As it turns out, trials remain a risky business for both plaintiffs and defendants. Any thoughts that the JDS Uniphase defense verdict would lead to more securities class action trials will have to be tempered by yesterday’s result in the Apollo Group trial. Bloomberg reports that the jury returned a plaintiff verdict that could lead to a payout of up to $277.5 million in damages.
Interestingly, the company has a web page on the litigation that includes a case summary, key documents, and a timeline of events. Comprehensive coverage of the trial and the jury verdict can be found at Securities Litigation Watch and The D&O Diary.
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