CHICAGO, March 11, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- Much Shelist Freed Denenberg Ament & Rubenstein, P.C. announces that class action lawsuits are pending in various federal courts on behalf of purchasers of the following securities during the periods set forth below:
Company Class Period Suprema Specialties, Inc. 8/15/01-12/21/01 (Nasdaq:CHEZ) (Nasdaq:CHZEQ) (Lead plaintiff motion due by: March 18, 2002) PDI, Inc. 5/22/01-11/12/01 (Nasdaq:PDII) (Lead plaintiff motion due by: March 25, 2002) Williams Companies, Inc. 7/24/00-1/29/02 (NYSE:WMB) (Lead plaintiff motion due by: April 1, 2002) Williams Communications Group, Inc. (NYSE:WCG) PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. 7/19/01-1/29/02 (NYSE:PNC) (Lead plaintiff motion due by: April 2, 2002)
Much Shelist's investigation of potential claims against these companies is continuing. If you purchased securities in any of these companies during the periods listed and wish to discuss your rights and interests in any of these matters, or if you have information relevant to the alleged misconduct described below, you may contact Carol V. Gilden or Michael E. Moskovitz at Much Shelist Freed Denenberg Ament & Rubenstein, P.C., by calling a toll-free number 1-800-470-6824, or by sending an e-mail to cgilden@muchlaw.com or mmoskovitz@muchlaw.com. Your e-mail should refer to the company or companies that affect you.
A lead plaintiff is a representative party that acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the court must determine that the class member's claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. Under certain circumstances, one or more class members may together serve as "lead plaintiff." Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. The requirements for serving as a lead plaintiff are set forth in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. section 78u-4).
Much Shelist's history is one of experience, leadership and results. For more than 25 years, Much Shelist has represented plaintiffs in class action litigation in federal and state courts across the United States. The firm has successfully prosecuted cases involving securities fraud, antitrust violations, consumer fraud, unlawful business practices and insurance company fraud. Under Much Shelist's leadership, class members have obtained judgments and settlements in excess of $4 billion.
More information on this and other class actions can be found on the Class Action Newsline at www.primezone.com/ca