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InVision Technologies, Inc. Summary: On January 15, 2009, a mandate was ordered by the appellate magistrate affirming the appellate opinion and judgment entered on November 26, 2008.

On November 26, 2008, an appellate opinion was entered in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

On September 29, 2006, the plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal which is currently pending in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. On October 27, 2006, the Court entered the Order denying the plaintiffs’ motion for reconsideration of the August 31, 2006 order granting defendants' motion to dismiss.

By the Order dated January 24, 2006, the Court granted the defendants’ motion to dismiss the Amended Complaint, with leave to amend. Plaintiffs must file any amended complaint within 30 days of the filing of the order. On February 22, 2006, plaintiffs filed a Second Amended Consolidated Complaint. On March 27, 2006, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss the Second Amended Consolidated Complaint, and on August 31, 2006, the Court entered the Order and Judgment granting the defendants’ motion to dismiss. The civil case was terminated.

The original Complaint alleges that InVision, and certain of its officers and directors issued materially false statements concerning the Company's business condition. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that the Company failed to disclose and misrepresented the following material adverse facts: (i) that InVision's foreign distributors were engaging in questionable and potentially illegal activities; (ii) that its foreign distributors made improper payments in connection with foreign sales activities, which were in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; (iii) that InVision improperly accounted for the funds used in these payments; and (iv) that as a result, InVision's improper accounting for such payments allowed InVision to enter into a definitive merger agreement with General Electric Company.

On July 30, 2004, InVision announced that it had met with the Department of Justice and the SEC concerning its voluntary disclosure of an internal investigation of certain possible offers of improper payments by distributors in connection with foreign sales activities. On this news, shares of InVision fell $6.39 or 12.87% per share to close at $43.27 on August 2, 2004.

Note: InVision Technologies, Inc. is a manufacturer of computed tomography ('CT') based detection products used by the aviation industry to screen baggage.

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION:
SIC Code: 3844
Sector: Services
Industry: Security Systems & Services

COMPANY/ISSUER NAME:	InVision Technologies, Inc.
COMPANY/ISSUER TICKER:	INVN
COMPANY WEBSITE:	http://www.invision-tech.com/

FIRST IDENTIFIED COMPLAINT IN THE DATABASE

Engelken, et al. v. InVision Technologies, Inc., et al.

COURT: N.D. California	DOCKET NUMBER: 04-CV-3181
JUDGE NAME: Hon. Martin J. Jenkins
DATE FILED: 08/04/2004	SOURCE: Business Wires
CLASS PERIOD START: 03/15/2004	CLASS PERIOD END: 07/30/2004
TYPE OF COMPLAINT: Complaint (Unamended and Unconsolidated)
PLAINTIFF FIRMS NAMED IN COMPLAINT:
Abbey Gardy, LLP (New York) 212 East 39th Street, New York, NY, 10016 (voice) 212.889.3700, (fax) , info@abbeygardy.com Brian Felgoise 230 South Broad Street, Suite 404 , Philadelphia, PA, 19102 (voice) 215.735.6810, (fax) 215/735.5185., Brodsky & Smith, LLC (former Pennysylvania) 11 Bala Avenue, Suite 39, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004 (voice) 610.668.7987, (fax) 610.660.0450, esmith@Brodsky-Smith.com Green & Jigarjian LLP 235 Pine Street, 15th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94104 (voice) 415.477.6700, (fax) 415.477.6710, Kirby McInerney & Squire LLP 830 Third Avenue 10th Floor, New York Ave, NY, 10022 (voice) 212.317.2300, (fax) , Law Offices of Charles J. Piven, P.A. World Trade Center-Baltimore,401 East Pratt Suite 2525, Baltimore, MD, 21202 (voice) 410.332.0030, (fax) , pivenlaw@erols.com Schatz & Nobel, P.C. 330 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06106 (voice) 800.797.5499, (fax) 860.493.6290, sn06106@AOL.com Schiffrin & Barroway LLP 3 Bala Plaza E, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004 (voice) 610.667.7706, (fax) 610.667.7056, info@sbclasslaw.com _____________________________________________ TOTAL NUMBER OF PLAINTIFF FIRMS: 8

