geller was lead derivative counsel in a case against Prison Realty<br />

Trust (total aggregate settlement of $120 million). In the corporate takeover area, Mr. Geller<br />

led cases against the boards of directors of Outback Steakhouse ($30 million additional<br />

consideration to shareholders) <strong>and</strong> Intermedia <strong>Co</strong>rp. ($38 million settlement). <strong>Final</strong>ly, Mr.<br />

Geller has h<strong>and</strong>led many consumer fraud class actions, including cases against Fidelity<br />

Federal for privacy violations ($50 million settlement) <strong>and</strong> against Dannon for falsely<br />

advertising the health benefits of yogurt ($45 million settlement).<br />

Education: B.S., University of Florida, 1990; J.D., Emory University School of Law, 1993<br />

Honors/Awards: One of Florida’s Top Lawyers, Law & Politics; One of the Nation’s Top<br />

500 Lawyers, Lawdragon; One of the Nation’s Top 40 Under 40, The National Law Journal;<br />

Editor, Emory Law Review; Order of the <strong>Co</strong>if, Emory University School of Law; “Florida<br />

Super Lawyer,” Law & Politics; “Legal Elite,” South Fla. Bus. Journal; “Most Effective<br />

Lawyer Award,” American Law Media<br />

DAVID J. GEORGE<br />

David J. George is a partner in the Firm’s Boca Raton office <strong>and</strong> devotes his practice to<br />

representing defrauded investors in securities class actions. Mr. George, a zealous<br />

advocate of shareholder rights, has been lead <strong>and</strong>/or co-lead counsel with respect to<br />

various securities class action matters, including In re Cryo Cell Int’l, Inc. Sec. Litig. (M.D.<br />

Fla.) ($7 million settlement); In re TECO Energy, Inc. Sec. Litig. (M.D. Fla.) ($17.35 million<br />

settlement); In re Newpark Res., Inc. Sec. Litig. (E.D. La.) ($9.24 million settlement); In re<br />

Mannatech, Inc. Sec. Litig. (N.D. Tex.) ($11.5 million settlement); R.H. Donnelley (D. Del.)<br />

($25 million settlement); City of Lakel<strong>and</strong> Emps. Pension Plan v. Baxter Int’l, Inc. (N.D. Ill.);<br />

Locals 302 & 612 of the Int’l Union of Operating Eng’s v. Mort. Asset Securitization<br />

Transactions, Inc. (D.N.J.); City of Roseville Emps. Ret. Sys. v. Textron, Inc. (D.R.I.); <strong>and</strong><br />

Sheet Metal Workers Local 32 Pension Fund v. Terex <strong>Co</strong>rp. (D. <strong>Co</strong>nn.). Mr. George has<br />

also acted as lead counsel in numerous consumer class actions, including Lewis v. Labor<br />

Ready, Inc. (S.D. Fla.) ($11 million settlement); <strong>and</strong> In re Webloyalty.com, Inc. Mktg.<br />

Practices & Sales Practices Litig. (D. Mass.) ($10 million settlement). Mr. George was also<br />

a member of the litigation team in In re UnitedHealth Grp. Inc. PSLRA Litig. (D. Minn.)<br />

($925.5 million settlement).<br />

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Education: B.A., University of Rhode Isl<strong>and</strong>, 1988; J.D., University of Richmond School of<br />

Law, 1991<br />

Honors/Awards: One of Florida’s Most Effective <strong>Co</strong>rporate/Securities Lawyers (only<br />

plaintiffs’ counsel recognized), Daily Business Review; J.D., Highest Honors, Outst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />

Graduate & Academic Performance Awards, President of McNeill Law Society, University<br />

of Richmond School of Law<br />

JONAH H. GOLDSTEIN<br />

Jonah H. Goldstein is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> responsible for<br />

prosecuting complex securities cases <strong>and</strong> obtaining recoveries for investors. Mr. Goldstein<br />

also represents corporate whistleblowers who report violations of the securities laws. Mr.<br />

Goldstein has achieved significant settlements on behalf of investors including in In re<br />

HealthSouth Sec. Litig. (over $670 million recovered against HealthSouth, UBS <strong>and</strong> Ernst &<br />

Young) <strong>and</strong> In re Cisco Sec. Litig. (approximately $100 million). Mr. Goldstein also served<br />

on the Firm’s trial team in In re AT&T <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., MDL No. 1399 (D.N.J.), which<br />

settled after two weeks of trial for $100 million. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Goldstein<br />

served as a law clerk for the Honorable William H. Erickson on the <strong>Co</strong>lorado Supreme<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt <strong>and</strong> as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of California,<br />

where he tried numerous cases <strong>and</strong> briefed <strong>and</strong> argued appeals before the Ninth Circuit<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeals.<br />

Education: B.A., Duke University, 1991; J.D., University of Denver <strong>Co</strong>llege of Law, 1995<br />

Honors/Awards: <strong>Co</strong>mments Editor, University of Denver Law Review, University of Denver<br />

<strong>Co</strong>llege of Law<br />

BENNY C. GOODMAN III<br />

Benny C. Goodman III is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> concentrates his<br />

practice on shareholder derivative <strong>and</strong> securities class actions. Mr. Goodman has achieved<br />

groundbreaking settlements as lead counsel in a number of shareholder derivative actions<br />

related to stock option backdating by corporate insiders, including In re KB Home S’holder<br />

Derivative Litig., No. CV-06-05148 (C.D. Cal.) (extensive corporate governance changes,<br />

over $80 million cash back to the company); In re Affiliated <strong>Co</strong>mputer Servs. Derivative<br />

Litig., No. 06-CV-1110 (N.D. Tex.) ($30 million recovery); <strong>and</strong> Gunther v. Tomasetta, No.<br />

06-cv-02529 (C.D. Cal.) (corporate governance overhaul, including shareholder nominated<br />

directors, <strong>and</strong> cash payment to Vitesse Semiconductor <strong>Co</strong>rporation from corporate<br />

insiders).<br />

Mr. Goodman also represented over 60 public <strong>and</strong> private institutional investors that filed<br />

<strong>and</strong> settled individual actions in the World<strong>Co</strong>m securities litigation. Additionally, Mr.<br />

Goodman successfully litigated several other notable securities class actions against<br />

companies such as Infonet Services <strong>Co</strong>rporation, Global Crossing, <strong>and</strong> Fleming<br />

<strong>Co</strong>mpanies, Inc., each of which resulted in significant recoveries for shareholders.<br />

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Law, 2000<br />

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ELISE J. GRACE<br />

Elise J. Grace is a partner in the San Diego office <strong>and</strong> responsible for advising the Firm’s<br />

state <strong>and</strong> government pension fund clients on issues related to securities fraud <strong>and</strong><br />

corporate governance. Ms. Grace serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Firm’s <strong>Co</strong>rporate<br />

Governance Bulletin <strong>and</strong> is a frequent lecturer on securities fraud, shareholder litigation,<br />

<strong>and</strong> options for institutional investors seeking to recover losses caused by securities <strong>and</strong><br />

accounting fraud. Ms. Grace has prosecuted various significant securities fraud class<br />

actions, including the AOL Time Warner state <strong>and</strong> federal securities opt-out litigations,<br />

which resulted in a combined settlement of $629 million for defrauded shareholders. Prior<br />

to joining the Firm, Ms. Grace was an associate at Brobeck Phleger & Harrison LLP <strong>and</strong><br />

Clifford Chance LLP, where she defended various Fortune 500 companies in securities<br />

class actions <strong>and</strong> complex business litigation.<br />

Education: B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1993; J.D., Pepperdine School of<br />

Law, 1999<br />

Honors/Awards: J.D., Magna Cum Laude, Pepperdine School of Law, 1999; AMJUR<br />

American Jurisprudence Awards - <strong>Co</strong>nflict of Laws; Remedies; Moot <strong>Co</strong>urt Oral Advocacy;<br />

Dean’s Academic Scholarship, Pepperdine School of Law; B.A., Summa Cum Laude,<br />

University of California, Los Angeles, 1993; B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, University of California,<br />

Los Angeles, 1993<br />

JOHN K. GRANT<br />

John K. Grant is a partner in the Firm’s San Francisco office <strong>and</strong> devotes his practice to<br />

representing investors in securities fraud class actions. Mr. Grant has litigated numerous<br />

successful securities actions as lead or co-lead counsel, including In re Micron Tech., Inc.<br />

Sec. Litig. ($42 million recovery), Perera v. Chiron <strong>Co</strong>rp. ($40 million recovery), King v. CBT<br />

Grp., PLC ($32 million recovery), <strong>and</strong> In re Exodus <strong>Co</strong>mmc’ns, Inc. Sec. Litig. ($5 million<br />

recovery).<br />

Education: B.A., Brigham Young University, 1988; J.D., University of Texas at Austin,<br />

1990<br />

KEVIN K. GREEN<br />

Kevin K. Green is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> represents defrauded<br />

investors <strong>and</strong> consumers in the appellate courts. He is a member of the California Academy<br />

of Appellate Lawyers <strong>and</strong> a Certified Appellate Specialist, State Bar of California Board of<br />

Legal Specialization. Mr. Green has filed briefs <strong>and</strong> argued appeals <strong>and</strong> writs in<br />

jurisdictions across the country. Decisions include: Kwikset <strong>Co</strong>rp. v. Superior <strong>Co</strong>urt, 51 Cal.<br />

4th 310 (2011); Luther v. <strong>Co</strong>untrywide Fin. <strong>Co</strong>rp., 195 Cal. App. 4th 789 (2011); Fox v.<br />

JAMDAT Mobile, Inc., 185 Cal. App. 4th 1068 (2010); In re F5 Networks, Inc., Derivative<br />

Litig., 207 P.3d 433 (Wash. 2009); Smith v. Am. Family Mut. Ins. <strong>Co</strong>., 289 S.W.3d 675 (Mo.<br />

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Ct. App. 2009); Alaska Elec. Pension Fund v. Brown, 941 A.2d 1011 (Del. 2007); <strong>and</strong><br />

Lebrilla v. Farmers Grp., Inc., 119 Cal. App. 4th 1070 (2004).<br />

Education: B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1989; J.D., Notre Dame Law School,<br />

1995<br />

Honors/Awards: San Diego Super Lawyer (2008- present)<br />

TOR GRONBORG<br />

Tor Gronborg is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> focuses his practice on<br />

securities fraud actions. Mr. Gronborg has served as lead or co-lead litigation counsel in<br />

various cases that have collectively recovered more than $1 billion for investors, including<br />

In re Cardinal Health, Inc. Sec. Litig. ($600 million); Silverman v. Motorola, Inc. ($200<br />

million); In re Prison Realty Sec. Litig. ($104 million); <strong>and</strong> In re CIT Group Sec. Litig. ($75<br />

million). On three separate occasions, Mr. Gronborg’s pleadings have been upheld by the<br />

federal <strong>Co</strong>urts of Appeals (Broudo v. Dura Pharms., Inc., 339 F.3d 933 (9th Cir. 2003),<br />

rev’d on other grounds, 554 U.S. 336 (2005); In re Daou Sys., 411 F.3d 1006 (9th Cir.<br />

2005); Staehr v. Hartford Fin.Servs. Grp., 547 F.3d 406 (2d Cir. 2008)), <strong>and</strong> he has been<br />

responsible for a number of significant rulings, including Silverman v. Motorola, Inc., 798 F.<br />

Supp. 2d 954 (N.D. Ill. 2011); Roth v. Aon <strong>Co</strong>rp., No. 04-C-6835, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS<br />

18471 (N.D. Ill. Mar. 7, 2008); In re Cardinal Health, Inc. Sec. Litigs., 426 F. Supp. 2d 688<br />

(S.D. Ohio 2006); <strong>and</strong> In re Dura Pharms., Inc. Sec. Litig., 452 F. Supp. 2d 1005 (S.D. Cal.<br />

2006).<br />

Education: B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1991; Rotary International<br />

Scholar, University of Lancaster, U.K., 1992; J.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1995<br />

Honors/Awards: Moot <strong>Co</strong>urt Board Member, University of California, Berkeley; AFL-CIO<br />

history scholarship, University of California, Santa Barbara<br />

ELLEN GUSIKOFF STEWART<br />

Ellen Gusikoff Stewart is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> practices in the Firm’s<br />

settlement department, negotiating <strong>and</strong> documenting the Firm’s complex securities, merger,<br />

ERISA <strong>and</strong> stock options backdating derivative actions. Recent settlements include In re<br />

Forest Labs., Inc. Sec. Litig. (S.D.N.Y.) ($65 million); In re Activision, Inc. S’holder<br />

Derivative Litig. (C.D. Cal.) ($24.3 million in financial benefits to Activision in options<br />

backdating litigation); In re Affiliated <strong>Co</strong>mputer Servs. Derivative Litig. (N.D. Tex.) ($30<br />

million cash benefit to ACS in options backdating litigation); <strong>and</strong> In re TD Banknorth<br />

S’holders Litig. (Del. Ch.) ($50 million).<br />

Education: B.A., Muhlenberg <strong>Co</strong>llege, 1986; J.D., Case Western Reserve University, 1989<br />

Honors/Awards: Peer-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell<br />

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ROBERT R. HENSSLER, JR.<br />

Bobby Henssler is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> focuses his practice on<br />

securities fraud actions. Mr. Henssler has served as counsel in various cases that have<br />

collectively recovered more than $1 billion for investors, including In re Enron <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec.<br />

Litig., In re Dynegy, Inc. Sec. Litig. <strong>and</strong> In re CIT Grp. Inc. Sec. Litig. Mr. Henssler has<br />

been responsible for a number of significant rulings, including: In re Novatel Wireless Sec.<br />

Litig., 846 F. Supp. 2d 1104 (S.D. Cal. 2012); In re Novatel Wireless Sec. Litig., 830 F.<br />

Supp. 2d 996 (S.D. Cal. 2011); <strong>and</strong> Richman v. Goldman Sachs Grp., Inc., 868 F. Supp. 2d<br />

261 (S.D.N.Y. 2012).<br />

Education: B.A., University of New Hampshire, 1997; J.D., University of San Diego School<br />

of Law, 2001<br />

DENNIS J. HERMAN<br />

Dennis J. Herman is a partner in the Firm’s San Francisco office <strong>and</strong> concentrates his<br />

practice on securities class action litigation. Mr. Herman has led or been significantly<br />

involved in the prosecution of numerous securities fraud claims that have resulted in<br />

substantial recoveries for investors, including settled actions against <strong>Co</strong>ca-<strong>Co</strong>la ($137<br />

million), VeriSign ($78 million), NorthWestern ($40 million), America Service Group ($15<br />

million), Specialty Laboratories ($12 million), Stellent ($12 million) <strong>and</strong> Threshold<br />

Pharmaceuticals ($10 million). Mr. Herman led the prosecution of the securities action<br />

against Lattice Semiconductor, which resulted in a significant, precedent-setting decision<br />

regarding the liability of officers who falsely certify the adequacy of internal accounting<br />

controls under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.<br />

Education: B.S., Syracuse University, 1982; J.D., Stanford Law School, 1992<br />

Honors/Awards: Order of the <strong>Co</strong>if, Stanford Law School; Urban A. Sontheimer Award<br />

(graduating second in his class), Stanford Law School; Award-winning Investigative<br />

Newspaper Reporter <strong>and</strong> Editor in California <strong>and</strong> <strong>Co</strong>nnecticut<br />

JOHN HERMAN<br />

John Herman is the Chair of the Firm’s Intellectual Property Practice <strong>and</strong> manages the<br />

Firm’s Atlanta office. Mr. Herman has spent his career enforcing the intellectual property<br />

rights of famous inventors <strong>and</strong> innovators against infringers throughout the United States.<br />

He has assisted patent owners in collecting hundreds of millions of dollars in royalties. Mr.<br />

Herman is recognized by his peers as being among the leading intellectual property<br />

litigators in the country.<br />

Mr. Herman’s noteworthy cases include representing renowned inventor Ed Phillips in the<br />

l<strong>and</strong>mark case of Phillips v. AWH <strong>Co</strong>rp.; representing pioneers of mesh technology – David<br />

Petite <strong>and</strong> Edwin Brownrigg – in a series of patent infringement cases on multiple patents;<br />

<strong>and</strong> acting as plaintiffs’ counsel in the In re Home Depot shareholder derivative actions<br />

pending in Fulton <strong>Co</strong>unty Superior <strong>Co</strong>urt.<br />

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Education: B.S., Marquette University, 1988; J.D., V<strong>and</strong>erbilt University Law School, 1992<br />

Honors/Awards: Georgia Super Lawyer, Atlanta Magazine; Top 100 Georgia Super<br />

Lawyers list; John Wade Scholar, V<strong>and</strong>erbuilt University Law School; Editor-in-Chief,<br />

V<strong>and</strong>erbilt Journal, V<strong>and</strong>erbilt University Law School; B.S., Summa Cum Laude, Marquette<br />

University, 1988<br />

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ERIC ALAN ISAACSON<br />

Eric Alan Isaacson is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> has prosecuted many<br />

securities fraud class actions, including In re Apple <strong>Co</strong>mputer Sec. Litig., No. C 84-20148<br />

(N.D. Cal.). Since the early 1990s, Mr. Issacson’s practice has focused primarily on<br />

appellate matters in cases that have produced dozens of published precedents, including<br />

Alaska Elec. Pension Fund v. Pharmacia <strong>Co</strong>rp., 554 F.3d 342 (3d Cir. 2009); In re NYSE<br />

Specialists Sec. Litig., 503 F.3d 89 (2d Cir. 2007); <strong>and</strong> In re World<strong>Co</strong>m Sec. Litig., 496 F.3d<br />

245 (2d Cir. 2007). Mr. Isaacson has also authored a number of publications, including<br />

What’s Brewing in Dura v. Broudo? The Plaintiffs’ Attorneys Review the Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt’s<br />

Opinion <strong>and</strong> Its Import for Securities-Fraud Litigation (co-authored with Patrick J. <strong>Co</strong>ughlin<br />

<strong>and</strong> Joseph D. Daley), 37 Loy. U. Chi. L.J. 1 (2005); <strong>and</strong> Securities Class Actions in the<br />

United States (co-authored with Patrick J. <strong>Co</strong>ughlin), Litigation Issues in the Distribution of<br />

Securities: An International Perspective 399 (Kluwer International/International Bar<br />

Association, 1997).<br />

Education: B.A., Ohio University, 1982; J.D., Duke University School of Law, 1985<br />

Honors/Awards: San Diego Super Lawyer; Unitarian Universalist Association Annual<br />

Award for Volunteer Service; J.D., High Honors, Order of the <strong>Co</strong>if, Duke University School<br />

of Law, 1985; <strong>Co</strong>mment Editor, Duke Law Journal, Moot <strong>Co</strong>urt Board, Duke University<br />

School of Law<br />

JAMES I. JACONETTE<br />

James I. Jaconette is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> focuses his practice on<br />

securities class action <strong>and</strong> shareholder derivative litigation. Mr. Jaconette has served as<br />

one of the lead counsel in securities cases with recoveries to individual <strong>and</strong> institutional<br />

investors totaling over $8 billion. He also advises institutional investors, including hedge<br />

funds, pension funds <strong>and</strong> financial institutions. L<strong>and</strong>mark securities actions in which Mr.<br />

Jaconette contributed in a primary litigating role include In re Informix <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., <strong>and</strong><br />

In re Dynegy Inc. Sec. Litig. <strong>and</strong> In re Enron <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., where Mr. Jaconette<br />

represented lead plaintiff The Regents of the University of California. In addition, Mr.<br />

Jaconette has extensive experience in options backdating matters.<br />

Education: B.A., San Diego State University, 1989; M.B.A., San Diego State University,<br />

1992; J.D., University of California Hastings <strong>Co</strong>llege of the Law, 1995<br />

Honors/Awards: J.D., Cum Laude, University of California Hastings <strong>Co</strong>llege of the Law,<br />

1995; Associate Articles Editor, Hastings Law Journal, University of California Hastings<br />

<strong>Co</strong>llege of the Law; B.A., with Honors <strong>and</strong> Distinction, San Diego State University, 1989<br />

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RACHEL L. JENSEN<br />

Rachel L. Jensen is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> focuses her practice on<br />

nationwide consumer, insurance <strong>and</strong> securities class actions against some of the largest<br />

companies in the United States. Most recently, her practice has focused on hazardous<br />

children’s toys, helping to secure a nationwide settlement with toy manufacturing giants<br />

Mattel <strong>and</strong> Fisher-Price that provided full consumer refunds <strong>and</strong> required greater quality<br />

assurance programs. She has also helped to secure millions of dollars on behalf of<br />

policyholders against insurance brokers <strong>and</strong> carriers for engaging in bid-rigging <strong>and</strong> other<br />

conduct that betrayed their trust <strong>and</strong> resulted in higher premiums <strong>and</strong> inferior coverage.<br />

Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Jensen was an associate at Morrison & Foerster in San<br />

Francisco <strong>and</strong> later served as a clerk to the Honorable Warren J. Ferguson of the Ninth<br />

Circuit <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeals. Ms. Jensen also worked abroad as a law clerk in the Office of the<br />

Prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rw<strong>and</strong>a (ICTR) <strong>and</strong> at the International<br />

Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY).<br />

Education: B.A., Florida State University, 1997; University of Oxford, International Human<br />

Rights Law Program at New <strong>Co</strong>llege, Summer 1998; J.D., Georgetown University Law<br />

School, 2000<br />

Honors/Awards: Nominated for 2011 Woman of the Year, San Diego Magazine; Editor-in-<br />

Chief, First Annual Review of General <strong>and</strong> Sexuality Law, Georgetown University Law<br />

School; Dean’s List 1998-1999; B.A., Cum Laude, Florida State University’s Honors<br />

Program, 1997; Phi Beta Kappa; Awarded Best Executive Agency Director of the Year in<br />

college for revamping Florida State University’s Women’s Educational <strong>and</strong> Cultural Center<br />

EVAN J. KAUFMAN<br />

Evan J. Kaufman is a partner in the Firm’s New York office <strong>and</strong> focuses his practice in the<br />

area of complex litigation in federal <strong>and</strong> state courts including securities, corporate mergers<br />

<strong>and</strong> acquisitions, derivative, <strong>and</strong> consumer fraud class actions. Mr. Kaufman has served as<br />

lead counsel or played a significant role in numerous actions, including In re TD Banknorth<br />

S’holders Litig. ($50 million recovery); In re Gen. Elec. <strong>Co</strong>. ERISA Litig. ($40 million cost to<br />

GE, including significant improvements to GE’s employee retirement plan, <strong>and</strong> benefits to<br />

GE plan participants valued in excess of $100 million); In re Warner Chilcott Ltd. Sec. Litig.<br />

($16.5 million recovery); In re Royal Grp. Tech. Sec. Litig. ($9 million recovery); <strong>and</strong> In re<br />

Audiovox Derivative Litig. ($6.75 million recovery <strong>and</strong> corporate governance reforms).<br />

Education: B.A., University of Michigan, 1992; J.D., Fordham University School of Law,<br />

1995<br />

Honors/Awards: Member, Fordham International Law Journal, Fordham University School<br />

of Law<br />

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CATHERINE J. KOWALEWSKI<br />

Catherine J. Kowalewski is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> focuses her<br />

practice on the investigation of potential actions on behalf of defrauded investors, primarily<br />

in the area of accounting fraud. In addition to being an attorney, Ms. Kowalewski is a<br />

Certified Public Accountant. Ms. Kowalewski has participated in the investigation <strong>and</strong><br />

litigation of many large accounting sc<strong>and</strong>als, including In re Cardinal Health, Inc. Sec. Litig.<br />

<strong>and</strong> In re Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. Sec. Litig., <strong>and</strong> numerous companies implicated in<br />

the stock option backdating sc<strong>and</strong>al. Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Kowalewski served as a<br />

judicial extern to the Honorable Richard D. Huffman of the California <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeal.<br />

Education: B.B.A., Ohio University, 1994; M.B.A., Limburgs Universitair Centrum, 1995;<br />

J.D., University of San Diego School of Law, 2001<br />

Honors/Awards: Lead Articles Editor, San Diego Law Review, University of San Diego<br />

LAURIE L. LARGENT<br />

Laurie L. Largent is a partner in the Firm's San Diego, California office. Her practice<br />

focuses on securities class action <strong>and</strong> shareholder derivative litigation <strong>and</strong> she has helped<br />

recover millions of dollars for injured shareholders. Ms. Largent earned her Bachelor of<br />

Business Administration degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1985 <strong>and</strong> her Juris<br />

Doctor degree from the University of Tulsa in 1988. While at the University of Tulsa, Ms.<br />

Largent served as a member of the Energy Law Journal <strong>and</strong> is the author of Prospective<br />

Remedies Under NGA Section 5; Office of <strong>Co</strong>nsumers' <strong>Co</strong>unsel v. FERC, 23 Tulsa L.J. 613<br />

(1988). Ms. Largent has also served as an Adjunct Business Law Professor at<br />

Southwestern <strong>Co</strong>llege in Chula Vista, California. Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Largent was<br />

in private practice for 15 years specializing in complex litigation, h<strong>and</strong>ling both trials <strong>and</strong><br />

appeals in state <strong>and</strong> federal courts for plaintiffs <strong>and</strong> defendants.<br />

Education: B.B.A., University of Oklahoma, 1985; J.D., University of Tulsa, 1988<br />

ARTHUR C. LEAHY<br />

Arthur C. Leahy is a founding partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> a member of the<br />

Firm’s Executive <strong>and</strong> Management <strong>Co</strong>mmittees. Mr. Leahy has over 15 years of experience<br />

successfully litigating securities class actions <strong>and</strong> derivative cases. Mr. Leahy has<br />

recovered well over a billion dollars for the Firm’s clients <strong>and</strong> has also negotiated<br />

comprehensive pro-investor corporate governance reforms at several large public<br />

companies. Mr. Leahy was part of the Firm’s trial team in the AT&T securities litigation,<br />

which AT&T <strong>and</strong> its former officers paid $100 million to settle after two weeks of trial. Prior<br />

to joining the Firm, Mr. Leahy served as a judicial extern for the Honorable J. Clifford<br />

Wallace of the United States <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, <strong>and</strong> served as a judicial<br />

law clerk for the Honorable Alan C. Kay of the United States District <strong>Co</strong>urt for the District of<br />

Hawaii.<br />

Education: B.A., Point Loma <strong>Co</strong>llege, 1987; J.D., University of San Diego School of Law,<br />

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Honors/Awards: J.D., Cum Laude, University of San Diego School of Law, 1990;<br />

Managing Editor, San Diego Law Review, University of San Diego School of Law<br />

JEFFREY D. LIGHT<br />

Jeffrey D. Light is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> also currently serves as a<br />

Judge Pro Tem for the San Diego <strong>Co</strong>unty Superior <strong>Co</strong>urt. Mr. Light practices in the Firm’s<br />

settlement department, negotiating, documenting, <strong>and</strong> obtaining court approval of the<br />

Firm’s complex securities, merger, consumer <strong>and</strong> derivative actions. These settlements<br />

include In re Kinder Morgan, Inc. S’holder Litig. (Kan. Dist. Ct., Shawnee <strong>Co</strong>unty) ($200<br />

million recovery); In re Currency <strong>Co</strong>nversion Fee Antitrust Litig. (S.D.N.Y.) ($336 million<br />

recovery); In re Qwest <strong>Co</strong>mmc’ns Int’l Inc. Sec. Litig. (D. <strong>Co</strong>lo.) ($445 million recovery); <strong>and</strong><br />

In re AT&T <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig. (D.N.J.) ($100 million recovery). Prior to joining the Firm, Mr.<br />

Light served as a law clerk to the Honorable Louise DeCarl Adler, United States<br />

Bankruptcy <strong>Co</strong>urt, Southern District of California, <strong>and</strong> the Honorable James Meyers, Chief<br />

Judge, United States Bankruptcy <strong>Co</strong>urt, Southern District of California.<br />

Education: B.A., San Diego State University, 1987; J.D., University of San Diego School of<br />

Law, 1991<br />

Honors/Awards: J.D., Cum Laude, University of San Diego School of Law, 1991; Judge<br />

Pro Tem, San Diego Superior <strong>Co</strong>urt; American Jurisprudence Award in <strong>Co</strong>nstitutional Law<br />

RYAN LLORENS<br />

Ryan Llorens is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office. Mr. Llorens’ practice focuses on<br />

litigating complex securities fraud cases. Mr. Llorens has worked on a number of securities<br />

cases that have resulted in significant recoveries for investors, including In re HealthSouth<br />

<strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig. ($670 million recovery); AOL Time Warner ($629 million recovery); In re<br />

AT&T <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig. ($100 million recovery); In re Fleming <strong>Co</strong>s. Sec. Litig. ($95 million<br />

recovery); <strong>and</strong> In re <strong>Co</strong>oper <strong>Co</strong>s., Inc. Sec Litig. ($27 million recovery).<br />

Education: B.A., Pitzer <strong>Co</strong>llege, 1997; J.D., University of San Diego School of Law, 2002<br />

THOMAS R. MERRICK<br />

Thomas R. Merrick is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office whose practice focuses on<br />

complex class action <strong>and</strong> antitrust litigation. Mr. Merrick was on the successful trial teams in<br />

Lebrilla v. Farmers Grp., Inc., <strong>and</strong> Smith v. Am. Family Mut. Ins. <strong>Co</strong>., 289 S.W.3d 675 (Mo.<br />

Ct. App. 2009) (upholding unanimous jury verdict in plaintiffs’ favor). He is also counsel for<br />

a certified class of direct purchaser plaintiffs in The Apple iPod iTunes Anti-Trust Litigation,<br />

currently pending in the Northern District of California, <strong>and</strong> In re Aftermarket Automotive<br />

Lighting Products Antitrust Litigation, pending in the Central District of California, which has<br />

so far resulted in recoveries for the Class of $25.45 million. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr.<br />

Merrick served as a Deputy San Diego City Attorney <strong>and</strong> worked as a general practice<br />

attorney in Illinois.<br />

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Education: B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1986; J.D., California Western<br />

School of Law, 1992<br />

Honors/Awards: B.A., with high honors <strong>and</strong> distinction, University of California, Santa<br />

Barbara, 1986; J.D. Magna Cum Laude, California Western School of Law, 1992; Editor-in-<br />

Chief of both California Western Law Review <strong>and</strong> California Western International Law<br />

Journal, California Western School of Law<br />

DAVID W. MITCHELL<br />

David W. Mitchell is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> focuses his practice on<br />

securities fraud, antitrust <strong>and</strong> derivative litigation. Mr. Mitchell has achieved significant<br />

settlements on behalf of plaintiffs in numerous cases, including Thomas & Thomas<br />

Rodmakers, Inc. v. Newport Adhesives & <strong>Co</strong>mposites, Inc., No. CV-99-7796 (C.D. Cal.),<br />

which settled for $67.5 million, <strong>and</strong> In re Currency <strong>Co</strong>nversion Fee Antitrust Litig., 01 MDL<br />

No. 1409 (S.D.N.Y.), which settled for $336 million. Mr. Mitchell is currently litigating<br />

securities, derivative <strong>and</strong> antitrust actions, including In re NYSE Specialists Sec. Litig., No.<br />

03-Civ.-8264 (S.D.N.Y.); In re Payment Card Interchange Fee & Merch. Disc. Antitrust<br />

Litig., 05 MDL No. 1720 (E.D.N.Y.); Dahl v. Bain Capital Partners, <strong>LLC</strong>, No. 07-cv-12388-<br />

EFH (D. Mass); <strong>and</strong> In re Johnson & Johnson Derivative Litig., No. 10-cv-02033 (D.N.J.).<br />

Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Mitchell served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the<br />

Southern District of California <strong>and</strong> prosecuted cases involving narcotics trafficking, bank<br />

robbery, murder-for-hire, alien smuggling, <strong>and</strong> terrorism. Mr. Mitchell has tried nearly 20<br />

cases to verdict before federal criminal juries <strong>and</strong> made numerous appellate arguments<br />

before the Ninth Circuit <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeals.<br />

Education: B.A., University of Richmond, 1995; J.D., University of San Diego School of<br />

Law, 1998<br />

CULLIN AVRAM O’BRIEN<br />

Cullin Avram O'Brien is a partner in the Firm's Boca Raton, Florida office <strong>and</strong> concentrates<br />

his practice in direct <strong>and</strong> derivative shareholder class actions, consumer class action<br />

litigation, <strong>and</strong> securities fraud cases. Some recent representative cases include: In re<br />

