IN RE BP P.L.C. SECURITIES LITIGATION

Nos. 4:10-MD-2185, 4:12-cv-01256 (cons.), 4:12-cv-03715, 4:12-cv-02362 (cons.), 4:12-cv-03621, 4:13-cv-00069, 4:13-cv-00129, 4:13-cv-01393, 4:13-cv-03397, 4:14-cv-00457, 4:14-cv-01418, 4:14-cv-01073, 4:14-cv-01083, 4:14-cv-01279, 4:14-cv-01281, 4:14-cv-01084, 4:14-cv-01280, 4:14-cv-01085, 4:14-cv-00980

In re: BP p.l.c. Securities Litigation This document relates to: Alameda County Emp. Retirement Assoc. v. BP p.l.c. Avalon Holdings Inc. v. BP p.l.c. South Yorkshire Pensions Authority v. BP p.l.c. Mondrian Global Equity Fund, L.P. v. BP p.l.c. Stichting Pensionenfonds Metaal en Techniek v. BP p.l.c. HESTA Super Fund v. BP p.l.c. New York City Employees' Retirement System v. BP p.l.c. Nova Scotia Health Employees' Pension Plan v. BP p.l.c. Ark. Teacher Retirement System v. BP p.l.c. The Bank of America Pension Plan v. BP p.l.c. Deka Investment GmbH v. BP p.l.c. DiNapoli v. BP p.l.c. IBM United Kingdom Pension Trust Limited v. BP p.l.c. Merseyside Pension Fund v. BP p.l.c. Pension Reserves Inv. Mgmt. Bd. of Mass. v. BP p.l.c. Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd. v. BP p.l.c. Virginia Retirement System v. BP p.l.c. Washington State Investment Board v. BP p.l.c.

United States District Court, S.D. Texas, Houston Division.

June 30, 2017.

Editors Note
Applicable Law: 15 U.S.C. § 78m(a)
Cause: 15 U.S.C. § 78m(a) Securities Exchange Act
Nature of Suit: 850 Securities / Commodities
Source: PACER


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert Ludlow, Plaintiff, represented by Jordanna G. Thigpen , Cotchett Pitre McCarthy.

Robert Ludlow, Plaintiff, represented by Richard Warren Mithoff, Jr. , Mithoff Law Firm, Aron K. Liang , Cotchett Pitre and Carthy, Bryan M. Payne , Cotchett Pitre et al, pro hac vice, Hester H. Cheng , Garcia & Gurney, ALC, pro hac vice, James P. Roy , Domengeaux Wright et al, Joseph W. Cotchett , Cotchett Pitre et al, Mark C. Molumphy , Cotchett Pitre et al, Matthew K. Edling , Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, Nancy L. Fineman , Cotchett Pitre et al & Victor S. Elias , Cotchett Pitre & McCarthy LLP.

Alan R. Higgs, Individually and on behalf of all other similarly situated, Plaintiff, represented by Ana M. Cabassa , Zwerling Schachter & Zwerling LLP, Anthony Chu , Capretz & Associates, Don K. Ledgard , Capretz & Associates, James T. Capretz , Attorney at Law, Robert S. Schachter , Zwerling Schachter & Zwerling, Sona R. Shah , Zwerling Schachter & Zwerling LLP, W. Mark Lanier , The Lanier Law Firm & Mary K. Blasy , Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP.

Thomas P. DiNapoli, Comptroller of the State of New York, Plaintiff, represented by Erica G. Langsen , Block & Leviton LLP, Stephen Douglas Bunch , Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, Autry W. Ross , Yetter Coleman, Daniel S. Sommers , Cohen Milstein et al, Eric R. Nowak , Harrell and Nowak, Jason M. Leviton , Berman DeValerio, Jeffrey C. Block , Block & Leviton LLP, Joseph J. Tabacco, Jr. , Berman DeValerio, Joshua S. Devore , Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, Joshua M. Kolsky , Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, Julie Reiser , Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, Matthew Keith Handley , Cohen Milstein et al, pro hac vice, Matthew D. Pearson , Berman DeValerio, R. Paul Yetter , Yetter Coleman LLP, Richard Warren Mithoff, Jr. , Mithoff Law Firm, Steven J. Toll , Cohen Milstein et al, Glen DeValerio , Berman DeValerio et al, Kristin J. Moody , Berman DeValerio & Mark Delaney , Block and Leviton LLP.

Johnson Investment Counsel Inc, Plaintiff, represented by Dianne M. Nast , Nast Law LLC, Richard J. Arsenault , Neblett Beard et al, Stanley M. Chesley , Waite Schneider Bayless Chesley Co LPA, W. Mark Lanier , The Lanier Law Firm & Wilbert B. Markovits , Markovits, Stock & DeMarco LLC.

Thomas Yuen, Plaintiff, represented by Kirk B. Hulett , Hulett Harper Stewart LLP, Robert P. Frutkin , Law Offices of Bernard M. Gross PC, Sarah P. Weber , Hulett Harper Stewart LLP, W. Mark Lanier , The Lanier Law Firm & Mary K. Blasy , Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP.

Sunmi Ahn, individually and on behalf of all other similarly situated, Plaintiff, represented by Deborah R. Gross , KAUFMAN, COREN & RESS, PC, Kirk B. Hulett , Hulett Harper Stewart LLP, Robert P. Frutkin , Law Offices of Bernard M. Gross PC, Sarah P. Weber , Hulett Harper Stewart LLP, W. Mark Lanier , The Lanier Law Firm & Mary K. Blasy , Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP.

Lore Greenfield, Individually and on behalf of all other similarly situated, Plaintiff, represented by W. Mark Lanier , The Lanier Law Firm & Mary K. Blasy , Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP.

