u.s. district court western district of pennsylvania...

US District Court Civil Docket as of 4/21/2004Retrieved from the court on July 13, 2011

U.S. District CourtWestern District of Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh)

CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 2:03-cv-01627-GLL-RCM

DEJEAN v. FEDERATED INVESTORS,, et al Date Filed: 10/24/2003Assigned to: Judge Gary L. Lancaster Date Terminated: 03/26/2004Referred to: Robert C. Mitchell Jury Demand: PlaintiffDemand: $0 Nature of Suit: 850Case in other court: Consolidated, 2:03-cv-01639 Securities/Commodities

Consolidated, 2:03-cv-01659 Jurisdiction: Federal Question

Related, 2:03-cv-01942Related, 2:04-cv-00439Related, 2:04-cv-00440

Cause: 15:78m(a) Securities Exchange Act

Plaintiff

JOHN DEJEAN represented by Alfred G. Yates , Jr.individually and on behalf of all others Law Offices of Alfred G. Yates, Jr.similarly situated 429 Forbes Avenue

519 Allegheny BuildingPittsburgh, PA 15219(412) 391-5164Email: [email protected] ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Marc A. TopazBarroway Topaz Kessler Meltzer &Check, LLP280 King of Prussia RoadRadnor, PA 19087(610) 667-7706Email: [email protected] ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Richard A. ManiskasSchiffrin & Barroway280 King of Prussia RoadRadnor, PA 19087(215) 667-7706Email: [email protected] ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Robert M. RothmanLerach, Coughlin, Stoia, Geller, Rudman& Robbins200 Broadhollow RoadSuite 406Melville, NY 11747(631) 367-7100LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Gerald L. RutledgeLaw Offices of Alfred G. Yates, Jr.429 Forbes Avenue519 Allegheny BuildingPittsburgh, PA 15219(412) 391-5164Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Samuel H. RudmanLerach, Coughlin, Stoia, Geller, Rudman& Robbins58 South Service RoadSuite 200Melville, NY 11747(631) 367-7100Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

V.

Consol Plaintiff

ROBERT STEINBERG represented by Alfred G. Yates , Jr.(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Andrei V. RadoMilberg, Weiss, Bershad & SchulmanOne Pennsylvania PlazaNew York, NY 10119(212) 594-5300LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Charles J. PivenLaw Offices of Charles PivenThe World Trade Center401 East Pratt StreetSuite 2525

Baltimore, MD 21202(410) 332-0030Email: [email protected] ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Gerald L. Rutledge(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Janine L. PollackMilberg LLPOne Pennsylvania Plaza48th FloorNew York, NY 10119(212) 594-5300Email: [email protected] ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Melvyn I. WeissMilberg, Weiss, Bershad & SchulmanOne Pennsylvania PlazaNew York, NY 10119(212) 594-5300LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Peter E. SeidmanMilberg, Weiss, Bershad & SchulmanOne Pennsylvania PlazaNew York, NY 10119(212) 613-5625Email: [email protected] ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Steven G. SchulmanMilberg, Weiss, Bershad & SchulmanOne Pennsylvania Plaza48th FloorNew York, NY 10119(212) 594-5300Email: [email protected] ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Consol Plaintiff

DONALD LEBEAU represented by Alfred G. Yates , Jr.

(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Andrei V. Rado(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Charles J. Piven(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


Janine L. Pollack(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Melvyn I. Weiss(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Peter E. Seidman(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Steven G. Schulman(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Consol Plaintiff

VIRGINIA M. LEBEAU represented by Alfred G. Yates , Jr.on behalf of themselves and all others (See above for address)similarly situated LEAD ATTORNEY

ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Andrei V. Rado(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Charles J. Piven(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


Janine L. Pollack(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Melvyn I. Weiss(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Peter E. Seidman(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Steven G. Schulman(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Consol Plaintiff

MARTIN J. MICHLIK represented by Alfred G. Yates , Jr.individually and behalf of all others (See above for address)similarly situated LEAD ATTORNEY


Carol V. GildenMuch, Shelist, Freed, Denenberg, Ament,Bell & Rubenstein191 North WackerSuite 1800Chicago, IL 60606(312) 346-3100LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


Louis A. KesslerMuch, Shelist, Freed, Denenberg, Ament,Bell & Rubenstein191 North WackerSuite 1800Chicago, IL 60606(312) 346-3100LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Michael E. MoskovitzMuch, Shelist, Freed, Denenberg, Ament,Bell & Rubenstein191 North WackerSuite 1800Chicago, IL 60606(312) 346-3100LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Consol Plaintiff

JOHN M. ABRAHAM represented by Alfred G. Yates , Jr.individually and on behalf of all others (See above for address)similarly situated LEAD ATTORNEY



Richard A. SpeirsZwerling, Schachter and Zwerling845 Third AvenueNew York, NY 10022(212) 223-3900LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

V.