<strong>Co</strong>mpellent Techs, Inc. S'holder Litig., No. 6084-VCL, 2011 WL 6382523 (Del. Ch. Dec. 9,<br />

2011); All Family Clinic of Daytona Beach, Inc. v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. <strong>Co</strong>., No. 10-<br />

12554, 2011 WL 4954171 (11th Cir. Oct. 19, 2011); Fitzpatrick v. General Mills, Inc., 635<br />

F.3d 1279 (11th Cir. 2011). Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. O'Brien gained extensive trial <strong>and</strong><br />

appellate experience in a wide variety of practices, including as an Assistant Public<br />

Defender in Broward <strong>Co</strong>unty, Florida, as a civil rights litigator in non-profit institutes, <strong>and</strong> as<br />

an associate at a national law firm that provides litigation defense for corporations.<br />

Education: B.A., Tufts University, 1999; J.D., Harvard Law School, 2002<br />

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BRIAN O. O’MARA<br />

Brian O. O’Mara is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office. Mr. O'Mara's practice focuses<br />

on securities litigation <strong>and</strong> corporate governance. Since 2003, Mr. O’Mara has been lead or<br />

co-lead counsel in numerous securities fraud <strong>and</strong> derivative actions, including In re Direct<br />

Gen. Sec. Litig.; In re St. Paul Travelers <strong>Co</strong>s., Inc. Derivative Litig.; In re <strong>Co</strong>nstar Int’l Inc.<br />

Sec. Litig.; In re Surebeam <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig.; Broudo v. Dura Pharms.; In re NYSE<br />

Specialists Sec. Litig.; <strong>and</strong> In re CIT Grp. Inc. Sec. Litig. Mr. O’Mara has been responsible<br />

for a number of significant rulings, including In re <strong>Co</strong>nstar Int'l Inc. Sec. Litig., No. 03-5020,<br />

2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 16966 (E.D. Pa. Mar. 5, 2008); In re Direct Gen. <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. 3:05-0077, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 56128 (M.D. Tenn. Aug. 8, 2006); <strong>and</strong> In re Dura<br />

Pharms., Inc. Sec. Litig., 452 F. Supp. 2d 1005 (S.D. Cal. 2006). Mr. O’Mara is the coauthor<br />

of Whether Alleging “Motive <strong>and</strong> Opportunity” Can Satisfy the Heightened Pleading<br />

St<strong>and</strong>ards for the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act: Much Ado About Nothing, 1<br />

DePaul Bus. & <strong>Co</strong>m. L.J. 313 (2003). Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. O’Mara served as law<br />

clerk to the Honorable Jerome M. Polaha of the Second Judicial District <strong>Co</strong>urt of the State<br />

of Nevada.<br />

Education: B.A., University of Kansas, 1997; J.D., DePaul University, <strong>Co</strong>llege of Law,<br />

2002<br />

Honors/Awards: CALI Excellence Award in Securities Regulation, DePaul University,<br />

<strong>Co</strong>llege of Law<br />

KEITH F. PARK<br />

Keith F. Park is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> a member of the Firm’s<br />

Management <strong>Co</strong>mmittee.<br />

Mr. Park is responsible for prosecuting complex securities cases <strong>and</strong> has overseen the<br />

court approval process in more than 1,000 securities class action <strong>and</strong> shareholder<br />

derivative settlements, including actions involving Enron ($7.2 billion recovery);<br />

UnitedHealth ($925 million recovery <strong>and</strong> corporate governance reforms); Dynegy ($474<br />

million recovery <strong>and</strong> corporate governance reforms); 3<strong>Co</strong>m ($259 million recovery); Dollar<br />

General ($162 million recovery); Mattel ($122 million recovery); <strong>and</strong> Prison Realty ($105<br />

million recovery). Mr. Park is also responsible for obtaining significant corporate<br />

governance changes relating to compensation of senior executives <strong>and</strong> directors; stock<br />

trading by directors, executive officers <strong>and</strong> key employees; internal <strong>and</strong> external audit<br />

functions; <strong>and</strong> financial reporting <strong>and</strong> board independence.<br />

Education: B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1968; J.D., Hastings <strong>Co</strong>llege of<br />

Law, 1972<br />

Honors/Awards: San Diego Super Lawyer, Securities Litigation<br />

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STEVEN W. PEPICH<br />

Steven W. Pepich is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office. Mr. Pepich’s practice primarily<br />

focuses on securities class action litigation, but he has also represented plaintiffs in a wide<br />

variety of complex civil cases, including mass tort, royalty, civil rights, human rights, ERISA<br />

<strong>and</strong> employment law actions. Mr. Pepich has participated in the successful prosecution of<br />

numerous securities class actions, including Carpenters Health & Welfare Fund v. <strong>Co</strong>ca-<br />

<strong>Co</strong>la <strong>Co</strong>., No. 00-CV-2838 (N.D. Ga.) ($137.5 million recovery); In re Fleming <strong>Co</strong>s. Sec.,<br />

No. 02-CV-178 (E.D. Tex.) ($95 million recovery); <strong>and</strong> In re Boeing Sec. Litig., No. C-97-<br />

1715Z (W.D. Wa.) ($92 million recovery). Mr. Pepich was also a member of the plaintiffs’<br />

trial team in Mynaf v. Taco Bell <strong>Co</strong>rp., which settled after two months at trial on terms<br />

favorable to two plaintiff classes of restaurant workers for recovery of unpaid wages, <strong>and</strong> a<br />

member of the plaintiffs’ trial team in Newman v. Stringfellow, where after a nine-month<br />

trial, all claims for exposure to toxic chemicals were resolved for $109 million.<br />

Education: B.S., Utah State University, 1980; J.D., DePaul University, 1983<br />

THEODORE J. PINTAR<br />

Theodore J. Pintar is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office. Mr. Pintar has over 20 years<br />

of experience prosecuting securities fraud actions on behalf of investors <strong>and</strong> over 10 years<br />

of experience prosecuting insurance-related consumer class actions on behalf of<br />

policyholders, with recoveries in excess of $1 billion. Mr. Pintar was a member of the<br />

litigation team in the AOL Time Warner state <strong>and</strong> federal court securities opt-out actions,<br />

which arose from the 2001 merger of America Online <strong>and</strong> Time Warner. These cases<br />

resulted in a global settlement of $629 million. Mr. Pintar’s participation in the successful<br />

prosecution of insurance-related <strong>and</strong> consumer class actions includes: (i) actions against<br />

major life insurance companies based on the deceptive sale of annuities <strong>and</strong> life insurance<br />

such as Manufacturer’s Life ($555 million initial estimated settlement value) <strong>and</strong> Principal<br />

Mutual Life Insurance <strong>Co</strong>mpany ($380+ million settlement value); (ii) actions against major<br />

homeowners insurance companies such as Allstate ($50 million settlement) <strong>and</strong> Prudential<br />

Property <strong>and</strong> Casualty <strong>Co</strong>. ($7 million settlement); (iii) actions against automobile insurance<br />

companies such as the Auto Club <strong>and</strong> GEICO; <strong>and</strong> (iv) actions against <strong>Co</strong>lumbia House<br />

($55 million settlement value) <strong>and</strong> BMG Direct, direct marketers of CDs <strong>and</strong> cassettes.<br />

Education: B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1984; J.D., University of Utah <strong>Co</strong>llege<br />

of Law, 1987<br />

Honors/Awards: Note <strong>and</strong> <strong>Co</strong>mment Editor, Journal of <strong>Co</strong>ntemporary Law, University of<br />

Utah <strong>Co</strong>llege of Law; Note <strong>and</strong> <strong>Co</strong>mment Editor, Journal of Energy Law <strong>and</strong> Policy,<br />

University of Utah <strong>Co</strong>llege of Law<br />

WILLOW E. RADCLIFFE<br />

Willow E. Radcliffe is a partner in the Firm’s San Francisco office <strong>and</strong> concentrates her<br />

practice on securities class action litigation in federal court. Ms. Radcliffe has been<br />

significantly involved in the prosecution of numerous securities fraud claims, including<br />

actions filed against Flowserve, NorthWestern <strong>and</strong> Ashworth, <strong>and</strong> has represented plaintiffs<br />

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in other complex actions, including a class action against a major bank regarding the<br />

adequacy of disclosures made to consumers in California related to Access Checks. Prior<br />

to joining the Firm, Ms. Radcliffe clerked for the Honorable Maria-Elena James, Magistrate<br />

Judge for the United States District <strong>Co</strong>urt for the Northern District of California.<br />

Education: B.A., University of California, Los Angeles 1994; J.D., Seton Hall University<br />

School of Law, 1998<br />

Honors/Awards: J.D., Cum Laude, Seton Hall University School of Law, 1998; Most<br />

Outst<strong>and</strong>ing Clinician Award; <strong>Co</strong>nstitutional Law Scholar Award<br />

MARK S. REICH<br />

Mark S. Reich is a partner in the Firm’s New York office. He focuses his practice on<br />

corporate takeover, consumer fraud <strong>and</strong> securities litigation. Mr. Reich’s notable<br />

achievements include: In re Aramark <strong>Co</strong>rp. S’holders Litig. ($222 million increase in<br />

consideration paid to shareholders <strong>and</strong> substantial reduction to management’s voting<br />

power – from 37% to 3.5% – in connection with approval of going-private transaction); In re<br />

TD Banknorth S’holders Litig. ($50 million recovery for shareholders); In re Delphi Fin. Grp.<br />

S’holders Litig. ($49 million post-merger settlement for Class A Delphi shareholders); <strong>and</strong> In<br />

re Gen. Elec. <strong>Co</strong>. ERISA Litig. (structural changes to company’s 401(k) plan valued at over<br />

$100 million, benefiting current <strong>and</strong> future plan participants).<br />

Education: B.A., Queens <strong>Co</strong>llege, 1997; J.D., Brooklyn Law School, 2000<br />

Honors/Awards: Member, The Journal of Law <strong>and</strong> Policy, Brooklyn Law School; Member,<br />

Moot <strong>Co</strong>urt Honor Society, Brooklyn Law School<br />

JACK REISE<br />

Jack Reise is a partner in the Firm’s Boca Raton office. Mr. Reise devotes a substantial<br />

portion of his practice to representing shareholders in actions brought under the federal<br />

securities laws. He has served as lead counsel in over 50 cases brought nationwide <strong>and</strong> is<br />

currently serving as lead counsel in more than a dozen cases. Recent notable actions<br />

include a series of cases involving mutual funds charged with improperly valuating their net<br />

assets, which settled for a total of over $50 million; In re NewPower Holdings Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. 02-cv-01550 (S.D.N.Y.) ($41 million settlement); In re Red Hat Sec. Litig., No. 04-cv-<br />

473 (E.D.N.C.) ($20 million settlement); <strong>and</strong> In re AFC Enters., Inc. Sec. Litig., No. 03-cv-<br />

0817 (N.D. Ga.) ($17.2 million settlement). Mr. Reise started his legal career representing<br />

individuals suffering from their exposure back in the 1950s <strong>and</strong> 1960s to the debilitating<br />

affects of asbestos.<br />

Education: B.A., Binghamton University, 1992; J.D., University of Miami School of Law,<br />

1995<br />

Honors/Awards: American Jurisprudence Book Award in <strong>Co</strong>ntracts; J.D., Cum Laude,<br />

University of Miami School of Law, 1995; University of Miami Inter-American Law Review,<br />

University of Miami School of Law<br />

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DARREN J. ROBBINS<br />

Darren J. Robbins is a founding partner of Robbins Geller <strong>and</strong> a member of its Executive<br />

<strong>and</strong> Management <strong>Co</strong>mmittees. Mr. Robbins oversees various aspects of the Firm’s<br />

practice, including the Firm’s Institutional Outreach Department <strong>and</strong> its Mergers <strong>and</strong><br />

Acquisitions practice. Mr. Robbins has served as lead counsel in more than one hundred<br />

securities-related actions, which have yielded recoveries of over $2 billion for injured<br />

shareholders.<br />

One of the hallmarks of Mr. Robbins’ practice has been his focus on corporate governance<br />

reform. For example, in UnitedHealth, a securities fraud class action arising out of an<br />

options backdating sc<strong>and</strong>al, Mr. Robbins represented lead plaintiff the California Public<br />

Employees’ Retirement System <strong>and</strong> was able to obtain the cancellation of more than 3.6<br />

million stock options held by the company’s former CEO <strong>and</strong> a record $925 million cash<br />

recovery for shareholders.<br />

Education: B.S., University of Southern California, 1990; M.A., University of Southern<br />

California, 1990; J.D., V<strong>and</strong>erbilt Law School, 1993<br />

Honors/Awards: One of the Top 500 Lawyers, Lawdragon; One of the Top 100 Lawyers<br />

Shaping the Future, Daily Journal; One of the “Young Litigators 45 <strong>and</strong> Under,” The<br />

American Lawyer; Attorney of the Year, California Lawyer; Managing Editor, V<strong>and</strong>erbilt<br />

Journal of Transnational Law, V<strong>and</strong>erbilt Law School<br />

ROBERT J. ROBBINS<br />

Robert J. Robbins is a partner in the Firm’s Boca Raton office. Mr. Robbins focuses his<br />

practice on the representation of individuals <strong>and</strong> institutional investors in class actions<br />

brought pursuant to the federal securities laws. Mr. Robbins has been a member of the<br />

litigation teams responsible for the successful prosecution of many securities class actions,<br />

including: R.H. Donnelley ($25 million recovery); Cryo Cell Int’l, Inc. ($7 million recovery);<br />

TECO Energy, Inc. ($17.35 million recovery); Newpark Resources, Inc. ($9.24 million<br />

recovery); Mannatech, Inc. ($11.5 million recovery); Spiegel ($17.5 million recovery);<br />

Gainsco ($4 million recovery); <strong>and</strong> AFC Enterprises ($17.2 million recovery).<br />

Education: B.S., University of Florida, 1999; J.D., University of Florida <strong>Co</strong>llege of Law,<br />

2002<br />

Honors/Awards: J.D., High Honors, University of Florida <strong>Co</strong>llege of Law, 2002; Member,<br />

Journal of Law <strong>and</strong> Public Policy, University of Florida <strong>Co</strong>llege of Law; Member, Phi Delta<br />

Phi, University of Florida <strong>Co</strong>llege of Law; Pro bono certificate, Circuit <strong>Co</strong>urt of the Eighth<br />

Judicial Circuit of Florida<br />

HENRY ROSEN<br />

Henry Rosen is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> a member of the Firm’s Hiring<br />

<strong>Co</strong>mmittee <strong>and</strong> Technology <strong>Co</strong>mmittee, which focuses on applications to digitally manage<br />

documents produced during litigation <strong>and</strong> internally generate research files.<br />

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Mr. Rosen has significant experience prosecuting every aspect of securities fraud class<br />

actions, including largescale accounting sc<strong>and</strong>als, <strong>and</strong> has obtained hundreds of millions of<br />

dollars on behalf of defrauded investors. Prominent cases include In re Cardinal Health,<br />

Inc. Sec. Litig., in which Mr. Rosen recovered $600 million for defrauded Cardinal Health<br />

shareholders. This $600 million settlement is the largest recovery ever in a securities fraud<br />

class action in the Sixth Circuit, <strong>and</strong> remains one of the largest settlements in the history of<br />

securities fraud litigation. Additional recoveries include In re First Energy ($89.5 million<br />

recovery); Stanley v. Safeskin <strong>Co</strong>rp. ($55 million recovery); In re Storage Tech. <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec.<br />

Litig. ($55 million recovery); <strong>and</strong> Rasner v. Sturm (First World <strong>Co</strong>mmc’ns) ($25.9 million<br />

recovery). Major clients include Minebea <strong>Co</strong>., Ltd., a Japanese manufacturing company<br />

represented in securities fraud arbitration against a United States investment bank.<br />

Education: B.A., University of California, San Diego, 1984; J.D., University of Denver,<br />

1988<br />

Honors/Awards: Editor-in-Chief, University of Denver Law Review, University of Denver<br />

DAVID A. ROSENFELD<br />

David A. Rosenfeld is a partner in the Firm’s New York office <strong>and</strong> focuses his practice on<br />

securities <strong>and</strong> corporate takeover litigation. Mr. Rosenfeld is currently prosecuting many<br />

cases involving widespread financial fraud, ranging from options backdating to Bernie<br />

Madoff, as well as litigation concerning collateralized debt obligations <strong>and</strong> credit default<br />

swaps.<br />

Mr. Rosenfeld has been appointed as lead counsel in dozens of securities fraud cases <strong>and</strong><br />

has successfully recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for defrauded shareholders. For<br />

example, Mr. Rosenfeld was appointed as lead counsel in the securities fraud lawsuit<br />

against First Ban<strong>Co</strong>rp, which provided shareholders with a $74.25 million recovery. He also<br />

served as lead counsel in In re Aramark <strong>Co</strong>rp. S’holders Litig., which resulted in a $222<br />

million increase in consideration paid to shareholders of Aramark <strong>and</strong> a dramatic reduction<br />

to management’s voting power in connection with shareholder approval of the going-private<br />

transaction (reduced from 37% to 3.5%).<br />

Education: B.S., Yeshiva University, 1996; J.D., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law,<br />

1999<br />

Honors/Awards: Advisory Board Member of Stafford’s Securities Class Action Reporter<br />

ROBERT M. ROTHMAN<br />

Robert M. Rothman is a partner in the Firm’s New York office. He has extensive experience<br />

litigating cases involving investment fraud, consumer fraud <strong>and</strong> antitrust violations. Mr.<br />

Rothman also lectures to institutional investors throughout the world.<br />

Mr. Rothman has served as lead counsel in numerous class actions alleging violations of<br />

securities laws, including cases against First Bancorp ($74.25 million recovery), Spiegel<br />

($17.5 million recovery), NBTY ($16 million recovery), <strong>and</strong> The Children’s Place ($12<br />

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million recovery). Mr. Rothman actively represents shareholders in connection with goingprivate<br />

transactions <strong>and</strong> tender offers. For example, in connection with a tender offer made<br />

by Citigroup, Mr. Rothman secured an increase of more than $38 million over what was<br />

originally offered to shareholders.<br />

Education: B.A., State University of New York at Binghamton, 1990; J.D., Hofstra<br />

University School of Law, 1993<br />

Honors/Awards: Dean’s Academic Scholarship Award, Hofstra University School of Law;<br />

J.D., with Distinction, Hofstra University School of Law, 1993; Member, Hofstra Law<br />

Review, Hofstra University School of Law<br />

SAMUEL H. RUDMAN<br />

Samuel H. Rudman is a founding member of the Firm, a member of the Firm’s Executive<br />

<strong>and</strong> Management <strong>Co</strong>mmittees, <strong>and</strong> manages the Firm’s New York office. Mr. Rudman’s<br />

practice focuses on recognizing <strong>and</strong> investigating securities fraud, <strong>and</strong> initiating securities<br />

<strong>and</strong> shareholder class actions to vindicate shareholder rights <strong>and</strong> recover shareholder<br />

losses. A former attorney with the United States Securities <strong>and</strong> Exchange <strong>Co</strong>mmission, Mr.<br />

Rudman has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for shareholders, including $129<br />

million recovery in In re Doral Fin. <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., No. 05 MD 1706 (S.D.N.Y.); $74 million<br />

recovery in In re First Ban<strong>Co</strong>rp Sec. Litig., No. 05-CV-2148 (D.P.R.); $65 million recovery in<br />

In re Forest Labs., Inc. Sec. Litig., No. 05-CV-2827 (S.D.N.Y.); <strong>and</strong> $50 million recovery in<br />

In re TD Banknorth S’holders Litig., No. 2557-VCL (Del. Ch.).<br />

Education: B.A., Binghamton University, 1989; J.D., Brooklyn Law School, 1992<br />

Honors/Awards: Dean’s Merit Scholar, Brooklyn Law School; Moot <strong>Co</strong>urt Honor Society,<br />

Brooklyn Law School; Member, Brooklyn Journal of International Law, Brooklyn Law School<br />

JOSEPH RUSSELLO<br />

Joseph Russello is a partner in the Firm’s New York office, where he concentrates his<br />

practice on prosecuting shareholder class action <strong>and</strong> breach of fiduciary duty claims, as<br />

well as complex commercial litigation <strong>and</strong> consumer class actions.<br />

Mr. Russello has played a vital role in recovering millions of dollars for aggrieved investors,<br />

including those of NBTY, Inc. ($16 million); LaBranche & <strong>Co</strong>., Inc. ($13 million); The<br />

Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc. ($12 million); Prestige Br<strong>and</strong>s Holdings, Inc. ($11<br />

million); <strong>and</strong> Jarden <strong>Co</strong>rporation ($8 million). He also has significant experience in<br />

corporate takeover <strong>and</strong> breach of fiduciary duty litigation. In expedited litigation in the<br />

Delaware <strong>Co</strong>urt of Chancery involving Mat Five <strong>LLC</strong>, for example, his efforts paved the way<br />

for an “opt-out” settlement that offered investors more than $38 million in increased cash<br />

benefits. In addition, he played an integral role in convincing the Delaware <strong>Co</strong>urt of<br />

Chancery to enjoin Oracle <strong>Co</strong>rporation’s $1 billion acquisition of Art Technology Group, Inc.<br />

pending the disclosure of material information. He also has experience in litigating<br />

consumer class actions.<br />

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Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Russello practiced in the professional liability group at Rivkin<br />

Radler LLP, where he defended attorneys, accountants <strong>and</strong> other professionals in state<br />

<strong>and</strong> federal litigation <strong>and</strong> assisted in evaluating <strong>and</strong> resolving complex insurance coverage<br />

matters.<br />

Education: B.A., Gettysburg <strong>Co</strong>llege, 1998; J.D., Hofstra University School of Law, 2001<br />

SCOTT SAHAM<br />

Scott Saham is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office whose practice areas include<br />

securities <strong>and</strong> other complex litigation. Mr. Saham recently served as lead counsel<br />

prosecuting the <strong>Co</strong>ca-<strong>Co</strong>la securities litigation in the Northern District of Georgia, which<br />

resulted in a $137.5 million settlement after nearly 8 years of litigation. Prior to joining the<br />

Firm, Mr. Saham served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of<br />

California, where he tried over 20 felony jury trials.<br />

Education: B.A., University of Michigan, 1992; J.D., University of Michigan Law School,<br />

1995<br />

STEPHANIE SCHRODER<br />

Stephanie Schroder is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office. Ms. Schroder has<br />

significant experience prosecuting securities fraud class actions <strong>and</strong> shareholder derivative<br />

actions. Ms. Schroder’s practice also focuses on advising institutional investors, including<br />

multi-employer <strong>and</strong> public pension funds, on issues related to corporate fraud in the United<br />

States securities markets. Currently, Ms. Schroder is representing clients that have suffered<br />

losses from the Madoff fraud in the Austin Capital <strong>and</strong> Meridian Capital litigations.<br />

Ms. Schroder has obtained millions of dollars on behalf of defrauded investors. Prominent<br />

cases include In re AT&T <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig. ($100 million recovery at trial); In re FirstEnergy<br />

<strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig. ($89.5 million recovery); <strong>and</strong> Rasner v. Sturm (FirstWorld<br />

<strong>Co</strong>mmunications) ($25.9 million recovery). Major clients include the Pension Trust Fund for<br />

Operating Engineers, the Kentucky State District <strong>Co</strong>uncil of Carpenters Pension Trust<br />

Fund, the Laborers Pension Trust Fund for Northern California, the <strong>Co</strong>nstruction Laborers<br />

Pension Trust for Southern California, <strong>and</strong> the Iron Workers Mid-South Pension Fund.<br />

Education: B.A., University of Kentucky, 1997; J.D., University of Kentucky <strong>Co</strong>llege of Law,<br />

2000<br />

CHRISTOPHER P. SEEFER<br />

Christopher P. Seefer is a partner in the Firm’s San Francisco office. Mr. Seefer<br />

concentrates his practice in securities class action litigation. One recent notable recovery<br />

was a $30 million settlement with UTStarcom in 2010, a recovery that dwarfed a $150,000<br />

penalty obtained by the SEC. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Seefer was a Fraud Investigator<br />

with the Office of Thrift Supervision, Department of the Treasury (1990-1999), <strong>and</strong> a field<br />

examiner with the Office of Thrift Supervision (1986-1990).<br />

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Education: B.A., University of California Berkeley, 1984; M.B.A., University of California,<br />

Berkeley, 1990; J.D., Golden Gate University School of Law, 1998<br />

TRIG SMITH<br />

Trig Smith is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office. Mr. Smith focuses on complex<br />

securities class actions in which he has helped obtain significant recoveries for investors in<br />

cases such as Cardinal Health ($600 million recovery); Qwest ($445 million recovery);<br />

Forest Labs. ($65 million recovery); Accredo ($33 million recovery); <strong>and</strong> Exide ($13.7<br />

million recovery).<br />

Education: B.S., University of <strong>Co</strong>lorado, Denver, 1995; M.S., University of <strong>Co</strong>lorado,<br />

Denver, 1997; J.D., Brooklyn Law School, 2000<br />

Honors/Awards: Member, Brooklyn Journal of International Law, Brooklyn Law School;<br />

CALI Excellence Award in Legal Writing, Brooklyn Law School<br />

MARK SOLOMON<br />

Mark Solomon is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office. Mr. Solomon regularly represents<br />

both United States <strong>and</strong> United Kingdom-based pension funds <strong>and</strong> asset managers in class<br />

<strong>and</strong> non-class securities litigation. Mr. Solomon has spearheaded the prosecution of many<br />

significant cases <strong>and</strong> has obtained substantial recoveries <strong>and</strong> judgments for plaintiffs<br />

through settlement, summary adjudications <strong>and</strong> trial. Mr. Solomon played a pivotal role in In<br />

re Helionetics, where plaintiffs won a unanimous $15.4 million jury verdict, <strong>and</strong> in many<br />

other cases, among them: Schwartz v. TXU ($150 million recovery plus significant<br />

corporate governance reforms); In re Informix <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig. ($142 million recovery);<br />

Rosen v. Macromedia, Inc. ($48 million recovery); In re Cmty. Psychiatric Ctrs. Sec. Litig.<br />

($42.5 million recovery); In re Advanced Micro Devices Sec. Litig. ($34 million recovery);<br />

<strong>and</strong> In re Tele-<strong>Co</strong>mmc’ns, Inc. Sec. Litig. ($33 million recovery).<br />

Education: B.A., Trinity <strong>Co</strong>llege, Cambridge University, Engl<strong>and</strong>, 1985; L.L.M., Harvard<br />

Law School, 1986; Inns of <strong>Co</strong>urt School of Law, Degree of Utter Barrister, Engl<strong>and</strong>, 1987<br />

Honors/Awards: Lizette Bentwich Law Prize, Trinity <strong>Co</strong>llege, 1983 <strong>and</strong> 1984; Hollond<br />

Travelling Studentship, 1985; Harvard Law School Fellowship, 1985-1986; Member <strong>and</strong><br />

Hardwicke Scholar of the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn<br />

SANFORD SVETCOV<br />

S<strong>and</strong>y Svetcov is a partner in the Firm’s San Francisco office <strong>and</strong> has been an appellate<br />

lawyer for 45 years. Mr. Svetcov has briefed <strong>and</strong> argued more than 300 appeals in state<br />

<strong>and</strong> federal court, including Braxton v. Mun. <strong>Co</strong>urt, 10 Cal. 3d 138 (1973) (First<br />

Amendment); Procunier v. Navarette, 434 U.S. 555 (1978) (prisoner civil rights); United<br />

States v. Henke, 222 F.3d 633 (9th Cir. 2000) (securities fraud); Moore v. Liberty Nat’l Life<br />

Ins. <strong>Co</strong>., 267 F.3d 1209 (11th Cir. 2001) (civil rights); In re Cavanaugh, 306 F.3d 726 (9th<br />

Cir. 2002) (securities fraud); Inst. Investors Grp. v. Avaya, Inc., 564 F.3d 242 (3d Cir. 2009)<br />

(securities fraud); Lorm<strong>and</strong> v. US Unwired, Inc., 565 F.3d 228 (5th Cir. 2009) (securities<br />

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fraud); <strong>and</strong> Alaska Elec. Pension Fund v. Flowserve <strong>Co</strong>rp., 572 F.3d 221 (5th Cir. 2009)<br />

(securities fraud).<br />

Prior to joining the Firm in July 2000, Mr. Svetcov was a partner at L<strong>and</strong>els firm from 1989-<br />

2000; served as Chief, Appellate Section, United States Attorney’s Office, San Francisco,<br />

1984-1989; Attorney-in-Charge, Organized Crime Strike Force, San Francisco, 1981-1984;<br />

Chief Assistant United States Attorney, San Francisco, 1978-1981; Deputy Attorney<br />

General, State of California, 1969-1977; Legal Officer, United States Navy, VT-25, Chase<br />

Field, Beeville, Texas, 1966-1969; <strong>and</strong> Deputy Legislative <strong>Co</strong>unsel, Legislature of<br />

California, Sacramento, 1965-1966.<br />

Education: B.A., Brooklyn <strong>Co</strong>llege, 1961; J.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1964<br />

Honors/Awards: Appointed by Chief Justice Rehnquist to Federal Appellate Rules<br />

Advisory <strong>Co</strong>mmittee; Department of Justice’s John Marshall Award for Excellence in<br />

Appellate Advocacy, California Attorney General; Specialist in Appellate Practice, State Bar<br />

of California Board of Legal Specialization<br />

BONNY E. SWEENEY<br />

Bonny E. Sweeney is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office, where she specializes in<br />

antitrust <strong>and</strong> unfair competition class action litigation. Ms. Sweeney has served as co-lead<br />

counsel in several multi-district antitrust class actions pending in federal courts around the<br />

country, including In re Payment Card Interchange Fee & Merchant Discount Antitrust Litig.<br />

(E.D.N.Y.), <strong>and</strong> In re Currency <strong>Co</strong>nversion Fee Antitrust Litig. (S.D.N.Y.). In Currency<br />

<strong>Co</strong>nversion, Ms. Sweeney helped recover $336 million for class members through a<br />

proposed settlement that is awaiting approval from the federal court. Ms. Sweeney was<br />

also one of the trial lawyers in Law v. NCAA/Hall v. NCAA/Schreiber v. NCAA (D. Kan.), in<br />

which the jury awarded $67 million to three classes of college coaches.<br />

Ms. Sweeney has participated in the successful prosecution <strong>and</strong> settlement of numerous<br />

other antitrust <strong>and</strong> unfair competition cases, including In re LifeScan, Inc. <strong>Co</strong>nsumer Litig.<br />

(N.D. Cal.), which settled for $45 million; In re Dynamic R<strong>and</strong>om Access Memory (DRAM)<br />

Antitrust Litig. (N.D. Cal.), which settled for more than $300 million; In re NASDAQ Market-<br />

Makers Antitrust Litig. (S.D.N.Y.), which settled for $1.027 billion; <strong>and</strong> In re Airline Ticket<br />

<strong>Co</strong>mm’n Antitrust Litig. (D. Minn.), which settled for more than $85 million.<br />

Education: B.A., Whittier <strong>Co</strong>llege, 1981; M.A., <strong>Co</strong>rnell University, 1985; J.D., Case<br />

Western Reserve University School of Law, 1988<br />

Honors/Awards: “Outst<strong>and</strong>ing Women in Antitrust,” <strong>Co</strong>mpetition Law 360; Wiley M.<br />

Manuel Pro Bono Services Award; San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program Distinguished<br />

Service Award; J.D., Summa Cum Laude, Case Western Reserve University of School of<br />

Law, 1988<br />

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SUSAN GOSS TAYLOR<br />

Susan Goss Taylor is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office. Ms. Taylor’s practice<br />

focuses on antitrust, consumer, <strong>and</strong> securities fraud class actions. Ms. Taylor has served<br />

as counsel on the Microsoft, DRAM <strong>and</strong> Private Equity antitrust litigation teams, as well as<br />

on a number of consumer actions alleging false <strong>and</strong> misleading advertising <strong>and</strong> unfair<br />

business practices against major corporations such as General Motors, Saturn, Mercedes-<br />

Benz USA, <strong>LLC</strong>, BMG Direct Marketing, Inc., <strong>and</strong> Ameriquest Mortgage <strong>Co</strong>mpany. Ms.<br />

Taylor is also responsible for prosecuting securities fraud class actions <strong>and</strong> has obtained<br />

recoveries for investors in litigation involving World<strong>Co</strong>m ($657 million recovery), AOL Time<br />