Alameda County Employees Retirement Association, Plaintiff, represented by Emma Gilmore , Pomerantz Grossman Hufford Dahlstrom Gross, Jeffrey M. Hoffman , Lowe, Stein, Hoffman, Allweiss & Hauver, LLP, Jeremy A. Lieberman , Pomerantz LLP, Marc I. Gross , Pomerantz Grossman Hufford Dahlstrom & Gross, Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP, Mitchell J. Hoffman , Lowe, Stein, Hoffman, Allweiss & Hauver, LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

Eugene McClurg, Plaintiff, Pro se.

The Oklahoma Police Pension & Retirement System, Plaintiff, represented by Eric R. Nowak , Harrell and Nowak, W. Mark Lanier , The Lanier Law Firm & Mary K. Blasy , Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP.

Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund, Plaintiff, represented by Erica G. Langsen , Block & Leviton LLP, Daniel E. Barenbaum , Berman DeValerio, Jason M. Leviton , Berman DeValerio, Jeffrey C. Block , Block & Leviton LLP, Joshua S. Devore , Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, Matthew D. Pearson , Berman DeValerio, R. Paul Yetter , Yetter Coleman LLP, Steven Buttacavoli , Berman DeValerio, Brian P. Muething , Keating Muething and Kllekamp PLL, Glen DeValerio , Berman DeValerio et al, Gregory M. Utter , Keating Muething & Klekamp PC, J. Pierre Tismo , Dyer Garofolo Mann & Schultz, Julie Reiser , Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, Kristin J. Moody , Berman DeValerio, Mark Delaney , Block and Leviton LLP, Paul V. Muething , Keating Muething and Kllekamp PLL, Steven J. Toll , Cohen Milstein et al & Whitney Street , Berman DeValerio, pro hac vice.

School Employees Retirement System of Ohio, Plaintiff, represented by Erica G. Langsen , Block & Leviton LLP, Jason M. Leviton , Berman DeValerio, Jeffrey C. Block , Block & Leviton LLP, Joshua S. Devore , Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, Matthew D. Pearson , Berman DeValerio, R. Paul Yetter , Yetter Coleman LLP, Steven Buttacavoli , Berman DeValerio, Brian P. Muething , Keating Muething and Kllekamp PLL, Glen DeValerio , Berman DeValerio et al, Gregory M. Utter , Keating Muething & Klekamp PC, J. Pierre Tismo , Dyer Garofolo Mann & Schultz, Julie Reiser , Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, Kristin J. Moody , Berman DeValerio, Mark Delaney , Block and Leviton LLP, Paul V. Muething , Keating Muething and Kllekamp PLL, Steven J. Toll , Cohen Milstein et al & Whitney Street , Berman DeValerio, pro hac vice.

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio, Plaintiff, represented by Erica G. Langsen , Block & Leviton LLP, Jason M. Leviton , Berman DeValerio, Jeffrey C. Block , Block & Leviton LLP, Joshua S. Devore , Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, Matthew D. Pearson , Berman DeValerio, R. Paul Yetter , Yetter Coleman LLP, Brian P. Muething , Keating Muething and Kllekamp PLL, Glen DeValerio , Berman DeValerio et al, Gregory M. Utter , Keating Muething & Klekamp PC, J. Pierre Tismo , Dyer Garofolo Mann & Schultz, Julie Reiser , Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, Kristin J. Moody , Berman DeValerio, Mark Delaney , Block and Leviton LLP, Brian P. Muething , Keating Muething and Kllekamp PLL, Steven J. Toll , Cohen Milstein et al & Whitney Street , Berman DeValerio, pro hac vice.

Taylor Safe, Plaintiff, represented by Donald Amamgbo , Amamgbo & Associates, Reginald Von Terrell , The Terrell Law Group, W. Mark Lanier , The Lanier Law Firm & Mary K. Blasy , Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP.

City of Philadelphia Board of Pensions and Retirement, Plaintiff, represented by Matthew L. Mustokoff , Kessler Topaz, Bernardo S. Garza , Attorney at Law, Darren Check , Kessler Topaz et al, David Kessler , Kessler Topaz, Gregory M. Castaldo , Kessler Topaz Meltzer and Check LLP, Margaret E. Onasch , Kessler Topaz, Michelle M. Newcomer , Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP & Naumon A. Amjed , Kessler Topaz Meltzer and Check LLP.

Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds, Plaintiff, represented by Matthew L. Mustokoff , Kessler Topaz, Bernardo S. Garza , Attorney at Law, Darren Check , Kessler Topaz et al, David Kessler , Kessler Topaz, Gregory M. Castaldo , Kessler Topaz Meltzer and Check LLP, Margaret E. Onasch , Kessler Topaz, Michelle M. Newcomer , Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP & Naumon A. Amjed , Kessler Topaz Meltzer and Check LLP.

North Carolina Department of State Treasurer, Plaintiff, represented by Matthew L. Mustokoff , Kessler Topaz, Bernardo S. Garza , Attorney at Law, Darren Check , Kessler Topaz et al, David Kessler , Kessler Topaz, Gregory M. Castaldo , Kessler Topaz Meltzer and Check LLP, Margaret E. Onasch , Kessler Topaz, Matthew M. Mustokoff , Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP, Michelle M. Newcomer , Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP & Naumon A. Amjed , Kessler Topaz Meltzer and Check LLP.

Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado, Plaintiff, represented by Matthew L. Mustokoff , Kessler Topaz, Bernardo S. Garza , Attorney at Law, Darren Check , Kessler Topaz et al, David Kessler , Kessler Topaz, Gregory M. Castaldo , Kessler Topaz Meltzer and Check LLP, Margaret E. Onasch , Kessler Topaz, Matthew M. Mustokoff , Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP, Michelle M. Newcomer , Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP & Naumon A. Amjed , Kessler Topaz Meltzer and Check LLP.

