Docket as of January 27, 2005 11:18 pm Page 1 Proceedings include all events. 2:04cv1012 Siracusano v. Matrixx Initiatives, et al MISSY MISSY U.S. District Court U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona (Phoenix) CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 04-CV-1012 Siracusano v. Matrixx Initiatives, et al Filed: 05/19/04 Assigned to: Judge Mary H Murguia Demand: $0,000 Nature of Suit: 850 Lead Docket: 04-CV-886 Jurisdiction: Federal Question Dkt# in other court: None Cause: 15:78m(a) Securities Exchange Act JAMES V SIRACUSANO, Francis Joseph Balint, Jr, Esq Individually and On Behalf of FAX (602)274-1199 All Others Similarly Situated [COR LD NTC -] pla Andrew S Friedman, Esq FAX (602)274-1199 [COR LD NTC -] Bonnett Fairbourn Friedman & Balint PC 2901 N Central Ave Ste 1000 Phoenix, AZ 85012-3311 (602)274-1100 ======================== MATRIXX INITIATIVES, INC. James R Condo dft [term 01/18/05] FTS 382-6353 FAX (602)382-6070 [COR LD NTC -] Snell & Wilmer LLP 1 Arizona Ctr 400 E Van Buren Phoenix, AZ 85004-0001 (602)382-6000 Michael G Yoder FAX (949)823-6994 [COR LD NTC -] Molly J Magnuson FAX (949)823-6994 [COR LD NTC -] Amy J Longo FAX (949)823-6994 [COR LD NTC -] O'Melveny & Myers LLP Docket as of January 27, 2005 11:18 pm Page 2 Proceedings include all events. 2:04cv1012 Siracusano v. Matrixx Initiatives, et al MISSY 610 Newport Ctr Dr Ste 1700 Newport Beach, CA 92660-6429 (949)760-9600 David B Rosenbaum, Esq FAX (602)640-6051 [COR LD NTC -] Maureen Beyers FAX (602)664-2053 [COR LD NTC -] Osborn Maledon PA PO Box 36379 Phoenix, AZ 85067-6379 (602)640-9000 ======================== CARL J JOHNSON James R Condo dft [term 01/18/05] FTS 382-6353 FAX (602)382-6070 [COR LD NTC -] Snell & Wilmer LLP 1 Arizona Ctr 400 E Van Buren Phoenix, AZ 85004-0001 (602)382-6000 Michael G Yoder FAX (949)823-6994 [COR LD NTC -] Molly J Magnuson FAX (949)823-6994 [COR LD NTC -] Amy J Longo FAX (949)823-6994 [COR LD NTC -] O'Melveny & Myers LLP 610 Newport Ctr Dr Ste 1700 Newport Beach, CA 92660-6429 (949)760-9600 David B Rosenbaum, Esq FAX (602)640-6051 [COR LD NTC -] Maureen Beyers FAX (602)664-2053 [COR LD NTC -] Osborn Maledon PA PO Box 36379 Docket as of January 27, 2005 11:18 pm Page 3 Proceedings include all events. 2:04cv1012 Siracusano v. Matrixx Initiatives, et al MISSY Phoenix, AZ 85067-6379 (602)640-9000 ======================== WILLIAM J HEMELT James R Condo dft [term 01/18/05] FTS 382-6353 FAX (602)382-6070 [COR LD NTC -] Snell & Wilmer LLP 1 Arizona Ctr 400 E Van Buren Phoenix, AZ 85004-0001 (602)382-6000 Michael G Yoder FAX (949)823-6994 [COR LD NTC -] Molly J Magnuson FAX (949)823-6994 [COR LD NTC -] Amy J Longo FAX (949)823-6994 [COR LD NTC -] O'Melveny & Myers LLP 610 Newport Ctr Dr Ste 1700 Newport Beach, CA 92660-6429 (949)760-9600 David B Rosenbaum, Esq FAX (602)640-6051 [COR LD NTC -] Maureen Beyers FAX (602)664-2053 [COR LD NTC -] Osborn Maledon PA PO Box 36379 Phoenix, AZ 85067-6379 (602)640-9000 Docket as of January 27, 2005 11:18 pm Page 4 Proceedings include all events. 