US District Court Civil Docket as of 02/14/2011
Retrieved from the court on February 18, 2011

United States District Court
Eastern District of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 2:09-cv-05262-PD


REID v. HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC. et al
Assigned to: HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND

all others Case: 

2:10-cv-00262-PD

 

related Case: 

2:09-cv-06160-PD

Cause: 15:78m(a) Securities Exchange Act


Date Filed:
11/10/2009
Date Terminated:
02/14/2011
Jury Demand: Plaintiff
Nature of Suit: 850 Securities/Commodities
Jurisdiction: Federal Question

 

IN RE:

 

HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC. SECURITIES LITIGATION

represented by

BARBARA A. PODELL
BERGER & MONTAGUE, PC
1622 LOCUST ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
215-875-4690
Fax: 215-875-4673
Email: bpodell@bm.net
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

 

 

Plaintiff

 

 

JAMES REID
Individually and on Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated

represented by

BARBARA A. PODELL
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

DEBORAH R. GROSS
LAW OFFICES BERNARD M. GROSS, PC
100
PENN SQUARE EAST
JOHN WANAMAKER BLDG , SUITE 450
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
215-561-3600
Fax: 215-561-3000
Email: debbie@bernardmgross.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

JEFFREY A. BERENS
DYER & BERENS LLP
303 E 17TH
AVE STE 300
DENVER, CO 80203
303-861-1764
Email: jeff@dyerberens.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

MARC S. HENZEL
LAW OFFICES OF MARC S. HENZEL
273 MONTGOMERY AVENUE
SUITE 202
BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004
610-660-8000
Email: mhenzel182@aol.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

ROBERT J. DYER ,
III
DYER & BERENS LLP
303 E 17TH
AVE STE 300
DENVER, CO 80203
303-861-1764
Email: bob@dyerberens.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

SHERRIE R. SAVETT
BERGER & MONTAGUE, PC
1622 LOCUST STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
215-875-3000
Fax: 215-875-5715
Email: ssavett@bm.net
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

ERIC LECHTZIN
BERGER & MONTAGUE, P.C.
1622 LOCUST STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
215-875-3000
Email: elechtzin@bm.net
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

 

 


V.

 

 

Defendant

 

 

HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC.

represented by

GAY BARLOW PARKS RAINVILLE
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP
3000 TWO LOGAN SQUARE
18TH &
ARCH STREETS
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
215-981-4000
Fax: 215-981-4750
Email: rainvilleg@pepperlaw.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

JOSEPH W. JESIOLOWSKI
PEPPER & HAMILTON, LLP
3000 TWO LOGAN SQUARE
18TH &
ARCH STS.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-2799
215-981-4306
Email: jesioloj@pepperlaw.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

MICHELE CRIMALDI ZARYCHTA
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP
3000 TWO LOGAN SQ
18TH &
ARCH STS
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
215-981-4000
Email: zarychtam@pepperlaw.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

ROBERT L. HICKOK
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP
3000 TWO LOGAN SQ
18TH &
ARCH STS
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-2799
215-981-4583
Email: hickokr@pepperlaw.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

THOMAS T. WATKINSON , II
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP
407 S. 12TH STREET
APT 2R
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
215-981-4718
Email: watkinsont@pepperlaw.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

WILLIAM A. LIESS
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP
3000 TWO LOGAN SQ
18TH &
ARCH STS
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-2799
215-981-4750
Email: liessw@pepperlaw.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

 

 

Defendant

 

 

WILLIAM A. CARTER

represented by

GAY BARLOW PARKS RAINVILLE
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

JOSEPH W. JESIOLOWSKI
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

MICHELE CRIMALDI ZARYCHTA
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

ROBERT L. HICKOK
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

THOMAS T. WATKINSON , II
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

WILLIAM A. LIESS
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

 

 

Defendant

 

 

DAVID R. STRAYER
also known as
DAVID J. STRAYER

represented by

GAY BARLOW PARKS RAINVILLE
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

ROBERT L. HICKOK
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

JOSEPH W. JESIOLOWSKI
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

MICHELE CRIMALDI ZARYCHTA
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

THOMAS T. WATKINSON , II
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

WILLIAM A. LIESS
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

 

 


V.

