Salvatore J. Graziano
Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP
- Address of record
- 1251 Avenue of the Americas, Ste 44th Floor, New York, NY 10020, 212-554-1538
- Phone
- (212) 554-1538
- Fax
- Fax 212-554-1444
Contact details as filed with the court in the cases below.
Case history
Publicly tracked matters where this attorney is listed as counsel.
Morgan Stanley E*Trade RICO Class Action
A putative class action against Morgan Stanley and affiliated E*Trade entities. The second amended complaint brings claims under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, but the provided docket text does not describe the specific alleged conduct. The case is at an early stage, and no settlement or finding of wrongdoing is indicated.
- Filed
- November 20, 2024
- Represents
- Thomas Simmons
Charles Schwab Cash Sweep Program Class Action
A proposed class action against The Charles Schwab Corporation, apparently concerning the company's cash sweep programs. The lawsuit appears to allege that Schwab breached its contracts with customers in connection with how cash balances were swept into interest-bearing accounts. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts and not yet a settlement.
- Filed
- September 30, 2024
- Represents
- Michael Davis, Terrance TJ McDonald
LPL Financial Contract Class Action
A proposed class action against LPL Financial Holdings Inc. The docket text indicates a contract dispute (Nature of Suit 190) but does not include the specific allegations. The case appears to concern contractual claims related to the defendant's financial services business.
- Filed
- September 26, 2024
- Represents
- Carol White
Charles Schwab Customer Account Class Action
A proposed class action against The Charles Schwab Corporation and affiliated TD Ameritrade entities. Based on the contract nature of suit, the case appears to concern customer brokerage or investment account agreements, possibly involving fees or account handling, though the available docket text does not detail the specific claims. The allegations are unproven and no settlement is indicated.
- Filed
- August 28, 2024
- Represents
- Mary Loughran, Rosemary Orlando, Edward Carr, Michael Davis, Terrance TJ McDonald, Donald Saunders
JPMorgan Chase Consumer Contract Class Action
A proposed class action against JPMorgan Chase & Co. appears to involve a contract dispute. The docket text does not provide specific factual allegations, but the nature of suit is 'Contract: Other,' and the defendant is a large bank, suggesting the case may concern consumer or account-holder contracts. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts.
- Filed
- August 23, 2024
- Represents
- Dan Bodea
UBS Financial Services Class Action
This is a proposed class action against UBS Financial Services Inc., apparently brought by account holders. The docket reflects a consolidated class action complaint asserting claims for breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and breach of fiduciary duty. An unjust enrichment claim was dismissed without prejudice, while the remaining contract and fiduciary duty claims were allowed to proceed at the motion to dismiss stage.
- Filed
- August 22, 2024
- Represents
- Kelly Goldsmith
Ameriprise Financial Consumer Class Action
This appears to be a proposed class action against Ameriprise Financial, Inc., filed in the District of Minnesota. The docket lists the nature of suit as "Personal Property: Other" but provides no further detail about the specific allegations. Because the case was surfaced as a class-action complaint, it may involve consumer financial services or account holders, but the exact claims are unclear from the available metadata.
- Filed
- July 29, 2024
- Represents
- Mindy Bender
Boston Scientific Securities Litigation Settlement
Boston Scientific Corporation and certain executives were accused of making false and misleading statements regarding Boston Scientific's Lotus Edge medical device in violation of federal securities laws. The defendants have settled for $38.5 million in cash without admitting wrongdoing.
- Settlement fund
- $38.5M
- Claim deadline
- Represents
- Union Asset Management Holding AG
Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. Securities Litigation Settlement
Rio Tinto plc, Rio Tinto Limited, and two executives made material misrepresentations and omissions about Turquoise Hill Resources' business, including misstatements about the development of the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia and related delays and cost overruns. Rio Tinto agreed to settle for $138.75 million without admitting wrongdoing.
- Settlement fund
- $138.8M
- Claim deadline
- September 24, 2025
- Represents
- Pentwater Funds
Mylan Securities Settlement
Mylan N.V. and certain executives are defendants in a securities class action alleging damages to investors. Defendants deny the claims and wrongdoing, but have agreed to settle for $60 million to eliminate the burden and expense of continued litigation. The settlement does not constitute an admission of wrongdoing by defendants.
- Settlement fund
- $60M
- Claim deadline
- July 10, 2026
- Represents
- PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF MISSISSIPPI
EQT Corporation Securities Litigation Settlement
EQT Corporation shareholders allege they suffered losses in connection with the acquisition of Rice Midstream Partners. The defendants are accused of making misstatements regarding the transaction. The company has agreed to settle the securities litigation for $167.5 million without admitting wrongdoing.
- Settlement fund
- $167.5M
- Claim deadline
- December 10, 2025
- Represents
- GOVERNMENT OF GUAM RETIREMENT FUND, NORTHEAST CARPENTERS ANNUITY FUND, NORTHEAST CARPENTERS PENSION FUND
Kraft Heinz Securities Litigation Settlement
Investors alleged that Kraft Heinz, its executives, and 3G Capital made materially false or misleading statements about the company's cost-cutting measures, brand investments, Canadian retail business, financial performance, and goodwill impairment. Investors claimed the stock price was artificially inflated and declined when the truth was revealed, causing damages. Defendants deny all allegations of wrongdoing.
- Settlement fund
- $450M
- Claim deadline
- Represents
- Sjunde AP-Fonden, Union Asset Management Holding AG
“Recovery” and “exposure” refer to total disclosed settlement funds in associated cases, not money personally won or lost by an attorney. Settlements generally resolve disputed allegations without a finding that either side won. Data comes from public court dockets and may be incomplete.