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US District Court Civil Docket as of 10/07/2010Retrieved from the court on February 13, 2011

United States District CourtEastern District of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)

CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 2:05-cv-00232-TON

JOHNSON et al v. AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. et alAssigned to: HONORABLE THOMAS N. ONEILL, JR

Cause: 15:77 Securities FraudCase in other court: 09-01009

Date Filed: 01/18/2005Date Terminated: 11/21/2008Jury Demand: DefendantNature of Suit: 850 Securities/CommoditiesJurisdiction: Federal Question

IN RE:

IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION

represented by TODD S. COLLINS BERGER & MONTAGUE, P.C. 1622 LOCUST STREET PHILA, PA 19103-6365 215-875-3000 Fax: 215-875-5715 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Plaintiff

RENA JOHNSON represented by ELIZABETH W. FOXBERGER MONTAGUE PC 1622 LOCUST STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 215/875-3000 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

NICHOLAS J. GUILIANO GUILIANO LAW FIRM230 SOUTH BROAD STREET SUITE 601 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102

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215-413-8223 Fax: 215-413-8225 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

TODD S. COLLINS (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

JACOB A. GOLDBERG FARUQI & FARUQI LLP 101 GREENWOOD AVENUE SUITE 600 JENKINTOWN, PA 19046 215-277-5770 Fax: 215-277-5771 Email: [email protected] ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Plaintiff

JOSEPH J. FOGLIA represented by ELIZABETH W. FOX(See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

NICHOLAS J. GUILIANO (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


JACOB A. GOLDBERG (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Plaintiff

GEORGE CASSIDY represented by ELIZABETH W. FOX(See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED



NICHOLAS J. GUILIANO (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED


JACOB A. GOLDBERG (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

V.

Appellant

DAVID BANACH represented by JAMES C. STROUSE 5401 TWIN KNOLLS ROADSUITE 10COLUMBUS, MD LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

V.

Defendant

AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

represented by MARC J. SONNENFELD MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP 1701 MARKET ST.PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-2921215-963-5572 Fax: 215-963-5299 Email: [email protected]

LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant

ANTHONY J. SANTILLI represented by MARC J. SONNENFELD (See above for address) TERMINATED: 03/19/2007LEAD ATTORNEY



VINCENT J. MARRIOTT , IIIBALLARD SPAHR ANDREWS & INGERSOLL 1735 MARKET ST., 51ST FL PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 215-864-8236 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant

LEONARD BECKER represented by KAREN PIESLAK POHLMANN MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP 1701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-2921 215 963-5740 Fax: 215-963-5001 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

MARC J. SONNENFELD (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

ANDREW C. WHITNEY MORGAN LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP 1701 MARKET ST. PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-2921 215-963-5120 Fax: 215-963-5001 Email: [email protected] ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant

MICHAEL DELUCA represented by KAREN PIESLAK POHLMANN (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED




ANDREW C. WHITNEY (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant

RICHARD KAUFMANTERMINATED: 01/31/2005

represented by MARC J. SONNENFELD (See above for address) TERMINATED: 01/31/2005LEAD ATTORNEY

Defendant

HAROLD SUSSMAN represented by KAREN PIESLAK POHLMANN (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED



Defendant

ALBERT W. MANDIA represented by MARC J. SONNENFELD (See above for address) TERMINATED: 03/07/2007LEAD ATTORNEY

NANCY J. GELLMAN CONRAD O'BRIEN GELLMAN & ROHN PC 1515 MARKET ST 16TH FL PHILA, PA 19102 215-864-9600 Fax: 215-864-9620 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

PATRICIA M. HAMILL CONRAD, O'BRIEN, GELLMAN &



ROHN, P.C. 1515 MARKET STREET 16TH FL. PHILA, PA 19102-1916 TEL 215-864-8068 Fax: FAX 215-864-9620 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant

JEROME MILLER represented by KAREN PIESLAK POHLMANN (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED



Defendant

WARREN E. PALITZ represented by KAREN PIESLAK POHLMANN (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED



Defendant

JEFFREY S. STEINBERG represented by KAREN PIESLAK POHLMANN (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED





V.

Movant

JONATHAN B. HOROWITZ represented by DEBORAH R. GROSS LAW OFFICES BERNARD M. GROSS, PC 100 PENN SQUARE EAST JOHN WANAMAKER BLDG , SUITE 450 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107 215-561-3600 Fax: 215-561-3000 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Movant

ARNOLD KUSLER represented by DEBORAH R. GROSS (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Movant

DUNNLEY MATTKE represented by DEBORAH R. GROSS (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Movant

ROBERT NOVACHICH represented by DEBORAH R. GROSS (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED



Movant

MARSHALL SEKTOR represented by DEBORAH R. GROSS (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEYATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Movant

DERRICK DALE FONTROY, I represented by DERRICK DALE FONTROY, IAY-7513 P.O. BOX 631SOMERSET, PA 15501PRO SE

Date Filed # Docket Text

01/18/2005 1 COMPLAINT against AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., ANTHONY J. SANTILLI, LEONARD BECKER, MICHAEL DELUCA, RICHARD KAUFMAN, HAROLD SUSSMAN, ALBERT W. MANDIA, JEROME MILLER, WARREN E. PALITZ, JEFFREY S. STEINBERG ( Filing fee $ 150 receipt number 912753.), filed by GEORGE CASSIDY, RENA JOHNSON, JOSEPH J. FOGLIA.(ti, ) (Entered: 01/19/2005)

01/18/2005 Ten Original Summons Issued as to AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., ANTHONY J. SANTILLI, LEONARD BECKER, MICHAEL DELUCA, RICHARD KAUFMAN, HAROLD SUSSMAN, ALBERT W. MANDIA, JEROME MILLER, WARREN E. PALITZ, JEFFREY S. STEINBERG. Forwarded To: Counsel on 1/19/05 (ti, ) (Entered: 01/19/2005)

01/18/2005 DEMAND for Trial by Jury by GEORGE CASSIDY, RENA JOHNSON, JOSEPH J. FOGLIA. (ti, ) (Entered: 01/19/2005)

01/31/2005 2 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by all plaintiffs As To Richard Kaufman (FOX, ELIZABETH) (Entered: 01/31/2005)

