DECEMBER 2, 2001
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This is a lawsuit by the Receiver against an individual/ entity which functioned as an agent/ broker with respect to the fraudulent Hammersmith Trust and Microfund programs. For their efforts to bring unsuspecting investors to the program, the Defendants were paid at least $502,000.00 in fees which the Receiver seeks to recover by virtue of this lawsuit.
The Defendants have filed an answer denying liability. The Receiver filed a Motion to Consolidate this case with Civil Action No. 3:00-CV-1405 which was denied by Judge Kaplan by Order dated February 2, 2001. On February 15, 2001 the Court issued its Initial Scheduling Order. An Amended Complaint and an Amended Answer have also been filed.
On December 12, 2000, the Court issued its Order requiring the Receiver to file a Litigation Budget. On January 8, 2001 the Receiver filed his Litigation Budget. On March 7, 2001, the Court issued an Order Setting Hearing on the Budget and on April 16, 2001, the Court issued its Order regarding the Litigation Budget.
As a result of settlement discussions between the parties, a settlement was reached. On November 13, 2001, the Receiver filed an Unopposed Motion to Approve Compromise and Settlement and a Joint Motion to Stay Litigation while the $50,000.00 of settlement funds is being paid. On November 19, 2001, the Court issued an Order approving the Settlement and an Order Staying Litigation. |
MAY 27, 2002
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JUNE 16, 2002
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