 

 

Movant

 

 

ANTHONY DESILVA

represented by

DEBORAH R. GROSS
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

 

 

Movant

 

 

AMGAD RIZK

represented by

DEBORAH R. GROSS
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

 

 

Movant

 

 

MINA RIZK

represented by

DEBORAH R. GROSS
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

 

 

Movant

 

 

RAYMOND A. PRITCHETT

represented by

DEBORAH R. GROSS
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

 

 

 

Claimant

 

 

RICHARD WANAT

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date Filed

#

Docket Text

11/10/2009

1 

COMPLAINT against HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC., WILLIAM A. CARTER ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number PPE012349.), filed by JAMES REID.(jeb, ) (Entered: 11/12/2009)

11/10/2009

  

Summons Issued as to HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC., WILLIAM A. CARTER. 2 Forwarded To: Counsel on 11/12/09 (jeb, ) (Entered: 11/12/2009)

11/10/2009

  

DEMAND for Trial by Jury by JAMES REID. (jeb, ) (Entered: 11/12/2009)

12/18/2009

2 

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by JAMES REID. WILLIAM A. CARTER waiver sent on 11/17/2009, answer due 1/19/2010. (GROSS, DEBORAH) (Entered: 12/18/2009)

12/18/2009

3 

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by JAMES REID. HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC. waiver sent on 11/17/2009, answer due 1/19/2010. (GROSS, DEBORAH) (Entered: 12/18/2009)

12/21/2009

4 

NOTICE of Appearance by ROBERT L. HICKOK on behalf of HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC., WILLIAM A. CARTER with Certificate of Service(HICKOK, ROBERT) (Entered: 12/21/2009)

12/21/2009

5 

NOTICE of Appearance by GAY BARLOW PARKS RAINVILLE on behalf of HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC., WILLIAM A. CARTER with Certificate of Service(RAINVILLE, GAY) (Entered: 12/21/2009)

12/21/2009

6 

NOTICE of Appearance by MICHELE CRIMALDI ZARYCHTA on behalf of HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC., WILLIAM A. CARTER with Certificate of Service(CRIMALDI ZARYCHTA, MICHELE) (Entered: 12/21/2009)

12/21/2009

7 

NOTICE of Appearance by WILLIAM A. LIESS on behalf of HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC., WILLIAM A. CARTER with CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE(ap, ) (Entered: 12/22/2009)

12/28/2009

8 

Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 with Certificate of Service by HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC..(HICKOK, ROBERT) (Entered: 12/28/2009)

12/31/2009

9 

NOTICE of Change of Address by DEBORAH R. GROSS(GROSS, DEBORAH) (Entered: 12/31/2009)

01/04/2010

10 

STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINTS FILED IN THIS MATTER EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN SUCH STIPULATION, ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 12/21/2009. 1/4/2010 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED.(ap, ) (Entered: 01/04/2010)

01/11/2010

11 

MOTION to Consolidate Cases ; Appoinment of Lead Plaintiff; and For Aprroval of its Choice of Counsel as Lead and Liaison Counsel for the Class by Movant DiSho Group filed by JAMES REID.Brief. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order [Proposed] Order)(HENZEL, MARC) (Entered: 01/11/2010)

01/11/2010

12 

BRIEF in Support of MOTION to Consolidate Related Cases; For Appointment of Lead Plaintiff and For Approval of its Choice of Counsel as Lead and Liaison Counsel for the Class by Movant DiSho Group filed by JAMES REID.Brief. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of William B. Federman)(HENZEL, MARC) Modified on 1/13/2010 (nd, ). (Entered: 01/11/2010)

01/11/2010

13 

MOTION to Appoint Counsel AND CONSOLIDATION OF RELATED ACTIONS, APPOINTMENT AS LEAD PLAINITFFS AND APPROVAL OF THEIR SELECTION OF CO-LEAD COUNSEL filed by ANTHONY DESILVA.Memorandum, Proposed Order, Declaration, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order for Appointment of Lead, # 2 Memorandum of Law in support of appointment for lead, # 3 Declaration of Deborah R. Gross in support of motion for lead, # 4 Exhibit A to Declaration of Deborah R. Gross, # 5 Exhibit B to Declaration of Deborah R. Gross, # 6 Exhibit C to Declaration of Deborah R. Gross, # 7 Exhibit D to Declaration of Deborah R. Gross, # 8 Exhibit E to Declaration of Deborah R. Gross, # 9 Certificate of Service)(GROSS, DEBORAH) (Entered: 01/11/2010)