2:04cv1012 Siracusano v. Matrixx Initiatives, et al MISSY 5/19/04 1 COMPLAINT FILED (elh) [Entry date 05/20/04] [2:04cv1012] 6/24/04 2 RETURN OF SERVICE EXECUTED summons/complaint upon dft Matrixx Initiatives on 6/21/04 in Phoenix, AZ (dmt) [Entry date 06/28/04] [2:04cv1012] 7/12/04 3 MOTION of Jeffery E Kuhler, Stanley Sved, W.K Hughey and Alex Costanzo to consolidate cases (CV 04-886 PHX-MHM and CV 04-1012 PHX-SMM) by pla James V Siracusano [3-1], of Jeffrey E Kuhler, Stanley Sved, W.K. Hughey and Alex Costanzo to be appointed as lead pla by pla James V Siracusano [3-2], of Jeffrey E Kuhler, Stanely Sved, W.K Hughey and Alex Costanzo for approval of their selection of lead and liaison counsel by pla James Siracusano [3-3] (jrh) [Entry date 07/15/04] [2:04cv1012] 7/12/04 4 MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT by pla James V Siracusano of motion of Jeffery E Kuhler, Stanley Sved, W.K Hughey and Alex Costanzo to consolidate cases (CV 04-886 PHX-MHM and CV 04-1012 PHX-SMM) by pla James V Siracusano [3-1] [3-1], motion of Jeffrey E Kuhler, Stanley Sved, W.K. Hughey and Alex Costanzo to be appointed as lead pla by pla James V Siracusano [3-2] [3-2], motion of Jeffrey E Kuhler, Stanely Sved, W.K Hughey and Alex Costanzo for approval of their selection of lead and liaison counsel by pla James Siracusano [3-3] [3-3] (jrh) [Entry date 07/15/04] [2:04cv1012] 7/12/04 5 DECLARATION of Andrew S Friedman in support of motion of Jeffery E Kuhler, Stanley Sved, W.K Hughey and Alex Costanzo to consolidate cases (CV 04-886 PHX-MHM and CV 04-1012 PHX-SMM) by pla James V Siracusano [3-1] [3-1], re motion of Jeffrey E Kuhler, Stanley Sved, W.K. Hughey and Alex Costanzo to be appointed as lead pla by pla James V Siracusano [3-2] [3-2], re motion of Jeffrey E Kuhler, Stanely Sved, W.K Hughey and Alex Costanzo for approval of their selection of lead and liaison counsel by pla James Siracusano [3-3] [3-3] by pla James V Siracusano (jrh) [Entry date 07/15/04] [2:04cv1012] 7/12/04 6 MOTION of NECA-IBEW Pension Fund to consolidate cases (CV 04-886 PHX-MHM and CV 04-1012 PHX-SMM) by pla James V Siracusano [6-1], for appointment of NECA-IBEW as lead pla by pla James V Siracusano [6-2], for approval of selection of lead liaison counsel, Bonnett, Fairbourn, Friedman & Balint by pla James Siracusano [6-3] (jrh) [Entry date 07/15/04] [2:04cv1012] Docket as of January 27, 2005 11:18 pm Page 5 Proceedings include all events. 2:04cv1012 Siracusano v. Matrixx Initiatives, et al MISSY 7/12/04 7 MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT by pla James V Siracusano of motion of NECA-IBEW Pension Fund to consolidate cases (CV 04-886 PHX-MHM and CV 04-1012 PHX-SMM) by pla James V Siracusano [6-1] [6-1], motion for appointment of NECA-IBEW as lead pla by pla James V Siracusano [6-2] [6-2], motion for approval of selection of lead liaison counsel, Bonnett, Fairbourn, Friedman & Balint by pla James Siracusano [6-3] [6-3] (jrh) [Entry date 07/15/04] [2:04cv1012] 7/12/04 8 DECLARATION of Andrew S Friedman in support of motion of NECA-IBEW Pension Fund to consolidate cases (CV 04-886 PHX-MHM and CV 04-1012 PHX-SMM) by pla James V Siracusano [6-1] [6-1], re motion for appointment of NECA-IBEW as lead pla by pla James V Siracusano [6-2] [6-2], re motion for approval of selection of lead liaison counsel, Bonnett, Fairbourn, Friedman & Balint by pla James Siracusano [6-3] [6-3] by pla James V Siracusano (jrh) [Entry date 07/15/04] [2:04cv1012] 7/14/04 9 STIPULATION to extend time for all dfts to answer complaint [1-1] by dft Matrixx Initiatives, dft Carl J Johnson, dft William J Hemelt [9-1] (jrh) [Entry date 07/15/04] [2:04cv1012] 7/21/04 10 RETURN OF SERVICE EXECUTED summons/complaint upon dft William J Hemelt, by service on Jim Condo authorized agent, on 7/9/04 in Phoenix, AZ (jrh) [Entry date 07/22/04] [2:04cv1012] 7/21/04 11 RETURN OF SERVICE EXECUTED summons/complaint upon dft Carl J Johnson, by service on Jim Condo authorized agent