In re Stifel Cash Sweep Litigation
| Missouri Eastern District Court | |
| Judge: | Henry Edward Autrey |
| Case #: | 4:25-cv-00324 |
| Nature of Suit | 470 Other Statutes - Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations |
| Cause | 18:1964 Racketeering (RICO) Act |
| Case Filed: | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Last checked: Wednesday Sep 10, 2025 2:23 AM CDT |
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Consolidated Filer Plaintiff
Rachelle Kiesling
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Consolidated Filer Plaintiff
Laura Williams
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Consolidated Filer Plaintiff
Rita Ann Clifford
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Consolidated Filer Plaintiff
Jeb D. Sloan
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Defendant
Stifel Bank & Trust
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Defendant
Stifel Financial Corp.
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Defendant
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc.
501 North Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102 |
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Plaintiff
Briarwood Investments, Inc.
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GPO
Mar 18 2026
OPINION, MEMORANDUM AND ORDER IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs Kiesling and Williams' Motion for Appointment of Interim Class Counsel [Doc. No. 38], is DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff Briarwood, Investments, Inc.'s Motion to Appoint Interim Lead Counsel and Memorandum in Support, [Doc. No. 40], is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is appointed as Interim Lead Counsel to act on behalf of the Plaintiffs and the class members in the Consolidated Action, with the responsibilities inherent to that position. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any Plaintiffs' counsel will perform work in this litigation only at the direction of Interim Lead Counsel. No motion, request for discovery, or other pre-certification proceedings shall be initiated or filed by any Plaintiff except through Interim Lead Counsel and no other Plaintiffs' counsel or firm shall be authorized to file any papers or perform any work in the case without the express authorization of Interim Lead Counsel. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Interim Lead Counsel shall have sole authority to communicate with Defendants' counsel--including with respect to settlement and settlement negotiations--and the Court on behalf of any Plaintiff unless that authority is expressly delegated to other counsel. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants' counsel may rely on all agreements made with Interim Lead Counsel, and such agreements shall be binding on all other Plaintiffs' counsel. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Interim Lead Counsel must serve a copy of this Order and all future orders promptly by overnight delivery service or expeditious electronic means on counsel for plaintiffs in any related action to the extent that Interim Lead Counsel are aware or become aware of any such action(s) and on all attorneys for plaintiffs whose cases may subsequently consolidated with the above actions. Signed by District Judge Henry Edward Autrey on 3/18/2026. (KXS) |
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notice
Notice of Supplemental Authority
Mon 10/05 1:47 PM
NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re74 MOTION to Dismiss Case by Plaintiff Briarwood Investments, Inc., Consolidated Filer Plaintiff Jeb D. Sloan .(Astley, Stephen) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - RBC Opinion & Order,
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Exhibit B - Merrill Lynch Opinion & Order
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respm
Response in Opposition to Motion
Mon 10/05 1:43 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re102 MOTION to Strike101 Notice of Supplemental Authority, - Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Strike Plaintiffs' Notice of Supplemental Authority - filed by Plaintiff Briarwood Investments, Inc., Consolidated Filer Plaintiff Jeb D. Sloan. (Astley, Stephen) |
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notice
Notice of Supplemental Authority
Mon 10/05 1:39 PM
NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re74 MOTION to Dismiss Case by Plaintiff Briarwood Investments, Inc., Consolidated Filer Plaintiff Jeb D. Sloan - Corrected Notice of Supplemental Authority re 101 - .(Astley, Stephen) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Morgan Stanley Opinion & Order,
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Exhibit B - PNCI Opinion
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