01/11/2010

14 

MOTION to Appoint Counsel, MOTION for Approval of Lead Plaintiff Victor Cherry, Ehud Nahum, Jagvinder Pal Singh and Padmaker Boienipelly as The Hemispherx Investor Group, MOTION to Consolidate Cases filed by JAMES REID.Memorandum, Declaration. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Declaration of Eric Lechtzin, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E)(PODELL, BARBARA) (Entered: 01/11/2010)

01/12/2010

15 

APPLICATION by JAMES REID FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF JEFFREY A. BERENS, SPONSOR STATEMENT, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE.(FILING FEE PAID PPE015729) (kk, ) (Entered: 01/13/2010)

01/12/2010

16 

APPLICATION by JAMES REID FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF ROBERT J. DYER III, SPONSOR STATEMENT, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE.(FILING FEE PAID PPE015729) (kk, ) (Entered: 01/13/2010)

01/15/2010

17 

NOTICE by ANTHONY DESILVA re 13 MOTION to Appoint Counsel AND CONSOLIDATION OF RELATED ACTIONS, APPOINTMENT AS LEAD PLAINITFFS AND APPROVAL OF THEIR SELECTION OF CO-LEAD COUNSEL NOTICE OF CORRECTED CERTIFICATION (GROSS, DEBORAH) (Entered: 01/15/2010)

01/15/2010

18 

ORDER THAT THE APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY JEFFREY A. BERENS, TO PRACTICE IN THIS COURT PURSUANT TO LRCP 83.5.2(b) IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 1/15/10. 1/19/10 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(kk, ) (Entered: 01/19/2010)

01/15/2010

19 

ORDER THAT THE APPLICATION OF ATTORNEY ROBERT J. DYER, III, TO PRACTICE IN THIS COURT PURSUANT TO LRCP 83.5.2(b) IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 1/15/10. 1/19/10 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(kk, ) (Entered: 01/19/2010)

01/22/2010

20 

NOTICE of Withdrawal 11 MOTION to Consolidate Cases ; Appoinment of Lead Plaintiff; and For Aprroval of its Choice of Counsel as Lead and Liaison Counsel for the Class by Movant DiSho Group filed by JAMES REID.WITHDRAWAL OF MOVANT DISHO GROUP FOR CONSOLIDATION & APPOINTMENT OF LEAD PLAINTIFF & COUNSEL, Certificate of Service.(HENZEL, MARC) Modified on 1/25/2010 (lisad, ). (Entered: 01/22/2010)

01/25/2010

21 

RESPONSE to Motion re 14 MOTION to Appoint Counsel MOTION for Approval of Lead Plaintiff Victor Cherry, Ehud Nahum, Jagvinder Pal Singh and Padmaker Boienipelly as The Hemispherx Investor Group MOTION to Consolidate Cases, 13 MOTION to Appoint Counsel AND CONSOLIDATION OF RELATED ACTIONS, APPOINTMENT AS LEAD PLAINITFFS AND APPROVAL OF THEIR SELECTION OF CO-LEAD COUNSEL filed by HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC., WILLIAM A. CARTER, Certificate of Service. (HICKOK, ROBERT) Modified on 1/26/2010 (lisad, ). (Entered: 01/25/2010)

01/25/2010

22 

Memorandum of Law re 13 MOTION to Appoint Counsel AND CONSOLIDATION OF RELATED ACTIONS, APPOINTMENT AS LEAD PLAINITFFS AND APPROVAL OF THEIR SELECTION OF CO-LEAD COUNSEL AND IN OPPOSITION TO THE COMPETING LEAD PLAINTIFF MOTIONS filed by ANTHONY DESILVA, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Deborah R. Gross)(GROSS, DEBORAH) Modified on 1/26/2010 (lisad, ). (Entered: 01/25/2010)