Warner ($629 million recovery), <strong>and</strong> Qwest ($445 million recovery). Prior to joining the<br />

Firm, Ms. Taylor served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern<br />

District of California, where she obtained considerable trial experience prosecuting drug<br />

smuggling <strong>and</strong> alien smuggling cases.<br />

Education: B.A., Pennsylvania State University, 1994; J.D., The Catholic University of<br />

America, <strong>Co</strong>lumbus School of Law, 1997<br />

Honors/Awards: Member, Moot <strong>Co</strong>urt Team, The Catholic University of America,<br />

<strong>Co</strong>lumbus School of Law<br />

RYAN K. WALSH<br />

Ryan K. Walsh, a founding partner of the Firm's Atlanta office, is an experienced litigator of<br />

complex commercial disputes. Mr. Walsh's practice focuses primarily on protecting the<br />

rights of innovators in patent litigation <strong>and</strong> related technology disputes. Mr. Walsh has<br />

appeared <strong>and</strong> argued before federal appellate <strong>and</strong> district courts, state trial courts, <strong>and</strong> in<br />

complex commercial proceedings across the country. Mr. Walsh's cases have involved a<br />

wide variety of technologies, ranging from basic mechanical applications to more<br />

sophisticated technologies in the wireless telecommunications <strong>and</strong> medical device fields.<br />

Recent notable cases have involved patents in the wireless mesh networking <strong>and</strong> wired<br />

Ethernet networking fields.<br />

Throughout his career, Mr. Walsh has been active in the Atlanta legal community.<br />

Beginning in January 2011, Mr. Walsh will serve as President of the Atlanta Legal Aid<br />

Society, having previously served on the ALAS Board of Directors for several years. Mr.<br />

Walsh also serves on the Board of the Atlanta Bar Association <strong>and</strong> is a regular speaker at<br />

the State Bar of Georgia's Beginning Lawyer's Program.<br />

Education: B.A., Brown University, 1993; J.D., University of Georgia School of Law, 1999<br />

Honors/Awards: “Rising Star” in the field of Intellectual Property, Atlanta Magazine; Super<br />

Lawyer, Atlanta Magazine; J.D., Magna Cum Laude, Bryant T. Castellow Scholar, Order of<br />

the <strong>Co</strong>if, University of Georgia School of Law, 1999<br />

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DAVID C. WALTON<br />

David C. Walton is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> a member of the Firm’s<br />

Executive <strong>and</strong> Management <strong>Co</strong>mmittees. Mr. Walton specializes in pursuing financial fraud<br />

claims, using his background as a Certified Public Accountant <strong>and</strong> Certified Fraud<br />

Examiner to prosecute securities law violations on behalf of investors. Mr. Walton has<br />

investigated <strong>and</strong> participated in the litigation of many large accounting sc<strong>and</strong>als, including<br />

Enron, World<strong>Co</strong>m, AOL Time Warner, Krispy Kreme, Informix, HealthSouth, Dynegy, Dollar<br />

General, <strong>and</strong> numerous companies implicated in stock option backdating. In 2003-2004,<br />

Mr. Walton served as a member of the California Board of Accountancy, which is<br />

responsible for regulating the accounting profession in California.<br />

Education: B.A., University of Utah, 1988; J.D., University of Southern California Law<br />

Center, 1993<br />

Honors/Awards: Member, Southern California Law Review, University of Southern<br />

California Law Center; Hale Moot <strong>Co</strong>urt Honors Program, University of Southern California<br />

Law Center; Appointed to California State Board of Accountancy, 2004<br />

DOUGLAS WILENS<br />

Douglas Wilens is a partner in the Firm’s Boca Raton office. Mr. Wilens is involved in all<br />

aspects of securities class action litigation, focusing on lead plaintiff issues arising under<br />

the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Mr. Wilens is also involved in the Firm’s<br />

appellate practice <strong>and</strong> participated in the successful appeal of a motion to dismiss before<br />

the Fifth Circuit <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeals in Lorm<strong>and</strong> v. US Unwired, Inc., No 07-30106 (5th Cir.<br />

2009) (reversal of order granting motion to dismiss).<br />

Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Wilens was an associate at a nationally recognized firm, where<br />

he litigated complex actions on behalf of numerous professional sports leagues, including<br />

the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League <strong>and</strong> Major League<br />

Soccer. Mr. Wilens has also served as an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University<br />

<strong>and</strong> Nova Southeastern University, where he taught undergraduate <strong>and</strong> graduate-level<br />

business law classes.<br />

Education: B.S., University of Florida, 1992; J.D., University of Florida <strong>Co</strong>llege of Law,<br />

1995<br />

Honors/Awards: Book Award for Legal Drafting, University of Florida <strong>Co</strong>llege of Law; J.D.,<br />

with Honors, University of Florida <strong>Co</strong>llege of Law, 1995<br />

SHAWN A. WILLIAMS<br />

Shawn A. Williams is a partner in the Firm’s San Francisco office <strong>and</strong> focuses his practice<br />

on securities class actions <strong>and</strong> shareholder derivative actions. Mr. Williams has served as<br />

lead class counsel in notable cases, including In re Harmonic Inc. Sec. Litig., No. 00-2287<br />

(N.D. Cal.); In re Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. Sec. Litig., No. 04-0416 (M.D.N.C.); <strong>and</strong> In<br />

re Veritas Software <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., No. 03-0283 (N.D. Cal.). Mr. Williams has also<br />

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prosecuted significant shareholder derivative actions, including numerous stock option<br />

backdating actions, in which he secured tens of millions of dollars in cash recoveries <strong>and</strong><br />

negotiated the implementation of comprehensive corporate governance enhancements.<br />

See, e.g., In re McAfee, Inc. Derivative Litig., No. 06-3484- JF (N.D. Cal.); In re Marvell<br />

Tech. Grp. Ltd. Derivative Litig., No. 06-3894-RMW (N.D. Cal.); <strong>and</strong> The Home Depot, Inc.<br />

Derivative Litig., No. 2006-cv-122302 (Ga. Super. Ct., Fulton <strong>Co</strong>unty). Prior to joining the<br />

Firm, Mr. Williams served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Manhattan District<br />

Attorney’s Office, where he tried over 20 cases to New York City juries <strong>and</strong> led white-collar<br />

fraud gr<strong>and</strong> jury investigations.<br />

Education: B.A., The State of University of New York at Albany, 1991; J.D., University of<br />

Illinois, 1995<br />

DAVID T. WISSBROECKER<br />

David T. Wissbroecker is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> focuses his practice<br />

on securities class action litigation in the context of mergers <strong>and</strong> acquisitions, representing<br />

both individual shareholders <strong>and</strong> institutional investors. Mr. Wissbroecker combines<br />

aggressive advocacy with a detailed knowledge of the law to achieve effective results for<br />

his clients in both state <strong>and</strong> federal courts nationwide. Mr. Wissbroecker has successfully<br />

litigated matters resulting in monetary settlements in excess of $500 million over the last<br />

four years, including the two largest settlements ever obtained in merger-related litigation in<br />

In re Kinder Morgan, Inc. S’holder Litig. ($200 million) <strong>and</strong> In re ACS S’holders Litig. ($69<br />

million). Other large fund settlements obtained by Mr. Wissbroecker include In re PETCO<br />

Animal Supplies ($16 million) <strong>and</strong> In re Dollar Gen. <strong>Co</strong>rp. S’holders Litig. ($40 million). Most<br />

recently, Mr. Wissbroecker obtained a $45 million common fund settlement in Brown v.<br />

Brewer, a breach of fiduciary duty <strong>and</strong> securities class action litigated on behalf of former<br />

shareholders of Intermix, Inc. over the value of MySpace sold via merger to News<br />

<strong>Co</strong>rporation in 2005.<br />

Education: B.A., Arizona State University, 1998; J.D., University of Illinois <strong>Co</strong>llege of Law,<br />

2003<br />

Honors/Awards: J.D., Magna Cum Laude, University of Illinois <strong>Co</strong>llege of Law, 2003; B.A.,<br />

Cum Laude, Arizona State University, 1998<br />

DEBRA J. WYMAN<br />

Debra J. Wyman is a partner in the Firm’s San Diego office who specializes in securities<br />

litigation. Ms. Wyman has litigated numerous cases against public companies in state <strong>and</strong><br />

federal courts that have resulted in over $1 billion in recoveries for victims of securities<br />

fraud. Ms. Wyman was a member of the trial team in In re AT&T <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig., which<br />

was tried in the United States District <strong>Co</strong>urt, District of New Jersey, <strong>and</strong> settled after only<br />

two weeks of trial for $100 million. Ms. Wyman recently prosecuted a complex securities<br />

<strong>and</strong> accounting fraud case against HealthSouth <strong>Co</strong>rporation, one of the largest <strong>and</strong><br />

longest-running corporate frauds in history, in which $671 million was recovered for<br />

defrauded HealthSouth investors.<br />

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Education: B.A., University of California Irvine, 1990; J.D., University of San Diego School<br />

of Law, 1997<br />

OF COUNSEL<br />

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RANDI D. BANDMAN<br />

R<strong>and</strong>i D. B<strong>and</strong>man has directed numerous complex securities cases at the Firm, such as<br />

the pending case of In re BP plc Derivative Litig., a case brought to address the alleged<br />

utter failure of BP to ensure the safety of its operation in the United States, including<br />

Alaska, <strong>and</strong> which caused such devastating results as in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill,<br />

the worst environmental disaster in history. Ms. B<strong>and</strong>man was instrumental in the Firm’s<br />

development of representing coordinated groups of institutional investors in private opt-out<br />

cases that resulted in historical recoveries, such as in World<strong>Co</strong>m <strong>and</strong> AOL Time Warner.<br />

Through her years at the Firm, Ms. B<strong>and</strong>man has represented hundreds of institutional<br />

investors, including domestic <strong>and</strong> non-U.S. investors, in some of the largest <strong>and</strong> most<br />

successful shareholder class actions ever prosecuted, resulting in billions of dollars of<br />

recoveries, involving such companies as Enron, Unocal <strong>and</strong> Boeing. Ms. B<strong>and</strong>man was<br />

also instrumental in the l<strong>and</strong>mark 1998 state settlement with the tobacco companies for<br />

$12.5 billion.<br />

Education: B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; J.D., University of Southern<br />

California<br />

MARY K. BLASY<br />

Mary K. Blasy is Of <strong>Co</strong>unsel in the Firm’s New York office where she focuses on the<br />

investigation, commencement, <strong>and</strong> prosecution of securities fraud class actions <strong>and</strong><br />

shareholder derivative suits. Working with others, she has recovered hundreds of millions<br />

of dollars for investors in class actions against Reliance Acceptance <strong>Co</strong>rp. (resolved in<br />

2002 for $66 million); Sprint <strong>Co</strong>rp. (resolved in 2003 for $50 million); Titan <strong>Co</strong>rporation<br />

(resolved in 2005 for $15+ million); Martha Stewart Omni-Media, Inc. (resolved in 2007 for<br />

$30 million); <strong>and</strong> <strong>Co</strong>ca-<strong>Co</strong>la <strong>Co</strong>. (resolved in 2008 for $137.5 million). Ms. Blasy has also<br />

been responsible for prosecuting numerous complex shareholder derivative actions against<br />

corporate malefactors to address violations of the nation’s securities, environmental <strong>and</strong><br />

labor laws, obtaining corporate governance enhancements valued by the market in the<br />

billions of dollars.<br />

Education: B.A., California State University, Sacramento, 1996; J.D., UCLA School of Law,<br />

2000<br />

BRUCE BOYENS<br />

Bruce Boyens has served as Of <strong>Co</strong>unsel to the Firm since 2001. A private practitioner in<br />

Denver, <strong>Co</strong>lorado since 1990, Mr. Boyens specializes in issues relating to labor <strong>and</strong><br />

environmental law, labor organizing, labor education, union elections, internal union<br />

governance <strong>and</strong> alternative dispute resolutions. In this capacity, Mr. Boyens previously<br />

served as a Regional Director for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters elections in<br />

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1991 <strong>and</strong> 1995, <strong>and</strong> developed <strong>and</strong> taught collective bargaining <strong>and</strong> labor law courses for<br />

the George Meany Center, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, <strong>and</strong> the<br />

Kentucky Nurses Association, among others.<br />

In addition, Mr. Boyens served as the Western Regional Director <strong>and</strong> <strong>Co</strong>unsel for the<br />

United Mine Workers from 1983-1990, where he was the chief negotiator in over 30 major<br />

agreements, <strong>and</strong> represented the United Mine Workers in all legal matters. From 1973-<br />

1977, Mr. Boyens served as General <strong>Co</strong>unsel to District 17 of the United Mine Workers<br />

Association, <strong>and</strong> also worked as an underground coal miner during that time.<br />

Education: J.D., University of Kentucky <strong>Co</strong>llege of Law, 1973; Harvard University,<br />

Certificate in Environmental Policy <strong>and</strong> Management<br />

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PATRICK J. COUGHLIN<br />

Patrick J. <strong>Co</strong>ughlin is Of <strong>Co</strong>unsel to the Firm <strong>and</strong> has served as lead counsel in several<br />

major securities matters, including one of the largest class action securities cases to go to<br />

trial, In re Apple <strong>Co</strong>mputer Sec. Litig., No. C-84-20148 (N.D. Cal.). Additional prominent<br />

securities class actions prosecuted by Mr. <strong>Co</strong>ughlin include the Enron litigation ($7.2 billion<br />

recovery); the Qwest litigation ($445 million recovery); <strong>and</strong> the HealthSouth litigation ($671<br />

million recovery). Mr. <strong>Co</strong>ughlin was formerly an Assistant United States Attorney in the<br />

District of <strong>Co</strong>lumbia <strong>and</strong> the Southern District of California, h<strong>and</strong>ling complex white-collar<br />

fraud matters.<br />

Education: B.S., Santa Clara University, 1977; J.D., Golden Gate University, 1983<br />

Honors/Awards: Southern California Super Lawyer (2009, 2007, 2006); Top 100 Lawyers,<br />

Daily Journal, 2008<br />

MARK J. DEARMAN<br />

Mark J. Dearman is Of <strong>Co</strong>unsel to the Firm <strong>and</strong> is based in the Firm’s Boca Raton office.<br />

Mr. Dearman devotes his practice to protecting the rights of those who have been harmed<br />

by corporate misconduct. Mr. Dearman is involved as lead or co-lead trial counsel in the<br />

context of protecting shareholders’ rights, representing pension funds in the context of<br />

securities lending, <strong>and</strong> in consumer class actions which are pending in a multi-district<br />

venue or in many of the district courts throughout the United States, notably, In re Burger<br />

King Holdings, Inc. S’holder Litig., No. 10-48395 (11th Cir.); The Board of Trustees of the<br />

Southern California IBEW-NECA v. The Bank of New York Mellon <strong>Co</strong>rp., No. 09-06273<br />

(S.D.N.Y.); POM Wonderful <strong>LLC</strong> Mktg. & Sales Practices Litig., MDL No. 2199; Gutierrez v.<br />

Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., No. 10-cv-0166 (N.D. Ga.); <strong>and</strong> Pelkey v. McNeil <strong>Co</strong>nsumer<br />

Health Care, No. 10-cv-61853 (S.D. Fla.). Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Dearman founded<br />

Dearman & Gerson, where he defended Fortune 500 companies in all aspects of litigation,<br />

with an emphasis on complex commercial litigation, consumer claims, <strong>and</strong> products liability.<br />

During the past 17 years of practice, Mr. Dearman has obtained extensive jury trial<br />

experience throughout the United States. Having represented defendants for so many<br />

years before joining the Firm, Mr. Dearman has a unique perspective that enables him to<br />

represent clients effectively.<br />

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Education: B.A., University of Florida, 1990; J.D., Nova Southeastern University, 1993<br />

Honors/Awards: AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell; In top 1.5% of Florida Civil Trial Lawyers<br />

in Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite, 2004 <strong>and</strong> 2006<br />

L. THOMAS GALLOWAY<br />

L. Thomas Galloway is Of <strong>Co</strong>unsel to the Firm. Mr. Galloway is the founding partner of<br />

Galloway & Associates P<strong>LLC</strong>, a law firm that specializes in the representation of<br />

institutional investors – namely, public <strong>and</strong> multi-employer pension funds. Mr. Galloway is<br />

also President of the Galloway Family Foundation, which funds investigative journalism into<br />

human rights abuses around the world.<br />

Education: B.A., Florida State University, 1967; J.D., University of Virginia School of Law,<br />

1972<br />

Honors/Awards: Articles Editor, University of Virginia Law Review, University of Virginia<br />

School of Law; Phi Beta Kappa, University of Virginia School of Law; Trial Lawyer of the<br />

Year in the United States, 2003<br />

EDWARD M. GERGOSIAN<br />

Edward M. Gergosian is Of <strong>Co</strong>unsel in the Firm’s San Diego office. Mr. Gergosian has<br />

practiced solely in complex litigation for 28 years, first with a nationwide securities <strong>and</strong><br />

antitrust class action firm, managing its San Diego office, <strong>and</strong> thereafter as a founding<br />

member of his own firm. Mr. Gergosian has actively participated in the leadership <strong>and</strong><br />

successful prosecution of several securities <strong>and</strong> antitrust class actions <strong>and</strong> shareholder<br />

derivative actions, including In re 3<strong>Co</strong>m <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig. (which settled for $259 million); In<br />

re Informix <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig. (which settled for $142 million); <strong>and</strong> the Carbon Fiber antitrust<br />

litigation (which settled for $60 million). Mr. Gergosian was part of the team that prosecuted<br />

the AOL Time Warner state <strong>and</strong> federal court securities opt-out actions, which settled for<br />

$629 million. He also obtained a jury verdict in excess of $14 million in a consumer class<br />

action captioned Gutierrez v. Charles J. Givens Organization.<br />

Education: B.A., Michigan State University, 1975; J.D., University of San Diego School of<br />

Law, 1982<br />

Honors/Awards: J.D., Cum Laude, University of San Diego School of Law, 1982<br />

MITCHELL D. GRAVO<br />

Mitchell D. Gravo is Of <strong>Co</strong>unsel to the Firm <strong>and</strong> concentrates his practice on government<br />

relations. Mr. Gravo represents clients before the Alaska <strong>Co</strong>ngressional delegation, the<br />

Alaska Legislature, the Alaska State Government <strong>and</strong> the Municipality of Anchorage.<br />

Mr. Gravo’s clients include Anchorage Economic Development <strong>Co</strong>rporation, Anchorage<br />

<strong>Co</strong>nvention <strong>and</strong> Visitors Bureau, UST Public Affairs, Inc., International Brotherhood of<br />

Electrical Workers, Alaska Seafood International, Distilled Spirits <strong>Co</strong>uncil of America, RIM<br />

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Architects, Anchorage Police Department Employees Association, Fred Meyer, <strong>and</strong> the<br />

Automobile Manufacturer’s Association. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Gravo served as an<br />

intern with the Municipality of Anchorage, <strong>and</strong> then served as a law clerk to Superior <strong>Co</strong>urt<br />

Judge J. Justin Ripley.<br />

Education: B.A., Ohio State University; J.D., University of San Diego School of Law<br />

HELEN J. HODGES<br />

Helen J. Hodges is Of <strong>Co</strong>unsel to the Firm <strong>and</strong> is based in the Firm’s San Diego office. Ms.<br />

Hodges has been involved in numerous securities class actions, including Knapp v.<br />

Gomez, No. 87-0067 (S.D. Cal.), in which a plaintiffs’ verdict was returned in a Rule 10b-5<br />

class action; Nat’l Health Labs, which settled for $64 million; Thurber v. Mattel, which<br />

settled for $122 million; <strong>and</strong> Dynegy, which settled for $474 million. More recently, Ms.<br />

Hodges focused on the prosecution of Enron, where a record recovery ($7.2 billion) was<br />

obtained for investors.<br />

Education: B.S., Oklahoma State University, 1979; J.D., University of Oklahoma, 1983<br />

Honors/Awards: Rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell; San Diego Super Lawyer, 2007;<br />

Oklahoma State University Foundation Board of Governors, 2009<br />

DAVID J. HOFFA<br />

David J. Hoffa is based in Michigan <strong>and</strong> works out of the Firm’s Washington, D.C. office.<br />

Since 2006, Mr. Hoffa has been serving as a liaison to over 80 institutional investors in<br />

portfolio monitoring <strong>and</strong> securities litigation matters. His practice focuses on providing a<br />

variety of legal <strong>and</strong> consulting services to single <strong>and</strong> multi-employer Taft-Hartley benefit<br />

funds, as well as municipal pension funds. Mr. Hoffa also serves as a member of the<br />

Firm’s lead plaintiff advisory team, <strong>and</strong> advises public <strong>and</strong> multi-employer pension funds<br />

around the country on issues related to fiduciary responsibility, legislative <strong>and</strong> regulatory<br />

updates, <strong>and</strong> “best practices” in the corporate governance of publicly traded companies.<br />

Early in his legal career, Mr. Hoffa worked for a law firm based in Birmingham, Michigan,<br />

where he appeared regularly in Michigan state court in litigation pertaining to business,<br />

construction, <strong>and</strong> employment related matters. Mr. Hoffa has also appeared before the<br />

Michigan <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeals on several occasions.<br />

Education: B.A., Michigan State University, 1993; J.D., Michigan State University <strong>Co</strong>llege<br />

of Law, 2000<br />

FRANK J. JANECEK, JR.<br />

Frank J. Janecek, Jr. is Of <strong>Co</strong>unsel in the Firm’s San Diego office <strong>and</strong> practices in the<br />

areas of consumer/antitrust, Proposition 65, taxpayer <strong>and</strong> tobacco litigation. Mr. Janecek<br />

served as co-lead counsel, as well as court appointed liaison counsel, in Wholesale Elec.<br />

Antitrust Cases I & II, JCCP Nos. 4204 & 4205, charging an antitrust conspiracy by<br />

wholesale electricity suppliers <strong>and</strong> traders of electricity in California’s newly deregulated<br />

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wholesale electricity market. In conjunction with the Governor of the State of California, the<br />

California State Attorney General, the California Public Utilities <strong>Co</strong>mmission, the California<br />

Electricity Oversight Board, a number of other state <strong>and</strong> local governmental entities <strong>and</strong><br />

agencies, <strong>and</strong> California’s large, investor-owned electric utilities, plaintiffs secured a global<br />

settlement for California consumers, businesses <strong>and</strong> local governments valued at more<br />

than $1.1 billion. Mr. Janecek also chaired several of the litigation committees in<br />

California’s tobacco litigation, which resulted in the $25.5 billion recovery for California <strong>and</strong><br />

its local entities, <strong>and</strong> also h<strong>and</strong>led a constitutional challenge to the State of California’s<br />

Smog Impact Fee in Ramos v. Dep’t of Motor Vehicles, No. 95AS00532 (Cal. Super. Ct.,<br />

Sacramento <strong>Co</strong>unty), which resulted in more than a million California residents receiving<br />

full refunds <strong>and</strong> interest, totaling $665 million.<br />

Education: B.S., University of California, Davis, 1987; J.D., Loyola Law School, 1991<br />

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NANCY M. JUDA<br />

Nancy M. Juda is Of <strong>Co</strong>unsel to the Firm <strong>and</strong> is based in the Firm’s Washington, D.C.<br />

office. Ms. Juda concentrates her practice on employee benefits law <strong>and</strong> works in the<br />

Firm’s Institutional Outreach Department. Using her extensive experience representing<br />

union pension funds, Ms. Juda advises Taft-Hartley fund trustees regarding their options for<br />

seeking redress for losses due to securities fraud. Ms. Juda also represents workers in<br />

ERISA class actions involving breach of fiduciary duty claims against corporate plan<br />

sponsors <strong>and</strong> fiduciaries.<br />

Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Juda was employed by the United Mine Workers of America<br />

Health & Retirement Funds, where she practiced in the area of employee benefits law. Ms.<br />

Juda was also associated with union-side labor law firms in Washington, D.C., where she<br />

represented the trustees of Taft-Hartley pension <strong>and</strong> welfare funds on qualification,<br />

compliance, fiduciary, <strong>and</strong> transactional issues under ERISA <strong>and</strong> the Internal Revenue<br />

<strong>Co</strong>de.<br />

Education: B.A., St. Lawrence University, 1988; J.D., American University, 1992<br />

ANDREW S. LOVE<br />

Andrew S. Love is Of <strong>Co</strong>unsel in the Firm’s San Francisco office <strong>and</strong> focuses on federal<br />

appeals of securities fraud class actions. For more than 23 years prior to joining the Firm,<br />

Mr. Love represented inmates on California’s death row in appellate <strong>and</strong> habeas corpus<br />

proceedings. He has successfully argued capital cases before both the California Supreme<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt (People v. Allen & Johnson, 53 Cal. 4th 60 (2011)) <strong>and</strong> the U.S. <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeals for<br />

the Ninth Circuit (Bean v. Calderon, 163 F.3d 1073 (9th Cir. 1998); Lang v. Woodford, 230<br />

F.3d 1367 (9th Cir. 2000)).<br />

Education: B.A., University of Vermont, 1981; J.D., University of San Francisco School of<br />

Law, 1985<br />

Honors/Awards: J.D., Cum Laude, University of San Francisco School of Law, 1985;<br />

McAuliffe Honor Society, University of San Francisco School of Law, 1982-1985<br />

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ROBERT K. LU<br />

Robert K. Lu is Of <strong>Co</strong>unsel to the Firm, <strong>and</strong> has h<strong>and</strong>led all facets of civil <strong>and</strong> criminal<br />

litigation, including pretrial discovery, internal <strong>and</strong> pre-indictment investigations, trials, <strong>and</strong><br />

appellate issues. Mr. Lu was formerly an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of Arizona,<br />

in both the Civil <strong>and</strong> Criminal Divisions of that office. In that capacity he recovered millions<br />

of dollars for the federal government under the False Claims Act related to healthcare <strong>and</strong><br />

procurement fraud, as well as litigating qui tam lawsuits.<br />

Education: B.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1995; J.D., University of Southern<br />

California, Gould School of Law, 1998<br />

RUBY MENON<br />

Ruby Menon is Of <strong>Co</strong>unsel to the Firm <strong>and</strong> focuses on providing a variety of legal <strong>and</strong><br />

consulting services to single <strong>and</strong> multi-employer pension funds, <strong>and</strong> also serves as a<br />

member of the Firm’s advisory team <strong>and</strong> liaison between the Firm’s individual <strong>and</strong><br />

institutional investor clients in the United States <strong>and</strong> abroad. For over 12 years, Ms. Menon<br />

served as chief legal counsel to two large multi-employer retirement plans, developing her<br />

expertise in many areas of employee benefits administration, including legislative initiatives<br />

<strong>and</strong> regulatory affairs, investments, tax, fiduciary compliance <strong>and</strong> plan administration.<br />

Education: B.A., Indiana University, 1985; J.D., Indiana University School of Law, 1988<br />

MARK T. MILLKEY<br />

Mark T. Millkey is Of <strong>Co</strong>unsel to the Firm <strong>and</strong> is based in the Firm’s New York Office. Mr.<br />

Millkey has significant experience in the area of complex securities class actions, consumer<br />

fraud class actions, <strong>and</strong> derivative litigation.<br />

Mr. Millkey was previously involved in a consumer litigation against MetLife, which resulted<br />

in a benefit to the class of approximately $1.7 billion, <strong>and</strong> a securities class action against<br />

Royal Dutch/Shell, which settled for a minimum cash benefit to the class of $130 million<br />

<strong>and</strong> a contingent value of more than $180 million. Mr. Millkey also has significant appellate<br />

experience in both the federal court system <strong>and</strong> the state courts of New York.<br />

Education: B.A., Yale University, 1981; M.A., University of Virginia, 1983; J.D., University<br />

of Virginia, 1987<br />

ROXANA PIERCE<br />

Roxana Pierce is Of <strong>Co</strong>unsel to the Firm <strong>and</strong> focuses her practice on negotiations,<br />

contracts, international trade, real estate transactions, <strong>and</strong> project development. She is<br />

presently acting as liaison to several international funds in the area of securities litigation.<br />

She has represented clients in over 65 countries, with extensive experience in the Middle<br />

East, Asia, Russia, the former Soviet Union, the Caribbean <strong>and</strong> India. Ms. Pierce counsels<br />

institutional investors on recourse available to them when the investors have been victims<br />

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of fraud or other schemes. Her diverse clientele includes international institutional investors<br />

in Europe <strong>and</strong> the Middle East <strong>and</strong> domestic public funds across the United States.<br />

Education: B.A., Pepperdine University, 1988; J.D., Thomas Jefferson School of Law,<br />

1994<br />

Honors/Awards: Certificate of Accomplishment, Export-Import Bank of the United States<br />

LEONARD B. SIMON<br />

Leonard B. Simon is Of <strong>Co</strong>unsel to the Firm. His practice has been devoted heavily to<br />

litigation in the federal courts, including both the prosecution <strong>and</strong> defense of major class<br />

actions <strong>and</strong> other complex litigation in the securities <strong>and</strong> antitrust fields. Mr. Simon has also<br />

h<strong>and</strong>led a substantial number of complex appellate matters, arguing cases in the United<br />

States Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt, several federal <strong>Co</strong>urts of Appeals, <strong>and</strong> several California appellate<br />

courts. Mr. Simon has served as plaintiffs’ co-lead counsel in dozens of class actions,<br />

including In re Am. <strong>Co</strong>nt’l <strong>Co</strong>rp./Lincoln Sav. & Loan Sec. Litig., MDL No. 90-834 (D. Ariz.)<br />

(settled for $240 million) <strong>and</strong> In re NASDAQ Market-Makers Antitrust Litig., MDL No. 1023<br />

(S.D.N.Y.) (settled for more than $1 billion), <strong>and</strong> was centrally involved in the prosecution of<br />

In re Washington Pub. Power Supply Sys. Sec. Litig., MDL No. 551 (D. Ariz.), the largest<br />

securities class action ever litigated.<br />

Mr. Simon is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Duke University, the University of San Diego,<br />

<strong>and</strong> the University of Southern California Law Schools. He is an Editor of California Federal<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt Practice <strong>and</strong> has authored a law review article on the Private Securities Litigation<br />

Reform Act of 1995.<br />

Education: B.A., Union <strong>Co</strong>llege, 1970; J.D., Duke University School of Law, 1973<br />

Honors/Awards: San Diego Super Lawyer; J.D., Order of the <strong>Co</strong>if <strong>and</strong> with Distinction,<br />

Duke University School of Law, 1973<br />

LAURA S. STEIN<br />

Laura S. Stein is Of <strong>Co</strong>unsel to the Firm <strong>and</strong> has practiced in the areas of securities class<br />

action litigation, complex litigation <strong>and</strong> legislative law. In a unique partnership with her<br />

mother, attorney S<strong>and</strong>ra Stein, also Of <strong>Co</strong>unsel to the Firm, the Steins focus on minimizing<br />

losses suffered by shareholders due to corporate fraud <strong>and</strong> breaches of fiduciary duty. The<br />

Steins also seek to deter future violations of federal <strong>and</strong> state securities laws by reinforcing<br />

the st<strong>and</strong>ards of good corporate governance. The Steins work with over 500 institutional<br />

investors across the nation <strong>and</strong> abroad, <strong>and</strong> their clients have served as lead plaintiff in<br />

successful cases where billions of dollars were recovered for defrauded investors against<br />

such companies as AOL Time Warner, Tyco, Cardinal Health, AT&T, Hanover <strong>Co</strong>mpressor,<br />

First Bancorp, Enron, Dynegy, Honeywell International <strong>and</strong> Bridgestone.<br />

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Ms. Stein is Special <strong>Co</strong>unsel to the Institute for Law <strong>and</strong> Economic Policy (ILEP), a think<br />

tank that develops policy positions on selected issues involving the administration of justice<br />

within the American legal system. Ms. Stein has also served as <strong>Co</strong>unsel to the Annenberg<br />

Institute of Public Service at the University of Pennsylvania.<br />

Education: B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1992; J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law<br />

School, 1995<br />

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SANDRA STEIN<br />

S<strong>and</strong>ra Stein is Of <strong>Co</strong>unsel to the Firm <strong>and</strong> concentrates her practice in securities class<br />

action litigation, legislative law <strong>and</strong> antitrust litigation. In a unique partnership with her<br />

daughter, Laura Stein, also Of <strong>Co</strong>unsel to the Firm, the Steins focus on minimizing losses<br />

suffered by shareholders due to corporate fraud <strong>and</strong> breaches of fiduciary duty.<br />

