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West v. Prudential Securities, Inc.
Citation:
283 F.3d 935 (7th Cir. 2002)Facts
James Hofman, a stockbroker working for Prudential Securities, in his complaint alleges that he told 11 of his customers that Jefferson Savings Bancorp was certain to be acquired, at a big premium, in the near future. It was a lie, for no acquisition was impending. He is a securities offender as are any customers who traded on what they thought to be confidential information if Hofman said what the plaintiffs allege, a subject still to be determined. The court here considers whether the action may proceed.
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