01/25/2010

23 

MEMORANDUM OF LAW OF THE HEMISPHERX INVESTOR GROUP IN OPPOSITION TO COMPETING MOTIONS FOR APPOINTMENT AS LEAD PLAINTIFF AND APPROVAL OF SELECTION OF LEAD COUNSEL re 13 MOTION to Appoint Counsel AND CONSOLIDATION OF RELATED ACTIONS, APPOINTMENT AS LEAD PLAINITFFS AND APPROVAL OF THEIR SELECTION OF CO-LEAD COUNSEL, 11 MOTION to Consolidate Cases ; Appoinment of Lead Plaintiff; and For Aprroval of its Choice of Counsel as Lead and Liaison Counsel for the Class by Movant DiSho Group, 12 Brief in Support of Motion to Consolidate filed by JAMES REID, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)(SAVETT, SHERRIE) Modified on 1/26/2010 (lisad, ). (Entered: 01/25/2010)

02/01/2010

24 

RESPONSE in Support re 13 MOTION to Appoint Counsel AND CONSOLIDATION OF RELATED ACTIONS, APPOINTMENT AS LEAD PLAINITFFS AND APPROVAL OF THEIR SELECTION OF CO-LEAD COUNSEL and in opposition to all other movants filed by ANTHONY DESILVA. (GROSS, DEBORAH) (Entered: 02/01/2010)

02/01/2010

25 

MOTION for Leave to File Reply of the Hemispherx Investor Group In Further Support of its Motion for Appointment as Lead Plaintiff and Approval of its Selection of Lead Counsel filed by JAMES REID.Memorandum, Declaration. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D)(PODELL, BARBARA) (Entered: 02/01/2010)

02/12/2010

26 

ORDER THAT CIVIL ACTION NOS. 09-5262, 09-5682, 09-5870, 09-5931, AND 09-6173 ARE HEREBY CONSOLIDATED, PURSUANT TO F.R.C.P. 42(a), FOR ALL PURPOSES, INCLUDING DISCOVERY AND TRIAL; CIVIL ACTIONS NOS. 09-6160, 10-262, 10-326 ARE HEREBY CONSOLIDATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCOVERY; ALL PLEADINGS, MOTIONS, DISCOVERY, AND OTHER MATTERS IN ALL CASES SHALL BE FILED AT CIVIL ACTION NO. 09-5262 AS LEAD CASE; THE CLERKS OF COURT IS DIRECTED TO CLOSE CIVIL ACTION NOS. 09-5682, 09-5870, 09-5931, AND 09-6173 FOR ALL PURPOSE; CIVIL ACTION NOS. 09-6160, 10-262, AND 10-326 SHALL BE PLACED IN CIVIL SUSPENSE FILE; DEFENDANT HEMISPHERX'S MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF LEAD PLAINTIFF, LEAD COUNSEL, AND TO CONSOLIDATE CASES (DOC. NO. 8 FOR CASE NO. 09-5870) IS GRANTED; THE REMAINING MOTIONS FOR LEAD PLAINTIFF AND LEAD COUNSEL ARE DENIED; COUNSEL FOR HEMISPHERX SHALL FILE AN AMENDED COMPLAINT BY 2/26/2010, WITH RESPONSE S DUE BY 3/12/2010. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 2/9/10. 2/12/10 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(kk, ) (Entered: 02/12/2010)

02/16/2010

27 

ORDER THAT THE APPLICATION OF FELIPE J. ARROYO, ESQUIRE TO PRACTICE IN THIS COURT PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 83.5.2(b) IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 2/16/10. 2/17/10 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(kk, ) (Entered: 02/17/2010)

03/01/2010

28 

CONSOLIDATED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against WILLIAM A. CARTER, HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC., filed by JAMES REID. JURY DEMANDED(dp, ) (Entered: 03/01/2010)

03/12/2010

29 

MOTION to Dismiss Consolidated [Amended] Class Action Complaint filed by WILLIAM A. CARTER, HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC.. Memorandum,Certificate of Service.(HICKOK, ROBERT) (Entered: 03/12/2010)

03/12/2010

30 

APPENDIX TO MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S CONSOLIDATED (AMENDED) CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT. (EXHIBITS FILED IN HARDCOPY, 3 VOLUMES)(dp, ) (Entered: 03/15/2010)