Defendant

FEDERATED INVESTORS, INC. represented by Gregory B. JordanReed Smith435 Sixth AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15219-1886288-4124Fax: (412) 288-3131LEAD ATTORNEY


Eric A. BenskyDickstein Shapiro1825 Eye Street NWWashington, DC 20006-5403(202) 785-9700Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Joseph P. Pohl , IIIReed SmithReed Smith Centre225 Fifth AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15222(412) 288-3131Fax: 412 288-3063Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Robert J. HigginsDickstein Shapiro LLP1825 Eye Street NWWashington, DC 20006-5403(202) 420-2200Fax: (202) 420-2201Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Roy W. ArnoldReed Smith LLPReed Smith Centre225 Fifth AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15222-2716(412) 288-3131Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Thomas L. AllenReed SmithReed Smith Centre225 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1200Pittsburgh, PA 15222(412) 288-3131Fax: (412) 288-3063Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Defendant

FEDERATED SECURITIES represented by Gregory B. Jordan

CORPORATION (See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Eric A. Bensky(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Joseph P. Pohl , III(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Robert J. Higgins(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Roy W. Arnold(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Thomas L. Allen(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant

FEDERATED INVESTORS FUNDS

Defendant

FEDERATED ADJUSTABLE RATESECURITIES FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED AMERICAN LEADERSFUND, INC.

Defendant

FEDERATED BOND FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED CALIFORNIAMUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED CAPITALAPPRECIATION FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED CAPITAL INCOMEFUND

Defendant

FEDERATED CAPITALPRESERVATION FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED COMMUNICATIONSTECHNOLOGY FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED CONSERVATIVEALLOCATION FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED EQUITY INCOMEFUND, INC.

Defendant

FEDERATED EUROPEAN EQUITYFUND

Defendant

FEDERATED FUND FOR U.S.GOVERNMENT SECURITIES FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED U.S. GOVERNMENTSECURITIES FUND: 1-3 YEARS

Defendant

FEDERATED U.S. GOVERNMENTSECURITIES FUND: 2-5 YEARS

Defendant

FEDERATED GNMA TRUST

Defendant

FEDERATED GOVERNMENTINCOME SECURITIES, INC.

Defendant

FEDERATED GOVERNMENTULTRASHORT DURATION FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED GROWTHALLOCATION FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED GROWTHSTRATEGIES FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED HIGH INCOME BONDFUND, INC.

Defendant

FEDERATED HIGH YIELD TRUST

Defendant

FEDERATED INCOME TRUST

Defendant

FEDERATED INSTITUTIONALHIGH YIELD BOND FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED INTERMEDIATEINCOME FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED INTERMEDIATEMUNICIPAL TRUST

Defendant

FEDERATED INTERNATIONALBOND FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED INTERNATIONALCAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED INTERNATIONALEQUITY FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED INTERNATIONALHIGH INCOME FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED INTERNATIONALSMALL COMPANY FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED INTERNATIONALVALUE FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED KAUFMANN FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED KAUFMANN SMALLCAP FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED LARGE CAPGROWTH FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED LIMITED DURATIONFUND

Defendant

FEDERATED LIMITED DURATIONGOVERNMENT FUND, INC.

Defendant

FEDERATED LIMITED TERM FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED LIMITED TERMMUNICIPAL FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED MANAGED INCOMEPORTFOLIO

Defendant

FEDERATED MARKETOPPORTUNITY FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED MAX-CAP INDEXFUND

Defendant

FEDERATED MINI-CAP INDEXFUND

Defendant

FEDERATED MODERATEALLOCATION FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED MORTGAGE FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED MUNI AND STOCKADVANTAGE FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED MUNICIPALULTRASHORT FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED NEW YORKMUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED NORTH CAROLINAMUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED OHIO MUNICIPALINCOME FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED PENNSYLVANIAMUNICIPAL INCOME FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED SHORT-TERMINCOME FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED SHORT-TERMMUNICIPAL TRUST

Defendant

FEDERATED STOCK TRUST

Defendant

FEDERATED STOCK AND BONDFUND, INC.

Defendant

FEDERATED STRATEGIC INCOMEFUND

Defendant

FEDERATED TOTAL RETURNBOND FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED TOTAL RETURNGOVERNMENT BOND FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED US GOVERNMENTBOND FUND

Defendant

FEDERATED INVESTORSULTRASHORT BOND FUND

Defendant

DOES 1-100

Defendant

FEDERATED INVESTMENT represented by Gregory B. JordanMANAGEMENT COMPANY (See above for address)

LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Eric A. Bensky(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Joseph P. Pohl , III(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Robert J. Higgins(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Roy W. Arnold(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Thomas L. Allen(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant

FEDERATED MUNICIPALSECURITIES FUND INC.

