NEW YORK, Feb. 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of Banc of California, Inc. securities (NYSE:BANC) from August 7, 2015 through January 20, 2017, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). The lawsuit seeks to recover damages for Banc of California investors under the federal securities laws.
To join the Banc of California class action, go to http://rosenlegal.com/cases-970.html or call Phillip Kim, Esq. or Kevin Chan, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or kchan@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
NO CLASS HAS YET BEEN CERTIFIED IN THE ABOVE ACTION. UNTIL A CLASS IS CERTIFIED, YOU ARE NOT REPRESENTED BY COUNSEL UNLESS YOU RETAIN ONE. YOU MAY ALSO REMAIN AN ABSENT CLASS MEMBER AND DO NOTHING AT THIS POINT. YOU MAY RETAIN COUNSEL OF YOUR CHOICE.
According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period defendants issued materially false and misleading statements to investors and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Banc of California had extensive ties to an alleged “fraudster” named Jason Galanis (“Galanis”); (2) Banc of California’s ties to Galanis created substantial regulatory risk, given Galanis’ history; (3) the revelation of Galanis’ ties to Banc of California could cause a substantial decline in the market price of the Banc of California’s securities; (4) Banc of California allegedly misled investors concerning its connections to Galanis; and (5) as a result, defendants’ positive statements about Banc of California’s business, operations, and prospects, were false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 24, 2017. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. If you wish to join the litigation, go to http://rosenlegal.com/cases-970.html or to discuss your rights or interests regarding this class action, please contact Phillip Kim, Esq. or Kevin Chan, Esq. of Rosen Law Firm toll free at 866-767-3653 or via e-mail at pkim@rosenlegal.com or kchan@rosenlegal.com.
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