01/31/2005 3 Entry of Appearance by MARC J. SONNENFELD on behalf of AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., ANTHONY J. SANTILLI, LEONARD BECKER, MICHAEL DELUCA, RICHARD KAUFMAN, HAROLD SUSSMAN, ALBERT W. MANDIA, JEROME MILLER, WARREN E. PALITZ, JEFFREY S. STEINBERG with Jury Demand, Certificate of Service. (cdd, ) Additional attachment(s) added on 2/1/2005 (cdd, ). (Entered: 02/01/2005)

01/31/2005 4 NOTICE by AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. of Bankruptcy, Certificate of Service. (cdd, ) Additional attachment(s) added on 2/1/2005 (cdd, ). (Entered: 02/01/2005)



03/18/2005 5 MOTION FILED BY JONATHAN B. HOROWITZ, ARNOLD KUSLER, DUNNLEY MATTKE, ROBERT NOVACHICH, MARSHALL SEKTOR TO CONSOLIDATE ACTIONS, TO BE APPOINTED LEAD PLAINTIFFS ANDFOR APPROVAL OF LEAD PLAINTIFFS' SELECTION OF COUNSEL, MEMORANDUM, DECLARATION OF STEPHEN J. FEARON, JR., CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum# 2 Declaration of Stephen J. Fearon, Jr. # 3 Exhibit A# 4 Exhibit B# 5 Exhibit C# 6 Exhibit E, Partial # 7 Exhibit F# 8 Exhibit G# 9 Certificate of Service)(cdd, ) (Entered: 03/21/2005)

03/21/2005 6 First MOTION for Approval of Their Selection as Lead Plaintiffs filed by GEORGE CASSIDY, RENA JOHNSON, JOSEPH J. FOGLIA.Memorandum, Brief, Declaration. (Attachments: # 1 # 2 # 3)(COLLINS, TODD) (Entered: 03/21/2005)

03/30/2005 7 STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT CASES 05-349 AND 05-232 ARECONSOLIDATED UNDER MASTER FILE 05-232 AND SHOW THE FOLLOWING CAPTION "IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION"; DEFENDANTS SHALL NOT RESPOND TO ANY COMPLAINTS BEFORE THIS COURT; LEAD PLAINTIFFS SHALL FILE A CONSOLIDATED COMPLAINT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF THIS ORDER, ETC...... SIGNED BY JUDGE THOMAS N. ONEILL JR. ON 3/29/05. 3/30/05 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED AND MAILED.(afm, ) (Entered: 03/30/2005)

03/30/2005 8 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER THAT THE MOTION OF PLFFS JOHN A. MALACK, MICHAEL R. ROSATI, VIRGIL MAGNON, SABINA LANGDON AND S.S. RAJARAM, M.D. (HAYWARD PEDIATRICS, INC.) FOR APPOINTMENT AS LEAD PLFF, AND FOR APPROVAL OF LEAD PLFF'S SELECTIONOF LEAD COUNSEL IS GRANTED. THE MALACK GROUP'S SELECTION OF BERGER AND MONTAGUE, P.C. AS LEAD COUNSEL IS APPROVED. THE MOTIONS OF PLFFS ROSHEN HADULLA, THEODORE HO, DONALD S. LOVETT, THOMAS G. MALAT AND HOWARD MOSSMAN (THE HADULLA GROUP) AND JONATHAN B. HOROWITZ, ARNOLD KUSLER, DUNNLEY MATTKE, ROBERT NOVACHICH ANDMARSHALL SEKTOR (THE HOROWTIZ GROUP) FOR APPOINTMENT AS LEAD PLFF AND FOR APPROVAL OF LEAD PLFF'S SELECTION OF LEAD COUNSEL ARE DENIED. ( SIGNED BY JUDGE THOMAS N. ONEILL JR. ON 3/29/05.) 3/30/05 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED. (gn, ) (Entered: 03/30/2005)

03/31/2005 9 Plff's RESPONSE for Appointment as Lead Plff. of the Malack Group and of Jonathan B. Horowitz, Arnold Kusler, Dunnley Mattke, Robert Novachich, and Marshall Sektor FILED BY AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(pr, ) (Entered: 04/01/2005)

04/14/2005 10 MOTION FILED BY AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., ANTHONY J. SANTILLI, LEONARD BECKER, MICHAEL DELUCA, RICHARD KAUFMAN, HAROLD SUSSMAN, ALBERT W. MANDIA, JEROME MILLER, WARREN E. PALITZ, JEFFREY S. STEINBERG TO



STAY, MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE.(cdd, ) (Entered: 04/15/2005)

05/03/2005 11 STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT THE INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANTS HEREBY WITHDRAW THE STAY MOTION, WITHOUT PREJUDICE. LEAD PLAINTIFFS SHALL FILE THEIR CONSOLIDATED ANDAMENDED COMPLAINT BY 7/18/05, UNLESS SUCH TIME FOR THE FILING OF THE COMPLAINT SHALL BE FURTHER EXTENDED AS PROVIDED HEREUNDER OR OTHERWISE, ETC.SIGNED BY JUDGE THOMAS N. ONEILL JR. ON 5/3/05. 5/4/05 ENTERED AND COPIES FAXED.(cdd, ) (kmk, ). (Entered: 05/04/2005)

07/12/2005 12 STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT LEAD PLAINTIFFS SHALL FILE THE COMPLAINT ON OR BEFORE 9/1/05, UNLESS SUCH TIME FOR THE FILING OF THE COMPLAINT SHALL BE FURTHER EXTENDED. THE DEFENDANTS SHALL RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF FILING, AND IF DEFENDANTS RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT BY MOTION TO DISMISS, LEAD PLAINTIFFS SHALL FILETHEIR OPPOSITION WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEFENDANTS' FILING OF THE MOTION TO DISMISS, AND DEFENDANTS SHALL FILE THEIR REPLY, IF ANY, WITHIN 45 DAYS OF LEAD PLAINTIFFS' FILING OF THEIR OPPOSITION TO THE MOTION TO DISMISS.SIGNED BY JUDGE THOMAS N. ONEILL JR. ON 7/12/05. 7/12/05 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED AND FAXED.(cdd, ) (Entered: 07/12/2005)