Previously, Ms. Stein served as <strong>Co</strong>unsel to United States Senator Arlen Specter of<br />

Pennsylvania. During her service in the United States Senate, Ms. Stein was a member of<br />

Senator Specter’s legal staff <strong>and</strong> a member of the United States Senate Judiciary<br />

<strong>Co</strong>mmittee staff. Ms. Stein is also the Founder of the Institute for Law <strong>and</strong> Economic Policy<br />

(ILEP), a think tank that develops policy positions on selected issues involving the<br />

administration of justice within the American legal system. Ms. Stein has also produced<br />

numerous public service documentaries for which she was nominated for an Emmy <strong>and</strong><br />

received an ACE award, cable television’s highest award for excellence in programming.<br />

Education: B.S., University of Pennsylvania, 1961; J.D., Temple University School of Law,<br />

1966<br />

Honors/Awards: Nominated for an Emmy <strong>and</strong> received an ACE award for public service<br />

documentaries<br />

JOHN J. STOIA, JR.<br />

John J. Stoia, Jr. is Of <strong>Co</strong>unsel to the Firm <strong>and</strong> is based in the Firm’s San Diego office. Mr.<br />

Stoia was a founding partner of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, previously known as<br />

<strong>Co</strong>ughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP. Currently, Mr. Stoia is court-appointed colead<br />

counsel in eight nationwide class actions against sellers of deferred annuities to senior<br />

citizens. Mr. Stoia has worked on dozens of nationwide complex securities class actions,<br />

including In re Am. <strong>Co</strong>nt’l <strong>Co</strong>rp./Lincoln Sav. & Loan Sec. Litig., MDL No. 834 (D. Ariz.),<br />

which arose out of the collapse of Lincoln Savings & Loan <strong>and</strong> Charles Keating’s empire.<br />

Mr. Stoia was a member of the plaintiffs’ trial team, which obtained verdicts against Mr.<br />

Keating <strong>and</strong> his co-defendants in excess of $3 billion <strong>and</strong> settlements of over $240 million.<br />

Mr. Stoia has brought over 50 nationwide class actions against life insurance companies<br />

<strong>and</strong> recovered over $10 billion on behalf of victims of insurance fraud due to deceptive<br />

sales practices such as “vanishing premiums,” “churning,” <strong>and</strong> discrimination in the sale of<br />

burial or debit insurance. Mr. Stoia has also represented numerous large institutional<br />

investors who suffered hundreds of millions of dollars in losses as a result of major financial<br />

sc<strong>and</strong>als, including AOL Time Warner <strong>and</strong> World<strong>Co</strong>m.<br />

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Education: B.S., University of Tulsa, 1983; J.D., University of Tulsa, 1986; LL.M.<br />

Georgetown University Law Center, 1987<br />

Honors/Awards: Litigator of the Month, The National Law Journal; Super Lawyer,<br />

Southern California Super Lawyers (2008-Present); California Super Lawyer; LL.M. Top of<br />

Class, Georgetown University Law Center<br />

SPECIAL COUNSEL<br />

BRUCE GAMBLE<br />

Bruce Gamble is Special <strong>Co</strong>unsel to the Firm <strong>and</strong> a member of the Institutional Outreach<br />

Department.<br />

Mr. Gamble serves as a liaison with the Firm’s institutional investor clients in the United<br />

States <strong>and</strong> abroad, advising them on securities litigation matters. Previously, Mr. Gamble<br />

was General <strong>Co</strong>unsel <strong>and</strong> Chief <strong>Co</strong>mpliance Officer for the District of <strong>Co</strong>lumbia Retirement<br />

Board, where he served as chief legal advisor to the Board of Trustees <strong>and</strong> staff. Mr.<br />

Gamble’s experience also includes serving as Chief Executive Officer of two national trade<br />

associations <strong>and</strong> several senior level staff positions on Capitol Hill.<br />

Education: B.S., University of Louisville, 1979; J.D., Georgetown University Law Center,<br />

1989<br />

Honors/Awards: Executive Board Member, National Association of Public Pension<br />

Attorneys, 2000-2006; American Banker selection as one of the most promising U.S. bank<br />

executives under 40 years of age, 1992<br />

TRICIA MCCORMICK<br />

Tricia L. Mc<strong>Co</strong>rmick is Special <strong>Co</strong>unsel to the Firm <strong>and</strong> focuses primarily on the<br />

prosecution of securities class actions. Ms. Mc<strong>Co</strong>rmick has litigated numerous cases<br />

against public companies in state <strong>and</strong> federal courts that resulted in hundreds of millions of<br />

dollars in recoveries for investors. She is also a member of a team that is in constant<br />

contact with clients who wish to become actively involved in the litigation of securities fraud.<br />

In addition, Ms. Mc<strong>Co</strong>rmick is active in all phases of the Firm’s lead plaintiff motion practice.<br />

Education: B.A., University of Michigan, 1995; J.D., University of San Diego School of<br />

Law, 1998<br />

Honors/Awards: J.D., Cum Laude, University of San Diego School of Law, 1998<br />

FORENSIC ACCOUNTANTS<br />

R. STEVEN ARONICA<br />

R. Steven Aronica is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the States of New York <strong>and</strong><br />

Georgia <strong>and</strong> is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the<br />

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Institute of Internal Auditors <strong>and</strong> the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Mr. Aronica<br />

has been instrumental in the prosecution of numerous financial <strong>and</strong> accounting fraud civil<br />

litigation claims against companies including Lucent Technologies, Tyco, Oxford Health<br />

Plans, <strong>Co</strong>mputer Associates, Aetna, World<strong>Co</strong>m, Vivendi, AOL Time Warner, Ikon, Doral<br />

Financial, First Ban<strong>Co</strong>rp, Acclaim Entertainment, Hibernia Foods, <strong>and</strong> NBTY. In addition,<br />

Mr. Aronica assisted in the prosecution of numerous claims against major United States<br />

public accounting firms.<br />

Mr. Aronica has been employed in the practice of financial accounting for more than 25<br />

years, including public accounting, where he was responsible for providing clients with a<br />

wide range of accounting <strong>and</strong> auditing services; private accounting with Drexel Burnham<br />

Lambert, Inc., where he held positions with accounting <strong>and</strong> financial reporting<br />

responsibilities; <strong>and</strong> at the United States Securities <strong>and</strong> Exchange <strong>Co</strong>mmission, where he<br />

held various positions in the divisions of <strong>Co</strong>rporation Finance <strong>and</strong> Enforcement.<br />

Education: B.B.A., University of Georgia, 1979<br />

ANDREW J. RUDOLPH<br />

Andrew J. Rudolph is the Director of the Firm’s Forensic Accounting Department, which<br />

provides in-house forensic accounting expertise in connection with securities fraud litigation<br />

against national <strong>and</strong> foreign companies.<br />

Mr. Rudolph has directed hundreds of financial statement fraud investigations, which were<br />

instrumental in recovering billions of dollars for defrauded investors. Prominent cases<br />

include Qwest, HealthSouth, World<strong>Co</strong>m, Boeing, Honeywell, Vivendi, Aurora Foods,<br />

Informix, Platinum Software, AOL Time Warner, <strong>and</strong> UnitedHealth.<br />

Mr. Rudolph is a Certified Fraud Examiner <strong>and</strong> a Certified Public Accountant licensed to<br />

practice in California.<br />

He is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants,<br />

California’s Society of Certified Public Accountants, <strong>and</strong> the Association of Certified Fraud<br />

Examiners. His 20 years of public accounting, consulting <strong>and</strong> forensic accounting<br />

experience includes financial fraud investigation, auditor malpractice, auditing of public <strong>and</strong><br />

private companies, business litigation consulting, due diligence investigations <strong>and</strong> taxation.<br />

Education: B.A., Central <strong>Co</strong>nnecticut State University, 1985<br />

CHRISTOPHER YURCEK<br />

Christopher Yurcek is the Assistant Director of the Firm’s Forensic Accounting Department,<br />

which provides in-house forensic accounting <strong>and</strong> litigation expertise in connection with<br />

major securities fraud litigation. Mr. Yurcek has directed the Firm’s forensic accounting<br />

efforts on numerous high-profile cases, including In re Enron <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig. <strong>and</strong> Jaffe v.<br />

Household Int’l, Inc., which resulted in a major jury verdict at trial in 2009. Other prominent<br />

cases include HealthSouth, UnitedHealth, Vesta, Informix, Mattel, <strong>Co</strong>ca-<strong>Co</strong>la <strong>and</strong> Media<br />

Vision.<br />

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Mr. Yurcek has over 20 years of accounting, auditing, <strong>and</strong> consulting experience in areas<br />

including financial statement audit, forensic accounting <strong>and</strong> fraud investigation, auditor<br />

malpractice, turn-around consulting, business litigation <strong>and</strong> business valuation. Mr. Yurcek<br />

is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in California, holds a Certified in Financial<br />

Forensics (CFF) Credential from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, <strong>and</strong><br />

is a member of the California Society of CPAs <strong>and</strong> the Association of Certified Fraud<br />

Examiners.<br />

Education: B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1985<br />

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT<br />

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK<br />

CITY OF LIVONIA EMPLOYEES'<br />

RETIREMENT SYSTEM, On Behalf of Itself<br />

<strong>and</strong> All Others Similarly Situated,<br />

Plaintiff,<br />

x<br />

Civil Action No. 1:07-cv-10329-RJS<br />

CLASS ACTION<br />

ECF CASE<br />

vs.<br />

WYETH, et al.,<br />

Defendants.<br />

x<br />

DECLARATION OF MATTHEW P.<br />

MONTGOMERY FILED IN SUPPORT OF<br />

APPLICATION FOR AWARD OF<br />

ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPENSES


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I, MATTHEW P. MONTGOMERY, declare as follows:<br />

I am a member of the Montgomery Law Firm at 402 W. 3` d St. #602, Austin Texas,<br />

78701. I am submitting this declaration in support of the application for an award of attorneys' fees<br />

<strong>and</strong> expenses in connection with services rendered on behalf of the class in the above-entitled action.<br />

2. I am a 1995 graduate of Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California,<br />

Berkeley. I have practiced securities litigation for the past fourteen years <strong>and</strong> have served as a<br />

litigation partner on more than a dozen cases involving certified shareholder classes, including<br />

numerous cases involving the development <strong>and</strong> marketing of pharmaceutical products.<br />

3. Between 2006 <strong>and</strong> 2009,1 was a partner at Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd. In that<br />

capacity, I was involved in the investigation <strong>and</strong> drafting of the initial complaint in the abovecaptioned<br />

action. After leaving Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP <strong>and</strong> starting the Montgomery<br />

Law Firm, I assisted Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel in the identification <strong>and</strong> analysis of discovery related to the<br />

development <strong>and</strong> regulatory approval of the drug Pristiq. Specifically, relying upon my familiarity<br />

with the above-captioned action <strong>and</strong> the pharmaceutical regulatory process, I pursued documents<br />

regarding Pristiq from the European Medicines Agency ("EMEA") via their equivalent of the<br />

Freedom of Information Act. After conferring with the EMEA on multiple occasions, I obtained the<br />

requested documents, then reviewed them for both completeness <strong>and</strong> substance. Subsequently, I<br />

assisted Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel in preparing for numerous depositions that would have involved documents<br />

produced by the EMEA or information contained in those documents.<br />

4. Throughout my involvement in this matter, I ensured that my firm did its part to<br />

litigate efficiently, without undue duplication of effort, <strong>and</strong> at minimal expense. I believe that the<br />

time reflected in my firm's lodestar calculation is reasonable in amount <strong>and</strong> was necessary for the<br />

effective <strong>and</strong> efficient prosecution <strong>and</strong> resolution of the Litigation.<br />

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5. The total number of hours I spent on this litigation is 241.2. The total lodestar<br />

amount for attorney time based on my current hourly rate of $660/hr. is $159,192. My hourly rate is<br />

the usual <strong>and</strong> customary rate charged by my firm.<br />

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true <strong>and</strong> correct. Executed this 7th<br />

day of January, 2013, at Scottsdale, Arizona.<br />

MATTHE<br />

ONTGOMERY<br />

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE<br />

I hereby certify that on January 10, 2013, I authorized the electronic filing of the foregoing<br />

with the Clerk of the <strong>Co</strong>urt using the CM/ECF system which will send notification of such filing to<br />

the e-mail addresses denoted on the attached Electronic Mail Notice List, <strong>and</strong> I hereby certify that I<br />

caused to be mailed the foregoing document or paper via the United States Postal Service to the non-<br />

CM/ECF participants indicated on the attached Manual Notice List.<br />

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the<br />

foregoing is true <strong>and</strong> correct. Executed on January 10, 2013.<br />

s/ Tor Gronborg<br />

TOR GRONBORG<br />

ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN<br />

& DOWD LLP<br />

655 West Broadway, Suite 1900<br />

San Diego, CA 92101-3301<br />

Telephone: 619/231-1058<br />

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT<br />

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK<br />

CITY OF LIVONIA EMPLOYEES'<br />

RETIREMENT SYSTEM, On Behalf of Itself<br />

<strong>and</strong> All Others Similarly Situated,<br />

Plaintiff,<br />

X<br />

Civil Action No. 1:07-cv-10329-RJS<br />

CLASS ACTION<br />

ECF CASE<br />

vs.<br />

WYETH, et al.,<br />

Defendants.<br />

DECLARATION OF CHARLES T.<br />

HANNAFORD IN SUPPORT OF MOTION<br />

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SETTLEMENT, PLAN OF ALLOCATION<br />

OF SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS, AND<br />

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I, Charles T. Hannaford, declare as follows:<br />

1. I am the Administrator of the Pipefitters Union Local 537 Pension Fund<br />

("Pipefitters"). I respectfully submit this declaration in support of final approval of the $67,500,000<br />

million settlement (the "Settlement"), the plan of allocation, <strong>and</strong> an award of 24.5% of the<br />

Settlement in attorneys' fees to Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel, plus expenses incurred by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel in litigating<br />

this case. I also submit this declaration in support of the Pipefitters' request for reimbursement of<br />

$4,526.25 in expenses associated with the time spent by myself <strong>and</strong> the Pipefitters' staff monitoring<br />

<strong>and</strong> participating in the litigation. I have personal knowledge of the statements herein <strong>and</strong>, if called<br />

as a witness, could competently testify thereto.<br />

2. The Pipefitters, as an institutional investor, has an interest in issues related to the<br />

integrity of the stock market. The Pipefitters made the decision to move for appointment as a Lead<br />

Plaintiff in this case only after determining that it was a matter of importance to institutional<br />

investors. In seeking appointment as a Lead Plaintiff, the Pipefitters understood its responsibility to<br />

serve the best interests of the Class.<br />

3. On February 25, 2008, this <strong>Co</strong>urt appointed the Pipefitters as a Lead Plaintiff in this<br />

matter <strong>and</strong> on September 18, 2012, the Pipefitters was appointed to serve as class representative. In<br />

fulfillment of its responsibilities as a Lead Plaintiff <strong>and</strong> class representative on behalf of all Class<br />

members, the Pipefitters, including myself: (i) engaged in numerous meetings, phone conversations<br />

<strong>and</strong> correspondence with Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel; (ii) participated in the litigation <strong>and</strong> provided input into the<br />

prosecution of the case; (iii) kept fully informed regarding case status; (iv) reviewed documents filed<br />

in this action, including those in connection with the motion to dismiss, motion for reconsideration<br />

<strong>and</strong> class certification; (v) produced documents <strong>and</strong> provided information in discovery; (vi) provided<br />

deposition testimony; (vii) consulted with counsel <strong>and</strong> provided input regarding litigation <strong>and</strong><br />

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settlement strategy; <strong>and</strong> (viii) monitored <strong>and</strong> was kept informed about the scheduling <strong>and</strong> progress of<br />

mediation <strong>and</strong> settlement negotiations.<br />

4. The Pipefitters authorized Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel to settle this action for $67,500,000 million.<br />

In this regard, I reviewed, considered <strong>and</strong> evaluated the merits of this case, was kept apprised of the<br />

scheduling of <strong>and</strong> progress of the case <strong>and</strong> approved the proposed settlement on behalf of the<br />

Pipefitters. In making its determination that the $67,500,000 million represented a fair, reasonable,<br />

<strong>and</strong> adequate result for the Class, the Pipefitters weighed the substantial benefits to the Class against<br />

the significant risks <strong>and</strong> uncertainties of continued litigation. After doing so, the Pipefitters believes<br />

that the Settlement represents an excellent recovery that would not have been possible without the<br />

diligent efforts of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel who aggressively litigated this case. The Pipefitters believes this<br />

Settlement represents a fair, reasonable, <strong>and</strong> adequate recovery on behalf of the Class, <strong>and</strong> that its<br />

approval is in the best interest of each Class member.<br />

5. While the Pipefitters recognizes that any determination of fees is left to the <strong>Co</strong>urt, the<br />

Pipefitters approves the request for a 24.5% attorneys' fee award, plus expenses not to exceed<br />

$650,000. In determining that Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's 24.5% fee was reasonable, the Pipefitters took into<br />

account Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's high quality representation <strong>and</strong> diligence in prosecuting this litigation. Lead<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel was instrumental in investigating <strong>and</strong> pleading the alleged fraud, litigating <strong>and</strong> arguing<br />

matters related to motion to dismiss, summary judgment, discovery <strong>and</strong> class certification <strong>and</strong><br />

conducting extensive discovery.<br />

6. Additionally, I underst<strong>and</strong> that in cases such as this, the <strong>Co</strong>urt may make an award of<br />

reasonable costs <strong>and</strong> expenses (including lost wages) directly relating to the representation of the<br />

Class to any representative serving on behalf of the Class. As a consequence of the services<br />

performed by the Pipefitters in its efforts rendered in the best interest of the Class, the Pipefitters has<br />

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incurred expenses associated with my time, as well as that of various Pipefitters staffers, monitoring<br />

<strong>and</strong> participating in the litigation. This time includes reviewing major pleadings <strong>and</strong> filings in this<br />

case, conferences <strong>and</strong> correspondence with counsel, searching for <strong>and</strong> producing documents,<br />

preparing for <strong>and</strong> being deposed <strong>and</strong> participation in mediation <strong>and</strong> settlement discussions. I have<br />

spent a total of 53.25 hours on the litigation. Based on an hourly rate of $85, the unreimbursed<br />

expenses for time expended on the litigation is $4,526.25. These unreimbursed expenses were<br />

reasonably <strong>and</strong> necessarily incurred in connection with the Pipefitters' services to all Class members<br />

in the case <strong>and</strong> i believe they are both fair <strong>and</strong> reasonable.<br />

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the<br />

foregoing is true <strong>and</strong> correct. Executed this S day of,j 6w , 2013 at<br />

CHARLES . HANN RD<br />

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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE<br />

I hereby certify that on January 10, 2013, I authorized the electronic filing of the foregoing<br />

with the Clerk of the <strong>Co</strong>urt using the CMIECF system which will send notification of such filing to<br />

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CM/ECF participants indicated on the attached Manual Notice List.<br />

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the<br />

foregoing is true <strong>and</strong> correct. Executed on January 10, 2013.<br />

s/ Tor Gronborg<br />

TOR GRONBORG<br />

ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN<br />

& DOWD LLP<br />

655 West Broadway, Suite 1900<br />

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT<br />

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK<br />

-----------------------------X<br />

CITY OF LIVONIA EMPLOYEES'<br />

RETIREMENT SYSTEM, On Behalf ofltself<br />

<strong>and</strong> All Others Similarly Situated,<br />

Plaintiff,<br />

Civil Action No. 1 :07 -cv-1 0329-RJS<br />

CLASS ACTION<br />

ECF CASE<br />

vs.<br />

COMPENDIUM OF UNREPORTED AND<br />

SECONDARY AUTHORITIES CITED IN<br />

WYETH, et al.,<br />

SUPPORT OF LEAD COUNSEL'S MOTION<br />

FORAN AWARD OF ATTORNEYS' FEES<br />

Defendants. AND EXPENSES AND LEAD PLAINTIFF'S<br />

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COMPENDIUM OF UNREPORTED AND SECONDARY AUTHORITIES CITED IN<br />

SUPPORT OF LEAD COUNSEL'S MOTION FOR AN AWARD OF ATTORNEYS'<br />

FEES AND EXPENSES AND LEAD PLAINTIFF'S EXPENSES PURSUANT TO 15<br />

U.S.C. §78u-4(a)(4)<br />

AUTHORITY<br />

Securities Class Action Filings- 2011 Year in Review<br />

(<strong>Co</strong>rnerstone Research 2012) (excerpt of page 18)<br />

Dr. Jordan Milev, Robert Patton, Svetlana Starykh, <strong>and</strong> Dr. John Montgomery,<br />

Recent Trends in Securities Class Action Litigation: 2011 Year-End Review<br />

(NERA Dec. 14, 2011)<br />

<strong>Co</strong>rnwell v. Credit Suisse Grp.,<br />

No. 08-cv-03758(VM), slip op.<br />

(S.D.N.Y. July 20, 2011)<br />

In re Buspirone Antitrust Litig.,<br />

No. MDL 1413 (JGK), 2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 26538<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Apr. 17, 2003)<br />

In re CIT Grp. Inc. Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. 1:08-cv-06613-BSJ-THK, slip op.<br />

(S.D.N.Y. June 13, 2012)<br />

In re Dora! Fin. <strong>Co</strong>rp. Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. 1 :05-md-01706-RO, slip op.<br />

(S.D.N.Y. July 17, 2007)<br />

In re L. G. Philips LCD <strong>Co</strong>., Ltd Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. 1 :07-cv-00909-RJS, slip op.<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Mar. 17, 2011)<br />

In re Noah Educ. Holdings Ltd Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. 1 :08-cv-09203-RJS, slip op.<br />

(S.D.N.Y. May 27, 2011)<br />

In re Orion Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. 1:08-cv-01328-RJS, slip op.<br />

(S.D.N.Y. Apr. 14, 2011)<br />

EXHIBIT<br />

1<br />

2<br />

3<br />

4<br />

5<br />

6<br />

7<br />

8<br />

9<br />

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In re Oxford Health Plans, Inc., Sec. Litig.,<br />

No. MDL 1222 (CLB), 2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 26795<br />

(S.D.N.Y. June 12, 2003)<br />

10<br />

DATED: January 10, 2013<br />

ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN<br />

&DOWDLLP<br />

TOR GRONBORG<br />

TRIG R. SMITH<br />

LAURIE L. LARGENT<br />

CHRISTOPHER D. STEWART<br />

SUSANNAH R. CONN<br />

s/ Tor Gronborg<br />

TOR GRONBORG<br />

65 5 West Broadway, Suite 1900<br />

San Diego, CA 92101<br />

Telephone: 619/231-1058<br />

619/231-7423 (fax)<br />

torg@rgrdlaw.com<br />

trigs@rgrdlaw.com<br />

llargent@rgrdlaw.com<br />

cstewart@rgrdlaw.com<br />

sconn@rgrdlaw.com<br />

ROBBINS GELLER RUDMAN<br />

&DOWDLLP<br />

SAMUEL H. RUDMAN<br />

DAVID A. ROSENFELD<br />

58 South Service Road, Suite 200<br />

Melville, NY 11747<br />

Telephone: 631/367-7100<br />

631/367-1173 (fax)<br />

srudman@rgrdlaw.com<br />

drosenfeld@rgrdlaw.com<br />

Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel for Lead Plaintiff<br />

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Recent Trends in Securities Class Action Litigation:<br />

2011 Year-End Review<br />

By Dr. Jordan Milev, Robert Patton, Svetlana Starykh, <strong>and</strong> Dr. John Montgomery<br />

14 December 2011<br />

Year 2011 Highlights in Filings<br />

Pace of st<strong>and</strong>ard filings in line with past three years<br />

Suits against Chinese companies increased sharply<br />

M&A objection suits continue to comprise a large proportion of filings<br />

• Credit crisis-related filings continue to dwindle<br />

Year 2011 Highlights in Settlements<br />

Median settlement down from last year, yet still third highest on record<br />

Number of settled cases is lower than in previous years<br />

Lower aggregate plaintiffs' attorney fees, consistent with lower aggregate settlement payout<br />

Introduction 1<br />

The pace of filings of class actions under federal securities <strong>and</strong> commodity laws held relatively steady<br />

in 2011 as compared to the past three years. Behind this apparently steady number, however, was a<br />

substantial shift in the composition of cases filed. Two types of suits have primarily accounted for this<br />

compositional shift M&A objection suits <strong>and</strong> suits involving Chinese companies listed in the US.<br />

The brisk rate of filings of shareholder class actions against Chinese companies this year has drawn<br />

much attention. It represents the most notable development in the composition of filings this year.<br />

Cases alleging breach of fiduciary duty in connection with a merger or an acquisition continue to be<br />

filed in large numbers. The number so far this year, 61, has declined only slightly from last year's total of<br />

68 such suits. M&A objection lawsuits continue to be the single largest category of non-st<strong>and</strong>ard cases<br />

tracked by NERA.<br />

In 2010, M&A cases took that top spot from credit crisis-related suits. Presently, the wave of credit crisisrelated<br />

filings largely seems to have subsided. With 11 federal class actions filed in 2011 relating to the<br />

credit crisis, such litigation is approximately one-third of its level last year, when it had already declined<br />

by about two-thirds from its 2008 peak. The percentage of suits alleging damages in connection with<br />

complex financial instruments such as mortgage-backed securities <strong>and</strong> collateralized debt obligations has<br />

also declined from the elevated levels observed over the past several years to levels consistent with those<br />

observed in 2005 <strong>and</strong> 2006.<br />

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The median settlement in 2011 fell to $8.7<br />

million, below last year's record high of $11.0<br />

million, <strong>and</strong> lower than both 2009 <strong>and</strong> 2010, but<br />

still the third highest since the passage of the<br />

Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (PSLRA) in<br />

late 1995.<br />

The number of settlements in 2011 declined as<br />

compared to previous years. This development,<br />

combined with a lower average settlement<br />

size, means that the aggregate amount paid<br />

out in settlements this year is on track to be the<br />

lowest since 2005, as are aggregate plaintiffs'<br />

attorney fees.<br />

Trends in Filings 2<br />

Securities class actions have been filed at a slower<br />

pace in the second half of 2011 than in the first<br />

half, <strong>and</strong> 2011 filings are on track to be slightly<br />

below the total in 201 0. As Figure 1 shows,<br />

the 232 filings that we project for 2011, based<br />

on the 213 filings observed through the end of<br />

November, are broadly in line with the levels<br />

observed over the previous three years.<br />

While the annual number of filings has not varied<br />

a great deal over the past several years, the mix<br />

of cases filed has changed substantially. Suits<br />

objecting to a merger or an acquisition have<br />

accounted for nearly 29% of all filings so far<br />

in 2011, <strong>and</strong> filings against Chinese companies<br />

have accounted for approximately 18%. 2 Credit<br />

crisis-related suits have dwindled to just 5% of<br />

all 2011 filings <strong>and</strong> only three Ponzi schemerelated<br />

securities class actions were filed this<br />

year. In 2008, by contrast, approximately two<br />

out of every five suits were credit crisis-related,<br />

while M&A-related suits <strong>and</strong> lawsuits against<br />

Chinese companies together accounted for just<br />

9% of filings. Figure 2 illustrates the change in<br />

composition with a comparison of the mix of<br />

suits filed in 2008 <strong>and</strong> in 2011 to date.<br />

While the number of filings that we label as<br />

"st<strong>and</strong>ard" has risen from 128 last year to 138 in<br />

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Figure 2. Federal Filings<br />

M&A Objection Cases<br />

January 2011 -November 2011<br />

St<strong>and</strong>ard Cases<br />

Excluding China<br />

2011 through the end of November, this increase<br />

is fully accounted for by filings against Chinese<br />

companies-those domiciled <strong>and</strong>/or with their<br />

principal executive offices in China. 4 Excluding<br />

these cases reveals a sequential decline, as<br />

compared to last year, in the number of st<strong>and</strong>ard<br />

filings that do not involve Chinese companies. See<br />

Figure 3. 5<br />

Ponzi<br />

Scheme Cases<br />

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Credit Crisis<br />

St<strong>and</strong>ard Cases against<br />

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Offices in China<br />

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<strong>Co</strong>mpanies<br />

With the passage of time since the extreme<br />

market turbulence of late 2008 <strong>and</strong> early 2oog,<br />

the continuing decline in filings relating to the<br />

global credit crisis is not unexpected. Moreover,<br />

this dynamic may be driven in part by the statute<br />

of limitations: an action alleging violation of the<br />

Securities Exchange Act of 1 g34 must be filed<br />

within two years after the discovery of the facts<br />

constituting the violation or within five years after<br />

the violation. 5<br />

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Credit Crisis<br />

January 2008- December 2008<br />

M&A Objection Cases<br />

St<strong>and</strong>ard Cases<br />

Excluding China<br />

The recent wave of Ponzi scheme cases, which<br />

began with the uncovering of Bernard Madoff's<br />

scheme in December 2008 <strong>and</strong> crested in 200g,<br />

was also in part a consequence of the credit<br />

crisis. In a Ponzi scheme, investors are paid<br />

returns from funds contributed by new investors;<br />

thus, the scheme requires a steady flow of<br />

investors contributing funds. The credit crisis<br />

<strong>and</strong> economic recession saw an unprecedented<br />

number of Ponzi schemes collapse, in part<br />

because the financial <strong>and</strong> economic downturn<br />

reduced the inflow of new funds into such<br />

schemes <strong>and</strong> increased their investors' dem<strong>and</strong><br />

for redemptions. 7<br />

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St<strong>and</strong>ard Cases against Other <strong>Co</strong>mpanies<br />

with Principal Executive Offices in China<br />

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Chinese-Domiciled <strong>Co</strong>mpanies<br />

The M&A objection cases filed at a high rate<br />

in 2010 <strong>and</strong> 2011 are fundamentally different<br />

from typical shareholder class actions. Instead<br />

of proposing a class of investors who transacted<br />

in a security during a particular period of time,<br />

plaintiffs' attorneys bring this type of lawsuit on<br />

behalf of all shareholders of a target company<br />

in a merger or acquisition, <strong>and</strong> allege that the<br />

directors of the target company breached their<br />

fiduciary duty to shareholders by accepting a<br />

price for the company's shares that was too low.<br />

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Figure 3. St<strong>and</strong>ard Cases<br />

January 2008- November 2011<br />

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We have also looked at the types of securities<br />

named in a lawsuit, <strong>and</strong> in particular whether the<br />

damages alleged in each case related to securities<br />

issued by a publicly traded company-such as<br />

its common stock or debt-or to other types of<br />

securities such as mortgage-backed securities,<br />

other asset-backed securities, collateralized debt<br />

obligations, tax revenue bonds, mutual funds,<br />

real estate investments, <strong>and</strong> feeder-fund shares.<br />

In 2009, at the height of the credit crisis, over<br />

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other than ones issued by publicly traded<br />

companies, <strong>and</strong> as recently as 2010, nearly 20%<br />

did. So far in 2011, however, just nine securities<br />

class actions, less than 5% of the total, have<br />

involved such securities. This year's level is<br />

consistent with levels observed prior to the credit<br />

crisis. See Figure 4.<br />

Filings by Circuit<br />

Traditionally, filings have been concentrated in<br />

two US circuits: the Second Circuit (encompassing<br />

New York, <strong>Co</strong>nnecticut, <strong>and</strong> Vermont), <strong>and</strong> the<br />

Ninth Circuit (including California, Washington,<br />

Arizona, <strong>and</strong> certain other Western states <strong>and</strong><br />

territories). This year, the pattern has continued;<br />

with 52 filings so far in the Second Circuit <strong>and</strong> 57<br />

in the Ninth, these two circuits have accounted<br />

for more than half of all filings so far in 2011. See<br />

Figure 5.<br />

In contrast to the overall concentration of<br />

lawsuits in these two circuits, M&A objection<br />

suits have been more evenly distributed. Of the<br />

61 such cases filed this year, there were between<br />

eight <strong>and</strong> 10 merger objection cases filed in each<br />

of the Third, Fourth, Fifth, <strong>and</strong> Ninth Circuits, <strong>and</strong><br />

between two <strong>and</strong> five such cases in each of the<br />

First, Second, Sixth, Seventh, <strong>and</strong> Tenth Circuits.<br />

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Figure 4. Securities Issued by Publicly Traded <strong>Co</strong>mpanies <strong>and</strong> Other Securities, by Filing Year<br />