Employees' Retirement System of the City of Providence, Plaintiff, represented by Marc I. Gross , Pomerantz Grossman Hufford Dahlstrom & Gross, Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, Plaintiff, represented by Julie Reiser , Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, R. Paul Yetter , Yetter Coleman LLP, Richard Warren Mithoff, Jr. , Mithoff Law Firm, Steven Buttacavoli , Berman DeValerio, Brian P. Muething , Keating Muething and Kllekamp PLL, Daniel E. Barenbaum , Berman DeValerio, Gregory M. Utter , Keating Muething & Klekamp PC, J. Pierre Tismo , Dyer Garofolo Mann & Schultz & Brian P. Muething , Keating Muething and Kllekamp PLL.

South Yorkshire Pensions Authority, Plaintiff, represented by Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

Mondrian All Countries World Ex-US Equity Fund, L.P., Plaintiff, represented by Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

Mondrian Focused International Equity Fund, L.P., Plaintiff, represented by Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

Mondrian Global Equity Fund, L.P., Plaintiff, represented by Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

Mondrian Group Trust, Plaintiff, represented by Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

Mondrian International Equity Fund, L.P., Plaintiff, represented by Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

Stichting Aandelenfonds Mn Services Europa, Plaintiff, represented by Emma Gilmore , Pomerantz Grossman Hufford Dahlstrom Gross, Jeremy A. Lieberman , Pomerantz LLP, Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

Stichting Aandelenfonds Mn Services Europa III, Plaintiff, represented by Emma Gilmore , Pomerantz Grossman Hufford Dahlstrom Gross, Jeremy A. Lieberman , Pomerantz LLP, Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

Stichting Pensioenfonds Metaal En Techniek, Plaintiff, represented by Emma Gilmore , Pomerantz Grossman Hufford Dahlstrom Gross, Jeremy A. Lieberman , Pomerantz LLP, Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

Stichting Pensioenfonds van de Metalelektro, Plaintiff, represented by Emma Gilmore , Pomerantz Grossman Hufford Dahlstrom Gross, Jeremy A. Lieberman , Pomerantz LLP, Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

HESTA Super Fund, Plaintiff, represented by Emma Gilmore , Pomerantz Grossman Hufford Dahlstrom Gross, Jeremy A. Lieberman , Pomerantz LLP, Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

Shell Pension Trust, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

The Houston Municipal Employees Pension System, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Jamie J. McKey , Kendall Law Group LLP, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

KBC Asset Management NV, Plaintiff, represented by Daniel Hume , Kirby McInerney LLP, Ira M. Press , Kirby McInerney LLP, John Brandon Walker , Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., Kathryn Bale Allen , Kirby McInerney LLP, Lawrence Paul Eagel , Brager Eagel Squire PC, David Jay Stone , Brager Eagel & Squire, P.C., Jeffrey H. Squire , Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., Melissa Ann Fortunato , Kirby McInerney LLP & Todd Henderson , Bragar Eagel Squire PC.

Union Asset Management Holding AG, Plaintiff, represented by Daniel Hume , Kirby McInerney LLP, Ira M. Press , Kirby McInerney LLP, John Brandon Walker , Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., Lawrence Paul Eagel , Brager Eagel Squire PC, David Jay Stone , Brager Eagel & Squire, P.C., Jeffrey H. Squire , Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., Melissa Ann Fortunato , Kirby McInerney LLP & Todd Henderson , Bragar Eagel Squire PC.

State-Boston Retirement System, Plaintiff, represented by Jeremy A. Lieberman , Pomerantz LLP, Marc I. Gross , Pomerantz Grossman Hufford Dahlstrom & Gross, Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

New York City Board of Education Retirement System, Plaintiff, represented by Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC, Inga Van Eysden , New York City Law Department & Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP.

New York City Employees' Retirement System, Plaintiff, represented by Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC, Inga Van Eysden , New York City Law Department & Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP.

New York City Fire Department Pension Fund, Plaintiff, represented by Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC, Inga Van Eysden , New York City Law Department & Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP.

New York City Group Trust, Plaintiff, represented by Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC, Inga Van Eysden , New York City Law Department & Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP.

New York City Police Pension Fund, Plaintiff, represented by Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC, Inga Van Eysden , New York City Law Department & Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP.

Teachers Variable Annuity Funds, Plaintiff, represented by Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC, Inga Van Eysden , New York City Law Department & Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP.

Teachers' Retirement System of the City of New York, Plaintiff, represented by Inga Van Eysden , New York City Law Department, Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

Avalon Holdings, Inc., Plaintiff, represented by Jamie J. McKey , Kendall Law Group LLP, Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

BNP Paribas Investment Partners Belgium NV/SA, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

Bayerninvest Kapitalanlagegesellschaft, MBH, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

Caisse de Depot El Placement Du Quebec, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

City of Westminster Council Superannuation Fund, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

Cumbria County Council, as Administering Authority of the Cumbria Local Government Pension Scheme, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

Inter-Local Pension Fund of the Graphic Communications Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

Jacksonville Police & Fire Pension Fund, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

Lincolnshire County Council, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

London Borough of Redbridge Pension Fund, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

Metzler Investment GmbH, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

Nomura Trust and Banking Co., Ltd., Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

Northern Ireland Local Government Officers' Superannuation Committee, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

Nykredit Asset Management, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

Ontario Pension Board, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

Orange County Employees Retirement System, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

Premier LTD, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

San Mateo County Employees' Retirement Association, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

The Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Michigan, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

Utah Retirement Systems, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

Verizon Investment Management Corp., Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

Xerox Pensions Limited, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew D. Abramowitz , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C., Daniel J. Mirarchi , Spector Roseman Kodroff et al, Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP, Mark S. Willis , Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis PC & Robert M. Roseman , SPECTOR ROSEMAN & KODROFF, P.C..