08/30/2005 13 STIPULATION PROVIDING FOR SCHEDULING by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION. (FOX, ELIZABETH) (FILED IN ERROR BY ATTORNEY; COPYFORWARDED TO JUDGE FOR APPROVAL) Modified on 8/31/2005 (np). (Entered: 08/30/2005)

09/08/2005 14 STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT LEAD PLAINTIFFS SHALL FILE THE COMPLAINT ON OR BEFORE 10/17/05, UNLESS SUCH TIME FOR THE FILING OF THE COMPLAINT SHALL BE FURTHER EXTENDED. THE DEFENDANTS SHALL RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF FILING. IF DEFENDANTS RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT BY MOTION TO DISMISS, LEAD PLAINTIFFS SHALL FILE THEIR OPPOSITION WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEFENDANTS' FILING OF THE MOTION TO DISMISS, AND DEFENDANTS SHALL FILE THEIR REPLY, IF ANY, WITHIN 45 DAYS OF LEAD PLAINTIFFS' FILING OF THEIR OPPOSITION TO THE MOTION TO DISMISS. SIGNED BY JUDGE THOMAS N. ONEILL JR. ON 9/7/05. 9/8/05 ENTERED AND COPIES FAXED.(cdd, ) (kmk, ). (Entered: 09/08/2005)

10/14/2005 15 STIPULATION Providing for Scheduling by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 # 2)(COLLINS, TODD) (FILED IN ERROR BY ATTORNEY; COPYFORWARDED TO JUDGE FOR APPROVAL) Modified on 10/17/2005 (np). (Entered: 10/14/2005)

10/17/2005 16 STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT LEAD PLAINTIFFS SHALL FILE



THEIR COMPLAINT ON OR BEFORE 11/16/05. THE DEFENDANTS SHALL RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT WITHIN 60 DAYS OF FILING, ETC.SIGNED BY JUDGE THOMAS N. ONEILL JR. ON 10/17/05. 10/17/05ENTERED AND COPIES FAXED.(cdd, ) (kmk, ). (Entered: 10/17/2005)

11/16/2005 17 AMENDED CONSOLIDATED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT filed by GEORGE CASSIDY, RENA JOHNSON, JOSEPH J. FOGLIA against AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., ANTHONY J. SANTILLI, LEONARD BECKER, MICHAEL DELUCA, HAROLD SUSSMAN, ALBERT W. MANDIA, JEROME MILLER, WARREN E. PALITZ, JEFFREY S. STEINBERG, Certificate of Service.(cdd, ) (Entered: 11/17/2005)

01/18/2006 18 STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT BARRING AN APPLICATION BY LEAD PLAINTIFFS FOR LEAVE TO FILE AN AMENDED COMPLAINT IN CONNECTION WITH, ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE ATTAINMENT OF A JOINT PROSECUTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN LEAD PLAINTIFFS AND THE TRUSTEE, DEFENDANTS SHALL RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT ON FEBRUARY 16, 2006. IF DEFENDANTS RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT BY MOTION TO DISMISS, LEAD PLAINTIFFS SHALL FILE THEIR OPPOSITION WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEFENDANTS' FILING OF THE MOTION TO DISMISS, ANDDEFENDANTS SHALL FILE THEIR REPLY, IF ANY, WITHIN 45 DAYS OF LEAD PLAINTIFFS' FILING THEIR OPPOSITION TO THE MOTION TO DISMISS. SIGNED BY JUDGE THOMAS N. ONEILL JR. ON 1/18/06. 1/18/06 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED.(mac, ) (ap, ). (Entered: 01/18/2006)

02/16/2006 19 MOTION TO DISMISS FILED BY ANTHONY J. SANTILLI, LEONARD BECKER, MICHAEL DELUCA, HAROLD SUSSMAN, ALBERT W. MANDIA, JEROME MILLER, WARREN E. PALITZ, JEFFREY S. STEINBERG, APPENDIX,MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 MEMORANDUM OF LAW# 2 PROPOSED ORDER# 3LETTER)(mac, ) (Entered: 02/16/2006)

03/01/2006 20 MOTION TO ENJOIN LEAD PLAINTIFFS FROM SEEKING DISCOVERY FILED BY ANTHONY J. SANTILLI, LEONARD BECKER, MICHAEL DELUCA, HAROLD SUSSMAN, ALBERT W. MANDIA, JEROME MILLER, WARREN E. PALITZ, JEFFREY S. STEINBERG,MEMORANDUM, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE.(mac, ) Additional attachment(s) added on 3/2/2006 (mac, ). (Entered: 03/02/2006)

03/03/2006 21 ORDER THAT A MOTION HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2006 AT 10:30 A,M, IN COURTROOM 4B . SIGNED BY JUDGE THOMAS N. ONEILL JR. ON 3/2/06. 3/3/06 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(mac, ) (Entered: 03/03/2006)

03/06/2006 22 ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO ENJOIN LEAD PLAINTIFFS FROM SEEKING DISCOVERY IS MARKED WITHDRAWN. SIGNED BY JUDGE THOMAS N. ONEILL JR. ON 3/6/06.3/6/06 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED. (mac, ) (Entered: 03/06/2006)



04/03/2006 23 RESPONSE in Opposition re 19 MOTION to Dismiss filed by RENA JOHNSON. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order# 2Certificate of Service)(FOX, ELIZABETH) (Entered: 04/03/2006)

04/03/2006 24 Exhibit One to Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by GEORGE CASSIDY, RENA JOHNSON, JOSEPH J. FOGLIA. (mac, ) (ap, ). (Entered: 04/04/2006)

05/18/2006 25 Reply Memorandum of Law in support of Motion to Dismiss filed by AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., ANTHONY J. SANTILLI, LEONARD BECKER, MICHAEL DELUCA, HAROLD SUSSMAN, ALBERT W. MANDIA, JEROME MILLER, WARREN E. PALITZ, JEFFREY S. STEINBERG, certificate of service. (mac, ) (Entered: 05/18/2006)

01/09/2007 26 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS IS GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART AS OUTLINED HEREIN. . SIGNED BY JUDGE THOMAS N. ONEILL JR. ON 1/9/07.1/9/07 ENTERED AND COPIES EMAILED. (mac, ) (Entered: 01/09/2007)