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Filings by Sector<br />

Filings against companies in the financial sector<br />

have declined along with filings related to the<br />

credit crisis. Securities class actions against<br />

financial sector companies have accounted<br />

for about 16% of cases so far in 2011, as<br />

contrasted with nearly half in 2008 <strong>and</strong> 2009.<br />

The 2011 proportion is in line with the pre-credit<br />

crisis average. Moreover, of all class actions<br />

filed against financial sector firms as primary<br />

defendants, less than a third involved allegations<br />

relating to the credit crisis.<br />

Filings have not been concentrated against<br />

companies in any one sector in 2011 in the<br />

vvay the financial sector vvas disproportionately<br />

represented in suits filed in 2008 <strong>and</strong> 2009. More<br />

filings were against companies in the electronic<br />

technology <strong>and</strong> technology services sector than<br />

in any other sector, with such cases accounting<br />

for approximately 21% of filings. Health<br />

technology <strong>and</strong> services companies accounted for<br />

15% of filings. See Figure 6.<br />

Many M&A objection cases filed in 2011 have<br />

targeted firms in the electronic technology<br />

sector: 10 cases, or about 16% of all merger<br />

objection filings in 2011, have been filed against<br />

companies in this sector, whereas less than 5% of<br />

all mergers announced in 2011 have involved the<br />

acquisition of firms in the electronic technology<br />

sector. Defendants in M&A objection litigation<br />

have also included companies in the energy <strong>and</strong><br />

non-energy minerals sector (eight cases, or about<br />

13%), the health technology sector (nine cases, or<br />

15%) <strong>and</strong> the utilities sector (six cases, or 10%).<br />

As in 2010, relatively few filings this year have<br />

targeted an accounting co-defendant along<br />

with the issuer. See Figure 7. This is in spite of<br />

an increase in filings with accounting-related<br />

allegations (discussed further below). Many of the<br />

filings in 2011 with accounting allegations were<br />

against companies domiciled in China, <strong>and</strong> these<br />

tended not to have accounting co-defendants.<br />

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Figure 7. Percentage of Federal Filings in Which an Accounting Firm Is a <strong>Co</strong>-Defendant<br />

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As Figure 8 shows, 14.1% of filings in 2011<br />

involved a financial institution as co-defendant<br />

but not primary defendant, <strong>and</strong> 30% of cases<br />

involved financial institutions as either codefendant<br />

or primary defendant, or both. The<br />

proportion of suits naming a financial institution<br />

as a defendant is down from a peak of nearly<br />

72.4% in 2008 at the height of credit crisis<br />

filings <strong>and</strong> more in line with the levels in 2005<br />

<strong>and</strong> 2006, before the financial crisis.<br />

Filings by Defendant<br />

Issuer <strong>Co</strong>untry<br />

Sixty-four filings in 2011, more than a third of<br />

total filings, have been against foreign-domiciled<br />

issuers. As Figure 9 shows, this number is more<br />

than double the count observed in recent years.<br />

The increase in suits against foreign companies<br />

is largely accounted for by the surge in filings<br />

against Chinese-domiciled companies 8 From<br />

January to November 2011, there have been<br />

a total of 29 filings against Chinese-domiciled<br />

companies. However, even this number appears<br />

to understate the number of filings against<br />

Chinese issuers, as not all companies based in<br />

China are legally domiciled there. If we define a<br />

Chinese company as one that is either domiciled<br />

in China or that has its principal executive offices<br />

in China, there have been 39 suits against<br />

Chinese companies in 2011.<br />

The pace of these suits may have slowed<br />

somewhat in the second half of 2011. Using the<br />

more inclusive concept of what constitutes a<br />

Chinese company, suits against Chinese issuers<br />

fell from 27, or more than one-fifth of filings in<br />

the first half of the year, to 12 in the period from<br />

July through November, a number still above<br />

last year's total of 10 cases. See Figure 10. The<br />

decline in filings against Chinese companies<br />

accounts for a substantial fraction of the decline<br />

in the pace of overall filings in the second half of<br />

2011, as compared to the first half.<br />

To a greater extent than for filings overall,<br />

suits against Chinese companies have been<br />

concentrated in the Second Circuit <strong>and</strong> Ninth<br />

Circuits, with only five of 29 such cases not<br />

filed in one of those two circuits. Twenty-seven<br />

filings against Chinese companies-more than<br />

Figure 9.<br />

Filings by Year <strong>and</strong> <strong>Co</strong>mpany Domicile<br />

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Figure 10. Number of Federal Filings Against <strong>Co</strong>mpanies Domiciled in China <strong>and</strong> Other<br />

Chinese <strong>Co</strong>mpanies January 2008- November 2011<br />

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January 2008- November 2011<br />

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90%-made accounting allegations. Suits against<br />

Chinese companies comprised more than half of<br />

all filings with accounting-related allegations.<br />

As Figure 11 indicates, the proportion of suits<br />

against foreign-domiciled issuers is more than<br />

twice the proportion of foreign companies<br />

among overall US listings.<br />

Time to File<br />

On average, cases were filed considerably faster<br />

in 2011: the average time to file in 2011 was 109<br />

days, as compared to 175 days last year. See<br />

Figure 12. It appears that plaintiffs' attorneys<br />

have largely worked through the backlog of<br />

potential cases that arose during the credit crisis.<br />

Trends in Allegations<br />

We track the allegations in each class action<br />

filing <strong>and</strong> classify allegations according to<br />

any common themes that emerge, as well as<br />

already established broad categories. With<br />

nearly half of filings in 2011 either against a<br />

Chinese issuer or involving objections to a<br />

merger or an acquisition, it is not surprising<br />

that the two most frequently observed<br />

allegations this year have been accounting<br />

allegations (common in the Chinese issuer suits)<br />

<strong>and</strong> breach of fiduciary duty (characteristic of<br />

M&A objection litigation). See Figure 13. Suits<br />

against Chinese companies comprised 26 of 87<br />

total securities class actions with accounting<br />

allegations in 2011 <strong>and</strong> were only one of the<br />

61 M&A objection cases. Figure 13 uses counts<br />

of the number of allegations to calculate the<br />

proportion of various allegations in federal<br />

filings <strong>and</strong> there often are multiple allegations<br />

in each lawsuit.<br />

Other prominent categories of allegations<br />

include misleading earnings guidance <strong>and</strong> other<br />

product/operational defects. Only 5% of the<br />

total number of cases filed this year contain<br />

allegations concerning defects of financial<br />

products, as compared to 15% in 2007-2009,<br />

at the height of the wave of litigation related to<br />

the financial crisis.<br />

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Figure 13. Allegations in Federal Filings<br />

January 2005- November 2011<br />

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Insider Sales<br />

The proportion of filings alleging insider sales<br />

in 2011 has fallen to a new low since 2005, the<br />

earliest year for which we have collected these<br />

data. See Figure 14. It appears that, consistent<br />

with the previous two years, plaintiffs seldom<br />

used insider sales to support a showing of<br />

scienter in 2011 filings.<br />

Resolutions<br />

The typical securities class action takes several<br />

years to reach a final resolution, <strong>and</strong> a few<br />

cases take a decade or more. To get a sense<br />

of how cases are ultimately resolved, we<br />

analyzed the most recent cohort of cases in<br />

which all cases have been resolved: those filed<br />

in 2000. As Figure 15 shows, of the 236 cases<br />

filed in that year, 149, slightly less than twothirds,<br />

reached a settlement, <strong>and</strong> 87 cases, or<br />

37%, were dismissed. 9<br />

Figure 15. Status of 236 Federal Securities<br />

Class Actions Filed in 2000<br />

As of November 30, 2011<br />

Settlements at Various Stages<br />

of Litigation<br />

NERA's current predicted settlement model is<br />

estimated using over 1,000 historical settlements<br />

in securities class actions <strong>and</strong> predicts expected<br />

settlement <strong>and</strong> related statistics using a set of<br />

case-specific variables that NERA's research<br />

has indicated are statistically significant in<br />

explaining the variation in settlement amounts.<br />

For a particular case that has not yet settled, in<br />

addition to the st<strong>and</strong>ard predicted settlement<br />

model, an alternative model can be run based<br />

on a sub-sample of cases with similar factors,<br />

such as same industry or circuit, or factors that<br />

are not currently included in the main predicted<br />

settlement model, such as the procedural history<br />

of the case.<br />

For example, we can apply the above approach<br />

to gauge the extent to which settlements<br />

depend on the stage at which they occur.<br />

We have performed this analysis with respect<br />

to motion for summary judgment using a<br />

limited number of cases for NERA's proprietary<br />

database on securities class action settlements<br />

<strong>and</strong> using NERA's predicted settlement model.<br />

For cases with denied or partially denied<br />

motions for summary judgment, the median<br />

settlement is, on average, 62% above the<br />

one predicted using NERA's current predicted<br />

settlement model, which does not currently take<br />

into account such motions.<br />

Securities Class Action Trials<br />

Figure 16 shows the proportion of cases<br />

settled, dismissed, <strong>and</strong> pending, by filing year,<br />

annually from 2000 to present. If we focus on<br />

the cohort of cases filed in 2001 or 2002, we<br />

see that the proportion of settlements <strong>and</strong><br />

dismissals for resolved cases are similar to those<br />

for the cohort of cases filed in 2000. Of cases<br />

filed in 2010, about one-third have reached<br />

some resolution, with dismissals outnumbering<br />

settlements two to one.<br />

The data presented in Figures 15 <strong>and</strong> 16 on<br />

settlements <strong>and</strong> dismissals show that these<br />

outcomes account for nearly all of resolved<br />

securities class actions. Few securities class<br />

actions proceed to trial, <strong>and</strong> fewer still reach a<br />

trial verdict.<br />

Indeed, since the passage of the PSLRA in late<br />

1995, there have been only 29 securities class<br />

action trials, as compared to a total number<br />

of over 3,800 filings. Table 1 provides details<br />

of cases that have gone to trial over this<br />

period. Plaintiffs have prevailed in seven cases,<br />

defendants have won 10, <strong>and</strong> the other 12 trial<br />

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Figure 16. Status of Cases as Percentage of Federal Filings by Filing Year<br />

January 2000- November 2011<br />

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Filing Year Dismissed • Settled Pending<br />

cases resulted in mixed verdicts, settlements<br />

during trial, or a default judgment. The status<br />

of these 29 shareholder class actions trials is<br />

depicted graphically in Figure 17.<br />

In December of this year, a settlement of $145<br />

million was reached in the Apollo Group Securities<br />

litigation. The case had been filed in 2004 in<br />

the District of Arizona in the Ninth Circuit. In<br />

January 2008, a verdict for the plaintiffs resulted<br />

in an award estimated at $277.5 million in the<br />

aggregate; later that year, however, the verdict<br />

was reversed <strong>and</strong> the award vacated. In June<br />

2010, however, the verdict was reinstated by the<br />

Ninth Circuit <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeals, <strong>and</strong> in March 2011<br />

the Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt declined to hear the case. The<br />

case had been returned to district court, where<br />

further procedural issues remained to be heard,<br />

when the settlement was announced.<br />

There were also several notable developments in<br />

the first half of the year. In February 2011, a jury<br />

found for plaintiffs in the Homestore litigation,<br />

Figure 17. Status of 29 Shareholder Class Actions<br />

That Went to Trial After PSLRA<br />

As of November 30, 2011<br />

Verdict for Plaintiffs<br />

Verdict for Defendants<br />

Default<br />

Judgment<br />

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Settled With<br />

at Least One<br />

Defendant<br />

During Trial<br />

against the company's former CEO Stuart Wolff,<br />

the sole remaining defendant, <strong>and</strong> in April 2011,<br />

a jury verdict against BankAtlantic Bankcorp, Inc.<br />

was set aside in the only credit crisis-related case<br />

to go to trial.<br />

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Table 1. Twenty-Nine Securities Class Actions that Went to Trial after PSLRA<br />

Federal<br />

File<br />

Case Circuit Year<br />

(1) (2) (3)<br />

Trial<br />

Year'<br />

(4)<br />

I. Verdict for Defendants (10)<br />

1 American Mutual Funds (Fee Litigation)2 9 2004<br />

2 American Pacific <strong>Co</strong>rp 3 9 1993<br />

3 BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc.• 11 2007<br />

4 Biogen Inc. 1 1994<br />

5 Everex Systems lnc. 5 9 1992<br />

6 Health Management, Inc. 2 1996<br />

7 JDS Uniphase <strong>Co</strong>rp. 9 2002<br />

8 NAI Technologies, Inc. 2 1994<br />

9 Thane International, lnc. 6 9 2003<br />

10 Tricord Systems, Inc. 8 1994<br />

II. Veidict foi Plaintiffs (7}<br />

Apollo Group, Inc.' 9 2004<br />

2 Claghorn I Scorpion Technologies, Inc. 9 1998<br />

3 <strong>Co</strong>mputer Associates International, Inc. 2 1991<br />

4 Helionetics, Inc. 9 1994<br />

5 Homestore.com, Inc. 8 9 2001<br />

6 Real Estate Associates, LP 9 1998<br />

7 US Banknote <strong>Co</strong>rp. 9 2 1994<br />

Ill. Mixed Verdict (5)<br />

1 Clarent <strong>Co</strong>rpw 9 2001<br />

2 Digitran Systems, Inc." 10 1993<br />

3 Household International, lnc.' 2 7 2002<br />

4 ICN Pharmaceuticals, lnc. 13 2 1987<br />

5 Vivendi Universal, S.A. 14 2 2002<br />

IV. Settled During Trial' 5 (6)<br />

1 AT&T 3 2000<br />

2 First Union National Bank I First Union Securities I Cypress Funds 11 2000<br />

3 Global star Telecommunications, Ltd. 2 2001<br />

4 Heartl<strong>and</strong> High-Yield I Short Duration High-Yield Municipal Bond Funds 7 2000<br />

5 Safety-Kieen <strong>Co</strong>rp. (Bondholders Litigation) 16 4 2000<br />

6 World <strong>Co</strong>m 2 2002<br />

V. Default Judgment (1)<br />

1 Equisure Inc." 8 1997<br />

2009<br />

1997<br />

2011<br />

1998<br />

2002<br />

1999<br />

2007<br />

1996<br />

2009<br />

1997<br />

2010<br />

2002<br />

2000<br />

2000<br />

2011<br />

2002<br />

1997<br />

2005<br />

1996<br />

2009<br />

1996<br />

2010<br />

2004<br />

2003<br />

2005<br />

2005<br />

2005<br />

2005<br />

1998<br />

............. ····-··- ... -· ·-···<br />

Notes:<br />

Until otherwise noted, all these cases went to a jury trial. Data are from case dockets. Cases within each group presented in alphabetical order.<br />

Trial Year shows the year in which the trial began or, when there are relevant post-trial developments (such as a ruling on an appeal or a re-trial), the most recent<br />

such d eveopment.<br />

Judgment for defendants entered 12/28/2009 after a 7/28/2009-8/7/2009 bench trial.<br />

On 11/27/95 the US District <strong>Co</strong>urt granted in part the <strong>Co</strong>mpany's motion for summary judgment ruling that the <strong>Co</strong>mpany had not violated the federal securities laws in relation<br />

to disclosure concerning the <strong>Co</strong>mpany's agreements with Thiokol. The remaining claims, which related to allegedly misleading or inadequate disclosures regarding Halotron,<br />

were the subject of a jury trial that began in December 1995 <strong>and</strong> ended on 1/17/96. The jury reached a unanimous verdict that neither the <strong>Co</strong>mpany nor its<br />

directors <strong>and</strong> officers made misleading or inadequate statements regarding Halotron. Verdict was appealed, but on 6/5/97 was affirmed by the Ninth Circuit <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeals.<br />

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Table 1 Notes: continued<br />

4 On 11/18110 the jury returned a verdict in the plaintiffs' favor, finding seven of the statements to have been false, <strong>and</strong> awarding damages of $2.41 per share. On 4/25/11 the<br />

jury verdict was set aside by the court in a post-trial ruling. Judge opinion granted the defendants' motion for judgment as a matter of law <strong>and</strong> indicated that she will enter<br />

judgment in defendants' favor following remaining procedural issues.<br />

1998 verdict for defendants was reversed <strong>and</strong> rem<strong>and</strong>ed by the Ninth Circuit <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeals; 2002 retrial again yielded a verdict for defendants.<br />

6 On 6/10/05 bench trial verdict dismissed the case. Thereafter, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal from the trial verdict in favor of the defendants. On 11/26/07, the US <strong>Co</strong>urt of<br />

Appeals of the Ninth Circuit issued an Opinion reversing <strong>and</strong> rem<strong>and</strong>ing the action back to District <strong>Co</strong>urt with instructions to enter judgment in favor of the plaintiffs, to<br />

address loss causation, <strong>and</strong> to conduct further proceedings consistent with this opinion. On 12/5/08 the defendants filed a <strong>Motion</strong> for Judgment On Loss Causation <strong>and</strong> a<br />

<strong>Motion</strong> for Judgment On Lack Of <strong>Co</strong>ntrol Person Liability And Good Faith Defenses. On 3/17/09, the <strong>Co</strong>urt granted the defendants' <strong>Motion</strong> for Judgment On Loss Causation<br />

but denied the <strong>Motion</strong> for Judgment On Lack Of <strong>Co</strong>ntrol Person Liability And Good Faith Defenses. <strong>Final</strong> Judgment on behalf of the defendants was entered on 3/25/09.<br />

On 1/16/08 a federal jury found Apollo Group Inc. <strong>and</strong> certain former officers liable for securities fraud <strong>and</strong> ordered them to pay approximately $280 million to shareholders.<br />

On 8/8/08 the District <strong>Co</strong>urt overturned the jury verdict; Federal Judge James A. Teilborg's order vacated the judgment <strong>and</strong> entered judgment in defendants' favor. Following<br />

the dismissal, a notice of appeal was filed on 8/29/08. On 6/23/10 the United States <strong>Co</strong>urt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed the District <strong>Co</strong>urt's post-trial ruling <strong>and</strong><br />

rem<strong>and</strong>ed the case with instructions that the District <strong>Co</strong>urt enter judgment in accordance with the jury's verdict.<br />

8 On 1/25/11, a civil jury trial commenced against the sole remaining defendant in the case-Stuart H. Wolff. the company's former Chairman <strong>and</strong> CEO. On 2/24/11 a Central<br />

District of California rendered a verdict on behalf of plaintiffs. The jury found that the defendant, Stuart H. Wolff. had violated the federal securities laws in connection with a<br />

series of statements the company made in 2001. All other defendants had previously settled or been dismissed.<br />

9 Judge subsequently vacated the jury verdict <strong>and</strong> approved a settlement.<br />

10 Chairman of Clarent found liable; Ernst & Young found not liable.<br />

11 A 9/30/96-10/24/96 jury trial resulted in a mixed verdict. with liability found for Digitran Systems, Inc. <strong>and</strong> its former president. but no liability found for other individual<br />

defendants <strong>and</strong> the auditor, Grant Thornton.<br />

12 The jury found in favor of the defendants with respect to 23 of the alleged misstatements. but in favor of the plaintiffs with respect to 17 other statements.<br />

13 Hung jury.<br />

14 The trial started 10/5/09. On 1/29/10 the jury returned a verdict against the company on all 57 of the plaintiffs' claims. However, the jury also found that the two individual<br />

defendants (former CEO Jean-Marie Messier <strong>and</strong> former CFO Guillaume Hannezo) were not liable.<br />

15 At least one defendant settled after the trial began, but prior to judgment.<br />

16 Some director-defendants settled during the trial. Default judgment against CEO <strong>and</strong> CFO, who failed to show up for trial.<br />

17 Default judgment against Equisure Inc., which failed to show up for trial.<br />

Proportion of Settlements with a<br />

"Blow-Up" Provision<br />

Proportion of Settled Cases with a<br />

Parallel Derivative Action<br />

A "blow-up" provision typically states that the<br />

settlement will be invalidated if more than a<br />

certain proportion of the class opts out. In<br />

2011, the proportion of settlements with such<br />

provisions increased to a record 40% of all<br />

settlements. That proportion had never previously<br />

exceeded 30%. See Figure 18.<br />

Information on the proportion of investors who<br />

opt out of class actions is not publicly available,<br />

but the increasing use of blow-up provisions may<br />

reflect an increasing tendency of investors to<br />

opt out. The use of blow-up provisions reflects<br />

defendants' efforts to ensure that a settlement<br />

disposes of a significant part of the litigation risk<br />

<strong>and</strong> that any outst<strong>and</strong>ing claims will be on behalf<br />

of a relatively minor portion of the class.<br />

In 2011, 56% of settled cases had a parallel<br />

derivative action. This proportion is somewhat<br />

lower than last year, but remains above 50%, as<br />

has been the case since 2007. See Figure 19.<br />

Settlements<br />

Because most securities class actions ultimately<br />

settle, we analyze settlement trends in depth.<br />

One statistic of interest is the annual average<br />

settlements: by this measure, settlements<br />

have fallen this year, with settlements in 2011<br />

averaging $31 million, well below the 2010<br />

average of $108 million. See Figure 20.<br />

However, the annual average settlement can be<br />

affected substantially by outliers: very small or<br />

very large settlements. For example, the 2010<br />

figure includes the $7.2 billion Enron settlement. 10<br />

If we exclude the very largest settlements-those<br />

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Figure 18. Proportion of Settlements with a "Blow-Up" Provision<br />

Cases Filed Since January 1, 1996 <strong>and</strong> Settled Before December 31, 2011<br />

40%<br />

39.5%<br />

!II<br />

35%<br />

30%<br />

25% " 25.8%<br />

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16.5% \/,5.8%<br />

10~U<br />

5%<br />

0%<br />

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011<br />

Settlement Year<br />

Figure 19. Proportion of Settled Cases with a Parallel Derivative Action<br />

Cases Filed Since January 1997 <strong>and</strong> Settled Before December 2011<br />

70%<br />

60%<br />

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26.1% 25.6%<br />

17.3%<br />

21.5%<br />

10%<br />

0%<br />

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007<br />

Settlement Year<br />

Note: We excluded cases filed <strong>and</strong> settled in 1996 because there was only one case <strong>and</strong> it had a derivative action.<br />

2008 2009 2010 2011<br />

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Figure 20. Average Settlement Value ($MM), All Settlements<br />

January 1996- December 2011<br />

110<br />

100<br />

90<br />

2002-2011 Average: $44.2<br />

80<br />

70<br />

60<br />

50<br />

40<br />

1996-2001 Average: $16.7<br />

*<br />

i<br />

30 ··j<br />

20<br />

10<br />

0<br />

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011<br />

Note: Settlements include IPO laddering cases.<br />

Settlement Year<br />

exceeding $1 billion-as well as the 309 small<br />

settlements that were approved in 2009 for IPO<br />

laddering cases (most of which were filed in<br />

2001), there is still a substantial decline from 2010<br />

to 2011, albeit not as steep: from $40 million in<br />

2010 to $31 million this year. See Figure 21.<br />

An alternative metric is the annual median<br />

settlement amount: the level that half of all<br />

settlements that year exceeded <strong>and</strong> half fell<br />

below. In a sense, this provides a measure of the<br />

size of a typical settlement. In 2010, the median<br />

settlement reached an all-time high of $11<br />

million, but in 2011, it fell to $8.7 million, below<br />

the previous two years but still the third highest<br />

on record. See Figure 22.<br />

Distribution of Settlements<br />

Figure 23 shows that 54% of cases that settled<br />

in 2011 or have a scheduled court approval date<br />

from January to December 2011 did so for less<br />

than $10 million, well up from the 41% observed<br />

in 2010, but roughly in line with the proportion<br />

observed in 2006 through 2009. 11<br />

Turning to the upper end of the distribution, only<br />

6% of 2011 settlements (five settlements in total)<br />

were for more than $100 million, down from 8%<br />

in the prior year. The largest settlement approved<br />

in 2011, by far, was for $627 million in the<br />

Wachovia Preferred Securities <strong>and</strong> Bond/Notes<br />

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Figure 21. Average Settlement Value ($MM), Excluding Settlements over $1 Billion <strong>and</strong> 309 Settlements in IPO Securities Litigation<br />

January 1996- December 2011<br />

45<br />

40<br />

2002-2011 Average: $30.0<br />

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5<br />

0<br />

1996 1997 1998 19g9 2000 2001<br />

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011<br />

Settlement Year<br />

Note: Average settlement excludes the following final settlements over $1 billion: Cendant (2000), World <strong>Co</strong>m (2005), Royal Ahold (2006), AOL Time Warner (2006),<br />

Nortel Networks I (2006), Nortel Networks II (2006), Tyee International (2007), McKesson HBOC (2008), <strong>and</strong> Enron (201 0).<br />

Figure 22. Median Settlement Value ($MM)<br />

January 1996- December 2011<br />

12<br />

10<br />

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1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001<br />

Note: Settlements exclude IPO laddering cases.<br />

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011<br />

Settlement Year<br />

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Figure 23. Distribution of Settlement Values ($MM)<br />

January 2006- December 2011<br />

70%<br />

• 2006 2007 2008 • 2009<br />

• 2010 II 2011<br />

60% 58%<br />

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Figure 24. Aggregate Settlement Value ($MM) By Settlement Year<br />

January 1996- December 2011<br />

12,000<br />

11,531<br />

11,000 -:<br />

10,000 ~<br />

9,000<br />

8,000<br />

7,000<br />

6,000<br />

5,000<br />

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i 1,144 1,266<br />

100: :'i II<br />

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011<br />

Settlement Year<br />

Figure 25. Proportion of Settlements with Institutional Lead Plaintiff<br />

Cases Filed Since January 1996 <strong>and</strong> Settled Before December 2011<br />

100%<br />

90%<br />

\1 Other Institutional lead Plaintiff Public Pension Plan lead Plaintiff<br />

80%<br />

....<br />

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70.6% 69.4%<br />

20%<br />

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1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011<br />

Settlement Year<br />

Note: There is no data shown for 1996 because no case filed in 1996 settled that same year.<br />

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Table 2. Top 10 Securities Class Action Settlements As of November 30, 2011<br />

..... ·····- ----~-<br />

Total<br />

Settlements with <strong>Co</strong>-Defendants that Were<br />

Settlement Settlement Financial Institutions ' Accounting Firms'<br />

Ranking <strong>Co</strong>mpany Year Value Value Percent Value Percent<br />

($MM) ($MM) ($MM)<br />

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)<br />

.. -· -------- ------------ ------------------------·<br />

1 Enron <strong>Co</strong>rp. 2 2010 $7,242 $6,903 95% $73 1%<br />

2 World<strong>Co</strong>m, Jnc. 3 2005 $6,158 $6,004 98% $65 1%<br />

3 Cendant <strong>Co</strong>rp. 4 2000 $3,692 $342 9% $467 13%<br />

4 Tyco International, Ltd. 2007 $3,200 n.a. n.a. $225 7%<br />

5 AOL Time Warner Inc. 2006 $2,650 n.a. n.a. $100 4%<br />

6 Nortel Networks (I) 2006 $1,143 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.<br />

7 Royal A hold, NV 2006 $1,100 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.<br />

8 Nortel Networks (I!) 2006 $1,074 n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.<br />

9 McKesson HBOC Inc. 2008 $1,043 $10 1% $73 7%<br />

10 American International Group, lnc. 5 2010 $1,010 n.a. n.a. $98 10%<br />

.... ·-··· .. --····-··- .. ·- ····-······--·-· ······------------------ ···············---···-<br />

Total $28,311 $13,259 47% $1,099 4%<br />

-·-···--···- ---·<br />

Note that for this summary table only, tentative <strong>and</strong> partial settlements are included for comparison, <strong>and</strong> "Settlement Year" in this table represents the year in which the last<br />

settlement-whether partial or final-had the first fairness hearing. For partial tentative settlements, "Settlement Year" is the year in which this settlement was announced.<br />

1 If "n.a.", either the case did not have a financial institution or an accounting firm co-defendant, or none of the settlement value in column (4) was paid by a financial institution<br />

or an accounting firm co-defendant.<br />

2 This settlement includes eight partial settlements. All remaining defendants in this case were dismissed on December 2, 2009. The fairness hearing for the last tentative partial<br />

settlement with Goldman Sachs was held on February 4, 2010.<br />

The settlement value incorporates a $1.6 million settlement in the MCI World<strong>Co</strong>m TARGETS case.<br />

4 The settlement value incorporates a $374 million settlement amount in the Cendant PRIDES I <strong>and</strong> PRIDES II cases. Settlement in the Cendant PRIDES I case was a non-cash<br />

settlement valued at $341.5 million. The settlement value also incorporates 50% of December 29, 2007 separate settlement of claims of Cendant <strong>and</strong> certain former HFS officers<br />

against E&Y. Under the terms of the Cendant Settlement, the Class is entitled to SOo/o of Cendant's net recovery from E&Y. The additional recovery to the class is<br />

$131.75 million.<br />

5 This settlement includes one final partial settlement <strong>and</strong> three tentative settlements.<br />

In general, the proportion of a settlement taken<br />

by fees <strong>and</strong> expenses declines as the settlement<br />

size rises. For settlements below $5 million, for<br />

example, the median plaintiffs' attorney fees<br />

are a third of the settlement amount, while for<br />

settlements of over $500 million, fees fall to<br />

below 10%. Median plaintiff expense ratios fall<br />

over this settlement range as well, from 5.4%<br />

for settlements below $5 million to 0.5% for<br />

settlements above $500 million.<br />

Aggregate plaintiffs' attorneys' fees fell in 2011<br />

to their lowest level since 2004. We attribute<br />

this decline to a combination of the lower<br />

average <strong>and</strong> median settlement size, <strong>and</strong> fewer<br />

settlements (87 in 2011 as compared to 110<br />

in 2010 <strong>and</strong> 108 in 2009 not related to IPO<br />

laddering cases). See Figure 27.<br />

Investor Losses versus Settlements<br />

Historically, "investor losses" have been a<br />

powerful predictor of settlement size. NERA's<br />

investor losses variable is a proxy for the<br />

aggregate amount that class period buyers of the<br />

stock of the issuer defendant lost from holding<br />

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Figure 26. Median Plaintiffs' Attorneys' Fees <strong>and</strong> Expenses As Percent of Settlement Value<br />

January 1996- June 2011<br />

35%<br />

33.3%<br />

• Median Plaintiffs" Attorneys· fees<br />

30%<br />

30.0%<br />

27.0%<br />

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Less than $5 $5-$9.9<br />

$10-$24.9<br />

$25-$99.9<br />

$100-$499.9 $500 or Greater<br />

Settlement Value ($MM)<br />

Figure 27. Aggregate Plaintiffs' Attorneys' Fees <strong>and</strong> Expenses<br />

January 1996- December 2011<br />

2,000<br />

• Aggregate Plaintiffs" Attorneys· fees ri~ Aggregate Plaintiffs· Attorneys' Expenses<br />

1,800<br />

1,704<br />

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Settlement Year<br />

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that stock rather than investing in the broader<br />

market. The variable explains more than half of<br />

the variance in the settlements in our database.' 3<br />

In general, as investor losses grow, so does<br />

settlement size, but the relationship is not linear.<br />

In particular, settlement size tends to rise less<br />

than proportionately, so small cases typically<br />

settle for a higher fraction of investor losses (i.e.,<br />

more cents on the dollar) than larger cases. For<br />

example, cases with investor losses below $20<br />

million on average settle for 38.0% of investor<br />

losses, while cases with investor losses over $1<br />

billion settle for an average of 2.3% of investor<br />

losses. See Figure 28.<br />

Note that the investor losses variable is not<br />

a measure of damages; rather it is a rough<br />

proxy for the size of investors' claims. Thus, our<br />

findings on the ratio of settlement to investor<br />

losses should not be interpreted as the share of<br />

damages recovered in settlement but rather as<br />

the recovery compared to a rough measure of the<br />

"size" of the case.<br />

Median investor losses for settled cases have<br />

soared post-PSLRA, from $64 million for 1996<br />

settlements to a record $911 million for cases<br />

settling in the first half of 2011." In July, we noted<br />

that a combination of low settlement values <strong>and</strong><br />

record high median investor losses ($911 million)<br />

had driven the median ratio of settlement size<br />

to investor losses to a record low of 1.0% in the<br />

first half of 2011. We suggested that settlements<br />

may have been depressed by the effect of the<br />

economic downturn on defendants' ability to pay.<br />

Looking at the data for 2011 as a whole, the<br />

picture has changed somewhat since we last<br />

reported in our mid-year release. As Figure 29<br />

indicates, median investor losses were $493 million<br />

for 2011, well below the level that prevailed in the<br />

first half of this year. Nonetheless, median investor<br />

losses in 2011 are the second highest on record.<br />

Figure 28. Settlement Value as a Percent of Investor Losses, by Level of Investor Losses<br />