Deutsche Asset Management Investmentgesellschaft mbH, Plaintiff, represented by John Brandon Walker , Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., Kathryn Bale Allen , Kirby McInerney LLP, Lawrence Paul Eagel , Brager Eagel Squire PC, David Jay Stone , Brager Eagel & Squire, P.C., Jeffrey H. Squire , Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., Melissa Ann Fortunato , Kirby McInerney LLP & Todd Henderson , Bragar Eagel Squire PC.

GIC Private Limited, Plaintiff, represented by Benjamin C. Wickert , Joyce McFarland and McFarland LLP, Ira M. Press , Kirby McInerney LLP, John Brandon Walker , Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., Meghan Joan Summers , Kirby McInerney LLP & Melissa Ann Fortunato , Kirby McInerney LLP.

Helaba Invest Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH, Plaintiff, represented by Benjamin C. Wickert , Joyce McFarland and McFarland LLP, John Brandon Walker , Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., Lawrence Paul Eagel , Brager Eagel Squire PC, David Jay Stone , Brager Eagel & Squire, P.C., Ira M. Press , Kirby McInerney LLP, Jeffrey H. Squire , Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., Melissa Ann Fortunato , Kirby McInerney LLP & Todd Henderson , Bragar Eagel Squire PC.

LBBW Asset Management Investmentgesellschaft mbH, Plaintiff, represented by Benjamin C. Wickert , Joyce McFarland and McFarland LLP, John Brandon Walker , Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., Lawrence Paul Eagel , Brager Eagel Squire PC, David Jay Stone , Brager Eagel & Squire, P.C., Ira M. Press , Kirby McInerney LLP, Jeffrey H. Squire , Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., Melissa Ann Fortunato , Kirby McInerney LLP & Todd Henderson , Bragar Eagel Squire PC.

Landesbank Berlin Investment GmbH, Plaintiff, represented by Benjamin C. Wickert , Joyce McFarland and McFarland LLP, John Brandon Walker , Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., Lawrence Paul Eagel , Brager Eagel Squire PC, David Jay Stone , Brager Eagel & Squire, P.C., Ira M. Press , Kirby McInerney LLP, Jeffrey H. Squire , Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., Melissa Ann Fortunato , Kirby McInerney LLP & Todd Henderson , Bragar Eagel Squire PC.

Lnsfrskringar AB, Plaintiff, represented by Benjamin C. Wickert , Joyce McFarland and McFarland LLP, John Brandon Walker , Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., David Jay Stone , Brager Eagel & Squire, P.C., Ira M. Press , Kirby McInerney LLP, Jeffrey H. Squire , Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., Melissa Ann Fortunato , Kirby McInerney LLP & Todd Henderson , Bragar Eagel Squire PC.

SGSS Deutschland Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH, Plaintiff, represented by Benjamin C. Wickert , Joyce McFarland and McFarland LLP, John Brandon Walker , Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., Lawrence Paul Eagel , Brager Eagel Squire PC, David Jay Stone , Brager Eagel & Squire, P.C., Ira M. Press , Kirby McInerney LLP, Jeffrey H. Squire , Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., Melissa Ann Fortunato , Kirby McInerney LLP & Todd Henderson , Bragar Eagel Squire PC.

Universal-Investment-Gesellschaft mbH, Plaintiff, represented by Benjamin C. Wickert , Joyce McFarland and McFarland LLP, John Brandon Walker , Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., Lawrence Paul Eagel , Brager Eagel Squire PC, David Jay Stone , Brager Eagel & Squire, P.C., Ira M. Press , Kirby McInerney LLP, Jeffrey H. Squire , Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., Melissa Ann Fortunato , Kirby McInerney LLP & Todd Henderson , Bragar Eagel Squire PC.

Washington State Investment Board, Plaintiff, represented by Andrew M. Edison , Edison, McDowell & Hetherington, LLP.

Pension Reserves Investment Management Board of Massachusetts, Plaintiff, represented by Stephen Douglas Bunch , Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, Joshua S. Devore , Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, Joshua M. Kolsky , Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC & Steven J. Toll , Cohen Milstein et al.

Indiana Public Retirement System, Plaintiff, represented by Thomas A. Dubbs , Labaton Sucharow LLP & Damon Joseph Chargois , Mashayekh & Chargois, P.C..

Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho, Plaintiff, represented by Thomas A. Dubbs , Labaton Sucharow LLP & Damon Joseph Chargois , Mashayekh & Chargois, P.C..

Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri, Plaintiff, represented by Thomas A. Dubbs , Labaton Sucharow LLP & Damon Joseph Chargois , Mashayekh & Chargois, P.C..

The Nebraska Investment Council, Plaintiff, represented by Damon Joseph Chargois , Mashayekh & Chargois, P.C., Eric James Belfi , Labaton Sucharow LLP, Thomas A. Dubbs , Labaton Sucharow LLP & Thomas G. Hoffman, Jr. , Labaton Sucharow LLP.

Virginia Retirement System, Plaintiff, represented by Thomas A. Dubbs , Labaton Sucharow LLP & Damon Joseph Chargois , Mashayekh & Chargois, P.C..

ING (L) Sicav, for and on behalf of ING (L) Invest Energy, Ing (L) Invest Europe High Dividend, ING (L) Invest Europe Opportunities, and ING (L) Invest Global High Dividend, Plaintiff, represented by Blair A. Nicholas , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossman, David R. Kaplan , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossman LLP, Lucas E. Gilmore , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP & Thomas Robert Ajamie , Ajamie LLP.