Defendant

FEDERATED MUNICIPALOPPORTUNITIES FUND

Movant

MICHAEL E. PARMELEE represented by Alfred G. Yates , Jr.as Trustee for the Herman S. and (See above for address)Esperanza A. Drayer Residual Trust LEAD ATTORNEY


Aaron BrodyStull, Stull & Brody6 East Forty-Fifth StreetNew York, NY 10017(212) 687-7230ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Bradley P. DyerStull, Stull & Brody6 East Forty-Fifth StreetNew York, NY 10017(212) 687-7230ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Gerald L. Rutledge(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jules BrodyStull, Stull & Brody6 East Forty-Fifth StreetNew York, NY 10017(212) 687-7230ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Movant

BARUCHA, LLC represented by Alfred G. Yates , Jr.(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


Joseph R. Seidman , Jr.Bernstein, Liebhard & Lifshitz10 East 40th StreetNew York, NY 10016(212) 779-1414ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Sandy A. LiebhardBernstein, Liebhard & Lifshitz10 East 40th Street

New York, NY 100 16(212) 779-1414ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Timothy J. MacFallBernstein, Liebhard & Lifshitz10 East 40th StreetNew York, NY 10016(212) 779-1414ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

U. Seth OttensoserBernstein, Liebhard & Lifshitz10 East 40th StreetNew York, NY 10016(212) 779-1414ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Movant

COLBART BIRNET 11 represented by Alfred G. Yates , Jr.(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


Joseph R. Seidman , Jr.(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Sandy A. Liebhard(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Timothy J. MacFall(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

U. Seth Ottensoser(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Movant

COLBART BIRNET 1V represented by Alfred G. Yates , Jr.(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED






Movant

COLBART BIRNET L.P. represented by Alfred G. Yates , Jr.(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED






Movant

THE BL SQUARED CORPORATION represented by Alfred G. Yates , Jr.(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEY







Movant

CAROLINE WEISZ represented by Alfred G. Yates , Jr.as trustee for the Barucha LLC Money (See above for address)Purchase MPP Plan LEAD ATTORNEY







Movant

EZRA BIRNBAUM represented by Alfred G. Yates , Jr.

as trustee for the Ezra Charitable Trust #2 (See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED






Movant

MARTIN J. MICHLIK represented by Alfred G. Yates , Jr.(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Andrew D. AbramowitzSpector, Roseman & Kodroff1818 Market StreetSuite 2500Philadelphia, PA 19103(215) 496-0300ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Carol V. Gilden(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


Joseph D. AmentMuch, Shelist, Freed, Denenberg, Amentand Rubenstein191 North Wacker Drive

Suite 1800Chicago, IL 60606(312) 521-2403ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Louis A. Kessler(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Robert M. RosemanSpector, Roseman & Kodroff1818 Market StreetSuite 2500Philadelphia, PA 19103(215) 496-0300ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Movant

GARY GOLDBERG PLANNING represented by David J. ManogueSERVICES Specter Specter Evans & Manoque, P.C.

436 Seventh Avenue26th FloorPittsburgh, PA 15219412-642-2300Fax: 412-642-2309Email: [email protected] ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Christopher J. KellerGoodkind, Labaton, Rudoff & Sucharow100 Park Avenue12th FloorNew York, NY 10017(212) 907-0700ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Joel H. BernsteinGoodkind, Labaton, Rudoff & Sucharow100 Park Avenue12th FloorNew York, NY 10017(212) 907-0700ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jonathan M. PlasseLabaton Sucharow & Rudoff LLP100 Park Avenue12th FloorNew York, NY 10017

(212) 907-0700Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Movant

FEDERATED LEAD PLAINTIFF represented by Alfred G. Yates , Jr.MOVANTS (See above for address)


Andrei V. Rado(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Charles J. Piven(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


Jack G. FruchterAbraham, Fruchter & TwerskyOne Penn PlazaSuite 2805New York, NY 10119(212) 279-5050ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Janine L. Pollack(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Melvyn I. Weiss(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Peter E. Seidman(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Sharon M. LeeMilberg, Weiss, Bershad & SchulmanOne Pennsylvania PlazaNew York, NY 10119(212) 594-5300ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Steven G. Schulman

(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Movant

RONALD BLOOM represented by Alfred G. Yates , Jr.as Trustee of the Overton Family Trust (See above for address)


Andrew L. BarrowaySchiffrin & BarrowayThree Bala Plaza EastSuite 400Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004(610) 667-7706ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Darren J. CheckSchiffrin & BarrowayThree Bala Plaza EastSuite 400Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004(610) 667-7706ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


Sean M. HandlerSchiffrin & BarrowayThree Bala Plaza EastSuite 400Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004(610) 667-7706ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Stuart L. BermanSchiffrin & BarrowayThree Bala Plaza EastSuite 400Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004(610) 667-7706ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Movant

KLORFINE INTERESTS LTD. represented by Alfred G. Yates , Jr.(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Andrew L. Barroway(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Darren J. Check(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


Sean M. Handler(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Stuart L. Berman(See above for address)ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Movant

DAVID WARDLE represented by Alfred G. Yates , Jr.(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED






Movant

JAN FIREWICZ represented by Alfred G. Yates , Jr.(See above for address)







Movant

KONIGSBERG, WOLF & C represented by Alfred G. Yates , Jr.(See above for address)LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Adam T. SavettCohen, Milstein, Hausfeld & Toll1100 New York Avenue, N.W.West Tower, Suite 500Washington, DC 20005-3934(202) 408-4600ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Daniel S. SommersCohen, Milstein, Hausfeld & Toll1100 New York Avenue, N.W.West Tower, Suite 500Washington, DC 20005-3934(202) 408-4600Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED


