NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- On Friday, February 24, 2002 Suprema Specialities, Inc. ("Suprema") (Nasdaq:CHEZ) announced that it, along with its three operating subsidiaries, has filed a voluntary petition with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for reorganization under Chapter 11. On January 14, 2002, a securities class action was filed against Suprema and certain of it officers and directors.
The Complaint charges defendants with violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder. The complaint alleges, among other things, that throughout the Class Period defendants knowingly or recklessly published materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's financial condition.
For more information about the securities class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of all persons who acquired Suprema common stock between August 15, 2001 and December 21, 2001 (the "Class Period"). Please contact Jennifer Haas or Nancy Kaboolian by phone at (800) 889-3701 or by email at Nkaboolian@abbeygardy.com or Jhaas@abbeygardy.com.
Plaintiff seeks to recover damages on behalf of all those who purchased or otherwise acquired securities during the Class Period. If you purchased or otherwise acquired securities during the Class Period, and either lost money on the transactions or still hold the securities, you may wish to join in the action to serve as lead plaintiff. In order to do so, you must meet certain requirements set forth in the applicable law and file appropriate papers no later than March 18, 2002.
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 plaintiffs." Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. You may retain Abbey Gardy, LLP, or other counsel of your choice, to serve as your counsel in this action.
Abbey Gardy, LLP has been retained as one of the law firms to represent the Class. The attorneys at Abbey Gardy, LLP have extensive experience in securities class action cases, and have played lead roles in major cases resulting in the recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars to investors. If you would like to discuss this action or if you have any questions concerning this Notice or your rights as a potential class member or lead plaintiff, you may contact Nancy Kaboolian, Esq. or Jennifer Haas of Abbey Gardy, LLP at (800) 889-3701 or email JHaas@abbeygardy.com.
More information on this and other class actions can be found on the Class Action Newsline at www.primezone.com/ca