ING Bewaar Maatschappij I. B.V., for and on behalf of ING Energy Basis Fonds, ING Europa Basis Fonds, ING Divident Aandelen Basis Fonds, ING Global Equity Basis Fonds, ING Institutioneel Dividend Aandelen Basis Fonds, Plaintiff, represented by Blair A. Nicholas , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossman, David R. Kaplan , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossman LLP, Lucas E. Gilmore , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP & Thomas Robert Ajamie , Ajamie LLP.

ING Fund Management B.V., Plaintiff, represented by Blair A. Nicholas , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossman, David R. Kaplan , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossman LLP, Lucas E. Gilmore , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP & Thomas Robert Ajamie , Ajamie LLP.

Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System, Plaintiff, represented by Blair A. Nicholas , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossman, David R. Kaplan , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossman LLP, Lucas E. Gilmore , Pomerantz Grossman Hufford Dahlstrom Gross & Thomas Robert Ajamie , Ajamie LLP.

Norges Bank, Plaintiff, represented by David R. Kaplan , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossman LLP, Lucas E. Gilmore , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP, Thomas Robert Ajamie , Ajamie LLP & Blair A. Nicholas , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossman.

Stichting Bewaarneming APG-IS 1, Plaintiff, represented by Blair A. Nicholas , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossman, David R. Kaplan , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossman LLP, Lucas E. Gilmore , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP & Thomas Robert Ajamie , Ajamie LLP.

Stichting Depositary APG Developed Markets Equity Pool, Plaintiff, represented by Blair A. Nicholas , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossman, David R. Kaplan , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossman LLP, Lucas E. Gilmore , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP & Thomas Robert Ajamie , Ajamie LLP.

Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP, Plaintiff, represented by Blair A. Nicholas , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossman, David R. Kaplan , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossman LLP, Lucas E. Gilmore , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP & Thomas Robert Ajamie , Ajamie LLP.

Stichting tot Bewaring Cordares Subfonds Aandelen Europa Actief Beheer, Plaintiff, represented by Blair A. Nicholas , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossman, David R. Kaplan , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossman LLP, Lucas E. Gilmore , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP & Thomas Robert Ajamie , Ajamie LLP.

Teacher Retirement System of Texas, Plaintiff, represented by Blair A. Nicholas , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossman, David R. Kaplan , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossman LLP, Lucas E. Gilmore , Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP & Thomas Robert Ajamie , Ajamie LLP.

Deka International S.A. Luxemburg, Plaintiff, represented by Alexander Reus , Diaz Reus & Targ LLP, David Michael Haendler , Grant & Eisenhofer P.A., Geoffrey C. Jarvis , Grant & Eisenhofer, P.A. & Kent A. Schaffer , Bires Schaffer DeBorde.

Deka Investment GmbH, Plaintiff, represented by Alexander Reus , Diaz Reus & Targ LLP, David Michael Haendler , Grant & Eisenhofer P.A., Geoffrey C. Jarvis , Grant & Eisenhofer, P.A. & Kent A. Schaffer , Bires Schaffer DeBorde.

International Fund Management S.A., Plaintiff, represented by Alexander Reus , Diaz Reus & Targ LLP, David Michael Haendler , Grant & Eisenhofer P.A., Geoffrey C. Jarvis , Grant & Eisenhofer, P.A. & Kent A. Schaffer , Bires Schaffer DeBorde.

The Bank of America Pension Plan, Plaintiff, represented by Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

Los Angeles County Employees' Retirement Association, Plaintiff, Pro se.

San Diego City Employees' Retirement System, Plaintiff, Pro se.

Allianz Global Investors France S.A., Plaintiff, represented by Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

IBM United Kingdom Pensions Trust Limited, Plaintiff, represented by Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

John Lewis Partnership Pensions Trust, Plaintiff, represented by Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

Merchant Navy Officers Pension Fund Trustee Limited, Plaintiff, represented by Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

Merchant Navy Ratings Pension Fund Trustees Limited, Plaintiff, represented by Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

Universities Superannuation Scheme, Ltd., Plaintiff, represented by Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC & Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP.

Peter Kaynes, Plaintiff, represented by Bruce W. Steckler , Steckler Gresham Cochran.

Discovery Global Citizens Master Fund, Ltd., Plaintiff, represented by Lawrence J. Rolnick , Lawenstein Sandler, LLP, Marc B. Kramer , Lowenstein Sandler LLP, pro hac vice, Michael J. Hampson , Lowenstein Sandler, LLP, pro hac vice, Stewart H. Thomas , Hallett & Perrin, P.C., Tom Moore Dees, III , Hallett & Perrin, P.C., Sheila A. Sadighi , Lowenstein Sandler LLP, pro hac vice & Thomas H. Redburn , Lowenstein Sandler, LLP, pro hac vice.

Discovery Global Focus Master Fund, Ltd., Plaintiff, represented by Lawrence J. Rolnick , Lawenstein Sandler, LLP, Marc B. Kramer , Lowenstein Sandler LLP, pro hac vice, Michael J. Hampson , Lowenstein Sandler, LLP, pro hac vice, Stewart H. Thomas , Hallett & Perrin, P.C., Tom Moore Dees, III , Hallett & Perrin, P.C., Sheila A. Sadighi , Lowenstein Sandler LLP, pro hac vice & Thomas H. Redburn , Lowenstein Sandler, LLP, pro hac vice.