DOCUMENTS FOR THE FIRST IDENTIFIED COMPLAINT
Class Action Comlaint
Type: Complaint		Date on the document: 08/04/2004
Order Granting Motion Of The Glazer Funds For Consolidation Of Related Actions, For Appointment As Lead Plaintiff And For Approval Of Lead Plaintiff's Selection Of Lead Counsel
Type: Order		Date on the document: 10/13/2004
Notice of Change of Firm Name
Type: Notice		Date on the document: 10/28/2004

REFERENCE COMPLAINT

In Re: InVision Technologies, Inc. Securities Litigation

COURT: N.D. California	DOCKET NUMBER: 04-CV-3181
JUDGE NAME: Hon. Martin J. Jenkins
DATE FILED: 02/22/2006	SOURCE: Business Wires
CLASS PERIOD START: 03/15/2004	CLASS PERIOD END: 07/30/2004
TYPE OF COMPLAINT: Second Amended and Consolidated
PLAINTIFF FIRMS NAMED IN COMPLAINT:
Abraham, Fruchter & Twersky (New York, One Pennsylvania Plaza) One Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1910, New York, NY, 10119 (voice) 212.279.5050, (fax) 212.279.3655, JFruchter@FruchterTwersky.com _____________________________________________ TOTAL NUMBER OF PLAINTIFF FIRMS: 1