01/31/2007 27 Discovery Plan by all parties.(POHLMANN, KAREN) (Entered: 01/31/2007)

02/01/2007 28 ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS WILL FILE ANSWERS TO THE COMPLAINT BY MARCH 19, 2007. PLAINTIFFS WILL FILE THEIR CLASS CERTIFICATION MOTION BY APRIL 16, 2007, RESPONSES DUE JUNE 29, 2007, PLAINTIFFS WILL REPLY BY JULY 13, 2007. DEFENDANTS' SUR-REPLY WILL BE FILED BY JULY 27, 2007. DAUBERT MOTIONS AND SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOTIONS, IF ANY, WILL BE FILED 45 DAYS AFTER THE LAST EXPERT DEPOSITION.CLASS DISCOVERY DUE BY 6/8/2007, ETC. SIGNED BY JUDGE THOMAS N. ONEILL JR. ON 2/1/07. 2/1/07 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED.(mac, ) Additional attachment(s) added on 5/21/2007(mac, ). (Entered: 02/01/2007)

03/07/2007 29 ENTRY OF APPEARANCE OF NANCY GELLMAN AND WITHDRAW OF MARC SONNENFELD by ALBERT W. MANDIA, Certificate of Service. (HAMILL, PATRICIA) Modified on 3/8/2007 (afm, ). (Entered: 03/07/2007)

03/19/2007 30 ANSWER to Amended Complaint WITH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES by LEONARD BECKER, MICHAEL DELUCA, HAROLD SUSSMAN, JEROME MILLER, WARREN E. PALITZ, JEFFREY S. STEINBERG, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE.(POHLMANN, KAREN) Modified on 3/20/2007 (afm, ). (Entered: 03/19/2007)

03/19/2007 31 NOTICE by ANTHONY J. SANTILLI Of Withdrawal MARC J. SONNENFELD And Substitution Of Counsel OF VINCENT J. MARRIOTT, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (MARRIOTT, VINCENT) Modified on 3/21/2007 (afm, ). (Entered: 03/19/2007)

03/19/2007 32 ANSWER to Amended Complaint And Affirmative Defenses by ANTHONY J. SANTILLI, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE.(MARRIOTT, VINCENT) Modified on 3/21/2007 (afm, ). (Entered: 03/19/2007)



03/19/2007 33 ANSWER to Amended Complaint with Affirmative Defenses by ALBERT W. MANDIA, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE.(GELLMAN, NANCY) Modified on 3/21/2007 (afm, ). (Entered: 03/19/2007)

03/22/2007 34 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance filed by MARC J. SONNENFELD on behalf of AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., certificate of service.(mac, ) (ap, ). (Entered: 03/22/2007)

04/11/2007 35 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by ANDREW C. WHITNEY on behalf of AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.(WHITNEY, ANDREW) (Entered: 04/11/2007)

04/16/2007 36 Memorandum in support of First MOTION to Certify Class filed by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Firm Resume)(COLLINS, TODD) Modified on 6/5/2007 (afm, ). (Entered: 04/16/2007)

04/16/2007 37 First MOTION to Certify Class filed by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION.Brief. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Order)(COLLINS, TODD) (Entered: 04/16/2007)

04/30/2007 38 NOTICE of Appearance by JACOB A. GOLDBERG on behalf of GEORGE CASSIDY, RENA JOHNSON, JOSEPH J. FOGLIA with Certificate of Service(GOLDBERG, JACOB) (Entered: 04/30/2007)

05/31/2007 39 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery and Class Certification Briefing filed by LEONARD BECKER, MICHAEL DELUCA, HAROLD SUSSMAN, JEROME MILLER, WARREN E. PALITZ, JEFFREY S. STEINBERG.Certificate of Service.(WHITNEY, ANDREW) (Entered: 05/31/2007)

06/01/2007 40 ORDER THAT CLASS DISCOVERY WILL BE COMPLETED BY 6/22/07. DEFENDANTS WILL RESPOND TO THE CLASS MOTION BY 7/13/07; ETC.. SIGNED BY JUDGE THOMAS N. ONEILL JR. ON 6/1/07. 6/1/07ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(jl, ) (Entered: 06/01/2007)

06/01/2007 DEFENDANTS WILL RESPOND TO THE CLASS MOTION BY 7/13/07.(jl, ) (Entered: 06/01/2007)

06/05/2007 41 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by ANTHONY J. SANTILLI, LEONARD BECKER, MICHAEL DELUCA, HAROLD SUSSMAN, ALBERT W. MANDIA, JEROME MILLER, WARREN E. PALITZ, JEFFREY S. STEINBERG.Memorandum, Certificate of Service.(WHITNEY, ANDREW) (Entered: 06/05/2007)

06/05/2007 42 MOTION to Stay filed by ANTHONY J. SANTILLI, LEONARD BECKER, MICHAEL DELUCA, HAROLD SUSSMAN, ALBERT W. MANDIA, JEROME MILLER, WARREN E. PALITZ, JEFFREY S. STEINBERG.Memorandum, Certificate of Service.(WHITNEY, ANDREW) (Entered: 06/05/2007)

06/11/2007 43 Proposed Order of Confidentiality Agreement filed by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION.



(FILED IN ERROR BY ATTORNEY; COPY FORWARDED TO JUDGE FOR APPROVAL) (COLLINS, TODD) Modified on 6/12/2007 (nd). (Entered: 06/11/2007)

06/11/2007 44 Stipulation filed by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION. (COLLINS, TODD) (FILED IN ERROR BY ATTORNEY; COPY FORWARDED TO JUDGE FOR APPROVAL) Modified on 6/12/2007 (nd). (Entered: 06/11/2007)

06/12/2007 45 AGREED CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER THAT WHERE INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTS ARE PRODUCED OR PROVIDED BY PARTIES TO THIS AGREED CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER, OR BY NON-PARTIES SERVED WITH SUBPOENAS SEEKING PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS OR PROVIDING DEPOSITION TESTIMONY, AND WHERE A PARTY OR SUCH NON-PARTY REASONABLY BELIEVES SUCH INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTS TO BE CONFIDENTIAL, THEN SUCH PARTY OR SUCH NON-PARTY MAY DESIGNATE SUCH INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTS AS CONFIDENTIAL, AND SUCH CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION ANDALL COPIES THEREOF SHALL BE TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL BY THE PARTIES, SUBJECT TO THE OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDER, ETC. SIGNED BY JUDGE THOMAS N. ONEILL JR. ON 6/12/07. 6/12/07ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED(mac, ) (Entered: 06/12/2007)