Joshua S. DevoreCohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC1100 New York Avenue, N.W.West Tower, Suite 500Washington, DC 20005-3934(202) 408-4600Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Steven J. TollCohen, Milstein, Hausfeld & Toll1100 New York Avenue, N.W.West Tower, Suite 500Washington, DC 20005-3934(202) 408-4600Email: [email protected] TO BE NOTICED

Date Filed # Docket Text

10/24/2003 1 COMPLAINT with summons issued; jury demand Filing Fee $ 150.00 Receipt # 487(ksa) (Entered: 10/27/2003)

10/27/2003 2 RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to FEDERATED INVESTORS, 10/27/03 Answerdue on 11/16/03. (ksa) (Entered: 10/28/2003)

11/17/2003 3 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mag. Judge Robert C. Mitchell ( signed by Judge JoyF. Conti on 11/14/03 ) CM all parties of record. (ksa) (Entered: 11/18/2003)

11/17/2003 4 Stipulation by JOHN DEJEAN, FEDERATED INVESTORS, FEDERATEDSECURITIES, FEDERATED INVESTMENT, ALL FEDERATED FUND forExtension of Time to file a motion to dismiss or an answer to pltf' s complaint . (ksa)(Entered: 11/21/2003)

11/21/2003 Deadline updated; reset Answer deadline to 12/23/03 for ALL FEDERATED FUND,for FEDERATED INVESTMENT, for FEDERATED SECURITIES, for FEDERATEDINVESTORS, (ksa) (Entered: 11/21/2003)

12/03/2003 5 Status Conference set for 9:30 1/13/04 before Magistrate Judge Robert C. Mitchell.(ksa) Modified on 12/03/2003 (Entered: 12/03/2003)

12/03/2003 CASE reassigned to Judge Arthur J. Schwab (ksa) (Entered: 12/04/2003)

12/04/2003 6 ORDER OF RECUSAL ( signed by Judge Joy F. Conti on 12/3/03 ) CM all parties ofrecord. (ksa) (Entered: 12/04/2003)

12/22/2003 7 ORDER OF RECUSAL ( signed by Judge Arthur J. Schwab on 12/22/03 ) CM allparties of record. (ksa) (Entered: 12/23/2003)

12/23/2003 CASE reassigned to Judge Gary L. Lancaster (ksa) (Entered: 12/23/2003)

12/23/2003 8 MOTION by MICHAEL E. PARMELEE for the appointment of Michael E. Parmeleeas trustee of the Herman S. and Esperanza A. Drayer Residual Trust as lead pltf , and

for approval of his selection of lead and liaison counsel , and for Consolidation ofrelated Cases with Proposed Order. (ksa) Modified on 01/08/2004 (Entered:12/24/2003)

12/23/2003 9 Memorandum of Law in support of [8-1] motion for the appointment of Michael E.Parmelee as trustee of the Herman S. and Esperanza A. Drayer Residual Trust as leadpltf by MICHAEL E. PARMELEE, [8-2] motion for approval of his selection of leadand liaison counsel by MICHAEL E. PARMELEE, [8-3] motion for Consolidation ofrelated Cases by MICHAEL E. PARMELEE (ksa) Modified on 12/30/2003 (Entered:12/24/2003)

12/23/2003 10 DECLARATION of Bradley P. Dyer in support of [8-1] motion for the appointment ofMicahel E. Parmelee as trustee of the Herman S. and Esperanza A. Drayer ResidualTrust as lead pltf by MICHAEL E. PARMELEE, [8-2] motion for approval of hisselection of lead and liaison counsel by MICHAEL E. PARMELEE, [8-3] motion forConsolidation of related Cases by MICHAEL E. PARMELEE (ksa) (Entered:12/24/2003)

12/23/2003 11 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by MICHAEL E. PARMELEE that copies of the motionfor the appointment of Michael E. Parmelee as trustee of the Herman S. and EsperanzaA. Drayer residual trust as lead pltf, approval of his selection of lead and liaisoncounsel, and consolidation of related cases; Memorandum of law in support of themotion of Michael E. Parmelee as trustee of the Herman S. and Esperanza A. DrayerResidual Trust for consolidation, appointment as lead pltf and approval of selection oflead and liaison counsel; proposed order granting the motion of Michael E. Parmelee astrustee of the Herman S. and Esperanza A. Drayer Residual Trust for consolidation,appointment as lead pltf and approval of selection of lead and liaison counsel; andDeclaration of Bradley P. Dyer in support of the motion of Michael E. Parmelee astrustee of the Herman S. and Esperanza A. Drayer Residual Trust for consolidation,appointment as lead and liaison counsel were served on 12/23/03 by first class mail.(ksa) Modified on 12/30/2003 (Entered: 12/24/2003)

12/23/2003 12 Notice of MOTION by BARUCHA, LLC, COLBART BIRNET 11, COLBARTBIRNET 1V, COLBART BIRNET L.P., THE BL SQUARED CORPO, CAROLINEWEISZ, EZRA BIRNBAUM for Consolidation of the related actions , and forappointment as lead pltfs , and for approval of selection of lead counsel with ProposedOrder. (ksa) (Entered: 12/29/2003)

