Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System v. Bank of America Corp.
Case Details
- Judge(s)
- III
- Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
- Published
- Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
- Settlement approved in securities class action and derivative litigation
- State
- New York
- Circuit
- Second Circuit
Related Laws
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Outcome
Shareholders' derivative and securities class action against Bank of America settled for significant damages related to allegations of misrepresentation and improper disclosure regarding mortgage-backed securities and financial practices.
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