06/22/2007 46 STIPULATED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR PLAINTIFFS' TO FILE A RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR JUDGEMENT ON THE PLEADINGS TO 7/2/07 by RENA JOHNSON, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order # 2 Exhibit)(COLLINS, TODD) Modified on 6/25/2007 (afm, ). (Entered: 06/22/2007)

06/22/2007 STIPULATED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR PLAINTIFFS' TO FILE A RESPONSE TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR JUDGEMENT ON THE PLEADINGS TO 7/2/07 filed by RENA JOHNSON (SEE PAPER #46 FOR PDF AND ORIGINAL DOCUMENT)..(afm, ) (Entered: 06/25/2007)

06/26/2007 47 ORDER THAT THE STIPULATED MOTION FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME IS GRANTED. PLAINTIFFS WILL FILE THEIR RESPONSES TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS ANDMOTION TO STAY BY 7/2/2007. SIGNED BY JUDGE THOMAS N. ONEILL JR. ON 6/26/07. 6/26/07 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(stb, ) (Entered: 06/26/2007)

06/29/2007 48 Joint MOTION to Compel Defendants' Motion to compel Plaintiff Rajaram's Deposition And For Extension Of Time filed by ALBERT W. MANDIA.Proposed Order; Defendants' Motion to Compel Plaintiff Rajaram's Deposition and for Extension of Time; Memorandum of Law in Support Thereto; Good Faith Certificate. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhs A through K to Memo of Law in Support of Defendants' Motion to Compel Plaintiff Rajaram's Deposition and for Extension of Time and Cert of Service)(HAMILL, PATRICIA) (Entered: 06/29/2007)

07/02/2007 49 RESPONSE in Opposition re 42 MOTION to Stay filed by GEORGE CASSIDY, RENA JOHNSON, JOSEPH J. FOGLIA, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE.



(Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(COLLINS, TODD) Modified on 7/3/2007 (afm, ). (Entered: 07/02/2007)

07/02/2007 50 RESPONSE in Opposition re 41 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by GEORGE CASSIDY, RENA JOHNSON, JOSEPH J. FOGLIA, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(COLLINS, TODD) Modified on 7/3/2007 (afm, ). (Entered: 07/02/2007)

07/11/2007 51 STIPULATED MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Regarding Class Certification Briefing filed by ALBERT W. MANDIA, Proposed Order and Certificate of Service.(HAMILL, PATRICIA) Modified on 7/12/2007 (afm, ). (Entered: 07/11/2007)

07/12/2007 52 ORDER THAT THE STIPULATED ORDER FOR EXTENSION OF TIME IS GRANTED. THE JUNE 1, 2007 ORDER AS IT RELATES TO CLASS BRIEFING DEADLINES IS MODIFIED AS FOLLOWS: DEFENDANTS WILL RESPOND TO THE CLASS MOTION BY AUGUST 3, 2007. PLAINTIFFS WILL FILE THEIR REPLY BY AUGUST 17, 2007, AND THE DEFENDANTS WILL FILE THEIR SUR-REPLY BY AUGUST 31, 2007. SIGNED BY JUDGE THOMAS N. ONEILL JR. ON 7/12/07. 7/12/07ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mac, ) (Entered: 07/12/2007)

07/12/2007 53 REPLY to Response to Motion re 41 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings filed by ANTHONY J. SANTILLI, LEONARD BECKER, MICHAEL DELUCA, HAROLD SUSSMAN, ALBERT W. MANDIA, JEROME MILLER, WARREN E. PALITZ, JEFFREY S. STEINBERG. (WHITNEY, ANDREW) (Entered: 07/12/2007)

07/16/2007 54 Memorandum in Opposition re 48 Joint MOTION to Compel Defendants' Motion to compel Plaintiff Rajaram's Deposition And For Extension Of Time filed by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit Exhibit B# 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order# 4 Certificate of Service)(COLLINS, TODD) (Entered: 07/16/2007)

07/19/2007 55 ORDER THAT THE MOTION TO COMPEL THE DEPOSITION OF PLAINTIFF RAJARAM AND FOR EXTENSION OF TIME IS GRANTED. ADDITIONALLY, THE FEBRUARY 1, 2007 SCHEDULING ORDER IS MODIFIED AS FOLLOWS: CLASS DISCOVERY SHALL BE COMPLETED BY AUGUST 15, 2007, ETC. SIGNED BY JUDGE THOMAS N. ONEILL JR. ON 7/19/07.7/19/07 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mac, ) (Entered: 07/19/2007)

07/19/2007 CLASS DISCOVERY DUE BY 8/15/2007. (mac, ) (Entered: 07/19/2007)

07/26/2007 56 ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS IS GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART, ETC. DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO STAY PROCEEDINGS IS DENIED AS MOOT. SIGNED BY JUDGE THOMAS N. ONEILL JR. ON 07/25/07.07/26/07 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(ac, ) (Entered: 07/26/2007)

10/01/2007 57 MOTION to Certify Class filed by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS



FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION.Memorandum. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Text of Proposed Order Motion and Proposed Order)(COLLINS, TODD) (Entered: 10/01/2007)

10/01/2007 58 RESPONSE to Motion re 57 MOTION to Certify Class filed by ALBERT W. MANDIA. (HAMILL, PATRICIA) (Entered: 10/01/2007)

10/03/2007 59 ORDER GRANTING 57 PLAINTIFFS AMENDED MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION. SIGNED BY JUDGE THOMAS N. ONEILL JR. ON 10/2/07.10/09/07 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(rf, ) (Entered: 10/09/2007)

10/22/2007 60 Letter Brief in Support of MOTION to Compel Discovery from Defendants filed by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order) (COLLINS, TODD) Modified on 10/23/2007 (nd). (Entered: 10/22/2007)

10/23/2007 61 ORDER THAT THE UNOPPOSED MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY FROM DEFENDANTS IS GRANTED AS OUTLINED HEREIN. SIGNED BY JUDGE THOMAS N. ONEILL JR. ON 10/23/07. 10/23/07 ENTERED ANDCOPIES E-MAILED.(mac, ) (Entered: 10/23/2007)