03/16/2010

31 

Amended Signature Page to Memorandum of Law in Support of Defendants Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs Consolidated [Amended] Class Action Complaint by WILLIAM A. CARTER, HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC.. (CRIMALDI ZARYCHTA, MICHELE) (Entered: 03/16/2010)

03/26/2010

32 

RESPONSE in Opposition re 29 MOTION to Dismiss Consolidated [Amended] Class Action Complaint by Lead Plaintiff Hemispherx Investor Group filed by CATHERINE A. KLETMAN. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Eric Lechtzin in Support of Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Complaint)(PODELL, BARBARA) (Entered: 03/26/2010)

04/02/2010

33 

MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE REPLY BRIEF as to 29 MOTION to Dismiss Consolidated [Amended] Class Action Complaint filed by WILLIAM A. CARTER, HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC..Memorandum in Support, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit A-2, # 3 Exhibit A-3, # 4 Exhibit A-4, # 5 Exhibit B, # 6 Exhibit C, # 7 Exhibit 110, # 8 Exhibit 111, # 9 Exhibit 112, # 10 Exhibit 113, # 11 Exhibit 114, # 12 Exhibit 115, # 13 Exhibit 116, # 14 Exhibit 117, # 15 Exhibit 118, # 16 Exhibit 119)(RAINVILLE, GAY) Modified on 4/5/2010 (dp, ). (Entered: 04/02/2010)

04/05/2010

34 

DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE REPLY MEMORANDUM. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (FILED IN HARDCOPY REPLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT).(dp, ) (FILED IN ERROR) Modified on 4/5/2010 (dp, ). (Entered: 04/05/2010)

04/05/2010

35 

ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE REPLY MEMORANDUM IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 4/5/10.4/6/10 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(dp, ) (Entered: 04/06/2010)

04/06/2010

36 

REPLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF'S CONSOLIDATED [AMENDED] CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT. filed by JAMES REID. (dp, ) (Entered: 04/07/2010)

04/20/2010

37 

ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS IS DENIED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL DIAMOND ON 4/19/10.4/20/10 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED, FAXED BY CHAMBERS (dp, ) (Entered: 04/20/2010)

04/20/2010

38 

ORDER THAT THE PARTIES SHALL SUBMIT A PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER BY NOON ON THURSDAY 4/22/10. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 4/19/10. 4/20/10 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED AND FAXED.(dp, ) (Entered: 04/20/2010)

04/27/2010

39 

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS SHALL FILE AN ANSWER TO LEAD PLAINTIFFS' CONSOLIDATED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT NO LATER THAN 5/14/10 DISCOVERY DUE BY 9/13/2010. MOTIONS DUE BY 12/1/2010.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 4/27/10. 4/28/10 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(dp, ) (Entered: 04/28/2010)

04/27/2010

  

***Update Answer Deadline (dp, ) (Entered: 04/28/2010)

04/28/2010

  

***Set/Reset Deadlines: AMENDED PLEADINGS DUE BY 9/26/2010. (afm, ) (Entered: 04/28/2010)

04/29/2010

  

***Update Answer Deadline (afm, ) (Entered: 04/29/2010)

05/06/2010

40 

NOTICE of Appearance by THOMAS T. WATKINSON, II on behalf of WILLIAM A. CARTER, HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC. with Certificate of Service(WATKINSON, THOMAS) (Entered: 05/06/2010)

05/13/2010

41 

NOTICE of Appearance by JOSEPH W. JESIOLOWSKI on behalf of WILLIAM A. CARTER, HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC. with Certificate of Service(JESIOLOWSKI, JOSEPH) (Entered: 05/13/2010)

05/14/2010

42 

ANSWER to 28 Complaint by WILLIAM A. CARTER, HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC..(RAINVILLE, GAY) (Entered: 05/14/2010)

05/17/2010

43 

STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER THAT ANY PERSON NOT A PARTY TO THIS ACTION FROM WHOM DISCOVERY IS SOUGHT MAY OBTAIN THE BENEFITS OF THIS STIPUALTION AND ORDER BY SIGNING, OR HAVING DULY AUTHORIZED COUNSEL SIGN, A COPY OF THIS STIPULATION AND ORDER AND GIVING NOTICE THEREOF TO COUNSEL FOR THE PARTIES.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 5/17/10. 5/17/10 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED.(dp, ) (Entered: 05/17/2010)

