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Block & Leviton LLP files a securities class action lawsuit against Harvest Natural Resources, Inc. and certain of its officers and directors
On April 22, 2013, B&L filed a securities class action lawsuit against HNR and certain of its officers and directors following their announcement that the Company would likely restate its financial results for the years 2010, 2011 and 2012. Read More
Big Banks Conspired To Increase Mortgage and Loan Rates
Block & Leviton has filed an action in New York federal court charging that a number of banks worldwide conspired to increase or artificially maintain the 6 month and 12 month LIBOR rates since 2008. Read More
Block & Leviton announce that they have filed a securities class action against Zipcar, Inc. (“Zipcar”) and its the Board of Directors alleging breaches of fiduciary duty
The allegations of the lawsuit arise out of Zipcar’s acquisition by Avis Budget Group, Inc., in a $491 million transaction. Read More
Class Certified on behalf of Lowe’s Installers In Massachusetts
Block & Leviton filed suit on behalf of workers who install kitchens and bathrooms for Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc. (“Lowe’s”) contending that they are improperly misclassified as independent contractors rather than as employees under Massachusetts law. Read More
Block & Leviton LLP and Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP file a securities class action lawsuit against KIT digital, Inc. and certain of its officers and directors
On November 30, 2012, B&L and WHAFH commenced a class action lawsuit against KIT and 5 of its current and former officers and directors. The lawsuit allegations stem from KIT’s need to restate over 3 years of financial results due to internal accounting errors and irregularities. Read More
Block & Leviton LLP Files Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Abiomed, Inc.
On November 16, 2012, B&L filed a securities class action lawsuit against Abiomed, Inc. and two of its officers pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Read More
Block & Leviton was recently appointed sole lead counsel on behalf of a class of investors who purchased the common stock of Swisher Hygiene, Inc. during the period from March 31, 2011 through March 28, 2012
Swisher informed its investors not to rely on its previously issued financial results for the first three quarters of 2011 and that it may have to restate past financial results. The case is pending in the Western District of North Carolina, Charlotte Division.
Block & Leviton LLP and Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP file a securities class action lawsuit against Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. and certain of its officers and directors
B&L and WHAFH have filed a lawsuit against Overseas Shipholding Group Inc., (“OSG”) alleging violations of United States securities laws on behalf of OSG’s stockholders between April 28, 2008 and October 22, 2012, inclusive (the “Class Period”). The securities class action complaint alleges that during the Class Period OSG and certain of its officers and directors made knowing false and misleading statements relating to loan provisions and OSG’s tax treatment of operating and domiciliary issues, thereby damaging shareholders. Read More
Block & Leviton LLP and Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP file a securities class action lawsuit against OCZ Technology Group Inc. and certain of its officers and directors
On October 16, 2012 B&L and CPM filed a lawsuit against OCZ Technology Group Inc., (“OCZ”) alleging violations of United States securities laws on behalf OCZ’s stockholders between July 10, 2012 and October 10, 2012, inclusive (the “Class Period”). The securities class action complaint alleges that during the Class Period OCZ and certain of its officers and directors made knowing false and misleading statements thereby damaging shareholders. Read More
Block & Leviton Hires Two New Associates
Continuing to grow and expand their practice, Block & Leviton is very pleased to announce that Leigh O’Neil and Erica Sorg have joined the firm as associates. Read More