DOCUMENTS FOR THE REFERENCE COMPLAINT
Consolidated Complaint
Type: Complaint		Date on the document: 12/09/2004
Stipulation And [Proposed] Order Regarding Briefing Schedule For Motion To Dismiss Second Amended Complaint
Type: Other		Date on the document: 04/22/2005
Stipulation and Order Regarding Briefing Schedule For Motion to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint
Type: Order		Date on the document: 04/25/2005
Declaration Of Susan S. Muck In Support Of Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss Plaintiffs’ Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Declaration		Date on the document: 05/24/2005
Defendants’ Request For Judicial Notice In Support Of Motion To Dismiss Plaintiffs’ Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Other		Date on the document: 05/24/2005
Memorandum And Order : Class Certification
Type: Motion		Date on the document: 05/24/2005
[Proposed] Order Granting Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss Plaintiffs’ Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Order		Date on the document: 05/24/2005
Clerk's Notice
Type: Notice		Date on the document: 05/27/2005
Proof Of Service Of Clerk's Notice Dated May 27, 2005
Type: Other		Date on the document: 05/27/2005
Declaration Of Lawrence D. Levit In Support Of Plaintiffs' Opposition To Defendants' Motion To Dismiss The Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Declaration		Date on the document: 06/28/2005
Plaintiffs’ Opposition To Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss The Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Other		Date on the document: 06/28/2005
Proof Of Service By Electronic Posting Pursuant To Northern District Of California Local Rules And ECF General Order No. 45 And By Mail On All Known Non-Registered Parties
Type: Other		Date on the document: 06/28/2005
Stipulation And [Proposed] Order Regarding Briefing Schedule For Motion To Dismiss Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Order		Date on the document: 07/11/2005
Notice Of Change Of Counsel
Type: Notice		Date on the document: 07/13/2005
Stipulation And Order Regarding Briefing Schedule For Motion To Dismiss Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Order		Date on the document: 07/13/2005
Defendants’ Reply Brief In Further Support Of Their Motion To Dismiss Plaintiffs’ Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Brief		Date on the document: 07/26/2005
Stipulation And [Proposed] Order Regarding Case Management Conference
Type: Order		Date on the document: 08/29/2005
Clerk's Notice
Type: Notice		Date on the document: 09/13/2005
Clerk's Notice
Type: Notice		Date on the document: 09/14/2005
Certificate of Service; Proof Of Service By Mail
Type: Other		Date on the document: 10/28/2005
Stipulation And [Proposed] Order Regarding Hearing On Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss Amended Consolidated Complaint And Scheduling Of Case Management Conference
Type: Order		Date on the document: 10/28/2005
Stipulation And Order Regarding Hearing On Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss Amended Consolidated Complaint And Scheduling Of Case Management Conference
Type: Order		Date on the document: 11/03/2005
Clerk's Notice
Type: Notice		Date on the document: 11/10/2005
Statement Of Recent Decisions Related To Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss Plaintiffs’ Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Other		Date on the document: 01/04/2006
Civil Minutes
Type: Other		Date on the document: 01/10/2006
Defendants’ Supplemental Brief In Further Support Of Their Motion To Dismiss Plaintiffs’ Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Brief		Date on the document: 01/13/2006
Certificate Of Service
Type: Other		Date on the document: 01/17/2006
Plaintiffs’ Response To Defendants’ Supplemental Brief In Further Support Of Their Motion To Dismiss
Type: Other		Date on the document: 01/17/2006
Order Granting Defendants' Motion To Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Order		Date on the document: 01/23/2006
Order Granting Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss Plaintiffs’ Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Order		Date on the document: 01/24/2006
Proof Of Service On Second Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Other		Date on the document: 02/22/2006
Second Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Complaint		Date on the document: 02/22/2006
Proof Of Service On Stipulation Regarding Briefing And Hearing Schedule For Motion To Dismiss Second Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Other		Date on the document: 03/13/2006
Stipulation Regarding Briefing And Hearing Schedule For Motion To Dismiss Second Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Other		Date on the document: 03/13/2006
Stipulation Regarding Briefing And Hearing Schedule For Motion To Dismiss Second Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Other		Date on the document: 03/16/2006
Declaration Of Susan S. Muck In Support Of Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss Plaintiffs’ Second Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Declaration		Date on the document: 03/27/2006
Defendants ' Notice Of Motion And Motion To Dismiss Plaintiffs' Second Amended Consolidated Complaint; Memorandum Of Points And Authorities In Support Of Motion
Type: Motion		Date on the document: 03/27/2006
Defendants’ Request For Judicial Notice In Support Of Motion To Dismiss Plaintiffs’ Second Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Other		Date on the document: 03/27/2006
[Proposed] Order Granting Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss Plaintiffs’ Second Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Order		Date on the document: 03/27/2006
Clerk's Notice
Type: Notice		Date on the document: 03/29/2006
Stipulation And [Proposed] Order Regarding Briefing And Hearing Schedule On Defendants' Motion To Dismiss Second Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Order		Date on the document: 04/26/2006