05/18/2010

44 

Letter from COUNSEL ROBERT L. HICKOK, STATING THAT COUNSEL FOR THE PARTIES MET AND CONFERRED ON 5/10/10 REGARDING THE SCOPE OF THE PARTIES' ELECTRONIC DISCOVERY, THE PRESERVATION OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS, THE METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS, AND THE FORMAT FOR PRODUCTION OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS. (dp, ) (Entered: 05/19/2010)

05/18/2010

45 

PROOF OF SERVICE ON DEFENDANT DAVID R. STRAYER, M.D. BY JAMES REID AS TO WILLIAM A. CARTER, AND HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC. ON 3/10/10. (kp, ) (Entered: 05/19/2010)

05/20/2010

46 

NOTICE of Appearance by ROBERT L. HICKOK on behalf of DAVID R. STRAYER with Certificate of Service(HICKOK, ROBERT) (Entered: 05/20/2010)

05/20/2010

47 

NOTICE of Appearance by GAY BARLOW PARKS RAINVILLE on behalf of DAVID R. STRAYER with Certificate of Service(RAINVILLE, GAY) (Entered: 05/20/2010)

05/20/2010

48 

NOTICE of Appearance by MICHELE CRIMALDI ZARYCHTA on behalf of DAVID R. STRAYER with Certificate of Service(CRIMALDI ZARYCHTA, MICHELE) (Entered: 05/20/2010)

05/20/2010

49 

NOTICE of Appearance by THOMAS T. WATKINSON, II on behalf of DAVID R. STRAYER with Certificate of Service(WATKINSON, THOMAS) (Entered: 05/20/2010)

05/20/2010

50 

NOTICE of Appearance by WILLIAM A. LIESS on behalf of DAVID R. STRAYER with Certificate of Service(LIESS, WILLIAM) (Entered: 05/20/2010)

05/20/2010

51 

NOTICE of Appearance by JOSEPH W. JESIOLOWSKI on behalf of DAVID R. STRAYER with Certificate of Service(JESIOLOWSKI, JOSEPH) (Entered: 05/20/2010)

05/24/2010

52 

NOTICE of Appearance by ERIC LECHTZIN on behalf of JAMES REID (LECHTZIN, ERIC) (Entered: 05/24/2010)

05/24/2010

53 

NOTICE of Appearance by ERIC LECHTZIN on behalf of JAMES REID (LECHTZIN, ERIC) (Entered: 05/24/2010)

06/28/2010

54 

MOTION to Modify the Case Management Order filed by WILLIAM A. CARTER, HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC., DAVID R. STRAYER.Certificate of Counsel, Certificate of Service.(RAINVILLE, GAY) (Entered: 06/28/2010)

06/29/2010

55 

ORDER THAT AMENDED PLEADINGS DUE BY 11/2/2010., DISCOVERY DUE BY 10/20/2010., MOTIONS DUE BY 11/2/2010. SEE ATTACHED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 6/29/10. 6/30/10 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED AND FAXED.(dp, ) (Entered: 06/30/2010)

08/10/2010

56 

MOTION to Permit Discovery of Improper Communications between Lead Plaintiff's Counsel and Cassandra Petrice filed by WILLIAM A. CARTER, HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC., DAVID R. STRAYER.Memorandum of Law in Support, Certificate of Service.(RAINVILLE, GAY) (Entered: 08/10/2010)

08/13/2010

57 

ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS SHALL RESPOND TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO PERMIT DISCOVERY OF IMPROPER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN LEAD PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL AND CASSANDRA PETRICE NO LATER THAN 12PM 8/18/10. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 8/13/10. 8/13/10 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED AND MAILED.(dp, ) (Entered: 08/13/2010)

08/19/2010

58 

Letter from Sherrie R. Savett and Robert L. Hickok to JUDGE DIAMOND dated 8/17/2010 re: settlement and withdrawal of Motion to Permit Discovery. (md) (Entered: 08/20/2010)