12/23/2003 13 Memorandum in support of [12-1] motion for Consolidation of the related actions byEZRA BIRNBAUM, CAROLINE WEISZ, THE BL SQUARED CORPO, COLBARTBIRNET L.P., COLBART BIRNET 1V, COLBART BIRNET 11, BARUCHA, LLC,[ 12-2] motion for appointment as lead pltfs by EZRA BIRNBAUM, CAROLINEWEISZ, THE BL SQUARED CORPO, COLBART BIRNET L.P., COLBARTBIRNET 1V, COLBART BIRNET 11, BARUCHA, LLC, [12-3] motion for approvalof selection of lead counsel by EZRA BIRNBAUM, CAROLINE WEISZ, THE BLSQUARED CORPO, COLBART BIRNET L.P., COLBART BIRNET 1V, COLBARTBIRNET 11, BARUCHA, LLC (ksa) (Entered: 12/29/2003)

12/23/2003 14 DECLARATION of Gerald L. Rutledge in support of [12-1] motion for Consolidationof the related actions by EZRA BIRNBAUM, CAROLINE WEISZ, THE BLSQUARED CORPO, COLBART BIRNET L.P., COLBART BIRNET 1V, COLBARTBIRNET 11, BARUCHA, LLC, [12-2] motion for appointment as lead pltfs by EZRA

BIRNBAUM, CAROLINE WEISZ, THE BL SQUARED CORPO, COLBARTBIRNET L.P., COLBART BIRNET 1V, COLBART BIRNET 11, BARUCHA, LLC,[12-3] motion for approval of selection of lead counsel by EZRA BIRNBAUM,CAROLINE WEISZ, THE BL SQUARED CORPO, COLBART BIRNET L.P.,COLBART BIRNET 1V, COLBART BIRNET 11, BARUCHA, LLC (ksa) (Entered:12/29/2003)

12/23/2003 15 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by BARUCHA, LLC, COLBART BIRNET 11,COLBART BIRNET 1V, COLBART BIRNET L.P., THE BL SQUARED CORPO,CAROLINE WEISZ, EZRA BIRNBAUM that a copy of the notice of Motion ofBarucha, LLC, Colbart Birnet 11, Colbart Birnet 1V, Colbart Birnet L.P., The BLSquared Corporation, Caroline Weisz as trustee for the Barucha LLC Money PurchaseMPP Plan, and Ezra Birnbaum as trustee for the Ezra Charitable Trust #2 forconsolidation of the related actions, appointment as lead pltfs, and for approval ofselection of lead counsel; Memorandum of Barucha, LLC, Colbart Birnet 11, ColbartBirnet 1V, Colbart Birnet, L.P., The BL Squared Foundation, Caroline Weisz as trusteefor the Barucha LLC Money Purchase MPP Plan, and Ezra Birnbaum as trustee for theEzra charitable trust #2 in support of their motion for consolidation, to be appointed aslead pltfs and for approval of their choice of lead counsel; (Proposed) Orderconsolidating the related actions, appointing Barucha, LLC, Colbart Birnet 11, ColbartBirnet 1V, Colbart Birnet, L.P., The BL Squared Foundation, Caroline Weisz as trusteefor the Barucha LLC Money Purchase MPP Plan, and Ezra Birnbaum as trustee for theEzra charitable trust #2 as lead pltfs and approving lead pltfs' choice of counsel; andDeclaration of Gerald Rutledge in support of the motion to consolidate the relatedactions, appoint Barucha, LLC, Colbart Birnet 11, Colbart Birnet 1V, Colbart Birnet,L.P., The BL Squared Foundation, Caroline Weisz as trustee for the Barucha LLCMoney Purchase MPP Plan, and Ezra Birnbaum as trustee for the Ezra charitable trust#2 as lead pltfs and to approve their choice of counsel was served by first class mail on12/23/03. (ksa) Modified on 01/05/2004 (Entered: 12/29/2003)

12/23/2003 16 MOTION by MARTIN J. MICHLIK to be appointed lead pltf pursuant to21(D)(a)(3)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and to approve proposed leadpltf' s choice of counsel , and to Consolidate all related actions with Proposed Order.(ksa) (Entered: 12/29/2003)

12/23/2003 17 Memorandum of Law in support of [ 16-1 ] motion to be appointed lead pltf pursuant to2 1 (D)(a)(3)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by MARTIN J. MICHLIK, [16-2] motion to approve proposed lead pltf' s choice of counsel by MARTIN J. MICHLIK,[16-3] motion to Consolidate all related actions by MARTIN J. MICHLIK (ksa)(Entered: 12/29/2003)

12/23/2003 18 DECLARATION of Gerald L. Rutledge in support of [16-1] motion to be appointedlead pltf pursuant to 2 1 (D)(a)(3)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 byMARTIN J. MICHLIK, motion to approve proposed lead pltf' s choice of counsel byMARTIN J. MICHLIK, [16-3] motion to Consolidate all related actions by MARTIN J.MICHLIK (ksa) (Entered: 12/29/2003)

