PHILADELPHIA, May 15, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Law Offices Bernard M. Gross, P.C. (www.bernardmgross.com) was the first firm to file a class action lawsuit against Northfield Laboratories, numbered 06-1493. It was commenced in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, before the Honorable George M. Marovich, on behalf of purchasers of Northfield Laboratories, Inc. ("Northfield" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:NFLD) securities during the class period between February 20, 2004 and February 21, 2006, including purchasers in the May 2004 and February 2005 stock offerings, who have been damaged thereby. The action is pending against defendants Northfield Laboratories, Inc. and Steven A. Gould, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. A copy of the Complaint is available from the Court or can be viewed on the Law Offices Bernard M. Gross, P.C. website at www.bernardmgross.com
If you purchased the securities of Northfield Laboratories, Inc. (Nasdaq:NFLD) during the period February 20, 2004 and February 21, 2006, including purchasers in the May 2004 and February 2005 stock offerings, you may, no later than May 19, 2006, move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff of the Class, if you so choose. In order to serve as lead plaintiff, however, you must meet certain legal requirements. If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions concerning this Notice or rights or interests with respect to these matters,
PLEASE CONTACT: Law Offices Bernard M. Gross, P.C.
Susan R. Gross, Esq.
Deborah R. Gross, Esq.
The Wanamaker Bldg
100 Penn Sq. East, Suite 450
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(866) 561-3600 (toll free)
(215) 561-3600
susang@bernardmgross.com
debbie@bernardmgross.com
www.bernardmgross.com
Law Offices Bernard M. Gross, P.C. has significant experience and expertise in prosecuting class actions. Recently filed securities cases include the following:
Company Symbol Purchase during Lead Plaintiff
Class Period Filing Deadline
Astea Int'l, Inc. ATEA-NASDAQ 5/11/05 - 5/31/06 6/12/06
GMH CommunitiesTrust GCT -NYSE 10/28/04 - 3/10/06 6/05/06
Sea Containers, Ltd. SCR-A-NYSE 3/15/04 - 3/24/06 5/30/06
Discovery Labs, Inc. DSCO- NASDAQ 12/28/05 - 4/25/06 6/30/06
XM Satellite Radio XMSR - NASDAQ 7/28/05 - 2/15/06 7/3/06
Holdings, Inc.
More information on this and other class actions can be found on the Class Action Newsline at www.primezone.com/ca.