on 7/9/04 in Phoenix, AZ (jrh) [Entry date 07/22/04] [2:04cv1012] 7/23/04 12 ORDER by Judge Stephen M. McNamee granting stipulation to extend time for all dfts to answer complaint [1-1] by dft Matrixx Initiatives, dft Carl J Johnson, dft William J Hemelt [9-1]; granting pla 45 days from the entry of an order appointing lead pla and lead counsel to file consolidated amended complaint; dfts shall have 45 days from the filing of pla's consolidated amended complaint to file a responsive pleading; pla shall have 45 days from the the filing of any responsive pleading to oppose such pleading; dfts shall have 30 days from the filing of any opposition to their responsive pleading to file their reply (cc: all counsel) (jrh) [Entry date 07/23/04] [2:04cv1012] 7/27/04 13 REQUEST (MOTION) for oral argument regarding motion for consolidation, appointment of lead pla and for approval of selection of lead and liaison counsel by pla James V Siracusano [13-1] (jrh) [Entry date 07/28/04] [2:04cv1012] Docket as of January 27, 2005 11:18 pm Page 6 Proceedings include all events. 2:04cv1012 Siracusano v. Matrixx Initiatives, et al MISSY 7/27/04 14 MOTION for oral argument re the notice of motion of Jeffrey E Kuhler, Stanley Sved, W.K. Hughley and Alex Constanzo to consolidate action, to be appointed lead pla and for approval of their selection of lead and liaison counsel pla James V Siracusano [14-1] (jrh) [Entry date 07/28/04] [2:04cv1012] 7/29/04 15 MEMORANDUM IN FURTHER SUPPORT by pla James V Siracusano of motion of NECA-IBEW Pension Fund to consolidate cases (CV 04-886 PHX-MHM and CV 04-1012 PHX-SMM) by pla James V Siracusano [6-1] [6-1], motion for appointment of NECA-IBEW as lead pla by pla James V Siracusano [6-2] [6-2], motion for approval of selection of lead liaison counsel, Bonnett, Fairbourn, Friedman & Balint by pla James Siracusano [6-3] [6-3] (jrh) [Entry date 08/02/04] [2:04cv1012] 7/29/04 15 RESPONSE by pla James V Siracusano (By NECA-IBEW FUND) to motion of Jeffery E Kuhler, Stanley Sved, W.K Hughey and Alex Costanzo to consolidate cases (CV 04-886 PHX-MHM and CV 04-1012 PHX-SMM) by pla James V Siracusano [3-1], motion of Jeffrey E Kuhler, Stanley Sved, W.K. Hughey and Alex Costanzo to be appointed as lead pla by pla James V Siracusano [3-2], motion of Jeffrey E Kuhler, Stanely Sved, W.K Hughey and Alex Costanzo for approval of their selection of lead and liaison counsel by pla James Siracusano [3-3] (jrh) [Entry date 08/02/04] [2:04cv1012] 7/29/04 16 RESPONSE MEMORANDUM by pla James V Siracusano in further support of motion of Jeffery E Kuhler, Stanley Sved, W.K Hughey and Alex Costanzo to consolidate cases (CV 04-886 PHX-MHM and CV 04-1012 PHX-SMM) by pla James V Siracusano [3-1] [3-1], motion of Jeffrey E Kuhler, Stanley Sved, W.K. Hughey and Alex Costanzo to be appointed as lead pla by pla James V Siracusano [3-2] [3-2], motion of Jeffrey E Kuhler, Stanely Sved, W.K Hughey and Alex Costanzo for approval of their selection of lead and liaison counsel by pla James Siracusano [3-3] [3-3] (jrh) [Entry date 08/02/04] [2:04cv1012] 7/30/04 17 MOTION to substitute attorney David B Rosenbaum #009819 and Maureen Beyers #017134 of Osborn Maledon replacing James Condo of Snell & Wilmer (Michael Yoder and Amy Longo of O'Melveny & Meyers remain as co-counsel) by dft Matrixx Initiatives, dft Carl J Johnson, dft William J Hemelt [17-1] (jrh) [Entry date 08/02/04] [2:04cv1012] 8/5/04 18 MEMORANDUM IN FURTHER SUPPORT of motion of NECA-IBEW Pension Fund to consolidate cases (CV 04-886 PHX-MHM and CV 04-1012 PHX-SMM) by pla James V Siracusano [6-1], motion for appointment of NECA-IBEW as lead pla by pla James V Siracusano [6-2], motion for approval of selection of lead liaison counsel, Bonnett, Fairbourn, Friedman & Balint by pla James Siracusano [6-3] (jrh) [Entry date 08/06/04] Docket as of January 27, 2005 11:18 pm Page 7 Proceedings include all events. 