12/23/2003 19 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by MARTIN J. MICHLIK that copies of Pltf Martin J.Michlik's motion to be appointed lead pltf pursuant to 21(d)(a)(3)(B) of the SecuritiesExhange Act of 1934; To approve proposed lead pltf' s choice of counsel; and toconsolidate all related actions; Pltf Martin J. Michlik's memorandum of law in supportof motion to be appointed lead pltf pursuant to 21(d)(a)(3)(B) of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934; To approve proposed lead pltf' s choice of counsel; and toconsolidate all related actions; (Proposed) Order; and Declaration of Gerald L. Rutledgein support of pltf Martin J. Michlik's motion to be appointed lead pltf pursuant to21(D)(a)(3)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; to approve proposed lead pltf' schoice of counsel; and to consolidate all related actions were served by first class mailon 12/23/03. (ksa) (Entered: 12/29/2003)

12/23/2003 20 Notice of motion and MOTION by GARY GOLDBERG PLANNI for Consolidation ofrelated actions , and for appointment as lead pltf , and for approval of proposed leadpltf's selection of lead counsel with Proposed Order. (ksa) Modified on 12/31/2003(Entered: 12/29/2003)

12/23/2003 21 Memorandum of Law in support of [20-1] motion for Consolidation of related actionsby GARY GOLDBERG PLANNI, [20-2] motion for appointment as lead pltf byGARY GOLDBERG PLANNI, [20-3] motion for approval of proposed lead pltf' sselection of lead counsel by GARY GOLDBERG PLANNI (ksa) Modified on12/31/2003 (Entered: 12/29/2003)

12/23/2003 22 DECLARATION of David J. Manogue in support of [20-1] motion for Consolidationof related actions by GARY GOLDBERG PLANNI, [20-2] motion for appointment aslead pltf by GARY GOLDBERG PLANNI, [20-3] motion for approval of proposedlead pltf' s selection of lead counsel by GARY GOLDBERG PLANNI (ksa) (Entered:12/29/2003)

12/23/2003 23 Notice of MOTION by FEDERATED LEAD PLAIN for Consolidation , and forappointment as lead pltf , and for appointment of steering committee , and for approvalof selection of lead counsel, coordinating counsel, and liaison counsel with ProposedOrder. (ksa) (Entered: 12/29/2003)

12/23/2003 24 Memorandum of Law in support of [23-1] motion for Consolidation by FEDERATEDLEAD PLAIN, [23-2] motion for appointment as lead pltf by FEDERATED LEADPLAIN, [23-3] motion for appointment of steering committee by FEDERATED LEADPLAIN, [23-4] motion for approval of selection of lead counsel, coordinating counsel,and liaison counsel by FEDERATED LEAD PLAIN. (ksa) (Entered: 12/29/2003)

12/23/2003 25 DECLARATION of Alfred G. Yates Jr. in support of [23-1] motion for Consolidationby FEDERATED LEAD PLAIN, [23-2] motion for appointment as lead pltf byFEDERATED LEAD PLAIN, [23-3] motion for appointment of steering committee byFEDERATED LEAD PLAIN, [23-4] motion for approval of selection of lead counsel,coordinating counsel, and liaison counsel by FEDERATED LEAD PLAIN (ksa)(Entered: 12/29/2003)

12/23/2003 26 Notice of MOTION by RONALD BLOOM, KLORFINE INTERESTS L, DAVIDWARDLE, JAN FIREWICZ to Consolidate actions , and to be appointed lead pltfs ,and for approval of lead pltfs' selection of lead counsel and liaison counsel withProposed Order. (ksa) (Entered: 12/29/2003)

12/23/2003 27 Memorandum of law in support of [26-1] motion to Consolidate actions by JANFIREWICZ, DAVID WARDLE, KLORFINE INTERESTS RONALD BLOOM, [26-2]motion to be appointed lead pltfs by JAN FIREWICZ, DAVID WARDLE, KLORFINEINTERESTS L, RONALD BLOOM, [26-3] motion for approval of lead pltfs' selectionof lead counsel and liaison counsel by JAN FIREWICZ, DAVID WARDLE,KLORFINE INTERESTS L, RONALD BLOOM (ksa) (Entered: 12/29/2003)

12/23/2003 28 DECLARATION of Alfred G. Yates Jr. in support of [26-1] motion to Consolidateactions by JAN FIREWICZ, DAVID WARDLE, KLORFINE INTERESTS L,RONALD BLOOM, [26-2] motion to be appointed lead pltfs by JAN FIREWICZ,DAVID WARDLE, KLORFINE L, RONALD BLOOM, [26-3] motion for approval oflead pltfs' selection of lead counsel and liaison counsel by JAN FIREWICZ, DAVIDWARDLE, KLORFINE INTERESTS L, RONALD BLOOM (ksa) (Entered:12/29/2003)

12/23/2003 29 MOTION by KONIGSBERG, WOLF & C for Consolidation , and for appointment oflead pltf , and for approval of lead pltf' s choice of lead and liaison counsel withProposed Order. (ksa) (Entered: 12/29/2003)