08/19/2010

59 

ORDER THAT LEAD PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL AND DEFENSE COUNSEL SHALL FILE A JOINT MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT BY 9/20/2010; DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO PERMIT DISCOVERY OF IMPROPER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN LEAD PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL AND CASSSANDRA PETRICE IS DENIED AS MOOT. CIVIL ACTION NOS. 09-6160, 10-262, and 10-326--THE THREE DERIVATIVE ACTIONS--SHALL REMAIN CONSOLIDATED. THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL REMOVE CIVIL ACTION NO. 09-6160 FROM SUSPENSE, AND ALL PLEADINGS, MOTIONS, DISCOVERY, AND OTHER MATTERS IN THESE CASES SHALL BE FILED IN CIVIL ACTION NO. 09-6160 AS THE LEAD CASE. CIVIL ACTION NOS. 10-262 AND 10-326 SHALL REMAIN IN SUSPENSE. THE DEADLINES SET FORTH IN MY 6/29/2010 AMENDED CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER ARE HEREBY STAYED AS TO THE FIVE SECURITIES CLASS ACTIONS. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 8/18/2010. 8/20/2010 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED.(md) (Entered: 08/20/2010)

09/17/2010

60 

MOTION for Extension of Time to File The Parties Joint Motion for Preliminary Approval of Settlement filed by WILLIAM A. CARTER, HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC., DAVID R. STRAYER.Certificate of Counsel,Certificate of Service.(HICKOK, ROBERT) (Entered: 09/17/2010)

09/17/2010

61 

ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 9/17/10.9/17/10 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED, MAILED, FAXED.(dp, ) Modified on 9/17/2010 (dp, ). (Entered: 09/17/2010)

09/21/2010

  

***Set/Reset Deadlines: MOTIONS DUE BY 9/24/2010. (dp, ) (Entered: 09/21/2010)

09/24/2010

62 

MOTION for Approval /JOINT MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT, PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATION OF THE CLASS, AND APPROVAL OF NOTICE TO THE CLASS filed by WILLIAM A. CARTER, HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC., DAVID R. STRAYER.Memorandum, Certificate of Counsel. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 PART 1, # 2 Exhibit 1 PART 2, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit A-1, # 5 Exhibit A-2, # 6 Exhibit A-3, # 7 Exhibit B)(RAINVILLE, GAY) (Entered: 09/24/2010)

10/08/2010

63 

ORDER THAT THE PARTIES SUBMIT SUPPLEMENTAL BREIFING ON THE NINE FACTORS I MUST CONSIDER IN APPROVING A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AS SET FORTH.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 10/7/10. 10/8/10 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED.(dp, ) (Entered: 10/08/2010)

10/15/2010

64 

Memorandum re 62 MOTION for Approval /JOINT MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT, PRELIMINARY CERTIFICATION OF THE CLASS, AND APPROVAL OF NOTICE TO THE CLASS Supplemental Memorandum in Support of Joint Motion for Approval of Settlement filed by HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC. SECURITIES LITIGATION. (PODELL, BARBARA) (Entered: 10/15/2010)

10/21/2010

65 

ORDER THAT A SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE SET FOR 1/20/2011 10:00 AM BEFORE HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 10/20/10. 10/21/10 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED, AND FAXED.(dp, ) Modified on 10/22/2010 (dp, ). (dp, ). (Entered: 10/21/2010)

12/22/2010

66 

MOTION for Approval of Class Action Settlement and Plan of Allocation of Settlement Proceeds and Award of Attorneys Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC. SECURITIES LITIGATION.Certificate of Service.(PODELL, BARBARA) (FILED IN ERROR)Modified on 1/18/2011 (kk, ). (Entered: 12/22/2010)

12/22/2010

67 

Memorandum re 66 MOTION for Approval of Class Action Settlement and Plan of Allocation of Settlement Proceeds and Award of Attorneys Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC. SECURITIES LITIGATION. (PODELL, BARBARA)(FILED IN ERROR) Modified on 1/18/2011 (kk, ). (Entered: 12/22/2010)

12/22/2010

68 

Memorandum re 66 MOTION for Approval of Class Action Settlement and Plan of Allocation of Settlement Proceeds and Award of Attorneys Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses in Suport of Co-Lead's Application filed by HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC. SECURITIES LITIGATION. (PODELL, BARBARA)(FILED IN ERROR) Modified on 1/18/2011 (kk, ). (Entered: 12/22/2010)