2:04cv1012 Siracusano v. Matrixx Initiatives, et al MISSY [2:04cv1012] 8/9/04 19 REPLY memorandum of law in further support by pla James V Siracusano of motion of Jeffery E Kuhler, Stanley Sved, W.K Hughey and Alex Costanzo to consolidate cases (CV 04-886 PHX-MHM and CV 04-1012 PHX-SMM) by pla James V Siracusano [3-1], motion of Jeffrey E Kuhler, Stanley Sved, W.K. Hughey and Alex Costanzo to be appointed as lead pla by pla James V Siracusano [3-2], motion of Jeffrey E Kuhler, Stanely Sved, W.K Hughey and Alex Costanzo for approval of their selection of lead and liaison counsel by pla James Siracusano [3-3] (jrh) [Entry date 08/09/04] [2:04cv1012] 8/9/04 20 MEMORANDUM IN further SUPPORT by pla James V Siracusano of motion of NECA-IBEW Pension Fund to consolidate cases (CV 04-886 PHX-MHM and CV 04-1012 PHX-SMM) by pla James V Siracusano [6-1], motion for appointment of NECA-IBEW as lead pla by pla James V Siracusano [6-2], motion for approval of selection of lead liaison counsel, Bonnett, Fairbourn, Friedman & Balint by pla James Siracusano [6-3] (jrh) [Entry date 08/10/04] [2:04cv1012] 8/9/04 20 REPLY (RESPONSE) by pla James V Siracusano to the opposition of the competeting motion of Jeffery E Kuhler, Stanley Sved, W.K Hughey and Alex Costanzo to consolidate cases (CV 04-886 PHX-MHM and CV 04-1012 PHX-SMM) by pla James V Siracusano [3-1], motion of Jeffrey E Kuhler, Stanley Sved, W.K. Hughey and Alex Costanzo to be appointed as lead pla by pla James V Siracusano [3-2], motion of Jeffrey E Kuhler, Stanely Sved, W.K Hughey and Alex Costanzo for approval of their selection of lead and liaison counsel by pla James Siracusano [3-3] (jrh) [Entry date 08/10/04] [2:04cv1012] 8/30/04 21 MOTION for admission pro hac vice as to Amy J Longo, atty for dft Matrixx Initiatives, dft Carl J Johnson, dft William J Hemelt [21-1] (jrh) [Entry date 08/31/04] [2:04cv1012] 8/30/04 22 MOTION for admission pro hac vice as to Michael G Yoder, atty for dft Matrixx Initiatives, dft Carl J Johnson, dft William J Hemelt [22-1] (jrh) [Entry date 08/31/04] [2:04cv1012] 8/30/04 23 MOTION for admission pro hac vice as to Molly J Magnuson, atty for dft Matrixx Initiatives, dft Carl J Johnson, dft William J Hemelt [23-1] (jrh) [Entry date 08/31/04] [2:04cv1012] 9/2/04 -- Pro Hac Vice $25 Fee Paid as to Molly J Magnuson (bas) [Entry date 09/02/04] [2:04cv1012] 9/2/04 -- Pro Hac Vice $25 Fee Paid as to Michael G Yoder (bas) Docket as of January 27, 2005 11:18 pm Page 8 Proceedings include all events. 2:04cv1012 Siracusano v. Matrixx Initiatives, et al MISSY [Entry date 09/02/04] [2:04cv1012] 9/2/04 -- Pro Hac Vice $25 Fee Paid as to Amy J Longo (bas) [Entry date 09/02/04] [2:04cv1012] 9/9/04 24 ORDER by Judge Stephen M. McNamee that the motion of attorney for admission to practice pro hac vice as to Amy J Longo, atty for dft Matrixx Initiatives, dft Carl J Johnson, dft William J Hemelt [21-1] is granted (cc: all counsel) (sat) [Entry date 09/09/04] [2:04cv1012] 9/9/04 25 ORDER by Judge Stephen M. McNamee that the motion of attorney for admission to practice pro hac vice as to Michael G Yoder, atty for dft Matrixx Initiatives, dft