Bear Stearns Withheld Details on Financial Condition, Judge Says

By
Christian Berthelsen
  • Shareholder suit over 2008 Bear collapse allowed to proceed
  • ‘Active attempt to hide facts’ cited in sharply worded ruling

A federal judge sharply criticized statements and actions by former executives of Bear Stearns Cos in the final days of the investment bank, saying important information was “withheld from the public” and allowing a shareholder lawsuit to move forward.

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