02/15/2008 62 DOCUMENT FILED UNDER SEAL. (ap, ) DOCKETED IN ERROR Modified on 2/19/2008 (td). (Entered: 02/19/2008)

04/03/2008 63 Memorandum RE: Motion Approving Notice of Pendency filed by RENA JOHNSON, Memorandum. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B) (COLLINS, TODD) Modified on 4/4/2008 (nd). (Entered: 04/03/2008)

04/03/2008 64 MOTION for Order Approving Notice of Pendency filed by RENA JOHNSON. (COLLINS, TODD) Modified on 4/4/2008 (nd). (Entered: 04/03/2008)

04/03/2008 65 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by RENA JOHNSON re 63 MOTION for Order Approving Notice of Pendency, 64 MOTION for Order (COLLINS, TODD) (Entered: 04/03/2008)

04/03/2008 66 Proposed Order RE: MOTION for Order Approving Notice of Pendencyfiled by RENA JOHNSON.Proposed Order.(COLLINS, TODD) Modified on 4/4/2008(nd). (Entered: 04/03/2008)

04/04/2008 67 ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF CLASS ACTION AND FOR APPROVAL AND DIRECTION OF PROCEDURES IS GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT PLAINTIFF SHALL PROVIDE THE NAMES OF ALL PERSONS WHO BOUGHT ABFS NOTES BETWEEN 1/18/2002 AND 1/20/2005 WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THE ORDER IS SIGNED. NOT LATER THAN 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF THIS ORDER LEAD COUNSEL SHALL CAUSE A COPY OF THE NOTICE, SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORMSUBMITTED TO THE COURT, TO BE MAILED BY FIRST CLASS MAILTO ALL CLASS MEMBERS WHO CAN BE IDENTIFIED WITH REASONABLE EFFORT. SIGNED BY HONORABLE THOMAS N. ONEILL,



JR ON 4/4/2008.4/7/2008 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(ap, ) (Entered: 04/07/2008)

04/16/2008 68 MOTION to Compel the Pennsylvania Securities Commission's and the Trustee in Backruptcy's Compliance with Subpoenas Duces Tecum filed by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION.Motion, Memorandum, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1Memorandum of Law, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Certificate of Service, # 6 Text of Proposed Order)(COLLINS, TODD) (Entered: 04/16/2008)

04/23/2008 69 to Withdraw Plaitntiffs' Motion and Motion to Compel the Penna. Securities Commission;s and the Trustee in Bankruptcy's Compliance with Subpoena Duces Tecum by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(COLLINS, TODD) (Entered: 04/23/2008)

04/24/2008 70 ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS' MOTION TO COMPEL THE PENNSYLVANIASECURITIES COMMISSION'S AND THE TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY'S COMPLIANCE WITH SUBPOENAS DUCES TECUM IS MARKED WITHDRAWN. SIGNED BY HONORABLE THOMAS N. ONEILL, JR ON 4/24/2008. 4/24/2008 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(ap, ) Modified on 4/25/2008 (afm, ). (Entered: 04/24/2008)

08/11/2008 71 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER THAT THAT DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS IS DENIED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE THOMAS N. ONEILL, JR ON 8/11/2008. 8/11/2008 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(ap, ) (Entered: 08/11/2008)

09/02/2008 72 STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT DEFENDANT SHALL HAVE UNTIL TWENTY DAYS AFTER RESOLUTION OF THE MOTION TO FILE ITS ANSWER TO THE COMPLAINT.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE THOMAS N. ONEILL, JR ON 9/2/2008. 9/3/2008 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(ap, ) (Entered: 09/03/2008)

09/02/2008 73 ORDER THAT DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION IS DENIED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE THOMAS N. ONEILL, JR ON 9/2/2008. 9/3/2008 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(ap, ) (Entered: 09/03/2008)

09/03/2008 74 NOTICE by GEORGE CASSIDY change of address of (GUILIANO, NICHOLAS) (Entered: 09/03/2008)

09/17/2008 75 MOTION for Settlement Preliminary Approval filed by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION.Memorandum. (Attachments: # 1 Motion, # 2 Cert of Service, # 3Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 4 Memorandum of Law, # 5 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(COLLINS, TODD) (Entered: 09/17/2008)

09/19/2008 76 PRELIMINARY APPROVAL ORDER THAT THE SETTLEMENT, AS SET FORTH IN THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, IS PRELIMINARILY APPROVED AS FAIR, REASONABLE AND ADEQUATE. THE FINAL HEARING SHALL BE HELD BEFORE THIS COURT ON 11/3/08 AT



11:00AM COURTROOM 4A. ( SIGNED BY HONORABLE THOMAS N. ONEILL, JR ON 9/19/08. ) 9/22/08 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(gn, ) (Entered: 09/22/2008)

10/15/2008 77 MOTION for Settlement Approval filed by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION.Memorandum. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 3Exhibit A-1, # 4 Exhibit A-2, # 5 Exhibit A-3, # 6 Exhibit B, # 7 Exhibit C, # 8Exhibit D, # 9 Exhibit E, # 10 Exhibit F, # 11 Exhibit G)(COLLINS, TODD) (Entered: 10/15/2008)

10/15/2008 78 MOTION for Attorney Fees filed by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION.Memorandum. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum, # 2 Text of Proposed Order Order, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F, # 9Exhibit G, # 10 Exhibit H, # 11 Exhibit I)(COLLINS, TODD) (Entered: 10/15/2008)

10/16/2008 79 Memorandum re 77 MOTION for Settlement Approval Corrections To Memorandum In Support of Final Approval of Settlement and Motion for Final Approval of Settlement, Plaintiffs' Awards and Attorney's Fees and Expensesfiled by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION. (COLLINS, TODD) (Entered: 10/16/2008)

10/16/2008 80 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION re 79 Memorandum, Corrections (COLLINS, TODD) (Entered: 10/16/2008)

10/20/2008 81 Objections to Proposition of the Settlement filed by MIREILLE TINAWY. (mbh, ) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/30/2008: # 1 Main Doc.) (mbh, ). (Entered: 10/20/2008)

10/22/2008 82 Objections to the Settlement filed by John J. Trolio. (ap, ) (Entered: 10/22/2008)