January 1996 — December 2011<br />

40%<br />

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Investor Losses ($MM)<br />

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Figure 29. Median Investor Losses ($MM) By Settlement Year<br />

January 1996- December 2011<br />

600<br />

500<br />

~<br />

2<br />

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~<br />

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300<br />

200<br />

100<br />

0<br />

1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011<br />

Note: Settlements exclude IPO laddering cases.<br />

Settlement Year<br />

Figure 30. Median Investor Losses <strong>and</strong> Median Ratio of Settlement to Investor losses By Settlement Year<br />

January 1996- December 2011<br />

600.<br />

;<br />

i 7.0%<br />

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100<br />

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1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011<br />

Note: Settlements exclude !PO laddering cases.<br />

Settlement Year<br />

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At 1.3%, the median ratio of settlement to<br />

investor losses is a post-PSLRA low. See Figure 30.<br />

Investor losses in credit crisis cases have<br />

generally exceeded losses in other types of<br />

cases. For cases filed in 2011, this pattern was<br />

particularly striking, with median investor losses<br />

for credit crisis cases reaching nearly S 18 billion<br />

as compared to $240 million for other cases.<br />

See Figure 31. Note that there are only five<br />

credit crisis-related cases that were filed in 2011,<br />

<strong>and</strong> caution should be used when drawing any<br />

conclusions based on such a small sample.<br />

Because of the strong statistical relationship<br />

between investor losses <strong>and</strong> settlement size<br />

described above, investor losses for recent filings<br />

give some indication of what settlement values<br />

can be expected when these cases settle in the<br />

future. By comparing investor losses for cases<br />

that have settled in a particular year with investor<br />

losses for cases filed in that year, we can get a<br />

sense of how settlements over the subsequent<br />

few years are likely to compare with settlements<br />

in that year.<br />

Prior to the credit crisis, the median value of<br />

investor losses for cases settled in a particular<br />

year was consistently higher than for cases filed<br />

in that year. This pattern reversed itself during<br />

2007-2009, however, as the credit crisis produced<br />

filings of cases with very high investor losses.<br />

However, the pre-credit crisis pattern returned<br />

last year <strong>and</strong> has continued to hold in 2011, with<br />

median investor losses once again lower for<br />

newly filed cases than for newly settled cases.<br />

See Figure 32.<br />

Figure 31. Median Investor Losses ($MM} for Cases Related to Credit Crisis <strong>and</strong> Other Cases By Filing Year<br />

January 2007- November 2011<br />

20,000<br />

18,000<br />

• Cases Related to Credit Crisis • Other Cases<br />

17,781<br />

16,000<br />

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330<br />

2007 2008<br />

·····----<br />

563 530<br />

2009<br />

Filing Year<br />

965<br />

249<br />

2010<br />

·--..<br />

2011<br />

Notes: Other Cases include st<strong>and</strong>ard <strong>and</strong> options backdating cases.<br />

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Figure 32. Federal Filings Median Investor Losses ($MM) By Settlement <strong>and</strong> Filing Year<br />

700<br />

• Settlement Year Oanuary 2005 - December 2011) • Filing Year (January 2005 - November 2011)<br />

600<br />

584<br />

~<br />

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100<br />

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2005 2006 2007<br />

2008 2009<br />

2010 2011<br />

Note: Settlements exclude IPO laddering cases.<br />

Figure 33. Aggregate Investor Losses ($Billion) By Filing Year<br />

January 2005 - November 2011<br />

400<br />

c<br />

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Cases filed over the first 11 months of this year<br />

had aggregate investor losses of $210 billion;<br />

if this pace persists in December, total investor<br />

losses for cases filed in 2011 will be $229 billion,<br />

exceeding 2009 <strong>and</strong> 2010 <strong>and</strong> slightly exceeding<br />

the average aggregate investor losses prior to<br />

2007. See Figure 33.<br />

<strong>Co</strong>nclusion<br />

The year 2011 may be remembered as the year<br />

that saw the explosion of Chinese companyrelated<br />

lawsuits, the continued dominance of<br />

M&A cases alleging breach of fiduciary duty,<br />

<strong>and</strong> the sunset of credit crisis-related litigation.<br />

However, other notable developments that<br />

merit mention include the third highest median<br />

settlement value on record, a relatively low<br />

recovery rate by plaintiffs, <strong>and</strong>, for a second year,<br />

relatively low median investor losses for filed<br />

cases, which may point to a decline in the size of<br />

settlements going forward.<br />

Looking ahead, it would be interesting to see<br />

how the level of filings will change or whether<br />

new categories of litigation will emerge.<br />

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The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of NERA Economic <strong>Co</strong>nsulting or<br />

any other NERA consultant. Please do not cite without explicit permission from the authors.<br />

Notes<br />

1 This edition of NERA's research on recent trends in<br />

shareholder class action litigation exp<strong>and</strong>s on previous work<br />

by our colleagues Lucy Allen, Elaine Buckberg, Frederick C.<br />

Dunbar, Todd Foster, Vinita M. Juneja, Denise Neumann<br />

Martin, Ronald I. Miller, Stephanie Plancich, <strong>and</strong> David I.<br />

Tabak. We gratefully acknowledge their contribution to<br />

previous editions as well as this current version. The authors<br />

also thank Jake George <strong>and</strong> David I. Tabak for helpful<br />

comments to this version. In addition, we thank Carlos So to,<br />

Nicole Roman, <strong>and</strong> other researchers in NERA's Securities<br />

<strong>and</strong> Finance Practice for their valuable assistance with this<br />

paper. These individuals receive credit for improving this<br />

paper; all errors <strong>and</strong> omissions are ours.<br />

2 NERA tracks class actions filed in federal court <strong>and</strong> involving<br />

alleged violations of the federal securities laws. If multiple<br />

such actions are filed against the same defendant, are<br />

related to the same allegations, <strong>and</strong> are in the same circuit,<br />

we treat them as a single filing. However, multiple actions<br />

filed in different circuits are treated as separate filings. If<br />

cases filed in different circuits are consolidated, we revise<br />

our count to reflect that consolidation. Therefore, our<br />

count for a particular year may change over time. Different<br />

assumptions for consolidating filings would likely lead to<br />

counts that are directionally similar but may, in certain<br />

circumstances, lead observers to draw a different conclusion<br />

about short-term trends in filings.<br />

3 Any discussion regarding filings in 2011 refers to filings from<br />

January 1, 2011 to November 30, 2011. ·<br />

4 Our normal approach to geographical classification is to use<br />

the country of domicile for the defendant company. Many<br />

of the defendant Chinese companies, however, obtained<br />

their US listing through a reverse merger, <strong>and</strong> consequently<br />

report a US domicile. For this reason, we have also tracked<br />

companies listed as having their principal executive offices<br />

in China.<br />

5 In our presentation of annual filings in Figure 1, we break<br />

out certain types of cases of special interest including,<br />

in recent years, cases relating to the credit crisis, options<br />

backdating, Ponzi schemes, <strong>and</strong> mergers <strong>and</strong> acquisitions,<br />

with the balance of filings labeled as "st<strong>and</strong>ard." We do not<br />

treat as non-st<strong>and</strong>ard filings against issuers from a particular<br />

country, such as China, as they are similar to other cases<br />

in terms of allegations. However, because these cases are<br />

of special interest due to the unprecedented number of<br />

suits against issuers from that one country, in Figure 3 we<br />

present them as separate from st<strong>and</strong>ard filings, a possible<br />

alternative view.<br />

7 Jory, Surendranath <strong>and</strong> Mark J. Perry, "Ponzi Schemes:<br />

A Critical Analysis," Journal of Financial Planning, July<br />

2011. Available at: http://www.fpanet.org/journaV<br />

Betweenthelssues/LastMonth/Articles/PonziSchemes/.<br />

s Subtracting the 29 suits against Chinese-domiciled<br />

companies in 2011 from both the total number of filings<br />

against foreign issuers <strong>and</strong> from total filings, the proportion<br />

of 2011 suits against foreign issuers in January through<br />

November 2011 would be 2 7 of 1 84, or 14. 7%. As can<br />

be seen from Figure 11, this would fall slightly below the<br />

proportion in the last three years.<br />

9 Four cases filed in 2000 went to trial; all settled <strong>and</strong> are<br />

included in settled cases.<br />

10 Even though parties had reached a last partial tentative<br />

settlement prior to 2010, this tentative settlement received<br />

final court approval in February 2010.<br />

11 Settlements are assigned to the year of final court approval;<br />

thus our count of 2011 settlements includes announced<br />

settlements with a court hearing scheduled for December.<br />

12 In re Wachovia Preferred Securities <strong>and</strong> Bond/Notes<br />

Litigation, Master File No. 09 Civ. 6351 (RJS) (S.D. N.Y.).<br />

13 Technically, the investor losses variable explains more than<br />

half of the variance in the logarithm of settlement size.<br />

Investor losses over the class period are measured relative<br />

to the S&P 500, using a proportional decay trading model<br />

to estimate the number of affected shares of common<br />

stock. We measure investor losses only if the proposed<br />

class period is at least two days; this restriction effectively<br />

excludes merger objection cases from our investor losses<br />

statistics. Our sample includes more than 1,000 post­<br />

PSLRA settlements.<br />

14 See Figure 33, "Recent Trends in Securities Class Action<br />

Litigation: 2011 Mid-Year Review," by Dr. Jordan Milev,<br />

Robert Patton, <strong>and</strong> Svetlana Starykh.<br />

6 That limitation applies as to "a claim of fraud, deceit,<br />

manipulation, or contrivance in contravention of a<br />

regulatory requirement concerning the securities laws, as<br />

defined in sedion 3(a)(47) of the Securities Exchange Act<br />

of 1934 (15 U.S. C. 78c (a}(47))." See 28 U.S. C. 1658(b).<br />

On the other h<strong>and</strong>, the explicit language of Section 13 of<br />

the Securities Act of 1933, applicable to claims alleging<br />

violations of Sections 11 <strong>and</strong> 12 of that Act, requires<br />

that actions must be brought within one year "after the<br />

discovery of the untrue statement or the omission, or after<br />

such discovery should have been made by the exercise of<br />

reasonable diligence." See 15 U. S. C. §77m.<br />

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EXHIBIT 3


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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT<br />

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK<br />

-----------------------------X<br />

KEVIN CORNWELL, Individually <strong>and</strong> On<br />

Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated,<br />

VS.<br />

CREDIT SUISSE GROUP, et al.,<br />

Plaintiff,<br />

Civil Action No. 08-cv-03758(VM)<br />

(<strong>Co</strong>nsolidated)<br />

CLASS ACTION<br />

ORDER A WARDING<br />

ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPENSES<br />

Defendants.<br />

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THIS MA ITER having come before the <strong>Co</strong>urt on July 18, 2011, on the motion of Lead<br />

Plaintiffs' counsel for an award of attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong> expenses incurred in the Action; the <strong>Co</strong>urt,<br />

having considered all papers filed <strong>and</strong> proceedings conducted herein, having found the settlement of<br />

the Action to be fair, reasonable, <strong>and</strong> adequate <strong>and</strong> otherwise being fully informed in the premises<br />

<strong>and</strong> good cause appearing therefore;<br />

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that:<br />

1. All of the capitalized terms used herein shall have the same meanings as set forth in<br />

the Settlement Agreement dated March 7, 2011.<br />

2. This <strong>Co</strong>lhrt has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this application <strong>and</strong> all matters<br />

relating thereto, including all members of the Settlement Class who have not timely <strong>and</strong> validly<br />

requested exclusion.<br />

3. <strong>Co</strong>unsel for the Lead Plaintiffs are entitled to a fee paid out of the common fund<br />

created for the benefit ofthe Settlement Class. Boeing <strong>Co</strong>. v. Van Gernert, 444 U.S. 472, 478-79<br />

( 1980). In class action suits where a fund is recovered <strong>and</strong> fees are awarded therefrom by the court,<br />

the Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt has indicated that computing fees as a percentage of the common fund recovered<br />

is the proper approach. Blum v. Stenson, 465 U.S. 886, 900 n.16 (1984). The Second Circuit<br />

recognizes the propriety of the percentage-of-the-fund method when awarding fees. Wal-Mart<br />

Stores, Inc. v. Visa US.A. Inc., 396 F.3d 96, 121 (2d Cir. 2005).<br />

4. Lead Plaintiffs' counsel have moved for an award of attorneys' fees of27.5% of the<br />

Settlement Fund, plus interest.<br />

5. This <strong>Co</strong>urt adopts the percentage-of-recovery method of awarding fees in this case,<br />

<strong>and</strong> concludes that the percentage of the benefit is the proper method for awarding attorneys' fees in<br />

this case.<br />

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6. The <strong>Co</strong>urt hereby awards attorneys' fees of 27.5% of the Settlement Fund, plus<br />

interest at the same rate as earned on the Settlement Fund. The <strong>Co</strong>urt finds the fee award to be fair<br />

<strong>and</strong> reasonable. The <strong>Co</strong>urt further finds that a fee award of 27.5% of the Settlement Fund is<br />

consistent with awards made in similar cases.<br />

7. Said fees shall be allocated among plaintiffs' counsel by <strong>Co</strong>-Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel in manner<br />

which, in their good faith judgment, reflects each counsel's contribution to the institution,<br />

prosecution <strong>and</strong> resolution of the Action.<br />

8. The <strong>Co</strong>urt hereby awards expenses in an aggregate amount of $285,072.62, plus<br />

interest.<br />

9. In making this award of attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong> expenses to be paid from the Settlement<br />

Fund, the <strong>Co</strong>urt has considered each of the applicable factors set fort in Goldberger v. Integrated<br />

Res., Inc., 209 F.3d 43, 50 (2d Cir. 2000). In evaluating the Goldberger factors, the <strong>Co</strong>urt finds that:<br />

(a)<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel for Lead Plaintiffs expended considerable effort <strong>and</strong> resources over<br />

the course ofthe Action researching, investigating <strong>and</strong> prosecuting Lead Plaintiffs' claims. Lead<br />

Plaintiffs' counsel have represented that they have reviewed tens of thous<strong>and</strong>s of pages of<br />

documents, interviewed witnesses <strong>and</strong> opposed legally <strong>and</strong> factually complex motions to dismiss.<br />

The parties also engaged in settlement negotiations that lasted several months. The services<br />

provided by Lead Plaintiffs' counsel were efficient <strong>and</strong> highly successful, resulting in an outst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />

recovery for the Settlement Class without the substantial expense, risk <strong>and</strong> delay of continued<br />

litigation. Such efficiency <strong>and</strong> effectiveness supports the requested fee percentage.<br />

(b)<br />

Cases brought under the federal securities laws are notably difficult <strong>and</strong><br />

notoriously uncertain. In re AOL Time Warner, Inc. Sec. & ERISA Litig., No. MDL 1500,2006 U.S.<br />

Dist. LEXIS 17588, at *31 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 6, 2006). "[S]ecurities actions have become more<br />

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difficult from a plaintiffs perspective in the wake of the PSLRA." In re Ikon Office Solutions, Inc.,<br />

Sec. Litig., 194 F.R.D. 166, 194 (E.D. Pa. 2000). Despite the novelty <strong>and</strong> difficulty of the issues<br />

raised, <strong>and</strong> the procedural posture of the case, Lead Plaintiffs' counsel secured an excellent result for<br />

the Settlement Class.<br />

(c)<br />

The recovery obtained <strong>and</strong> the backgrounds of the lawyers involved in the<br />

lawsuit are the best evidence that the quality of Lead Plaintiffs' counsel's representation of the<br />

Settlement Class supports the requested fee.<br />

Lead Plaintiffs' counsel demonstrated that<br />

notwithst<strong>and</strong>ing the barriers erected by the PSLRA, they would develop evidence to support a<br />

Class, as well as their skill <strong>and</strong> reputations, Lead Plaintiffs' counsel were able to negotiate a very<br />

favorable result for the Settlement Class. Lead Plaintiffs' counsel are among the most experienced<br />

<strong>and</strong> skilled practitioners in the securities litigation field, <strong>and</strong> have unparalleled experience <strong>and</strong><br />

capabilities as preeminent class action specialists. Their efforts in efficiently bringing the Action to<br />

a successful conclusion against the Defendants are the best indicator of the experience <strong>and</strong> ability of<br />

the attorneys involved. In addition, Defendants were represented by highly experienced lawyers<br />

from a prominent firm. The st<strong>and</strong>ing of opposing counsel should be weighed in determining the fee,<br />

because such st<strong>and</strong>ing reflects the challenge faced by plaintiffs' attorneys. The ability of Lead<br />

Plaintiffs' counsel to obtain such a favorable settlement for the Settlement Class in the face of such<br />

formidable opposition confirms the superior quality of their representation <strong>and</strong> the reasonableness of<br />

the fee request.<br />

(d)<br />

The requested fee of27.5% ofthe settlement is within the range normally<br />

awarded in cases of this nature.<br />

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(e)<br />

Public policy supports the requested fee, because the private attorney general<br />

role is '"vital to the continued enforcement <strong>and</strong> effectiveness of the Securities Acts."' Taft v.<br />

Ackermans, No. 02 Civ. 7951(PKL), 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9144, at *33 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 31, 2007)<br />

(citation omitted).<br />

(f)<br />

Lead Plaintiffs' counsel's total lodestar is $4,049,631.50. A 27.5% fee<br />

represents a multiplier of 4.7. Given the public policy <strong>and</strong> judicial economy interests that support<br />

the expeditious settlement of cases, Maley v. Del Global Techs. <strong>Co</strong>rp., 186 F. Supp. 2d 358, 373<br />

(S.D.N.Y. 2002), the requested fee is reasonable.<br />

to <strong>Co</strong>-Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel from the Settlement Fund immediately after the date this Order is executed<br />

subject to the terms, conditions, <strong>and</strong> obligations of the Settlement Agreement <strong>and</strong> in particular ~6.2<br />

thereof, which terms, conditions, <strong>and</strong> obligations are incorporated herein.<br />

IT IS SO ORDERED.<br />

Dated: New York, NY<br />

~~L ,2011<br />

THE1fONORABLE VICTOR MARRERO<br />

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE<br />

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EXHIBIT4


Case 1:07-cv-10329-RJS Document 118-4 Filed 01/10/13 Page 2 of 5<br />

Page 1<br />

In re: Buspirone Antitrust Litigation; Louisiana Wholesale Drug <strong>Co</strong>mpany, Inc. v.<br />

Bristol-Myers Squibb <strong>Co</strong>., Watson Pharma, Inc., <strong>and</strong> Danbury Pharmacal, Inc.<br />

MDL Docket No. 1413 (JGK) This Document Relates To: 01-CV-7951 (JGK)<br />

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF<br />

NEW YORK<br />

2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 26538<br />

April 11, 2003, Decided<br />

April17, 2003, Filed<br />

PRIOR HISTORY: In re Buspirone Antitrust Litig.,<br />

2002 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 23463 (S.D.N.Y., Dec. 10, 2002)<br />

COUNSEL: [*1] For Citizen Action Of New York,<br />

<strong>Co</strong>nsumers For Affordable Health Care, Health Care For<br />

All, Inc., Massachusetts Senior Action <strong>Co</strong>uncil, New<br />

York Statewide Senior Action <strong>Co</strong>uncil, Plaintiffs: David<br />

J. Bershad, J. Douglas Richards, Michael Morris<br />

Buchman, Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP,<br />

New York, NY; Robert Gerard Eisler, Lieff Cabraser<br />

Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, New York, NY; Thomas M.<br />

Sobol, HAGENS BERMAN LLP, Boston, MA.<br />

For Maria Gorelick, Plaintiff: Sharon T. Maier, Berman,<br />

DeValerio, Peace, Tabacco, Burt <strong>and</strong> Oucillo, San<br />

Francisco, CA.<br />

For Lillian Singer, Plaintiff: Brian Barry, Law Offices of<br />

Brian Barry, Los Angeles, CA; Jennifer Sharon Abrams,<br />

Berman De Valerio, Pease & Tabacco, P.C., San<br />

Francisco, CA; Joseph J. Tabacco, Jr., Berman,<br />

DeValerio, Pease & Tabacco, San Francisco, CA; Lionel<br />

Z. Glancy, Law Offices of Lionel Z. Glancy, Los<br />

Angeles, CA; Michael M. Goldberg, Law Offices of<br />

Lionel Glancy, Los Angeles, CA; Stanley Merrill<br />

Grossman, Pomerantz Haudek Block Grossman & Gross<br />

LLP, New York, NY.<br />

For Robert K. Alderman, Plaintiff: Eric B. Fastiff, Joseph<br />

R. Sa veri, Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP,<br />

San Francisco, CA.<br />

For California <strong>Co</strong>ngress of [*2] Seniors, Senior Action<br />

Network, Plaintiffs: Eric B. Fastiff, Joseph R. Saveri,<br />

Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, San<br />

Francisco, CA; Paul J. Riehle, Sedgwick, Detert, Moran<br />

& Arnold, San Francisco, CA.<br />

For Watson Laboratories, Inc., Plaintiff: Jonathan Lee<br />

Greenblatt, Shearman & Sterling LLP, New York, NY.<br />

For Watson Pharma, Inc., Danbury Pharmacal, Inc.,<br />

Plaintiffs: Jonathan Lee Greenblatt, Shearman & Sterling<br />

LLP, New York, NY; Mary B. Boyle, Shearman &<br />

Sterling, Washington, DC.<br />

For HIP Health Plan of Florida, Inc., now known as Vista<br />

Healthplan, Inc., Plaintiff: Paul T. Gallagher, <strong>Co</strong>hen,<br />

Milstein, Hausfeld & Toll, P.L.L.C., Washington, DC.<br />

For Robert Levine, Plaintiff: Ira Neil Richards, Trujillo<br />

Rodriguez & Richards, Philadephia, P A; Paul T.<br />

Gallagher, <strong>Co</strong>hen, Milstein, Hausfeld & Toll, P.L.L.C.,<br />

Washington, DC.<br />

For Louisiana Wholesale Drug <strong>Co</strong>mpany, Inc., Plaintiff:<br />

Daniel A. Kotchen, Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP,<br />

Hanover, NH; Richard B. Drubel, Boies, Schiller &<br />

Flexner, Hanover, NH.


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2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 26538, *2<br />

Page 2<br />

For Gray Panthers, Plaintiff: Matthew F. Pawa, <strong>Co</strong>hen,<br />

Milstein, Hausfeld & Toll, P.L.L.C., Washington, DC.<br />

For Valerie Meyers, Plaintiff: Frederick P. Furth, [*3]<br />

Jon T. King, Michael P. Lehmann, The Furth Firm LLP,<br />

San Francisco, CA.<br />

For Norman Seabrook, Plaintiff: Richard Maxwell Volin,<br />

Finkelstein, Thompson, Loughran Duvall Foundry,<br />

Washington, DC.<br />

For Israel Rexach, Elias Husamudeen, William Wasnicki,<br />

Guy Anderson, Robert Seabrook, Steven Robinson, as<br />

Trustee for an on behalf of <strong>Co</strong>rrection Officers<br />

Benevolent Association Security Benefits Fund - Retirees<br />

<strong>and</strong> the <strong>Co</strong>rrection Officers Benevolent Association<br />

Security Benefits Fund - Active, Plaintiffs: Richard<br />

Maxwell Volin, Finkelstein, Thompson, Loughran,<br />

Washington, DC.<br />

For Marianne Stover, Plaintiff: Peter L. Thompson, Law<br />

Offices of Ronald <strong>Co</strong>les, Kennebunk, ME.<br />

For Great Lakes Health Plan, Inc., Plaintiff: Elwood S.<br />

Simon, Elwood S. Simon & Associates, P.C.,<br />

Birmingham, MI; Lance C. Young, Elwood S. Simon<br />

Associates, Birmingham, MI.<br />

For Lisa Brooks, Michelle J. Burns, Plaintiffs: Joseph J.<br />

Depalma, Lite, Depalma, Greenberg & Rivas, L.L.C.,<br />

Newark, NJ.<br />

For CVS Meridian, Inc., Rite Aid <strong>Co</strong>rporation, Mylan<br />

Laboratories Inc., Mylan Technologies, Inc., Walgreen<br />

<strong>Co</strong>., Eckerd <strong>Co</strong>rporation, The Kroger <strong>Co</strong>., Albertson's<br />

Inc., Hy-Vee, Inc., Safeway, Inc., Movants: Adam<br />

Mitchell [*4] Steinfeld, Noah H. Silverman, Garwin<br />

Gerstein & Fisher, L.L.P., New York, NY; Bruce E.<br />

Gerstein, Garwin, Bronzaft, Gerstein & Fisher, L.L.P.,<br />

New York, NY; Daniel A. Kotchen, Kimberly Horton<br />

Schultz, Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP, Hanover, NH;<br />

Richard B. Drubel, Boies & Schiller L.L.P., Hanover,<br />

NH.<br />

For Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Movant: Joe Rebein,<br />

Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP, Kansas City, MI.<br />

For State of Maryl<strong>and</strong>, Movant: Alan M. Barr, Carmen<br />

M. Shepard, Meredyth Smith Andrus, Baltimore, MD.<br />

For State of Texas, Movant: Kim Van Winkle, William J.<br />

Shieber, Austin, TX.<br />

For State of Alaska, Movant: Bruce M. Botelho,<br />

Anchorange, AK; Clyde E. Sniffen, Jr., Anchorage, AK.<br />

For State of New York, Movant: Eliot L. Spitzer, Office<br />

of the Attorney General, State of New York, New York,<br />

NY; John Andrew Ioannou, New York State Office of the<br />

Attorney General, New York, NY; Richard L. Schwartz,<br />

Antitrust Bureau, New York, NY.<br />

JUDGES: Hon. John G. Koeltl, United States District<br />

Judge.<br />

OPINION BY: John G. Koeltl<br />

OPINION<br />

ORDER AND FINAL JUDGMENT<br />

This <strong>Co</strong>urt, having considered Direct Purchaser<br />

Class Plaintiffs <strong>Motion</strong> for <strong>Approval</strong> of the Settlement<br />

Agreement between Direct Purchaser [*5] Class Plaintiff<br />

Louisiana Wholesale Drug <strong>Co</strong>., Inc. ("Louisiana<br />

Wholesale"), <strong>and</strong> defendants Bristol-Myers Squibb<br />

<strong>Co</strong>mpany ("BMS"), Watson Pharma, Inc. ("Watson"),<br />

<strong>and</strong> Danbury Pharmacal, Inc. ("Danbury") (collectively<br />

"Defendants"); Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel's Joint Petition for<br />

Attorneys' Fees, Reimbursement of Expenses <strong>and</strong> an<br />

Incentive Award For the Named Plaintiff; <strong>and</strong> the<br />

proposed Plan of Allocation; <strong>and</strong> having held a hearing<br />

on April 11, 2003; <strong>and</strong> having considered all of the<br />

submissions <strong>and</strong> arguments with respect thereto, <strong>and</strong><br />

otherwise being fully informed in the premises <strong>and</strong> good<br />

cause appearing therefore,<br />

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND<br />

DECREED that:<br />

1. This Order <strong>and</strong> <strong>Final</strong> Judgment incorporates by<br />

reference the definitions in the Settlement Agreement,<br />

<strong>and</strong> all terms used herein shall have the same meanings<br />

set forth in the Settlement Agreement.<br />

2. This <strong>Co</strong>urt has jurisdiction over the subject matter<br />

of the Class Action <strong>and</strong> over all parties to the Class<br />

Action, including all Class members.<br />

3. Pursuant to Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil<br />

Procedure, the <strong>Co</strong>urt has certified a Class as follows:<br />

All persons who have directly purchased


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2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 26538, *5<br />

Page 3<br />

BuSpar{R) [*6) from defendant<br />

Bristol-Myers Squibb <strong>Co</strong>mpany any time<br />

during the period November 9, 1997<br />

through January 28, 2003 ("Direct<br />

Purchaser Class" or the "Class"). Excluded<br />

from the Class are the defendants in this<br />

lawsuit, <strong>and</strong> their officers, directors,<br />

management <strong>and</strong> employees, subsidiaries<br />

<strong>and</strong> affiliates, <strong>and</strong> federal government<br />

entities. Also excluded from the Class are<br />

the claims brought by <strong>and</strong>/or assigned to<br />

entities which independently sued BMS in<br />

the actions styled CVS Meridian, Inc. <strong>and</strong><br />

Rite Aid <strong>Co</strong>rp. v. Bristol-Myers Squibb<br />

<strong>Co</strong>., et. a!., No. 01-CV-10223, <strong>and</strong><br />

Walgreen <strong>Co</strong>., et. a!. v. Bristol-Myers<br />

Squibb <strong>Co</strong>., et. a!., No. 02-CV-2952, as<br />

well as claims asserted by certain States in<br />

the action styled State of Alabama et. a!. v.<br />

Bristol-Myers Squibb <strong>Co</strong>., et. a!., No. 01<br />

cv 11401.<br />

4. Notice of the Settlement has been given to the<br />

Class in an adequate <strong>and</strong> sufficient manner, constituting<br />

the best notice practicable, <strong>and</strong> complying in all respects<br />

with Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure <strong>and</strong><br />

due process.<br />

5. Attached hereto as Exhibit I is the list of persons<br />

who timely excluded themselves from the Class <strong>and</strong> for<br />

[*7) whom this order <strong>and</strong> judgment has no force <strong>and</strong><br />

effect.<br />

6. Pursuant to Rule 23, the <strong>Co</strong>urt hereby finally<br />

approves in all respects the Settlement set forth in the<br />

Settlement Agreement <strong>and</strong> finds that the Settlement, the<br />

Settlement Agreement, <strong>and</strong> Plan of Allocation, attached<br />

hereto as Exhibits 2 <strong>and</strong> 3, are, in all respects fair,<br />

reasonable <strong>and</strong> adequate, <strong>and</strong> in the best interests of the<br />

Class. The Parties are hereby directed to carry out the<br />

Settlement in accordance with its terms <strong>and</strong> provisions.<br />

7. The Class Action is hereby dismissed with<br />

prejudice <strong>and</strong> without costs to any party, except as<br />

otherwise provided herein.<br />

8. Upon the Settlement becoming final according to<br />

the provisions of paragraph 5 of the Settlement<br />

Agreement, Defendants <strong>and</strong> their present <strong>and</strong> former<br />

parents, subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, stockholders,<br />

officers, directors, employees, agents, attorneys <strong>and</strong> any<br />

of their legal representatives (<strong>and</strong> the predecessors, heirs,<br />

executors, administrators, successors <strong>and</strong> assigns of each<br />

of the foregoing) (the "Released Parties") shall be<br />

released <strong>and</strong> forever discharged from all manner of<br />

claims, dem<strong>and</strong>s, actions, suits, causes of action, damages<br />

whenever incurred, liabilities [*8] of any nature<br />

whatsoever, including costs, expenses, penalties <strong>and</strong><br />

attorneys' fees, known or unknown, suspected or<br />

unsuspected, in law or equity, that Plaintiff or any<br />

member or members of the Class who have not timely<br />

excluded themselves from the Class Action (including<br />

any of their past, present or future officers, directors,<br />

stockholders, agents, attorneys, employees, legal<br />

representatives, trustees, parents, associates, affiliates,<br />

subsidiaries, partners, heirs, executors, administrators,<br />

purchasers, predecessors, successors <strong>and</strong> assigns, acting<br />

in their capacity as such), whether or not they objected to<br />

the settlement <strong>and</strong> whether or not they make a claim upon<br />

or participate in the Settlement Fund, ever had, now has,<br />

or hereafter can, shall or may have, directly,<br />

representatively, derivatively or in any other capacity,<br />

arising out of any conduct alleged or which could have<br />

been alleged in the Class Action relating to the purchase<br />

of the drug BuSpar(R) or its generic equivalents, prior to<br />

January 28, 2003 {the "Released Claims").<br />

9. No Class member shall, hereafter, seek to establish<br />

liability against any Released Party based, in whole or in<br />

part, on any of the Released Claims.<br />

[*9] I 0. In addition to the provisions of paragraphs<br />

8 <strong>and</strong> 9, each Class member hereby expressly waives <strong>and</strong><br />

releases, upon the Settlement Agreement becoming final,<br />

any <strong>and</strong> all provisions, rights, benefits conferred by §<br />

1542 of the California Civil <strong>Co</strong>de, which reads:<br />

Section 1542. General Release; extent. A<br />

general release does not extend to claims<br />

which the creditor does not know or<br />

suspect to exist in his favor at the time of<br />

executing the release, which if known by<br />

him must have materially affected his<br />

settlement with the debtor;<br />

or by any law of any state or territory of the United<br />

States, or principle of common law, which is similar,<br />

comparable or equivalent to § 1542 of the California<br />

Civil <strong>Co</strong>de. Each Class member may hereafter discover<br />

facts other than or different from those which he, she or it


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knows or believes to be true with respect to the Released<br />