Discovery Global Opportunity Master Fund, Ltd., Plaintiff, represented by Lawrence J. Rolnick , Lawenstein Sandler, LLP, Marc B. Kramer , Lowenstein Sandler LLP, pro hac vice, Michael J. Hampson , Lowenstein Sandler, LLP, pro hac vice, Stewart H. Thomas , Hallett & Perrin, P.C., Tom Moore Dees, III , Hallett & Perrin, P.C., Sheila A. Sadighi , Lowenstein Sandler LLP, pro hac vice & Thomas H. Redburn , Lowenstein Sandler, LLP, pro hac vice.

PEAK 6 Capital Management LLC, Plaintiff, represented by Lawrence J. Rolnick , Lawenstein Sandler, LLP, Marc B. Kramer , Lowenstein Sandler LLP, pro hac vice, Michael J. Hampson , Lowenstein Sandler, LLP, pro hac vice, Stewart H. Thomas , Hallett & Perrin, P.C., Tom Moore Dees, III , Hallett & Perrin, P.C., Sheila A. Sadighi , Lowenstein Sandler LLP, pro hac vice & Thomas H. Redburn , Lowenstein Sandler, LLP, pro hac vice.

BPLR, L.L.C., Plaintiff, represented by Lawrence J. Rolnick , Lawenstein Sandler, LLP, Marc B. Kramer , Lowenstein Sandler LLP, pro hac vice, Michael J. Hampson , Lowenstein Sandler, LLP, pro hac vice, Stewart H. Thomas , Hallett & Perrin, P.C., Tom Moore Dees, III , Hallett & Perrin, P.C., Sheila A. Sadighi , Lowenstein Sandler LLP, pro hac vice & Thomas H. Redburn , Lowenstein Sandler, LLP, pro hac vice.

BP Litigation Recovery I, L.L.C., Plaintiff, represented by Lawrence J. Rolnick , Lawenstein Sandler, LLP, Marc B. Kramer , Lowenstein Sandler LLP, pro hac vice, Michael J. Hampson , Lowenstein Sandler, LLP, pro hac vice, Stewart H. Thomas , Hallett & Perrin, P.C., Tom Moore Dees, III , Hallett & Perrin, P.C., Sheila A. Sadighi , Lowenstein Sandler LLP, pro hac vice & Thomas H. Redburn , Lowenstein Sandler, LLP, pro hac vice.

Maryland State Retirement and Pension System, Plaintiff, represented by Matthew L. Mustokoff , Kessler Topaz.

Illinois State Board of Investment, Plaintiff, represented by Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP.

MERSEYSIDE PENSION FUND, Plaintiff, represented by Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

Arkansas Teacher Retirement System, Plaintiff, represented by Damon Joseph Chargois , Mashayekh & Chargois, P.C. & Thomas A. Dubbs , Labaton Sucharow LLP.

Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii, Plaintiff, represented by Damon Joseph Chargois , Mashayekh & Chargois, P.C. & Thomas A. Dubbs , Labaton Sucharow LLP.

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, Plaintiff, represented by Damon Joseph Chargois , Mashayekh & Chargois, P.C. & Thomas A. Dubbs , Labaton Sucharow LLP.

MNOP Trustees Limited, Plaintiff, represented by Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

Nova Scotia Health Employees' Pension Plan, Plaintiff, represented by Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC & Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP.

Electricity Pensions Trustee Limited, Plaintiff, represented by Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

Hadrian Trustees Limited in its Capacity as Trustee of Shipbuilding Industries Pension Scheme, Plaintiff, represented by Matthew L. Tuccillo , Pomerantz LLP & Sammy Ford, IV , Ahmad Zavitsanos Anaipakos Alavi & Mensing PC.

John Hancock Caital Series, Plaintiff, represented by Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP.

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund, Plaintiff, represented by Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP.

John Hancock Preferred Income Fund II, Plaintiff, represented by Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP.

John Hancock Tax Advantage Dividend Income Fund, Plaintiff, represented by Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP.

john hancock premium, Plaintiff, represented by Joe Kendall , Kendall Law Group, LLP.

Gargoyle Strategic Investments LLC, Plaintiff, represented by Tom Moore Dees, III , Hallett & Perrin, P.C..

Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Plaintiff, represented by Tom Moore Dees, III , Hallett & Perrin, P.C..

Carol Hill Albert Trust, Plaintiff, represented by Tom Moore Dees, III , Hallett & Perrin, P.C..

Michael Delpriore, Plaintiff, represented by Tom Moore Dees, III , Hallett & Perrin, P.C..

Bennett Goodman, Plaintiff, represented by Tom Moore Dees, III , Hallett & Perrin, P.C..

Huff Energy Offshore Ltd, Plaintiff, represented by Tom Moore Dees, III , Hallett & Perrin, P.C..

Robert Johnston, Plaintiff, represented by Tom Moore Dees, III , Hallett & Perrin, P.C..

Musashi II Ltd, Plaintiff, represented by Tom Moore Dees, III , Hallett & Perrin, P.C..

BP plc, Defendant, represented by Robert Mike Brock , Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Scott W. Fowkes , Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, Daryl A. Libow , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, Diane Lee McGimsey , Sullivan and Cromwell LLP, George Denegre, Jr. , Liskow & Lewis, John C. Anjier , Liskow & Lewis, Kristopher S. Ritter , Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Lois O. Rosenbaum , Stoel Rives LLP, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Morgan D. Hodgson , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, Russell Keith Jarrett , Liskow Lewis, Frances Floriano Goins , Ulmer & Berne LLP & Isaac J. Eddington , Ulmer & Berne.

BP America Inc, Defendant, represented by Scott W. Fowkes , Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, Daryl A. Libow , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, George Denegre, Jr. , Liskow & Lewis, John C. Anjier , Liskow & Lewis, Kristopher S. Ritter , Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Morgan D. Hodgson , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, Russell Keith Jarrett , Liskow Lewis, Frances Floriano Goins , Ulmer & Berne LLP, Isaac J. Eddington , Ulmer & Berne & Lois O. Rosenbaum , Stoel Rives LLP.