Carl J Johnson, dft William J Hemelt [22-1] is granted (cc: all counsel) (sat) [Entry date 09/09/04] [2:04cv1012] 9/9/04 26 ORDER by Judge Stephen M. McNamee that the motion of attorney for admission to practice pro hac vice as to Molly J Magnuson, atty for dft Matrixx Initiatives, dft Carl J Johnson, dft William J Hemelt [23-1] is granted (cc: all counsel) (sat) [Entry date 09/09/04] [2:04cv1012] 10/27/04 27 MINUTE ENTRY before Judge Mary H. Murguia. Crt Rptr: Merilyn Sanchez. Appearances: Ramzi Abadou, Stephen Weiss, Lori Feldman, Christopher Seeger, David Buchanan, and Francis Balint for the plaintiffs. David Rosenbaum, Amy Longo, and Maureen Beyers for the defendants. Also present is defendant, William Hemelt. Motions Hearing held. There being no objection, IT IS ORDERED granting the Motion to Consolidate CV 04-1012-PHX-SMM with CV 04-886-PHX-MHM [3,6-1]. Oral argument held. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED taking under advisement the Motion to Appoint Lead Plaintiff [3,6-2] and for Approval of Their Selection of Lead Liaison Counsel 3,6-3]. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED granting the motions for oral argument [docs. 13 & 14]. [cc: MHM, SMM, docket clerk] [27-1] (kbet) [Entry date 10/28/04] [2:04cv1012] Docket as of January 27, 2005 11:18 pm Page 9 Proceedings include all events. 2:04cv1012 Siracusano v. Matrixx Initiatives, et al MISSY 1/18/05 -- ORDER by Judge Mary H. Murguia granting Pla NECA-Fund's motion to be appointed lead Pla, to appoint lead counsel, and to appoint liaison counsel is granted [Dkt #3-2, 3-3, 6-2, 6-3] FURTHER ORDERED denying Pla Sved-group's motion to be appointed lead pla, to appoint lead counsel, and to appoint liaison [Doc #7-2, 7-3, 10-2, 10-3] FURTHER ORDERED granting motion to substitute attorney David B Rosenbaum and Maureen Beyers of Osborn Maledon replacing James Condo of Snell & Wilmer (Michael Yoder and Amy Longo of O'Melveny & Meyers remain as co-counsel) by dft Matrixx Initiatives, dft Carl J Johnson, dft William J Hemelt [17-1] FURTHER ORDERED directing the Clk of Court to designate Pla James V Siracusano, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated as named Pla in this action FURTHER ORDERED that the Court intends to resolve class certification on an expeditious basis ACCORDINGLY, setting a hearing re setting a schedule for class certification for 3:00 on 2/17/05 The Court directs Neca-Fund and Dft to meet and confer re a proposed schedule for class certification, addressing ddls for discovery and related issues. The partiers shall submit to the Court, preferably a joint proposed class certification sched order, nlt 2/10/05 (cc: all counsel) (map) [Entry date 01/18/05] [2:04cv1012 2:04cv886] 1/27/05 -- ORDER by Judge Mary H. Murguia granting motion for admission pro hac vice as to Lucas F Olts, atty for movant NECA-IBEW [61-1] (cc: all counsel) (map) [Entry date 01/27/05] [2:04cv1012 2:04cv886] 1/27/05 -- ORDER by Judge Mary H. Murguia granting motion for admission pro hac vice as to Scott Saham, atty for movant NECA-IBEW [60-1] (cc: all counsel) (map) [Entry date 01/27/05] [2:04cv1012 2:04cv886] 1/27/05 -- MINUTE ORDER: Due to a conflict on the Court's calendar, the Court ORDERS that the hearing re: setting a schedule for class certification be reset from February 17, 2005 to March 3, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. before the Honorable Mary H. Murguia. (cc: MHM, all counsel) [64-2] (kbet) [Entry date 01/27/05] [2:04cv1012 2:04cv886]