12/22/2010

69 

MOTION for Approval for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement and Plan of Allocation of Settlement Proceeds and Award of Attorneys' Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC. SECURITIES LITIGATION.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Order and Final Judgment)(PODELL, BARBARA) (Entered: 12/22/2010)

12/22/2010

70 

Memorandum re 69 MOTION for Approval for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement and Plan of Allocation of Settlement Proceeds and Award of Attorneys' Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC. SECURITIES LITIGATION. (PODELL, BARBARA) (Entered: 12/22/2010)

12/22/2010

71 

Memorandum re 69 MOTION for Approval for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement and Plan of Allocation of Settlement Proceeds and Award of Attorneys' Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses filed by HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC. SECURITIES LITIGATION. (PODELL, BARBARA) (Entered: 12/22/2010)

12/22/2010

72 

Declaration re 69 MOTION for Approval for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement and Plan of Allocation of Settlement Proceeds and Award of Attorneys' Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses by HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC. SECURITIES LITIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B (1 of 2), # 3 Exhibit B (2 of 2), # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D)(PODELL, BARBARA) (Entered: 12/22/2010)

01/11/2011

73 

RESPONSE to Motion re 69 MOTION for Approval for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement and Plan of Allocation of Settlement Proceeds and Award of Attorneys' Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses, 66 MOTION for Approval of Class Action Settlement and Plan of Allocation of Settlement Proceeds and Award of Attorneys Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses Response to Objections of the Patels filed by HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC. SECURITIES LITIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(PODELL, BARBARA) (Entered: 01/11/2011)

01/14/2011

74 

AFFIDAVIT re 69 MOTION for Approval for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement and Plan of Allocation of Settlement Proceeds and Award of Attorneys' Fees and Reimbursement of Expenses, 72 Declaration, Supplemental Affidavit of Edward J. Sincavage, CPA Regarding Dissemination of Notice to the Class by HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC. SECURITIES LITIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(PODELL, BARBARA) (Entered: 01/14/2011)

01/18/2011

75 

MOTION to Certify Class for Final Certification of the Settlement Class filed by HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC. SECURITIES LITIGATION.Memorandum and Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law in Support, # 2 Certificate of Service)(PODELL, BARBARA) (Entered: 01/18/2011)

01/19/2011

76 

WRITTEN OBJECTION TO THE SETTLEMENT by SWETABEN S. PATEL.(EXHIBITS FILED IN HARD COPY DO TO PERSONAL INFORMATION) (kk, ) (Entered: 01/19/2011)

01/19/2011

77 

WRITTEN OBJECTION TO THE SETTLEMENT by SURYAICANT R. PATEL.(EXHIBITS FILED IN HARD COPY DUE TO PERSONAL INFORMATION) (kk, ) (Entered: 01/19/2011)

01/20/2011

78 

Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND: Settlement Conference held on 1/20/2011. (kk, ) (Entered: 01/20/2011)

02/07/2011

79 

ORDER THAT THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL DOCKET THIS PROOF OF CLAIM AND RELEASE FORM UNDER SEAL. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 2/4/2011. 2/7/2011 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED.(kk, ) (Entered: 02/07/2011)

02/07/2011

80 

PROOF OF CLAIM AND RELEASE FORM by RICHARD WANAT.(FILED UNDER SEAL) (kk, ) (Entered: 02/07/2011)

02/09/2011

  

Letter to Attorney CAROLE BRODERICK re: L.R. 83.5 and 83.5.2. (kk, ) (Entered: 02/10/2011)

02/14/2011

81 

ORDER THAT LEAD PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR FINAL CERTIFICATION OF THE SETTLEMENT CLASS (DOC. NO. 75) IS GRANTED; LEAD PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT AND PLAN OF ALLOCATION OF SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS AND AWARD OF ATTORNEYS' FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES (DOC. NO.69) IS GRANTED; THIS ACTION IS DISMISSED WITHOUT COSTS AND WITH OREJUDICE; AND THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL MARK THIS CASE CLOSED FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES, ETC. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PAUL S. DIAMOND ON 2/11/2011. 2/14/2011 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED.(kk, ) (Entered: 02/14/2011)

 

 

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