Stipulation And Order Regarding Briefing And Hearing Schedule On Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss Second Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Order		Date on the document: 04/26/2006
Declaration Of Lawrence D. Levit In Support Of Plaintiffs' Opposition To Defendants' Motion To Dismiss The Second Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Declaration		Date on the document: 06/01/2006
Plaintiffs' Opposition To Defendants' Motion To Dismiss The Second Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Other		Date on the document: 06/01/2006
Proof of Service
Type: Other		Date on the document: 06/01/2006
Proof Of Service On Stipulation And [Proposed] Order Regarding Briefing And Hearing Schedule For Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss Second Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Other		Date on the document: 06/15/2006
Stipulation And [Proposed] Order Regarding Briefing And Hearing Schedule For Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss Second Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Order		Date on the document: 06/15/2006
Stipulation And Order Regarding Briefing And Hearing Schedule For Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss Second Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Order		Date on the document: 06/15/2006
Defendants’ Reply Brief In Further Support Of Their Motion To Dismiss The Second Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Brief		Date on the document: 06/27/2006
Proof Of Service On Defendants’ Reply Brief In Further Support Of Their Motion To Dismiss The Second Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Other		Date on the document: 6/27/2006
Plaintiffs' Amended Statement Of Recent Decision
Type: Other		Date on the document: 07/21/2006
Plaintiffs' Statement Of Recent Decision
Type: Other		Date on the document: 07/21/2006
Civil Minutes
Type: Other		Date on the document: 07/25/2006
Letter from Jeffrey S. Abraham
Type: Other		Date on the document: 08/21/2006
Letter From Attorneys For Defendants GE InVision, Inc. (Formerly Known As InVision Technologies, Inc.)
Type: Other		Date on the document: 08/23/2006
Declaration Of Lawrence D. Levit In Support Of Plaintiffs' Motion For Leave To Amend Second Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Declaration		Date on the document: 08/25/2006
Memorandum Of Points And Authorities In Support Of Plaintiffs’ Motion For Leave To Amend Second Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Memorandum		Date on the document: 08/25/2006
Notice Of Motion For Leave To Amend Second Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Notice		Date on the document: 08/25/2006
Proof Of Service By Electronic Posting Pursuant To Northern District Of California Local Rules And ECF General Order No. 45 And By Mail On All Known Non-Registered Parties
Type: Other		Date on the document: 08/25/2006
[Proposed] Order Granting Plaintiffs’ Motion For Leave To Amend Second Amended Consolidated Complaint
Type: Order		Date on the document: 08/25/2006
Judgment in a Civil Case
Type: Other		Date on the document: 08/31/2006
Order Granting Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss
Type: Order		Date on the document: 08/31/2006
Certificate Of Service Of Papers In Support Of Motion For Leave To File And For Reconsideration Of August 31, 2006 Order Granting Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss Pursuant To Frcp 59(E) And 60(B)
Type: Other		Date on the document: 09/14/2006
Declaration Of Lawrence D. Levit In Support Of Plaintiffs ' Motion For Reconsideration
Type: Declaration		Date on the document: 09/14/2006
Notice Of Motion And Motion For Reconsideration Of August 31, 2006 Order Granting Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss Pursuant To FRCP 59(E) And 60(B)
Type: Motion		Date on the document: 09/14/2006
Plaintiff’s Memorandum Of Points And Authorities In Support Of Motion For Reconsideration Of August 31, 2006 Order Granting Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss Pursuant To Frcp 59(E) And 60(B)
Type: Memorandum		Date on the document: 09/14/2006
Plaintiff’s Notice Of Motion And Motion For Leave To File Motion For Reconsideration Of August 31, 2006 Order Granting Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss Pursuant To FRCP 59(E) And 60(B); Memorandum Of Points And Authorities In Support Thereof
Type: Motion		Date on the document: 09/14/2006
[Proposed] Order 1) Granting Plaintiffs’ Motion For Reconsideration Of August 31, 2006 Order Granting Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss; And 2) Granting Plaintiff Leave To File A Third Amended Complaint
Type: Order		Date on the document: 09/14/2006
[Proposed] Order Granting Plaintiffs’ Motion For Leave To File Motion For Reconsideration Of August 31, 2006 Order Granting Motion To Dismiss
Type: Order		Date on the document: 09/14/2006
Defendants’ Response To Plaintiffs’ Motion For Leave To Move For Reconsideration Of The August 31, 2006 Order Granting Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss And Entering Judgment
Type: Other		Date on the document: 09/22/2006
Proof Of Service For Defendants’ Response To Plaintiffs’ Motion For Leave To Move For Reconsideration Of The August 31, 2006 Order Granting Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss And Entering Judgment
Type: Other		Date on the document: 09/22/2006
Plaintiffs’ Reply Memorandum In Support Of Motion For Leave To File Motion For Reconsideration
Type: Memorandum		Date on the document: 09/27/2006
U.S. District Court Civil Docket
Type: Docket		Date on the document: 10/27/2006
Opinion
Type: Memorandum		Date on the document: 11/26/2008
Mandate
Type: Other		Date on the document: 01/15/2009

OTHER DOCUMENTS
Class Action Complaint
Case Name and/or Number: Sommerfield; 04-CV-3234
Type: Complaint		Date on the document: 08/09/2004
Proof of Service
Case Name and/or Number: Sommerfield; 04-CV-3234
Type: Other		Date on the document: 08/13/2004

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