Claims, but each Class member hereby expressly waives<br />

<strong>and</strong> fully, finally <strong>and</strong> forever settles <strong>and</strong> releases, any<br />

known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, contingent<br />

or non-contingent claim with respect to the Released<br />

Claims whether or not concealed or hidden, without<br />

regard to the subsequent discovery or existence [* 1 0] of<br />

such different or additional facts. Each Class member<br />

also hereby expressly waives <strong>and</strong> fully, finally <strong>and</strong><br />

forever settles <strong>and</strong> releases any <strong>and</strong> all claims it may have<br />

against Defendants under § 17200, et seq, of the<br />

California Business <strong>and</strong> Professions <strong>Co</strong>de, which claims<br />

are expressly incorporated into this paragraph.<br />

11. Notwithst<strong>and</strong>ing the releases provided in<br />

paragraphs 8 - I 0 above, Class members are neither<br />

releasing nor otherwise affecting in any way any rights<br />

they have or may have against any other party or entity<br />

whatsoever other than as to the Released Parties with<br />

respect to the Released Claims. In addition, the releases<br />

set forth herein in paragraphs 8 - I 0 hereof shall not<br />

release any product liability, breach of contract, breach of<br />

warranty, or personal injury claims arising in the ordinary<br />

course of business between Class members <strong>and</strong> the<br />

Released Parties.<br />

12. For a period of five years, the Clerk of the <strong>Co</strong>urt<br />

shall maintain the record of those members of the Class<br />

who have timely excluded themselves from the Class <strong>and</strong><br />

shall provide a certified copy of such records to<br />

Defendants at their expense.<br />

13. Nothing in this Order or the Settlement<br />

Agreement, shall be [*II] construed as an admission in<br />

any action or proceeding of any kind whatsoever, civil,<br />

criminal or otherwise, before any court, administrative<br />

agency, regulatory body or any other body or authority,<br />

present or future, by Defendants including, without<br />

limitation, that Defendants have engaged in any conduct<br />

or practices that violate any antitrust statute or other law.<br />

14. Direct Purchaser Plaintiffs Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel are<br />

hereby awarded 33 I/3% of the Settlement Fund as their<br />

fee award, from which amount Direct Purchaser<br />

Plaintiffs Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel's expenses will be paid, which<br />

the <strong>Co</strong>urt finds to be fair <strong>and</strong> reasonable, <strong>and</strong> which<br />

amount shall be paid to Direct Purchaser Plaintiffs Class<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel from the Settlement Fund in accordance with the<br />

terms of the Settlement Agreement, with interest from<br />

January 2I, 2003 (the date of funding of the Settlement<br />

Fund) to the date of payment, at the same net interest rate<br />

earned by the Settlement Fund. The award of attorneys'<br />

fees shall be allocated among Direct Purchaser Plaintiffs<br />

Class <strong>Co</strong>unsel, by Direct Purchaser Plaintiffs <strong>Co</strong>-Lead<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel.<br />

I5. Without affecting the finality of this judgment,<br />

the <strong>Co</strong>urt retains exclusive jurisdiction over the<br />

Settlement [* 12] <strong>and</strong> the Settlement Agreement,<br />

including the administration <strong>and</strong> consummation of the<br />

Settlement Agreement <strong>and</strong> in order to determine any<br />

issues relating to attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong> expenses <strong>and</strong> any<br />

distribution to members of the Class. In addition, without<br />

affecting the finality of this judgment, Defendants <strong>and</strong><br />

each member of the Class hereby irrevocably submit to<br />

the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States District<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt for the Southern District of New York, for any suit,<br />

action, proceeding or dispute arising out of or relating to<br />

this Settlement Agreement or the applicability of this<br />

Settlement Agreement, including, without limitation any<br />

suit, action, proceeding or dispute relating to the release<br />

provisions herein.<br />

I6. Plaintiff Louisiana Wholesale is provided with an<br />

incentive award for representing the Class of $ 25,000,<br />

which amount is in addition to whatever monies Plaintiff<br />

will receive from the Settlement Fund pursuant to the<br />

Plan of Allocation.<br />

17. In the event the Settlement does not become final<br />

in accordance with paragraph 5 of the Settlement<br />

Agreement, this Order <strong>and</strong> <strong>Final</strong> Judgment shall be<br />

rendered null <strong>and</strong> void as provided by the Settlement<br />

Agreement, shall be vacated [* I3] <strong>and</strong>, all orders entered<br />

<strong>and</strong> releases delivered in connection herewith shall be<br />

null <strong>and</strong> void to the extent provided by <strong>and</strong> in accordance<br />

with the Settlement Agreement.<br />

I8. This <strong>Final</strong> Judgment shall be entered by the<br />

Clerk forthwith.<br />

Dated: New York, New York<br />

4/II, 2003<br />

Ron. John G. Koeltl<br />

United States District Judge


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Case 1 :08-cv-06613-BSJ-DCF Document 184 Filed 06/13/12 Page 1 of 3<br />

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT<br />

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK<br />

---------------------------X<br />

In re CIT GROUP INC. SECURITIES<br />

LITIGATION<br />

\JSDCSDN'l<br />

DOCUMENT<br />

ELECTRONICAlLY FILED<br />

DOC #': ---.,--+-.:::r-+~-<br />

DATE FILED: ( ofl~ 11'2,<br />

Master File No. 1:08-cv-06613-BSJ-THK<br />

CLASS ACTION<br />

This Document Relates To:<br />

~POSED] ORDER A WARDING<br />

ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPENSES AND<br />

ALL ACTIONS.<br />

PLAINTIFFS' EXPENSES PURSUANT TO<br />

x<br />

-------------------------<br />

15 U.S.C. §78u-4(a)(4) AND<br />

15 U.S.C. §77z-l(a)( 4)<br />

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THIS MATTER having come before the <strong>Co</strong>urt on June 13,2012, on the <strong>Motion</strong> of Lead<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel for an award of attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong> expenses <strong>and</strong> plaintiffs' expenses incurred in the<br />

Litigation; the <strong>Co</strong>urt, having considered all papers filed <strong>and</strong> proceedings conducted herein, having<br />

found the settlement of this Litigation to be fair, reasonable <strong>and</strong> adequate, <strong>and</strong> otherwise being fully<br />

informed in the premises <strong>and</strong> good cause appearing therefore:<br />

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that:<br />

1. All of the capitalized terms used herein shall have the same meanings as set forth in<br />

the Settlement Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2012 (the "Stipulation").<br />

2. This <strong>Co</strong>urt has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this appiication <strong>and</strong> all matters<br />

relating thereto, including all Members of the Settlement Class who have not timely <strong>and</strong> validly<br />

requested exclusion.<br />

3. <strong>Co</strong>unsel for the Lead Plaintiff are entitled to a fee paid out of the common fund<br />

created for the benefit of the Settlement Class. Boeing <strong>Co</strong>. v. Van Gernert, 444 U.S. 472, 478-79<br />

( 1980). In class action suits where a fund is recovered <strong>and</strong> fees are awarded therefrom by the court,<br />

the Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt has indicated that computing fees as a percentage of the common fund recovered<br />

is the proper approach. Blum v. Stenson, 465 U.S. 886, 900 n.16 (1984). The Second Circuit<br />

recognizes the propriety of the percentage-of-the-fund method when awarding fees. Wal-Mart<br />

Stores, Inc. v. Visa USA. Inc., 396 F.3d 96, 121 (2d Cir. 2005).<br />

4. The <strong>Co</strong>urt has carefully considered the objection to Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's fee request<br />

submitted by John D. Leonard; finds the objection to be without merit; <strong>and</strong> hereby overrules the<br />

objection.<br />

5. The <strong>Co</strong>urt hereby awards attorneys' fees of 26.5% of the Settlement Amount, plus<br />

interest at the same rate as earned on the Settlement Fund. The <strong>Co</strong>urt finds that a 26.5% fee award is<br />

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fair <strong>and</strong> reasonable based on the circumstances of this case <strong>and</strong> the factors set forth in Goldberger v.<br />

Integrated Res., Inc., 209 F.3d 43, 50 (2d Cir. 2000).<br />

6. The fees awarded shall be allocated among counsel for plaintiffs by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel in<br />

a manner which, in their good faith judgment, reflects each counsel's contribution to the institution,<br />

prosecution <strong>and</strong> resolution of the Litigation.<br />

7. The <strong>Co</strong>urt hereby awards plaintiffs' counsel's litigation expenses in the amount of<br />

$1,141 ,449.32, plus interest at the same rate as earned on the Settlement Fund until paid.<br />

8. The awarded attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong> expenses, <strong>and</strong> interest earned thereon, shall be paid<br />

to Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel from the Settlement Fund immediately after the date this Order is executed subject<br />

to the terms, conditions, <strong>and</strong> obligations of the Stipulation <strong>and</strong> in particular ~7.2 thereof, which<br />

terms, conditions, <strong>and</strong> obligations are incorporated herein.<br />

9. Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. §78u-4(a)(4) <strong>and</strong> 15 U.S.C. §77z-1(a)(4), Lead Plaintiff is<br />

hereby awarded the sum of $25,423.00, proposed class representative Road Carriers Local 707<br />

Pension Fund is hereby awarded the sum of $5,868.05, <strong>and</strong> proposed class representative Don<br />

Pizzuti is hereby awarded the sum of$30,000.00 as reimbursement for time <strong>and</strong> expenses incurred in<br />

this Litigation. Such reimbursements are appropriate considering each of the foregoing plaintiffs'<br />

participation in the Litigation.<br />

IT IS SO ORDERED.<br />

DATED:<br />

0 - j;;)_ -1 :J-<br />

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EXHIBIT 6


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Case 1 :05-md-01706-RO Document 107 Filed 07/17/2007 Page 1 of 6<br />

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT<br />

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK<br />

. · :·~.SYCOPvOFE<br />

, ' CF UO:.<br />

·-· ._.. i.<br />

-----------------------------X<br />

In re DORAL FINANCIAL CORP.<br />

SECURITIES LITIGATION<br />

This Document Relates To:<br />

ALL ACTIONS.<br />

-----------------------------X<br />

Master Docket No. 1 :05-md-01706-RO<br />

(Civil Action No. 1:05-cv-04014-RO)<br />

ELECTRONICALLY FILED<br />

~]ORDERAWARDING<br />

ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPENSES


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THIS MATTER having come before the <strong>Co</strong>urt on July 16, 2007, on the <strong>Motion</strong> of Lead<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel for an award of attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong> expenses incurred in the Class Action; the <strong>Co</strong>urt, having<br />

considered all papers filed <strong>and</strong> proceedings conducted herein, having found the partial settlement of<br />

this Class Action to be fair, reasonable <strong>and</strong> adequate <strong>and</strong> otherwise being fully informed in the<br />

premises <strong>and</strong> good cause appearing therefor;<br />

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that:<br />

1. All of the capitalized terms used herein shall have the same meanings as set forth in<br />

the Stipulation <strong>and</strong> Agreement of Partial Settlement dated April 27, 2007 (the "Stipulation").<br />

2. This <strong>Co</strong>urt has jurisdiction over the subject matter ofthis application <strong>and</strong> all matters<br />

relating thereto, including all members of the Class who have not timely <strong>and</strong> validly requested<br />

exclusion.<br />

3. <strong>Co</strong>unsel for the Lead Plaintiff are entitled to a fee paid out of the common fund<br />

created for the benefit of the Class. Boeing <strong>Co</strong>. v. Van Gemert, 444 U.S. 472,478-79 (1980). In<br />

class action suits where a fund is recovered <strong>and</strong> fees are awarded therefrom by the court, the<br />

Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt has indicated that computing fees as a percentage ofthe common fund recovered is<br />

the proper approach. Blum v. Stenson, 465 U.S. 886, 900 n.J6 (1984). The Second Circuit<br />

recognizes the propriety of the percentage-of-the fund method when awarding fees. Wal-Mart<br />

Stores, Inc. v. Visa U.S.A. Inc., 396 F.3d 96, 121 (2d Cir. 2005).<br />

4. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel have moved for an award of attorneys' fees of 15.25% of the<br />

Settlement Fund. Following its appointment by the <strong>Co</strong>urt pursuant to 15 U.S.C. §78u-4(a) of the<br />

Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the <strong>Co</strong>urt-appointed Lead Plaintiff negotiated a<br />

very aggressive fee arrangement with Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel which yielded a fee entitlement of 15.25%.


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5. This <strong>Co</strong>urt adopts the percentage-of-recovery method of awarding fees in this case,<br />

<strong>and</strong> concludes that the percentage of the benefit is the proper method for awarding attorneys' fees in<br />

this case.<br />

6. The <strong>Co</strong>urt hereby awards attorneys' fees of 15.25% of the Settlement Fund, plus<br />

interest at the same rate as earned on the Settlement Fund, which represents t,he percentage fee award<br />

negotiated between the <strong>Co</strong>urt-appointed Lead Plaintiff <strong>and</strong> Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel at this level of recovery.<br />

The presumption that a 15.25% fee award is reasonable here, based on the circumstances of this<br />

case, has not been rebutted. The <strong>Co</strong>urt finds the fee award to be fair <strong>and</strong> reasonable. The fee<br />

structure agreed to by the Lead Plaintiff, which provided for a 0% fee up to $25 million <strong>and</strong> a higher<br />

percentage fee for increasing levels of recovery, is entitled to deference because it was designed to<br />

incentivize counsel to achieve the maximum result possible for the Class. It accomplished its goal<br />

here. The <strong>Co</strong>urt further finds that a fee award of 15.25% of the Settlement Fund is consistent with, if<br />

not less than, awards made in similar cases. See Tajt v. Ackermans, 02 Civ. 7951 (PKL), 2007 U.S.<br />

Dist. LEXIS 9144, at *31-32 (S.D.N.Y. Jan. 31, 2007). Indeed, courts throughout this Circuit<br />

regularly award fees of 25% to 30% or more of the total recovery under the percentage-of-therecovery<br />

method.<br />

7. Said fees shall be allocated among plaintiffs' counsel by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel in manner<br />

which, in their good faith judgment, reflects each counsel's contribution to the institution,<br />

prosecution <strong>and</strong> resolution ofthe Class Action.<br />

8. The. <strong>Co</strong>urt hereby awards expenses in an aggregate amount of$242,555.66.<br />

9. In making this award of attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong> expenses to be paid from the Settlement<br />

Fund, the <strong>Co</strong>urt has considered each of the applicable factors set fort in Goldberger v. Integrated<br />

Res., Inc., 209 F.3d 43,50 (2d Cir. 2000). In evaluating the Goldberger factors, the <strong>Co</strong>urt finds that:


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(a)<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel for Lead Plaintiff expended considerable effort <strong>and</strong> resources over<br />

the course of the Class Action researching, investigating <strong>and</strong> prosecuting Lead Plaintiffs claims.<br />

Lead Plaintiff's counsel have represented that they have reviewed the tens of thous<strong>and</strong>s of pages of<br />

documents, interviewed witnesses, opposed legally <strong>and</strong> factually complex motions to dismiss, <strong>and</strong><br />

consulted with experts in accounting, banking regulations, loss causation, damages <strong>and</strong> corporate<br />

governance. The parties also engaged in settlement negotiations that lasted over five months. The<br />

services provided by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel were efficient <strong>and</strong> highly successful, resulting in an outst<strong>and</strong>ing<br />

recovery for the Class without the substantial expense, risk <strong>and</strong> delay of continued litigation. Such<br />

efficiency <strong>and</strong> effectiveness supports the requested fee percentage.<br />

(b)<br />

Cases brought under the federal securities laws are notably difficult <strong>and</strong><br />

notoriously uncertain. In reA OL Time Warner .. Inc. Sec. & ERISA Litig., MDL No. 1500, 2006<br />

U.S. Dist. LEXIS 17588, at *31 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 6, 2006). "[S]ecurities actions have become more<br />

difficult from a pi aintiff s perspective in the wake ofthe PSLRA." In re Ikon ()_ffice Solutions, Inc.,<br />

Sec. Litig., 194 F.R.D. 166, J 94 (E.D. Pa. 2000). This case was made more difficult by the lack of<br />

criminal convictions <strong>and</strong> no insider trading. In addition, Doral's weakened financial condition <strong>and</strong><br />

upcoming $625 million bond payment made it likely that Dora] would soon face insolvency.<br />

Despite the novelty <strong>and</strong> difficulty of the issues raised, Lead Plaintiffs counsel secured an excellent<br />

result for the Class.<br />

(c)<br />

The recovery obtained <strong>and</strong> the backgrounds of the lawyers involved in the<br />

lawsuit are the best evidence that the quality of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's representation of the Class supports<br />

the requested fee. Lead Plaintiff's counsel demonstrated that notwithst<strong>and</strong>ing the barriers erected by<br />

the PSLRA, they would develop evidence to support a convincing case. Based upon Lead Plaintiffs<br />

counsel's diligent efforts on behalf of the Class, as well as their skill <strong>and</strong> reputations, Lead Plaintiffs


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counsel were able to negotiate a very favorable result for the Class. Lead Plaintiffs counsel are<br />

among the most experienced <strong>and</strong> skilled practitioners in the securities litigation field, <strong>and</strong> have<br />

unparalleled experience <strong>and</strong> capabilities as preeminent class action specialists. Their efTorts in<br />

efficiently bringing the Class Action to a successful conclusion against the Settling Defendants are<br />

the best indicator of the experience <strong>and</strong> ability of the attorneys involved. In addition, Settling<br />

Defendants were represented by highly experienced lawyers from prominent firms. The st<strong>and</strong>ing of<br />

opposing counsel should be weighed in determining the fee, because such st<strong>and</strong>ing reflects the<br />

challenge faced by plaintiffs' attorneys. The ability of Lead Plaintiff's counsel to obtain such a<br />

favorable partial settlement for the Class in the face of such formidable opposition confirms the<br />

superior quality of their representation <strong>and</strong> the reasonableness of the fee request.<br />

(d)<br />

The requested fee of 15.25% of the settlement is below the range normally<br />

awarded in cases of this nature.<br />

(e)<br />

Public policy supports the requested fee, because the private attorney general<br />

role is '"vital to the continued enforcement <strong>and</strong> effectiveness of the Securities Acts."' Taft, 2007<br />

U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9144, at *33 (citation omitted).<br />

(f)<br />

Lead Plaintiffs counsel's total lodestar is $1,917,094.50. A 15.25% fee<br />

represents a reasonable multiplier of I 0.26. Given the public policy <strong>and</strong> judicial economy interests<br />

that support the expeditious settlement of cases, Maley v. Del Global Techs. <strong>Co</strong>rp., 186 F. Supp. 2d<br />

358, 373 (S.D.N.Y. 2002), the requested fee is reasonable.


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1 0. The awarded attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong> expenses, <strong>and</strong> interest earned thereon, shall be paid<br />

to Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel from the Settlement Fund immediately after the date this Order is executed subject<br />

to the terms, conditions, <strong>and</strong> obligations of the Stipulation <strong>and</strong> in particular ~8 thereof, which terms,<br />

conditions, <strong>and</strong> obligations are incorporated herein.<br />

IT IS SO ORDERED.<br />

DATED: -~~ 11,' "'2 ---#-~·<br />

THE HONORABLE RICHARD OWEN<br />

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE<br />

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EXHIBIT 7


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Case 1 :07 -cv-00909-RJS Document 82<br />

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT<br />

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK<br />

~SDS SDNY . I ; t/1.~-;/,j/--<br />

'- fV ' /:<br />

DOCUMENT V ·<br />

!<br />

ELECTRONICALLY FILED I!<br />

DOC#:<br />

DATE FILED:·3)!J/(j_ .!i<br />

li<br />

-----------------------------X<br />

In re L.G. PHILIPS LCD CO., LTD.<br />

SECURITIES LITIGATION<br />

Civil Action No. 1 :07-cv-00909-RJS<br />

CLASS ACTION<br />

This Document Relates To:<br />

ALL ACTIONS.<br />

_____________________________ X<br />

U§ 5 ~ORDER AWARDING CO-LEAD COUNSEL ATTORNEYS' FEES AND<br />

EXPENSES<br />

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This matter having come before the <strong>Co</strong>urt on March 17, 2011, on the motion of <strong>Co</strong>-Lead<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel for an award of attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong> expenses incurred in the action, the <strong>Co</strong>urt, having<br />

considered all papers filed <strong>and</strong> proceedings conducted herein, having found the settlement of this<br />

action to be fair, reasonable, <strong>and</strong> adequate <strong>and</strong> otherwise being fully informed in the premises <strong>and</strong><br />

good cause appearing therefore;<br />

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that:<br />

1. All of the capitalized terms used herein shall have the same meanings as set forth in<br />

the Stipulation <strong>and</strong> Agreement of Settlement dated October 15, 2010 (the "Stipulation"), <strong>and</strong> filed<br />

with the <strong>Co</strong>urt.<br />

2. This <strong>Co</strong>urt has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this application <strong>and</strong> all matters<br />

relating thereto, inc! uding all members of the Class who have not timely <strong>and</strong> validly requested<br />

exclusion.<br />

3. The <strong>Co</strong>urt hereby awards <strong>Co</strong>-Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel attorneys' fees of30% of the Settlement<br />

Amount, plus litigation expenses in the amount of $8 I ,993.45, together with the interest earned on<br />

both amounts for the same time period <strong>and</strong> at the same rate as that eamed on the Settlement Fund<br />

until paid, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. §78u-4(a)(6). The <strong>Co</strong>urt finds that the amount of fees awarded is<br />

fair <strong>and</strong> reasonable under the "percentage-of-recovery" method.<br />

4. The fees <strong>and</strong> expenses shall be allocated among Lead Plaintiffs' counsel in a manner<br />

which, in <strong>Co</strong>-Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's good-faith judgment, reflects each such counsel's contribution to the<br />

institution, prosecution, <strong>and</strong> resolution of the action.<br />

5. Justin M. <strong>Co</strong>ren is awarded $1,500.00 pursuant to 15 U.S.C. §78u-4(a)(4) for his<br />

efforts <strong>and</strong> service to the Class during the action.<br />

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6. The awarded attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong> expenses <strong>and</strong> interest earned thereon shall<br />

immediately be paid to <strong>Co</strong>-Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel subject to the terms, conditions, <strong>and</strong> obligations of the<br />

Stipulation, <strong>and</strong> in particular ~8 thereof which terms, conditions, <strong>and</strong> obligations are incorporated<br />

herein.<br />

IT IS SO ORDERED.<br />

DATED: 4o.n:AA r=G Zor'<br />

THEHO~<br />

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE<br />

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT<br />

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK<br />

------------------------------X<br />

In re NOAH EDUCATION HOLDINGS LTD. : Civil Action No. 1 :08-cv-09203-RJS<br />

SECURITIES LITIGATION<br />

CLASS ACTION<br />

This Document Relates To:<br />

ALL ACTIONS.<br />

______________________________ X<br />

~ORDER AWARDING ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPENSES<br />

USDSSDNY<br />

D0Cl;~1c:,·r<br />

ELECTRC'··. ·i.,: L'{ FTLJJ)<br />

DOC#:<br />

DATE FILLU.- s/27///<br />

lj<br />

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THIS MATTER having come before the <strong>Co</strong>urt on May 27, 20 ll, on the motion of Lead<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel for an award of attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong> expenses incurred in the Action; the <strong>Co</strong>urt, having<br />

considered all papers filed <strong>and</strong> proceedings conducted herein, having found the settlement of the<br />

Action to be fair, reasonable, <strong>and</strong> adequate <strong>and</strong> otherwise being fully informed in the premises <strong>and</strong><br />

good cause appearing therefore;<br />

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that:<br />

l. All of the capitalized terms used herein shall have the same meanings as set forth in<br />

the Settlement Agreement dated February 2, 2011 (the "Stipulation").<br />

2. 'PhiS'<strong>Co</strong>urt has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this application <strong>and</strong> all matters<br />

relating thereto, including all members of the Class who have not timely <strong>and</strong> validly requested<br />

exclusion.<br />

3. <strong>Co</strong>unsel for the Lead Plaintiff are entitled to a fee paid out of the common fund<br />

created for the benefit ofthe Class. Boeing <strong>Co</strong>. v. Van Gernert, 444 U.S. 472,478-79 (1980). In<br />

class action suits where a fund is recovered <strong>and</strong> fees are awarded therefrom by the court, the<br />

Supreme <strong>Co</strong>urt has indicated that computing fees as a percentage of the common fund recovered is<br />

the proper approach. Blum v. Stenson, 465 U.S. 886, 900 n.16 (1984). The Second Circuit<br />

recognizes the propriety of the percentage-of-the-fund method when awarding fees. Wal-Mart<br />

Stores, Inc. v. Visa USA. Inc., 396 F.3d 96, 121 (2d Cir. 2005).<br />

4. Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel have moved for an award of attorneys' fees of 33-1/3% of the<br />

Settlement Fund, plus interest.<br />

5. This <strong>Co</strong>urt adopts the percentage-of-recovery method of awarding fees in this case,<br />

<strong>and</strong> concludes that the percentage of the benefit is the proper method for awarding attorneys' fees in<br />

this case.<br />

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6. The <strong>Co</strong>urt hereby awards attorneys' fees of33-l/3% ofthe Settlement Fund, plus<br />

interest at the same rate as earned on the Settlement Fund. The <strong>Co</strong>urt finds the fee award to be fair<br />

<strong>and</strong> reasonable. The <strong>Co</strong>urt further finds that a fee award of 33-1/3% of the Settlement Fund is<br />

consistent with awards made in similar cases. See Taft v. Ackermans, No. 02 Civ. 7951 (PKL), 2007<br />

WL414493, at *lO(S.D.N.Y. Jan. 31, 2007).<br />

7. Said fees shall be allocated among Plaintiffs' <strong>Co</strong>unsel by Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel in manner<br />

which, in their good faith judgment, reflects each counsel's contribution to the institution,<br />

prosecution <strong>and</strong> resolution of the Action.<br />

8. The <strong>Co</strong>urt hereby awards expenses in an aggregate amount of $21,489.73, plus<br />

interest.<br />

9. In making this award of attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong> expenses to be paid from the Settlement<br />

Fund, the <strong>Co</strong>urt has considered each of the applicable factors set fort in Goldberger v. Integrated<br />

Res., Inc., 209 F.3d 43, 50 (2d Cir. 2000). In evaluating the Goldberger factors, the <strong>Co</strong>urt finds that:<br />

(a)<br />

<strong>Co</strong>unsel for Lead Plaintiff expended considerable effort <strong>and</strong> resources over<br />

the course of the Action researching, investigating <strong>and</strong> prosecuting Lead Plaintiffs claims.<br />

Plaintiffs' <strong>Co</strong>unsel have represented that they have reviewed all publicly-available documents<br />

concerning Lead Plaintiff's allegations <strong>and</strong> opposed a legally <strong>and</strong> factually complex motion to<br />

dismiss. The parties also engaged in settlement negotiations that lasted several months. The<br />

services provided by Plaintiffs' <strong>Co</strong>unsel were efficient <strong>and</strong> highly successful, resulting in an<br />

outst<strong>and</strong>ing recovery for the Class without the substantial expense, risk <strong>and</strong> delay of continued<br />

litigation. Such efficiency <strong>and</strong> effectiveness supports the requested fee percentage.<br />

(b)<br />

Cases brought under the federal securities laws are notably difficult <strong>and</strong><br />

notoriously uncertain. In re AOL Time Warner, Inc. Sec. & ERISA Litig., No. MDL 1500,2006 WL<br />

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903236, at *8 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 6, 2006). "[S]ecurities actions have become more difficult from a<br />

plaintifrs perspective in the wake of the PSLRA." In re Ikon Office Solutions, Inc., Sec. Litig., 194<br />

F.R.D. 166, 194 (E.D. Pa. 2000). This case was made more difficult by the lack of criminal<br />

convictions <strong>and</strong> no insider trading. Despite the novelty <strong>and</strong> difficulty of the issues raised, as well as<br />

the procedural posture of the case, Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel secured an excellent result for the Class.<br />

(c)<br />

The recovery obtained <strong>and</strong> the backgrounds of the lawyers involved in the<br />

lawsuit are the best evidence that the quality of Plaintiffs' <strong>Co</strong>unsel's representation of the Class<br />

supports the requested fee. Plaintiffs' <strong>Co</strong>unsel demonstrated that notwithst<strong>and</strong>ing the barriers<br />

erected by the PSLRA, they would develop evidence to support a convincing case. Based upon<br />

Plaintiffs' <strong>Co</strong>unsel's diligent efforts on behalf of the Class, as well as their skill <strong>and</strong> reputations,<br />

Plaintiffs' <strong>Co</strong>unsel were able to negotiate a very favorable result for the Class. Plaintiffs' <strong>Co</strong>unsel<br />

are among the most experienced <strong>and</strong> skilled practitioners in the securities litigation field, <strong>and</strong> have<br />

unparalleled experience <strong>and</strong> capabilities as preeminent class action specialists. Their efforts in<br />

efficiently bringing the Action to a successful conclusion against the Defendants are the best<br />

indicator of the experience <strong>and</strong> ability of the attorneys involved. In addition, Defendants were<br />

represented by highly experienced lawyers from prominent firms. The st<strong>and</strong>ing of opposing counsel<br />

should be weighed in determining the fee, because such st<strong>and</strong>ing reflects the challenge faced by<br />

plaintiffs' attorneys. The ability ofPlaintitTs' <strong>Co</strong>unsel to obtain such a favorable settlement for the<br />

Class in the face of such formidable opposition confirms the superior quality of their representation<br />

<strong>and</strong> the reasonableness of the fee request.<br />

(d)<br />

The requested fee of33-l/3% of the settlement is within the range normally<br />

awarded in cases ofthis nature.<br />

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(e)<br />

Public policy supports the requested fee, because the private attorney general<br />

role is '"vital to the continued enforcement <strong>and</strong> effectiveness of the Securities Acts."' Taft, 2007<br />

WL 414493, at * 11 (citation omitted).<br />

(f)<br />

Plaintiffs' <strong>Co</strong>unsel's total lodestar is $304,651.50. A 33-1/3% fee represents a<br />

modest multiplier of 1.9. Given the public policy <strong>and</strong> judicial economy interests that support the<br />

expeditious settlement of cases, Maley v. Del Global Techs. <strong>Co</strong>rp., 186 F. Supp. 2d 35 8, 373<br />

(S.D.N.Y. 2002), the requested fee is reasonable.<br />

10. The awarded attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong> expenses, <strong>and</strong> interest earned thereon, shall be paid<br />

to Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel from the Settlement Fund immediately after the date this Order is executed subject<br />

to the terms, conditions, <strong>and</strong> obligations of the Stipulation <strong>and</strong> in particular ,6.2 thereof, which<br />

terms, conditions, <strong>and</strong> obligations are incorporated herein.<br />

IT IS SO ORDERED.<br />

DATED ¢z¥t<br />

NO RICHARD J. SULLIVAN<br />

ED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE<br />

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EXHIBIT 9


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Case 1 :08-cv-01328-RJS Document 89 l=ilrvl nA /-1 AH1 n.<br />

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT<br />

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK<br />

USDSSDNY<br />

DOCUMENT<br />

ELECTRONICALLY FILED<br />

DOC#: ____________ _<br />

DATE FILED: 4--!1-(/<br />

-----------------------------X<br />

In re ORION SECURITIES LITIGATION<br />

This Document Relates To:<br />

Civil Action No. 1 :08-cv-01328-RJS<br />

CLASS ACTION<br />

ALL ACTIONS.<br />

_____________________________ x<br />

[Lilli<br />

1 J.ORDER AWARDING LEAD COUNSEL ATTORNEYS' FEES AND<br />

EXPENSES<br />

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This matter having come before the <strong>Co</strong>urt on April 14, 2011, on the motion of Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel<br />

for an award of attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong> expenses incurred in the Action, the <strong>Co</strong>urt, having considered all<br />

papers filed <strong>and</strong> proceedings conducted herein, having found the settlement of this Action to be fair,<br />

reasonable, <strong>and</strong> adequate <strong>and</strong> otherwise being fully informed in the premises <strong>and</strong> good cause<br />

appearing therefore;<br />

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED that:<br />

I. All of the capitalized terms used herein shall have the same meanings as set forth in<br />

the Settlement Agreement dated September 16, 20 I 0 (the "Stipulation"), <strong>and</strong> filed with the <strong>Co</strong>urt.<br />