Anthony Hayward, Defendant, represented by Scott W. Fowkes , Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, Diane Lee McGimsey , Sullivan and Cromwell LLP, George Denegre, Jr. , Liskow & Lewis, John C. Anjier , Liskow & Lewis, Kristopher S. Ritter , Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Morgan D. Hodgson , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Russell Keith Jarrett , Liskow Lewis, Daryl A. Libow , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, Frances Floriano Goins , Ulmer & Berne LLP, Isaac J. Eddington , Ulmer & Berne & Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

Andy Inglis, Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, George Denegre, Jr. , Liskow & Lewis, John C. Anjier , Liskow & Lewis, Kathleen Goodhart , Cooley LLP, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Russell Keith Jarrett , Liskow Lewis, Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP & Stephen C. Neal , Cooley Godward Kronish.

Carl-Henric Svanberg, Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, George Denegre, Jr. , Liskow & Lewis, John C. Anjier , Liskow & Lewis, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Russell Keith Jarrett , Liskow Lewis, Daryl A. Libow , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP & Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

H Lamar McKay, Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, George Denegre, Jr. , Liskow & Lewis, John C. Anjier , Liskow & Lewis, Kristopher S. Ritter , Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Russell Keith Jarrett , Liskow Lewis, Daryl A. Libow , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP & Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

William Castell, Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, George Denegre, Jr. , Liskow & Lewis, John C. Anjier , Liskow & Lewis, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Russell Keith Jarrett , Liskow Lewis, Daryl A. Libow , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP & Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

Paul Anderson, Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, George Denegre, Jr. , Liskow & Lewis, John C. Anjier , Liskow & Lewis, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Russell Keith Jarrett , Liskow Lewis, Daryl A. Libow , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP & Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

Antony Burgmans, Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, George Denegre, Jr. , Liskow & Lewis, John C. Anjier , Liskow & Lewis, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Russell Keith Jarrett , Liskow Lewis, Daryl A. Libow , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP & Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

Cynthia Carroll, Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, George Denegre, Jr. , Liskow & Lewis, John C. Anjier , Liskow & Lewis, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Russell Keith Jarrett , Liskow Lewis, Daryl A. Libow , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP & Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

Erroll B. Davis, Jr, Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, George Denegre, Jr. , Liskow & Lewis, John C. Anjier , Liskow & Lewis, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Russell Keith Jarrett , Liskow Lewis, Daryl A. Libow , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP & Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

Iain C. Conn, Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Daryl A. Libow , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP & Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

Robert W. Dudley, Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Daryl A. Libow , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP & Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

George David, Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Daryl A. Libow , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP & Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

Ian Davis, Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Daryl A. Libow , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP & Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

Douglas J. Flint, Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Daryl A. Libow , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP & Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

Deanne S. Julius, Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Daryl A. Libow , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP & Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

Ian MG Prosser, Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Daryl A. Libow , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP & Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

BP Exploration & Production Inc, Defendant, represented by Scott W. Fowkes , Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, John C. Anjier , Liskow & Lewis, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Russell Keith Jarrett , Liskow Lewis, Daryl A. Libow , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, Frances Floriano Goins , Ulmer & Berne LLP, George Denegre, Jr. , Liskow & Lewis, Isaac J. Eddington , Ulmer & Berne, Lois O. Rosenbaum , Stoel Rives LLP & Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

Tom McKillop, Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, John C. Anjier , Liskow & Lewis, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Russell Keith Jarrett , Liskow Lewis, Daryl A. Libow , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, George Denegre, Jr. , Liskow & Lewis & Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

Lord Edmund John Philip Browne, Defendant, represented by Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, George Denegre, Jr. , Liskow & Lewis, John C. Anjier , Liskow & Lewis, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Russell Keith Jarrett , Liskow Lewis, Daryl A. Libow , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP & Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

Transocean Deepwater Inc, Defendant, represented by Campbell Edington Wallace , Frilot L.L.C., Carl J. Hebert , Preis & Roy, Edward F. Kohnke, IV , Preis & Roy, Edwin G. Preis, Jr. , Preis Roy PLC, Evans Martin McLeod , Phelps Dunbar LLP, Everett R. Fineran , Frilot L.L.C., George M. Gilly , Phelps Dunbar LLP, Joseph E. Lee, III , Frilot, L.L.C., Kerry J. Miller , Frilot L.L.C., Miles Paul Clements , Frilot L.L.C., Paul C. Thibodeaux , Frilot L.L.C., Richard J. Hymel , Preis Roy & Robert M. Kallam , Preis Roy.

Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc, Defendant, represented by Campbell Edington Wallace , Frilot L.L.C., Carl J. Hebert , Preis & Roy, Edward F. Kohnke, IV , Preis & Roy, Edwin G. Preis, Jr. , Preis Roy PLC, Evans Martin McLeod , Phelps Dunbar LLP, Everett R. Fineran , Frilot L.L.C., George M. Gilly , Phelps Dunbar LLP, John Daniel Johnson , Johnson Garcia LLP, Joseph E. Lee, III , Frilot, L.L.C., Kerry J. Miller , Frilot L.L.C., Miles Paul Clements , Frilot L.L.C., Paul C. Thibodeaux , Frilot L.L.C., Richard J. Hymel , Preis Roy & Robert M. Kallam , Preis Roy.