12/23/2003 30 Memorandum of Law in support of [29-1] motion for Consolidation byKONIGSBERG, WOLF & C, [29-2] motion for appointment of lead pltf byKONIGSBERG, WOLF & C, [29-3] motion for approval of lead pltf' s choice of leadand liaison counsel by KONIGSBERG, WOLF & C (ksa) Modified on 01/05/2004(Entered: 12/30/2003)

12/23/2003 31 DECLARATION of Alfred G. Yates Jr. in support of [29-1] motion for Consolidationby KONIGSBERG, WOLF & C, [29-2] motion for appointment of lead pltf byKONIGSBERG, WOLF & C, [29-3] motion for approval of lead pltf' s choice of leadand liaison counsel by KONIGSBERG, WOLF & C (ksa) (Entered: 12/30/2003)

12/29/2003 32 DISCLOSURE statement by FEDERATED INVESTORS, FEDERATEDSECURITIES, FEDERATED INVESTMENT (ksa) (Entered: 12/30/2003)

01/07/2004 Memorandum of law in opposition to [29-2] motion for appointment of lead pltf byKONIGSBERG, WOLF & C, [29-3] motion for approval of lead pltf' s choice of leadand liaison counsel by KONIGSBERG, WOLF & C, [26-2] motion to be appointed leadpltfs by JAN FIREWICZ, DAVID WARDLE, KLORFINE INTERESTS L, RONALDBLOOM, [26-3] motion for approval of lead pltfs' selection of lead counsel and liaisoncounsel by JAN FIREWICZ, DAVID WARDLE, KLORFINE INTERESTS L,RONALD BLOOM, [23-2] motion for appointment as lead pltf by FEDERATEDPLAIN, [23-4] motion for approval of selection of lead counsel, coordinating counsel,and liaison counsel by FEDERATED LEAD PLAIN, [8-1] motion for the appointmentof Michael E. Parmelee as trustee of the Herman S. and Esperanza A. Drayer ResidualTrust as lead pltf by MICHAEL E. PARMELEE, [8-2] motion for approval of hisselection of lead and liaison counsel by MICHAEL E. PARMELEE, [20-2] motion forappointment as lead pltf by GARY GOLDBERG, [20-3] motion for approval ofproposed lead pltf' s selection of lead counsel by GARY GOLDBERG PLANNI, [ 16-1 ]motion to be appointed lead pltf pursuant to 21(D)(a)(3)(B) of the Securities ExchangeAct of 1934 by MARTIN J. MICHLIK, [ 16-2] motion to approve lead pltf' s choice ofcounsel by MARTIN J. MICHLIK, [12-2] motion for appointment as lead pltfs byEZRA BIRNBAUM, CAROLINE WEISZ, THE BL SQUARED CORPO, COLBARTBIRNET L.P., COLBART BIRNET 1V, COLBART BIRNET 11, BARUCHA, LLC,[12-3] motion for approval of selection of lead counsel by EZRA BIRNBAUM,CAROLINE WEISZ, THE BL SQUARED CORPO, COLBART BIRNET L.P.,COLBART BIRNET 1V, COLBART BIRNET 11, BARUCHA, LLC (Filed at CA 03-1942). (ksa) Modified on 01/08/2004 (Entered: 01/07/2004)

01/07/2004 DECLARATION of service by Christopher S. Hinton Re: service of Derivative Pltf'sMemorandum of Law in Opposition to Motions to Appoint Lead Pltf and Lead Counsel

and in Support of Cross-Motions to Consolidate Derivative Cases and AppointDerivative Pltfs' Lead Counsel and Declaration of Christopher Hinton and DerivativePltf' s Motion to Consolidate Derivative Cases and Appoint Derivative Lead Counsel.(Filed at CA 03-1942). (ksa) (Entered: 01/07/2004)

01/07/2004 Memorandum of Law in support of cross-motion to consolidate derivative cases andappoint derivative pltfs' lead counsel (Filed at CA 03-1942). (ksa) (Entered:01/07/2004)

01/07/2004 33 MOTION by FEDERATED INVESTORS, FEDERATED SECURITIES,FEDERATED INVESTMENT for Robert J. Higgins, Eric A. Bensky to Appear ProHac Vice Filing Fee $ 80.00 Receipt # 1827 with Proposed Order. (ksa) (Entered:01/07/2004)

01/12/2004 34 MOTION by FEDERATED LEAD PLAIN for Janine L. Pollack and Peter E. Seidmanto Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing Fee $ 80.00 Receipt # 1935 with Proposed Order. (ksa)(Entered: 01/13/2004)

01/12/2004 35 MOTION by BARUCHA, LLC, COLBART BIRNET 11, COLBART BIRNET 1V,COLBART BIRNET L.P., THE BL SQUARED CORPO, CAROLINE WEISZ, EZRABIRNBAUM for U. Seth Ottensoser, Timothy J. MacFall and Joseph R. Seidman, Jr. toAppear Pro Hac Vice Filing Fee $ 120.00 Receipt # 1935 with Proposed Order. (ksa)(Entered: 01/13/2004)

