Consequential Damages for Auction Rate Securities Unresolved
As set out in this Kansas City Star article Wachovia and JP Morgan Chase have joined UBS, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup in settling charges related to their sale of Auction Rate Securities. Although the settlement agreements with exact details are not completed, it appears that the firms will be buying back frozen auction rate securities sold to individuals and small businesses.
Left open is the recovery of consequential damages suffered by buyers of the allegedly liquid ARS who couldn’t access their cash. The press releases and articles related to the settlements reference that customers will be able to seek recovery of their consequential damages through arbitration, with the firms admitting liability, but not conceding damages.
If you or your business suffered monetary damages as a result of having your funds frozen in ARS, please contact Greco & Greco for a free consultation with one of our attorneys to discuss options for recovery of your damages.
Posted by Greco & Greco on 08/21 at 04:22 PM
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