Halliburton Energy Services Inc, Defendant, represented by Adelaida J. Ferchmin , Chaffe McCall LLP, Alan R. Davis , Chaffe McCall LLP, Bruce W. Bowman, Jr. , Godwin Lewis PC, Daniel A. Tadros , Chaffe McCall et al, Derek A. Walker , Chaffe McCall LLP, Donald Everett Godwin , Godwin PC, Floyd Richard Hartley, Jr. , Taylor Anderson LLP, Gavin Eugene Hill , Dykema Gossett PLLC, Jenny LaNell Martinez , Godwin Ronquillo PC, Katharine Rachael Colletta , Chaffe McCall, LLP & Robert Alan York , Reed Smith LLP.

Richard J. Dorazil, Defendant, represented by Kristopher S. Ritter , Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Morgan D. Hodgson , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, Daryl A. Libow , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP & Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

The Savings Plan Investment Oversight Committee, Defendant, represented by Kristopher S. Ritter , Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Marc De Leeuw , Sullivan & Cromwell, Morgan D. Hodgson , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, Daryl A. Libow , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP & Richard C. Pepperman, II , Sullivan & Cromwell LLP.

Stephanie C. Atkins, Defendant, represented by Kristopher S. Ritter , Kirkland & Ellis LLP & Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP.

BP Corporation North America Inc, Defendant, represented by Kristopher S. Ritter , Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Morgan D. Hodgson , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP & Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth.

BP Corporation North America Inc. Savings Plan Investment Oversight Committee, Defendant, represented by Kristopher S. Ritter , Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP & Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth.

Neil Shaw, Defendant, represented by Kristopher S. Ritter , Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Morgan D. Hodgson , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP & Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth.

Thomas L. Taylor, Defendant, represented by Kristopher S. Ritter , Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Morgan D. Hodgson , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP & Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth.

Gregory T. Williamson, Defendant, represented by Kristopher S. Ritter , Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Morgan D. Hodgson , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP & Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth.

The Investment Committee, Defendant, represented by Kristopher S. Ritter , Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

BP Corporation North America, Inc.'s Board of Directors, Defendant, represented by Kristopher S. Ritter , Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Morgan D. Hodgson , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP & Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth.

BP Corporation North America, Inc. Savings Plan Investment Oversight Committee, Defendant, represented by Kristopher S. Ritter , Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

Lamar McKay, Defendant, represented by Kristopher S. Ritter , Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Morgan D. Hodgson , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP & Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth.

Corey Correnti, Defendant, represented by Morgan D. Hodgson , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP & Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth.

Marvin Damsma, Defendant, represented by Morgan D. Hodgson , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP & Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth.

James Dupree, Defendant, represented by Morgan D. Hodgson , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP & Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth.

Patrick Gower, Defendant, represented by Morgan D. Hodgson , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP & Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth.

Jeanne M. Johns, Defendant, represented by Morgan D. Hodgson , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP & Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth.

Patricia H. Miller, Defendant, represented by Morgan D. Hodgson , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP & Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth.

Stephen J. Riney, Defendant, represented by Morgan D. Hodgson , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP & Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth.

Brian D. Smith, Defendant, represented by Morgan D. Hodgson , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP & Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth.

Stephanie C. Moore, Defendant, represented by Morgan D. Hodgson , Steptoe & Johnson LLP, Paul J. Ondrasik, Jr. , Steptoe & Johnson LLP & Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth.

Douglas J. Suttles, Defendant, represented by Scott W. Fowkes , Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Thomas W. Taylor , Andrews and Kurth, Patrick J. Somers , Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton Garrison, Roberto Finzi , Paul Weiss et al, Theodore V. Wells, Jr. , Paul Weiss et al, Frances Floriano Goins , Ulmer & Berne LLP & Isaac J. Eddington , Ulmer & Berne.

Richard A. Cordray, Ohio Attorney General, Movant, represented by Erica G. Langsen , Block & Leviton LLP, Autry W. Ross , Yetter Coleman, Eric R. Nowak , Harrell and Nowak, Joseph J. Tabacco, Jr. , Berman DeValerio, Joshua S. Devore , Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, Matthew D. Pearson , Berman DeValerio, R. Paul Yetter , Yetter Coleman LLP, Daniel S. Sommers , Cohen Milstein et al, Glen DeValerio , Berman DeValerio et al, Jason M. Leviton , Berman DeValerio, Jeffrey C. Block , Block & Leviton LLP, Joshua M. Kolsky , Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, Julie Reiser , Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC, Kristin J. Moody , Berman DeValerio, Mark Delaney , Block and Leviton LLP, Matthew Keith Handley , Cohen Milstein et al, pro hac vice, Steven J. Toll , Cohen Milstein et al & Whitney Street , Berman DeValerio, pro hac vice.

Sacramento County Employees Retirement System, Movant, represented by Jeffrey M. Hoffman , Lowe, Stein, Hoffman, Allweiss & Hauver, LLP & Mitchell J. Hoffman , Lowe, Stein, Hoffman, Allweiss & Hauver, LLP.

Fresno County Employees Retirement Association, Movant, represented by Jeffrey M. Hoffman , Lowe, Stein, Hoffman, Allweiss & Hauver, LLP & Mitchell J. Hoffman , Lowe, Stein, Hoffman, Allweiss & Hauver, LLP.

Peter D. Lichtman, Movant, represented by James P. Roy , Domengeaux Wright et al & Richard Warren Mithoff, Jr. , Mithoff Law Firm.

Leslie J. Nakagiri, Movant, represented by James P. Roy , Domengeaux Wright et al & Richard Warren Mithoff, Jr. , Mithoff Law Firm.

Paul Huyck, Movant, represented by James P. Roy , Domengeaux Wright et al & Richard Warren Mithoff, Jr. , Mithoff Law Firm.


MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

Before the Court is Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaints. (Dkt. 1418, 1419, 1569, 1570.) All named defendants ("Defendants") join this motion. The motion seeks to narrow the claims asserted in eighteen of the so-called individual investor...

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