10/23/2008 83 Objections to Attorneys Fees in Class Action filed by JAMES J. MCCARTHY. (ap, ) (Entered: 10/23/2008)

10/24/2008 84 Objections filed by JOHN A. GARDA. (ap, ) (Entered: 10/24/2008)

10/28/2008 85 Objections filed by ROBERTO FAVELA. (ap, ) (ap, ). (Entered: 10/28/2008)

10/29/2008 86 Supplemental MOTION for Settlement Plan of Allocation, Award of Attorney's Fees and Costs filed by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B_1, # 3 Exhibit B_2, # 4 Exhibit B_3, # 5 Exhibit B_4, # 6 Exhibit B_5, # 7 Exhibit B_6, # 8 Exhibit B_7, # 9 Exhibit B_8, # 10 Exhibit B_9, # 11 Exhibit B_10, # 12 Exhibit B_11, # 13 Exhibit C, # 14 Exhibit D, # 15 Certificate of Service)(COLLINS, TODD) (Entered: 10/29/2008)

10/31/2008 87 Objections by MARIA LUIZ. (ap, ) (Entered: 10/31/2008)

11/03/2008 88 Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE THOMAS N. ONEILL, JR: Hearing held on 11/3/2008. Court Reporter: ESR. (ap, ) (Entered:



11/03/2008)

11/10/2008 89 ORDER THAT LEAD COUNSEL SHALL FURTHER BRIEF THE ISSUE OF LEAD PLAINTIFFS' REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS AND EXPENSES WITH REGARD TO THE ISSUES RAISED IN SMITH V. DOMINION BRIDGE CORP.; COUNSEL MAY ALSO SUBMIT DECLARATIONS FROM LEAD PLAINTIFFS; COUNSEL SHALL FILE THIS BRIEF ANDDECLARATION FROM LEAD PLAINTIFFS WITHIN 10 BUSINESS DAYS OF THIS ORDER. SIGNED BY HONORABLE THOMAS N. ONEILL, JR ON 11/10/2008. 11/12/2008 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(ap, ) (Entered: 11/12/2008)

11/19/2008 90 Memorandum in Support of Lead Plaintiffs' Awards by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Certificate of Service) (COLLINS, TODD) (Entered: 11/19/2008)

11/21/2008 91 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER THAT THE AMENDED COMPLAINT IS HEREBY DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE AND WITHOUT COSTS, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. PLAINTIFFS' COUNSEL ARE HEREBY AWARDED 25% OF THE PAYABLE AMOUNT, LESS $267,946.73, IN FEES, WHICH THE COURT FINDS TO BE FAIR AND REASONABLE, AND $267,946.73 IN REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES, WHICH FEES AND EXPENSES SHALL BE PAID BY PLAINTIFFS' LEAD COUNSEL FROM THE PAID AMOUNT, WITH INTEREST FROM THE DATE OF DEPOSIT OF THE PAID AMOUNT IN CITIZENS BANK, TO THE DATE OF PAYMENT AT THE SAME RATE THE PAID AMOUNT EARNS. NOTEHOLDER PLAINTIFFS ARE HEREBY AWARDED REASONABLE COSTS ANDEXPENSES AS FOLLOWS: HENRY MUSTER IS AWARDED $352.00 ANDS.S. RAJARAM M.D., HAYWARD PEDIATRICS INC. IS AWARDED $3,200. SIGNED BY HONORABLE THOMAS N. ONEILL, JR ON 11/21/08. 11/21/08ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(ah) (Entered: 11/21/2008)

12/08/2008 96 OPPOSITION TO SETTLEMENT/MOTION FOR REPLACEMENT OF CLASS COUNSEL BASED ON FRAUD AND MISREPRESENTATION TO THE COURT filed by DAVID BANACH.CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE.(ap, ) (Entered: 01/05/2009)

12/22/2008 92 NOTICE OF APPEAL by DAVID BANACH. Filing fee $ 455, receipt number 953817. Copies to Judge, Clerk USCA, Appeals Clerk and Counsel (ap, ) (Entered: 12/24/2008)

12/22/2008 93 Clerk's Notice to USCA re 92 Notice of Appeal : (ap, ) (Entered: 12/24/2008)

12/29/2008 94 Response to the Opposition to Settlement/Motion for Replacement of Class Counsel Filed by Class Member David Banach and Proposed Order by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION. (COLLINS, TODD) (Entered: 12/29/2008)



01/05/2009 95 ORDER THAT THE CLERK OF COURT IS DIRECTED TO FILE THE OPPOSITION TO SETTLEMENT/MOTION FOR REPLACEMENT OF CLASS COUNSEL AS OF 12/8/2008. SIGNED BY HONORABLE THOMAS N. ONEILL, JR ON 1/5/2009. 1/5/2009 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED.(ap, ) (Entered: 01/05/2009)

01/07/2009 97 Objections by KENNETH LYONS. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/07/2009)

01/07/2009 98 Objections by VINCENT DELUCA. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/07/2009)

01/07/2009 99 Objections by ANDREW KERSTETTER. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/07/2009)

01/07/2009 100 Objections by PAUL VENIZELOS. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/07/2009)

01/07/2009 101 Objections by SANTO SIDOTI. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/07/2009)

01/07/2009 102 ORDER THAT THE OPPOSITION/MOTION FOR REPLACEMENT OF CLASS COUNSEL BASED ON FRAUD AND MISREPRESENTATION IS DENIED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE THOMAS N. ONEILL, JR ON 1/7/2009.1/8/2009 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED.(ap, ) (Entered: 01/08/2009)

01/07/2009 103 Objections by PANNA R. SHAH. (ap, ) Modified on 1/8/2009 (ap, ). (Entered: 01/08/2009)

01/07/2009 104 Objections by MALKIAT SINGH MANNAN. (ap, ) Modified on 1/8/2009 (ap, ). (Entered: 01/08/2009)

01/07/2009 105 Objections by DAVID A. HERBERT. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/08/2009)

01/07/2009 106 Objections by MOSES L. WALKER. (ap, ) Modified on 1/8/2009 (ap, ). (Entered: 01/08/2009)

01/07/2009 107 Objections by MARY JANE FODOR. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/08/2009)