01/13/2004 36 ORDER granting in part, denying in part [29-3] motion for approval of lead pltf'schoice of lead and liaison counsel, granting in part, denying in part [26-3] motion forapproval of lead pltfs' selection of lead counsel and liaison counsel, granting in part,denying in part [23-4] motion for approval of selection of lead counsel, coordinatingcounsel, and liaison counsel, granting in part, denying in part [8-2] motion for approvalof his selection of lead and liaison counsel. IT IS ORDERED that the motions forappointment of Alfred G. Yates as pltfs' liaison counsel are granted with respect to theclass actions (Civil Action Nos. 03-1627, 03-1639, 03-1659, 03-1737, 03-1858, 03-1971) and denied with respect to the derivative actions (Civil Action Nos. 03-1942, 03-1965). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Thomas L. Allen is appointed as defts' liaisoncounsel for all of the actions. ( signed by Mag. Judge Robert C. Mitchell on 1/13/04 )CM all parties of record. (ksa) (Entered: 01/14/2004)

01/13/2004 37 Status Conference held 1/13/04 before Mag. Judge Robert C. Mitchell [ Reporter: none]. Consolidate derivative cases (03-1942, 03-1965) at CA No. 03-1942. Consolidateclass actions (03-1627, 03-1639, 03-1659, 03-1737, 03-1858, 03-1971) at CA No. 03-1627. Pltfs' liaison counsel - Al Yates (class actions), Mark Rifkin (derivative actions).Defts' liaison counsel - Tom Allen. No dispositive motions to be filed. All cases stayedpending MDL decision. (ksa) (Entered: 01/14/2004)

01/14/2004 ORDER upon motion granting [33-1] motion for Robert J. Higgins, Eric A. Bensky toAppear Pro Hac Vice. It is further ordered that Robert J. Higgins and Eric A. Benskyare admitted to this Court pro hac vice for the above-captioned action, to serve ascounsel for the Federated Fund Defts, except American Skandia Advisor Funds Inc. -Federated High Yield Bond Fund, ASAF - Federated High Yield Bond Fund, FederatedInternational Funds PLC - High Income Advantage Fund, Federated International FundsPLC - Short-Term Euro Fund, Federated International Funds PLC - Short-Term USgovernment Securities Fund, Federated International Funds PLC - Short-Term US

Prime Fund, Federated International Funds PLC - Short-Term US Treasury SecuritiesFund and Idex Federated Tax Exempt Fund. ( signed by Judge Gary L. Lancaster on1/12/04 ) CM all parties of record. (ksa) (Entered: 01/15/2004)

01/20/2004 ORDER upon motion granting [34-1] motion for Janine L. Pollack and Peter E.Seidman to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge Gary L. Lancaster on 1/15/04 ) CMall parties of record. (ksa) (Entered: 01/20/2004)

01/20/2004 ORDER upon motion granting [35-1] motion for U. Seth Ottensoser, Timothy J.MacFall and Joseph R. Seidman, Jr. to Appear Pro Hac Vice ( signed by Judge Gary L.Lancaster on 1/15/04 ) CM all parties of record. (ksa) (Entered: 01/20/2004)

01/20/2004 38 ORDER granting [8-3] motion for Consolidation of related Cases. IT IS ORDEREDthat the motion filed by Michael E. Parmelee for consolidation of related cases isgranted insofar as the class actions (Civil Action Nos. 03-1627, 03-1639, 03-1659, 03-1737, 03-1858, 03-1971) are consolidated at Civil Action No. 03-1627. All documentsare to be filed only with this case number indicated. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED thatthe motions filed at Docket Nos. 12-1, 16-3, 20-1, 23-1, 26-1 and 29-1 are terminated asduplicative. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk shall administratively close thefollowing cases: Civil Actions Nos. 03-1639, 03-1659, 03-1737, 03-1858 and 03-1971.( signed by Judge Gary L. Lancaster on 1/15/04 ) CM all parties of record. (ksa)(Entered: 01/20/2004)

01/20/2004 Consolidated Lead Case (ksa) (Entered: 01/20/2004)

03/01/2004 39 Order from the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation that the motion for transferunder 28 U.S.C. 1407 is DEEMED WITHDRAWN. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED thatthe Hearing Session Order and the attached Schedule filed on 2/12/04, are VACATEDinsofar as they relate to this matter. (ksa) (Entered: 03/01/2004)

03/19/2004 40 RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to FEDERATED INVESTORS, 12/4/03 Answerdue on 12/24/03 for CA 03-1659. (ksa) (Entered: 03/22/2004)

03/22/2004 41 CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER received from the Judicial Panel onMultidistrict Litigation. (ksa) (Entered: 03/22/2004)

03/26/2004 42 CERTIFIED COPY of conditional transfer order received from District of Maryland.(ksa) (Entered: 03/26/2004)

03/26/2004 Case closed (ksa) (Entered: 03/26/2004)

04/01/2004 RECEIPT received from USDC of Maryland for the Docket Sheet (aen) (Entered:04/01/2004)

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