2. This <strong>Co</strong>urt has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this application <strong>and</strong> all matters<br />

relating thereto, including all members of the Class who have not timely <strong>and</strong> validly requested<br />

exclusion.<br />

3. The <strong>Co</strong>urt hereby awards Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel attorneys' fees of 30% of the Settlement<br />

Amount, plus litigation expenses in the amount of$62,729.50, together with the interest earned on<br />

both amounts for the same time period <strong>and</strong> at the same rate as that earned on the Settlement Fund<br />

until paid, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. §78u-4(a)(6). The <strong>Co</strong>urt finds that the amount of fees awarded is<br />

fair <strong>and</strong> reasonable under the "percentage-of-recovery" method.<br />

4. The fees <strong>and</strong> expenses shall be allocated among Lead Plaintiffs counsel in a manner<br />

which, in Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel's good-faith judgment, reflects each such counsel's contribution to the<br />

institution, prosecution, <strong>and</strong> resolution of the Action.<br />

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5. The awarded attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong> expenses <strong>and</strong> interest earned thereon shall<br />

immediately be paid to Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel subject to the terms, conditions, <strong>and</strong> obligations of the<br />

Stipulation, <strong>and</strong> in particular ~6.1 thereof which terms, conditions, <strong>and</strong> obligations are incorporated<br />

herein.<br />

DATED:<br />

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Page 1<br />

IN RE OXFORD HEALTH PLANS, INC. SECURITIES LITIGATION; THIS<br />

DOCUMENT APPLIES TO ALL CLASS ACTIONS<br />

MDL Dkt. No. 1222 (CLB)<br />

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF<br />

NEW YORK, WHITE PLAINS DIVISION<br />

2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 26795<br />

June 12, 2003, Decided<br />

June 12, 2003, Filed<br />

PRIOR HISTORY: In re Oxford Health Plans Inc., Sec.<br />

Litig., 244 F. Supp. 2d 247, 2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 2234<br />

(S.D.N.Y., 2003)<br />

COUNSEL: [*I] For Metro Services, Inc., Plaintiff:<br />

Richard B. Dannenberg, Lowey Dannenberg Bemporad<br />

& Sellinger, P.C., White Plains, NY; Robert M.<br />

Roseman, Spector, Roseman & Kodroff, P.C.,<br />

Philadelphia, P A; Stanley D Bernstein, Bernstein<br />

Liebhard & Lifshitz, LLP, New York, NY.<br />

For Anthony P. Uzzo, for the Anthony P. Uzzo Defined<br />

Benefit Keogh Plan <strong>and</strong> as Trustee of the A. Uzzo & <strong>Co</strong>.<br />

Pension Trust of Purchase, New York, Anthony<br />

Siniscalchi, Blaise Fredella, Plaintiffs: Richard B.<br />

Dannenberg, Spector, Roseman & Kodroff, P.C.,<br />

Philadelphia, P A.<br />

For Worldco, <strong>LLC</strong>, Gateway Capital Partners, LP,<br />

Lawrence Group Partners, LP, PTJP Partners, LP,<br />

Murray Berman, Marko Jerovsek, Julian Hill, Ellen<br />

Loring, Benjamin A. <strong>Co</strong>rteza, Geoffrey M. Gyrisco, Dr.<br />

Robert J. Rosenkranz, Plaintiffs: Jill Rosell, Lowey<br />

Dannenberg Bemporad & Selinger, White Plains, NY.<br />

For North River Trading <strong>Co</strong>mpany, <strong>LLC</strong>, John Turner,<br />

Plaintiffs: Mark C. Gardy, Abbey, Gatdy & Squitieri,<br />

L.L.P., New York, NY.<br />

For Edna Roth, Derivatively on behalf of Oxford Health<br />

Plans, Inc. a Delaware <strong>Co</strong>rporation, Plaintiff: Karen L.<br />

Morris, Morris <strong>and</strong> Morris, Wilmington, DE.<br />

For Arthur Plevy, Derivatively on behalf of Oxford<br />

Health [*2] Plans, Inc., Plaintiff: Glen DeValerio,<br />

Berman Devalerio & Pease, Boston, Ma.<br />

For Judith Mosson, Plaintiff: Paul Oliva Paradis,<br />

Pomerantz Levy Haudek Block & Grossman, New York,<br />

NY.<br />

For Clark Boyd, Jane Boyd, Dane Field, Derivatively <strong>and</strong><br />

on behalf of Oxford Health Plans, Inc., Plaintiffs: Joseph<br />

Harry Weiss, Weiss & Yourman, New York, NY.<br />

For Angeles Glick, Derivatively on behalf of Oxford<br />

Health Plans, Inc., Plaintiff: Marc I. Gross, Pomerantz,<br />

Levy, Haukek, Block & Grossman, New York, NY.<br />

For Howard Vogel Retirement Plan, Plaintiff: Bruce D.<br />

Bernstein, Milberg Weiss et al., New York, NY; Deborah<br />

Clark Weintraub, Janine Lee Pollack, Patricia M. Hynes,<br />

Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach LLP, New<br />

York, NY.<br />

For Cheryl Fisher, William Steiner, Plaintiffs: Robert I.<br />

Harwood, Wechsler Harwood LLP, New York, NY.<br />

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<strong>Co</strong>lorado, Plaintiff: Denise T. DiPersio, Jay W.<br />

Eisenhofer, Stuart M. Grant, Grant & Eisenhofer, P.A.,<br />

Wilmington, DE.<br />

For PBHG Growth II Portfolio, PBHG Large Cap<br />

Growth Portfolio, PBHG Select 20 Portfolio, PBHG<br />

Large Cap Growth Fund, PBHG Large Cap 20 Fund,<br />

Plaintiffs: Martin D. Chitwood, Chitwood [*3] & Harley,<br />

Atlanta, GA.<br />

For Paul J. Silvester, as Treasurer of the State of<br />

<strong>Co</strong>nnecticut <strong>and</strong> as Trustee of the State of <strong>Co</strong>nnecticut<br />

Retirement Plans <strong>and</strong> Trust Funds, Plaintiff: William J.<br />

Prensky, Office ofthe Attorney General, Hartford, Ct.<br />

For Mead Ann Krim, on behalf of herself <strong>and</strong> all others<br />

similarly situated, Plaintiff: Laura M. Perrone, The Law<br />

Firm of Harvey Greenfield, New York, NY.<br />

For Oxford Health Plans, Inc., Defendant: Philip L.<br />

Graham, Jr., Sullivan & Cromwell, New York, NY.<br />

For Stephen F. Wiggins, Andrew B. Cassidy, Defendants:<br />

Peter J. Beshar, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, New<br />

York, NY.<br />

For Robert B. Milligan, Jr., Defendant: Maureen C. Shay,<br />

Latham & Watkins, New York, NY.<br />

For KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, Defendant: Kelly Marie<br />

Hnatt, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, New York, NY;<br />

Richard L. Klein, Willkie Farr & Gallagher, New York,<br />

NY.<br />

For Reliance Insurance CO., Movant: Diane L. VanEpps,<br />

Duane, Morris & Heckscher LLP, BriarcliffManor, NY.<br />

JUDGES: HONORABLE CHARLES L. BRIEANT,<br />

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE.<br />

OPINION BY: HONORABLE CHARLES L.<br />

BRIEANT<br />

OPINION<br />

ORDER AND FINAL JUDGMENT WITH RESPECT<br />

TOKPMGLLP<br />

On the 11th day of June, 2003, a hearing [*4] having<br />

been held before this <strong>Co</strong>urt to determine: (1) whether the<br />

terms <strong>and</strong> conditions of the Stipulation <strong>and</strong> Agreements<br />

of Settlement dated April 14, 2003 (the "Stipulation") are<br />

fair, reasonable <strong>and</strong> adequate for the settlement of all<br />

claims asserted by the Class against KPMG in the<br />

<strong>Co</strong>mplaint now pending in this <strong>Co</strong>urt under the above<br />

caption, including the release of KPMG <strong>and</strong> the KPMG<br />

Released Parties from all KPMG Settled Claims, <strong>and</strong><br />

should be approved; (2) whether judgment should be<br />

entered dismissing the <strong>Co</strong>mplaint on the merits <strong>and</strong> with<br />

prejudice in favor ofKPMG <strong>and</strong> as against all persons or<br />

entities who are members of the Class herein who have<br />

not requested exclusion therefrom; (3) whether to<br />

approve the Plan of Allocation as a fair <strong>and</strong> reasonable<br />

method to allocate the settlement proceeds among the<br />

members of the Class; <strong>and</strong> ( 4) whether <strong>and</strong> in what<br />

amount to award Plaintiffs' <strong>Co</strong>unsel fees <strong>and</strong><br />

reimbursement of expenses. The <strong>Co</strong>urt having considered<br />

all matters submitted to it at the hearing <strong>and</strong> otherwise;<br />

<strong>and</strong> it appearing that a notice of the hearing substantially<br />

in the form approved by the <strong>Co</strong>urt was mailed to all<br />

persons or entities reasonably identifiable, who purchased<br />

the common [*5] stock of Oxford Health Plans, Inc.<br />

("Oxford"), or purchased Oxford call options or sold<br />

Oxford put options, during the period from November 6,<br />

1996 through <strong>and</strong> including December 9, 1997 (the<br />

"Class Period"), <strong>and</strong> who were damaged thereby, except<br />

those persons or entities excluded from the definition of<br />

the Class or who previously excluded themselves from<br />

the Class, <strong>and</strong> that a summary notice of the hearing<br />

substantially in the form approved by the <strong>Co</strong>urt was<br />

published in the national edition of The Wall Street<br />

Journal pursuant to the specifications of the <strong>Co</strong>urt; <strong>and</strong><br />

the <strong>Co</strong>urt having considered <strong>and</strong> determined the fairness<br />

<strong>and</strong> reasonableness of the award of attorneys' fees <strong>and</strong><br />

expenses requested; <strong>and</strong> all capitalized terms used herein<br />

having the meanings as set forth <strong>and</strong> defined in the<br />

Stipulation.<br />

The <strong>Co</strong>urt having made its Finding of Fact <strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>Co</strong>nclusion of Law (see transept)<br />

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED<br />

THAT:<br />

1. The <strong>Co</strong>urt has jurisdiction over the subject matter<br />

of the Action, the plaintiffs, all Class Members, <strong>and</strong><br />

KPMG.<br />

2. The <strong>Co</strong>urt finds that the prerequisites for a class<br />

action under Rules 23 (a) <strong>and</strong> (b)(3) of the Federal Rules<br />

of Civil Procedure have been satisfied [*6] in that: (a)<br />

the number of Class Members is so numerous that joinder


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of all members thereof is impracticable; (b) there are<br />

questions of law <strong>and</strong> fact common to the Class; (c) the<br />

claims of the Class Representatives are typical of the<br />

claims of the Class they seek to represent; (d) the Class<br />

Representatives have <strong>and</strong> will fairly <strong>and</strong> adequately<br />

represent the interests of the Class; (e) the questions of<br />

law <strong>and</strong> fact common to the members of the Class<br />

predominate over any questions affecting only individual<br />

members of the Class; <strong>and</strong> (f) a class action is superior to<br />

other available methods for the fair <strong>and</strong> efficient<br />

adjudication of the controversy.<br />

3. Pursuant to Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil<br />

Procedure, this <strong>Co</strong>urt hereby finally certifies this action<br />

as a class action on behalf of all persons or entities who<br />

purchased the common stock of Oxford, or purchased<br />

Oxford call options or sold Oxford put options, during<br />

the period from November 6, 1996 through <strong>and</strong> including<br />

December 9, 1997, <strong>and</strong> who were damaged thereby (the<br />

"Class"), <strong>and</strong> a sub-class consisting of all persons or<br />

entities who purchased Oxford common stock<br />

contemporaneously with sales [*7] of such stock by<br />

Individual Defendants Stephen F. Wiggins, William M.<br />

Sullivan, Andrew B. Cassidy, Brendan R. Shanahan,<br />

Benjamin H. Safirstein, Robert M. Smoler, Robert M.<br />

Milligan, David Finkel, Jeffery H. Boyd <strong>and</strong> Thomas A.<br />

Travers during the Class Period, <strong>and</strong> who were damaged<br />

thereby (the "20A Sub-Class"). Excluded from the Class<br />

are Oxford, the Individual Defendants <strong>and</strong> KPMG LLP<br />

("KPMG") (collectively, the "Defendants"), the officers<br />

<strong>and</strong> directors of the <strong>Co</strong>mpany, members of the immediate<br />

families of the Individual Defendants <strong>and</strong> each of their<br />

legal representatives, heirs, successors, or assigns, <strong>and</strong><br />

any entity in which any defendant has or had a<br />

controlling interest. Also excluded from the Class are the<br />

persons <strong>and</strong>/or entities who previously excluded<br />

themselves from the Class as listed on Exhibit A annexed<br />

hereto.<br />

4. Notice of the pendency of this Action as a class<br />

action <strong>and</strong> of the proposed Settlement was given to all<br />

Class Members who could be identified with reasonable<br />

effort. The form <strong>and</strong> method of notifying the Class of the<br />

pendency of the action as a class action <strong>and</strong> of the terms<br />

<strong>and</strong> conditions of the proposed Settlement met the<br />

requirements of Rule 23 of the Federal Rules [*8] of<br />

Civil Procedure, Section 21D(a)(7) of the Securities<br />

Exchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S. C. 78u-4(a)(7) as amended<br />

by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995<br />

(the "PSLRA"), due process, <strong>and</strong> any other applicable<br />

law, constituted the best notice practicable under the<br />

circumstances, <strong>and</strong> constituted due <strong>and</strong> sufficient notice<br />

to all persons <strong>and</strong> entities entitled thereto.<br />

5. The Settlement with KPMG is approved as fair,<br />

reasonable <strong>and</strong> adequate, <strong>and</strong> the parties are directed to<br />

consummate the Settlement with KPMG in accordance<br />

with the terms <strong>and</strong> provisions of the Stipulation.<br />

6. The <strong>Co</strong>mplaint, which the <strong>Co</strong>urt finds was filed on<br />

a good faith basis in accordance with the PSLRA <strong>and</strong><br />

Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure based<br />

upon all publicly available information, is hereby<br />

dismissed with prejudice <strong>and</strong> without costs as against<br />

KPMG.<br />

7. Members of the Class who have not previously<br />

<strong>and</strong> timely excluded themselves therefrom <strong>and</strong> the<br />

successors <strong>and</strong> assigns of any of them are hereby<br />

permanently barred <strong>and</strong> enjoined from instituting,<br />

commencing or prosecuting any <strong>and</strong> all claims, rights,<br />

dem<strong>and</strong>s, suits, matters, issues, [*9] causes of action, or<br />

liabilities whatsoever, whether known or unknown,<br />

against KPMG <strong>and</strong>/or the KPMG Released Parties<br />

whether under federal, state, local, statutory or common<br />

law or any other law, rule or regulation, in connection<br />

with, based upon, arising out of, or relating in any way to<br />

any allegations, claims, transactions, facts, matters or<br />

occurrences, representations or omissions involved set<br />

forth, referred to or that could have been asserted i~ the<br />

Action relating to the purchase of Oxford common stock<br />

<strong>and</strong>/or purchase of Oxford call options <strong>and</strong>/or sale of<br />

Oxford put options during the Class Period, including,<br />

but not limited to claims in connection with, based upon,<br />

arising out of, or relating to the Settlement (but excluding<br />

any claims to enforce the terms of the Settlement) (the<br />

"KPMG Settled Claims") against KPMG <strong>and</strong> its present<br />

<strong>and</strong> former partners, principals, employees, predecessors,<br />

successors, affiliates, officers, attorneys, agents, insurers<br />

<strong>and</strong> assigns (the "KPMG Released Parties"). The KPMG<br />

Settled Claims are hereby compromised, settled, released,<br />

discharged <strong>and</strong> dismissed as against the KPMG Released<br />

Parties on the merits <strong>and</strong> with prejudice by virtue of the<br />

proceedings [*I 0] herein <strong>and</strong> this Order <strong>and</strong> <strong>Final</strong><br />

Judgment.<br />

8. KPMG <strong>and</strong> its successors <strong>and</strong> assigns, are hereby<br />

permanently barred <strong>and</strong> enjoined from instituting,<br />

commencing or prosecuting, either directly or in any<br />

other capacity, any <strong>and</strong> all claims, rights or causes of<br />

action or liabilities whatsoever, whether based on federal,


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state, local, statutory or common law or any other law,<br />

rule or regulation, including both known claims <strong>and</strong><br />

unknown claims, that have been or could have been<br />

asserted in the Action or any forum by the Defendants or<br />

any of them or the successors <strong>and</strong> assigns of any of them<br />

against any of the Plaintiffs, Class Members or their<br />

attorneys, which arise out of or relate in any way to the<br />

institution, prosecution, or settlement of the Action<br />

except claims relating to the enforcement of the<br />

settlement of the Action (the "Settled Defendants'<br />

Claims"). The Settled Defendants' Claims of all of the<br />

KPMG Released Parties are hereby compromised, settled,<br />

released, discharged <strong>and</strong> dismissed on the merits <strong>and</strong> with<br />

prejudice by virtue of the proceedings herein <strong>and</strong> this<br />

Order <strong>and</strong> <strong>Final</strong> Judgment.<br />

9. Pursuant to the PSLRA <strong>and</strong> 15 U.S.C. §<br />

78u-4(/)(7), the KPMG Released Parties [*11] are<br />

hereby discharged from all claims for contribution by any<br />

person or entity, including without limitation the Oxford<br />

Released Parties, whether arising under state, federal or<br />

common law, based upon, arising out of, relating to, or in<br />

connection with the KPMG Settled Claims of the Class or<br />

any Class Member. Accordingly, to the full extent<br />

provided by the PSLRA, the <strong>Co</strong>urt hereby (i) bars any<br />

action by any person, including, but not limited to, the<br />

Oxford Defendants, for contribution against KPMG<br />

arising out of the Action, <strong>and</strong> (ii) bars any action by<br />

KPMG against any person, including, but not limited to,<br />

the Oxford Defendants, for contribution arising out of the<br />

Action.<br />

10. Neither this Order <strong>and</strong> <strong>Final</strong> Judgment, the<br />

Stipulation, nor any of its terms <strong>and</strong> provisions, nor any<br />

of the negotiations or proceedings connected with it, nor<br />

any of the documents or statements referred to therein<br />

shall be:<br />

(a) offered or received against KPMG as evidence of<br />

or construed as or deemed to be evidence of any<br />

presumption, concession, or admission by KPMG with<br />

respect to the truth of any fact alleged by plaintiffs or the<br />

validity of any claim that had been or could have been<br />

asserted in the Action [* 12] or in any litigation, or the<br />

deficiency of any defense that has been or could have<br />

been asserted in the Action or in any litigation, or of any<br />

liability, negligence, fault, or wrongdoing ofKPMG;<br />

(b) offered or received against KPMG as evidence of<br />

a presumption, concession or admission of any fault,<br />

misrepresentation or omission with respect to any<br />

statement or written document approved or made by<br />

KPMG, or against the plaintiffs <strong>and</strong> the Class as evidence<br />

of any infirmity in the claims of plaintiffs <strong>and</strong> the Class;<br />

(c) offered or received against KPMG or against the<br />

plaintiffs or the Class as evidence of a presumption,<br />

concession or admission with respect to any liability,<br />

negligence, fault or wrongdoing, or in any way referred<br />

to for any other reason as against any of the parties to the<br />

Stipulation, in any other civil, criminal or administrative<br />

action or proceeding, other than such proceedings as may<br />

be necessary to effectuate the provisions of the<br />

Stipulation; provided, however, that KPMG may refer to<br />

the Stipulation to effectuate the liability protection<br />

granted it thereunder;<br />

(d) construed against KPMG or the plaintiffs <strong>and</strong> the<br />

Class as an admission or concession that the<br />

consideration [* 13] to be given hereunder represents the<br />

amount which could be or would have been recovered<br />

after trial; or<br />

(e) construed as or received in evidence as an<br />

admission, concession or presumption against plaintiffs<br />

or the Class or any of them that any of their claims are<br />

without merit or that damages recoverable under the<br />

<strong>Co</strong>mplaint would not have exceeded the KPMG<br />

Settlement Amount.<br />

11. The Plan of Allocation is approved as fair <strong>and</strong><br />

reasonable, <strong>and</strong> Plaintiffs' Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel <strong>and</strong> the Claims<br />

Administrator are directed to administer the Stipulation in<br />

accordance with its terms <strong>and</strong> provisions.<br />

12. The <strong>Co</strong>urt finds that all parties <strong>and</strong> their counsel<br />

have complied with each requirement of Rule 11 of the<br />

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure as to all proceedings<br />

herein.<br />

13. Plaintiffs' <strong>Co</strong>unsel are hereby awarded 28% of<br />

the Gross KPMG Settlement Fund in fees, which the<br />

<strong>Co</strong>urt finds to be fair <strong>and</strong> reasonable, <strong>and</strong>$ 1,594,107.73<br />

in reimbursement of expenses, which expenses shall be<br />

paid to Plaintiffs' Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel from the Gross KPMG<br />

Settlement Fund with interest from the date such Gross<br />

KPMG Settlement Fund was funded to the date of<br />

payment at the same net rate that [*14] the Gross KPMG<br />

Settlement Fund earns. The award of attorneys' fees shall<br />

be allocated among Plaintiffs' <strong>Co</strong>unsel in a fashion<br />

which, in the opinion of Plaintiffs' Lead <strong>Co</strong>unsel, fairly<br />

compensates Plaintiffs' <strong>Co</strong>unsel for their respective


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contributions in the prosecution of the Action.<br />

14. Exclusive jurisdiction is hereby retained over the<br />

parties <strong>and</strong> the Class Members for all matters relating to<br />

this Action, including the administration, interpretation,<br />

effectuation or enforcement of the Stipulation <strong>and</strong> this<br />

Order <strong>and</strong> <strong>Final</strong> Judgment, <strong>and</strong> including any application<br />

for fees <strong>and</strong> expenses incurred in connection with<br />

administering <strong>and</strong> distributing the settlement proceeds to<br />

the members of the Class.<br />

15. Without further order of the <strong>Co</strong>urt, the parties<br />

may agree to reasonable extensions of time to carry out<br />

any of the provisions of the Stipulation.<br />

16. There is no just reason for delay in the entry of<br />

this Order <strong>and</strong> <strong>Final</strong> Judgment <strong>and</strong> immediate entry by<br />

the Clerk of the <strong>Co</strong>urt is expressly directed pursuant to<br />

Rule 54(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil<br />

Procedure.Dated: White Plains, New York<br />

June 12, 2003<br />

HONORABLE CHARLES L. BRIEANT<br />

UNITED STATES [*15] DISTRICT JUDGE<br />

SCHEDULE A<br />

PERSONS I ENTITIES EXCLUDED FROM THE CLASS<br />

I I I<br />

LAST NAME FIRST NAME ADDRESS I ADDRESS 2<br />

Adinaro Peter 3384 Forestwood Dr.<br />

Allegheny 525 William Penn Place Suite 3631<br />

<strong>Co</strong>. RetBo<br />

I<br />

I<br />

I<br />

Amos Bobby 2209 Thistle Circle<br />

Anello Santo & Lillian 351 Bascombe Ave<br />

Batten Hugh 159 A venida Majorca Unit A<br />

Baumgartner Janet E. 350 Sharon Park Dr. Apt. 1-24<br />

I<br />

I<br />

Beattie Sue Ann 12822 Domoch Ct. SE<br />

Brown Lola H. 3306 S Linden Ave.<br />

Bryant Christopher 164 Oakwood Ave.<br />

Buckles Ray 539 Manceau Dr.<br />

Buckles Gail 539 Manceau Dr.


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I I I<br />

Caruthers Byron C. & Helen M. 2608 Kidd Dr.<br />

I I I<br />

Castens Bert 1228 Almondwood Dr.<br />

I I I<br />

<strong>Co</strong>stello John & Margaret 840 Strang Drive<br />

Libretto<br />

I I I<br />

Cummins Joanne 1803 Melissa<br />

Ehrman<br />

I I I<br />

Sam & Jacob 104-20 Queens Blvd. Apt. 16M<br />

I I I<br />

I<br />

Franz Lois 16327 Crescent Dr SW<br />

I I I<br />

Freier Jerri 815 Millwood Ave.<br />

I I I<br />

Gaines William 122 Woodcrest Dr.<br />

I I I<br />

Gallozzi Ennio 621 N Saint Asaph St. Apt. 310<br />

I<br />

I I I<br />

Gallozzi Margaret 621 N Saint Asaph St. Apt. 310<br />

I<br />

I I I<br />

Garrett Gerald 9426 SE 52nd St.<br />

I I I<br />

Gay Charles 33 Southgate Circle<br />

I I I<br />

Godowski RobertT. 746 Hamilton Ave.<br />

I I I<br />

Halim Angelica 940 N Foothill Rd.<br />

I I I<br />

Harris Richard 33351 Fargo<br />

I I I<br />

Harshman Ronald 2120 Los Rios Blvd<br />

I I I<br />

Hubbard Vincent & Helen 10 Tomoka PI<br />

I I I<br />

Jung Cheryl Ann 247 West 15th St. Apt. 2B<br />

I


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I I I<br />

Kessler Jay 33 Paige Ln.<br />

King Shirley A. 231 W Horizon Ridge Apt. 723<br />

I<br />

Korde Abhay A. & Varsha A. 1250 Mill Shyre Way<br />

Kotsiris, John PO Box 87<br />

Jr.<br />

Lakier Andrew Derstine & Cannon Aves POBox 854<br />

I<br />

Lemmo Ernest & Santa 314 Tompkins Ave.<br />

Lerch Archie 185 Gebhardt Rd.<br />

Mattoli John 5560 Bayview Drive<br />

Meyers Jamie & Penni 27 Wo1fi:>it Road<br />

Miller Marilyn 7230 Maplewood Dr.<br />

Molineaux Diana B. 3001 Veazey Terr. NW Apt.# 116<br />

I<br />

Nance David & Carolyn M. 1347 Lake Valley Dr.<br />

Nicola Daniel J. 122 BaJa Avenue<br />

Pasich Dean 88 Pukoo Street #609<br />

I<br />

Popescu Valentin 3001 Veazey Terr. NW Apt.# 116<br />

J<br />

Puryear Joe 949 Knoll Park Lane<br />

Raymon Jonathan P.O. Box 76<br />

Reid, Jr. John F. 70 Thistle Patch Way


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I I I<br />

Reuter Eleanor 117 B Heritage Village<br />

I I I<br />

Rice Edna 1915 Lohman's Crossing<br />

I l I<br />

Ricker Ann 703 W Washington St.<br />

L I I<br />

Sally Marilyn 345 Oakwood Ave<br />

I I I<br />

Santoro Dorothy 2701 Byron Drive<br />

I I I<br />

Sinclair DavidN. 22366 Claiboume Ln<br />

I I I<br />

Soud WayneK. 1135 Queensgate Dr. SE<br />

I l I<br />

Straus Philippa B. 3004 Brookwood Rd.<br />

I I I<br />

Tarrant Margaret I 00 <strong>Co</strong>lfax A venue Apt. 7Y<br />

I<br />

I I I<br />

VanFossan Mary Dougherty Unknown<br />

I I I<br />

Vidal, MD Jose H. 2693 La Casita A venue<br />

I I I<br />

Voisine Reed A. & Marilyn G. 43 Anthony Drive<br />

I I I<br />

Whiteford Audrey PO Box 50487<br />

I I I<br />

Whitney David 140 I Maharis Rd.<br />

I I I<br />

Wiener Benjamin & Shirley 2 Fountain Lane Apt. 1G<br />

I<br />

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PERSONS I ENTITIES EXCLUDED FROM THE CLASS<br />

LAST NAME CITY STATE ZIP


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Adinaro Suwanee GA 30024<br />

I<br />

Allegheny Pittsburgh PA 15259<br />

I<br />

<strong>Co</strong>. RetBo<br />

Amos Kearney MO 64060<br />

I<br />

Anello Staten Isl<strong>and</strong> NY 10309<br />

I<br />

Batten Laguna Hills CA 92653<br />

I<br />

Baumgartner Menlo Park CA 94025<br />

I<br />

Beattie FtMyers FL 33912<br />

I<br />

Brown Springfield MO 65804<br />

I<br />

Bryant Bayport NY 11705<br />

I<br />

Buckles St. Louis MO 63135<br />

I<br />

Buckles St. Louis MO 63135<br />

I<br />

Caruthers Arlington TX 76013<br />

I<br />

Cas tens New Port Richey FL 34655<br />

I<br />

<strong>Co</strong>stello Wanta ugh NY 11793<br />

I<br />

Cummins Longview TX 75605<br />

I<br />

Ehrman Forest Hills NY 11375<br />

I<br />

Franz Vashon WA 98070<br />

I<br />

Freier Roseville MN 55113<br />

I


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Gaines Cartersville GA 30120<br />

J<br />

Gallozzi Alex<strong>and</strong>ria VA 22314<br />

I<br />

Gallozzi Alex<strong>and</strong>ria VA 22314<br />

I<br />

Garrett Mercer Isl<strong>and</strong> WA 98040<br />

I<br />

Gay Massapequa Pk NY 11762<br />

I<br />

Godowski Watertown CT 06795<br />

I<br />

Halim Beverly Hills CA 90210<br />

I<br />

Harris Livonia MI 48152<br />

I<br />

Harshman Plano TX 75074<br />

I<br />

Hubbard Summerfield FL 34491<br />

I<br />

Jung New York NY 10011<br />

I<br />

Kessler Moriches NY 11955<br />

I<br />

King Henderson NV 89012<br />

I<br />

Korde Lawrenceville GA 30043<br />

J<br />

Kotsiris, Vinel<strong>and</strong> NJ 08362<br />

I<br />

Jr.<br />

Lakier Lansdale PA 19446<br />

I<br />

Lemmo Mamaroneck NY 10543<br />

I<br />

Lerch Penfield NY 14526<br />

I


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Matto1i Fort Lauderdale FL 33308<br />

I I I<br />

Meyers Southbury CT 06488<br />

I<br />

I I 1<br />

Miller Indianapolis IN 46227<br />

I<br />

I I 1<br />

Molineaux Washington DC 20008<br />

I<br />

I I I<br />

Nance Fenton MI 48430<br />

J<br />

I I I<br />

Nicola BalaCynwyd PA 19004<br />

J<br />

I I I<br />

Pasich Honolulu HI 96814<br />

I<br />

I I I<br />

Popescu Washington DC 20008<br />

I<br />

I I I<br />

Puryear Fallbrook CA 92028<br />

I<br />

I I T<br />

Raymon Crompond NY 10517<br />

I<br />

I I I<br />

Reid, Jr. Hingham MA 02043<br />

I<br />

I I I<br />

Reuter Southbury CT 06488<br />

I I I<br />

Rice Lakeway TX 78734<br />

I<br />

I l I<br />

Ricker Urbana IL 61801<br />

I<br />

I I -,<br />

Sally Bayport NY 11705<br />

I<br />

I I I<br />

Santoro Las Vegas NV 89134<br />

I<br />

I I I<br />

Sinclair Saugus CA 91350 _j<br />

I I I<br />

Soud Smyrna GA 30082<br />

I<br />

I I 1<br />

Straus Birmingham AL 35223<br />

I<br />

I


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I I I<br />

Tarrant Staten Isl<strong>and</strong> NY 10306<br />

J<br />

I I I<br />

VanFossan Trappe MD 21673<br />

I<br />

I I l<br />

Vidal, MD Las Vegas NV 89120<br />

I<br />

I I I<br />

Voisine Bristol CT 06010<br />

I<br />

I I I<br />

Whiteford Phoenix AZ 85076<br />

I<br />

I I I<br />

Whitney Virginia Beach VA 23455 _]<br />

I I I<br />

Wiener Scarsdale NY 10583<br />

I<br />

[*17]

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