01/07/2009 108 Objections by LAURNEL HOFFMAN. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/08/2009)

01/07/2009 109 Objections by MEERA KANAL. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/08/2009)

01/07/2009 110 Objections by HARVEY N. SINGER. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/08/2009)

01/07/2009 111 Objections by NICKY YU. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/08/2009)

01/07/2009 112 Objections by DEBORAH A. SCHULTE. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/08/2009)

01/07/2009 113 Objections by JON GABORIAULT. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/08/2009)

01/07/2009 114 Objections by REUBEN W. MOORE, SUSAN A. MOORE. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/08/2009)

01/07/2009 115 Objections by GARYSON FORD. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/08/2009)

01/07/2009 116 Objections by MARGARET M. SCHWARTZ. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/08/2009)

01/07/2009 117 Objections by RAYMOND D. BENSON. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/09/2009)

01/07/2009 118 Objections by SAURIN G. SHAH. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/09/2009)



01/07/2009 119 Objections by MEERA KANAL. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(ap, ) (Entered: 01/09/2009)

01/07/2009 120 Objections by VINETA SYLVESTER. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/09/2009)

01/07/2009 121 Objections by CHARLES MENIGE. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/09/2009)

01/07/2009 122 Objections by ROBERT C. CARVER. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/09/2009)

01/07/2009 123 Objections by PETER MATHUS. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/09/2009)

01/07/2009 124 Objections by M. JOAN BRYAN. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/09/2009)

01/07/2009 125 Objections by COLLEEN M. KEEN, GLORIA J. KEEN (FILED IN HARD COPY - EXCESS OF 50 PAGES). (ap, ) (Entered: 01/09/2009)

01/07/2009 126 Objections by THELMA M. BOUCHER. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/09/2009)

01/07/2009 127 Objections by DOROTHY KLEINWORTH. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/12/2009)

01/07/2009 128 Objections by MICHAEL MEZEY. (ap, ) (Entered: 01/12/2009)

01/13/2009 NOTICE of Docketing Record on Appeal from USCA re 92 Notice of Appeal filed by DAVID BANACH. USCA Case Number 09-1009 (ap, ) (Entered: 01/13/2009)

04/07/2009 129 TRANSCRIPT of Class Action Settlement Hearing held on 11/3/2008, before Judge Thomas N. O'Neill. Court Reporter/Transcriber Charles Ervin. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.. Redaction Request due 4/28/2009. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/8/2009. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/6/2009. (ap, ) (Entered: 04/07/2009)

04/07/2009 130 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript with Certificate of Service re 129Transcript - PDF,, 4/7/2009 Entered and Copies Emailed.. (ap, ) (Entered: 04/07/2009)

06/04/2009 131 CERTIFIED COPY OF ORDER DATED 6/3/2009 FROM USCA THAT THE MATTER IS HEREBY DISMISSED PURSUANT TO F.R.A.P. 42(b), WITHOUT COST TO EITHER PARTY. (ap, ) (Entered: 06/04/2009)

01/21/2010 132 MOTION for Approval of Settlement Distribution filed by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION, Declaration, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2Memorandum of Law, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 4 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(COLLINS, TODD) Modified on 1/22/2010 (lisad, ). (Entered: 01/21/2010)

01/26/2010 133 DISTRIBUTION ORDER THAT THE COURT APPROVES THE PROCEDURES USED AND ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE CLAIMS ADMINISTRATOR, HEFFLER, RADETICH & SAITTA L.L.P. ("HEFFLER"), AND PLAINTFIFS' COUNSEL FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE SETTLEMENT, AS OUTLINED HERIEN; THE COURT ORDERS THAT HEFFLER, PLAINTIFFS, PLAINTIFFS' COUNSEL AND ALL OTHERS



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INVOVLED IN THE CLAIM PROCESS ARE RELEASED ANDDISCHARGED FROM ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF SUCH INVOLVMENT. ALL CLASS MEMBERS AND CLAIMAINTS, WHETHER OR NOT THEY RECEIVED PAYMENTS, ARE BARRED FROM MAKING ANY FURTHER CLAIMS AGAINST THE SETTLEMENT FUND OR THE PERSONS RELEASED, AS CONTAINED IN THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, THE PROOF OF CLAIM AND RELEASE FORM, AND THIS COURT'S ORDER OF 11/21/2008, ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE THOMAS N. ONEILL, JR ON 1/26/2010. 1/26/2010 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED.(ap, ) (Entered: 01/26/2010)

08/25/2010 134 MOTION TO SHOW CAUSE filed by DERRICK DALE FONTROY, I, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE.(dp, ) (Entered: 08/25/2010)

09/08/2010 135 RESPONSE to Motion re 134 MOTION for Order to Show Cause filed by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Tina Chiango, # 2Affidavit Declaration of Elizabeth W. Fox)(COLLINS, TODD) (Entered: 09/08/2010)

09/08/2010 136 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION re 135 Response to Motion, (COLLINS, TODD) (Entered: 09/08/2010)

09/10/2010 137 Proposed Order re: Motion to Show Cause and Response filed by IN RE AMERICAN BUSINESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. NOTEHOLDERS LITIGATION..(COLLINS, TODD) Modified on 9/13/2010 (nd). (Entered: 09/10/2010)

09/16/2010 138 MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME filed by DERRICK DALE FONTROY, I.CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE.(dp, ) (dp, ). (Entered: 09/17/2010)

09/20/2010 139 ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME IS GRANTED. CLASS PLAINTIFF, DERRICK DALE FONTROY SHALL HAVE AN EXTENSION OF TIME UNTIL 10/12/10 TO RESPOND TO CLASS CLOUNSEL'S RESPONSE.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE THOMAS N. ONEILL, JR ON 9/20/10. 9/20/10 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO PRO-SE, MAILED COUNSEL, E-MAILED (dp, ) (Entered: 09/20/2010)

09/28/2010 140 AFFIDAVIT by DERRICK DALE FONTROY, I. (dp, ) (Entered: 09/28/2010)

10/04/2010 141 ADDENDUM AFFIDAVIT by DERRICK DALE FONTROY, I. (dp, ) (Entered: 10/04/2010)

10/07/2010 142 Letter from DERRICK D. FONTROY, I (dp, ) (Entered: 10/08/2010)



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