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Focus Enhancements, Inc.

Case Summary

Focus Enhancements, Inc. Securities Litigation

Case Summary

Case Status:    SETTLED
On or around 05/24/2002 (Date of order of final judgment)

Filing Date: November 09, 1999

According to the Company’s Form 10-QSB for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2002, on or about December 7, 2001 the parties reached an agreement in principle to settle this case and on or about May 23, 2002 the case was settled and a final judgment was entered by the United States District Court. The settlement was funded entirely by proceeds from defendants' insurance carrier. The case is now closed.

The lawsuit was brought for violations of sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. The action charges that Focus improperly reported its financial results including revenues and income in its public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in its press releases for each quarter in the fiscal year 1999. On March 1, 2000, Focus disclosed that its independent auditors had brought to the Board of Directors' attention financial controls issues relating to the fiscal year ending December 31, 1999 and prior quarters. The Board has designated a committee to investigate the matter. The Company’s President and CFO have agreed to a leave of absence from the Company during the committee's review.

Company & Securities Information

Defendant: Focus Enhancements, Inc.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Sector: Technology
Industry: Software & Programming
Headquarters: United States

SECURITIES INFORMATION:

Ticker Symbol: FCSE
Company Market: NASDAQ
Market Status: Public (Listed)

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First Identified Complaint

Frank E. Ridel, et al. v. Focus Enhancements, Inc.

COURT: D. Massachusetts
DOCKET #: 99-CV-12344
JUDGE: Hon. Douglas P. Woodlock
DATE FILED: 11/09/1999
CLASS PERIOD START: 07/17/1997
CLASS PERIOD END: 02/19/1999
PLAINTIFF FIRMS NAMED IN COMPLAINT:
  1. Barrack, Rodos & Bacine (San Diego - former)
    402 West Broadway , Barrack, Rodos & Bacine (San Diego - former), CA 92101
    619.230.0800 619.230.1874 · info@barrack.com
  2. Berman DeValerio Pease Tabacco Burt & Pucillo (MA)
    One Liberty Square, Berman DeValerio Pease Tabacco Burt & Pucillo (MA), MA 2109
    617.542.8300 617.230.0903 · info@bermanesq.com
  3. Bernstein Liebhard & Lifshitz, LLP (New York)
    10 E. 40th Street, 22nd Floor, Bernstein Liebhard & Lifshitz, LLP (New York), NY 10016
    800.217.1522 · info@bernlieb.com
  4. Keller Rohrback LLP (Seattle)
    1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3200, Keller Rohrback LLP (Seattle), WA 98101-3052
    800.776.6044 206.623.3384 · investor@kellerrohrback.com
  5. Law Offices of Steven E. Cauley, P.A. (Little Rock)
    2200 Rodney Parham Road Suite 218, Law Offices of Steven E. Cauley, P.A. (Little Rock), AR 72212
    501.312.8500 ·
  6. Levy & Levy

    ·
  7. Lowey, Dannenberg, Bemporad & Selinger, P.C.
    1 North Lexington Avenue, 11th Floor, Lowey, Dannenberg, Bemporad & Selinger, P.C., NY 10601-1714
    914.997.0500 914.997.0035 · ldbs@wesetnet.com
  8. Pomerantz LLP (New York)
    600 Third Avenue, Pomerantz LLP (New York), NY 10016
    212.661.1100 212.661.8665 · info@pomerantzlaw.com/
  9. Schiffrin & Barroway LLP
    3 Bala Plaza E, Schiffrin & Barroway LLP, PA 19004
    610.667.7706 610.667.7056 · info@sbclasslaw.com
  10. Shapiro Haber & Urmy LLP (Boston)
    75 State Street, Shapiro Haber & Urmy LLP (Boston), MA 02109
    617.439.3939 617.439.0134 · info@shulaw.com
  11. Stull, Stull & Brody (New York)
    6 East 45th Street, Stull, Stull & Brody (New York), NY 10017
    310.209.2468 310.209.2087 · SSBNY@aol.com
  12. Weiss & Yourman (New York, NY)
    The French Building, 551 Fifth Ave., Suite 1600, Weiss & Yourman (New York, NY), NY 10126
    212.682.3025 212.682.3010 · info@wyca.com
First Identified Complaint (FIC) Filings:
No Document Title Filing Date

Reference Complaint

In Re: Focus Enhancements, Inc. Securities Litigation

COURT: D. Massachusetts
DOCKET #: 99-CV-12344
JUDGE: Hon. Douglas P. Woodlock
DATE FILED: 02/16/2001
CLASS PERIOD START: 07/17/1997
CLASS PERIOD END: 02/19/1999
PLAINTIFF FIRMS NAMED IN COMPLAINT:
  1. Brian Barry
    1801 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 307 , Brian Barry, CA 90067
    310.788.0831 310.788.0841 · bribarry1@yahoo.com
  2. Gilman & Pastor LLP (Saugus)
    Stonehill Corporate Center 999 Broadway Suite 500, Gilman & Pastor LLP (Saugus), MA 01906
    781.231.7850 781.231.7840 ·
  3. Lionel Z. Glancy
    1801 Avenue of the Stars Suite 308, Lionel Z. Glancy, CA 90067
    310.201.9150 ·
  4. Robert C. Susser
    6 East 43rd Street, Robert C. Susser, NY 10017-4609
    212.808.0298 · classaction@mail.com
Reference Complaint (REF) Filings:
No Document Title Filing Date
1 Consolidated Amended Class Action Complaint 08/04/2000
2 Final Judgment and Order of Dismissal With Prejudice 05/20/2002
3 U.S. District Court Civil Docket 06/16/2004

Related District Court Filings

No Document Title Filing Date
1 Class Action Complaint 03/04/2000
2 US District Court Civil Docket 03/07/2000
3 U.S. District Court Civil Docket 05/14/2001
4 U.S. District Court Civil Docket 05/24/2002
5 U.S. District Court Civil Docket 05/24/2002
 
 

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