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n to introduce him to an "exceptional investment opportunity." (Compl. P 13.) In follow-up telephone conversations during that same two week period, Davison and her associates r 5] made additional specific representations about the AIG Investment, without disclosing Citibank and AIG's relationship. Davi

by the person to whom it was made; (4) the intention that it should be acted upon; and (5) that the plaintiff acted upon it to his damages." in re Rockefeller Ctr. Props. Secs. Litig., 311 F.3d 198, 215 (3d Cir. 2002). Courts should apply Rule 9(b) with some flexibility and should not require plaintiffs to pl

naged by MG. (Compl. 1112, 24; Epstein Decl. 118-10; Davison Aft 11 1, 102-18.) According to the plaintiffs, during the negotiations of this deal Davison represented to Epstein that he was "virtually assured of receiving an 18-20% return on [his] investment, with a possible return of as much as 80%"

e 12(b)(6) motion, I ac- cept all allegations in the complaint as true, and draw all reasonable inferences in favor of the non-moving party. In re Rockefeller Ctr. Props., Int, 311 F.3d 198, 215 (3d Cir.2002). "The inquiry is not whether plaintiffs will ultimately prevail in a trial on the merits, but whethe

plaintiffs, however, shall have THIRTY DAYS within which to file an amended complaint with respect to these counts. FOOTNOTES 1. Sometime in 2000, Davison informed Epstein about a second, similar investment fund to be managed by Mass Mutual [the "Mass Mutual Fund']. On June 15, 2000, Epstein borrowed a

that would accompany 'the first paragraph of any newspaper story—that is, the 'who, what, when, where and how' of the events at issue." In re Rockefeller Ctr. Props.. Inc.. 311 F.3d at 217 (quoting In re Burlington, 114 F.3d at 1422). In Count I, plaintiffs allege that the defendants' conduct "constituted

plaintiffs, however, shall have THIRTY DAYS within which to file an amended complaint with respect to these counts. FOOTNOTES 1. Sometime in 2000, Davison informed Epstein about a second, similar investment fund to be managed by Mass Mutual CONFIDENTIAL - PURSUANT TO FED. R. CRIM. P. 6(e) DB-SDNY-0087

round that would accompany 'the first paragraph of any newspaper story—that is, the 'who, what, when, where and how' of the events at issue." In re Rockefeller Ctr. Props.. Inc.. 311 F.3d at 217 (quoting In re Burlington, 114 F.3d at 1422). In Count I, plaintiffs allege that the defendants' conduct "constituted

plaintiffs seek rescission of the promissory note and punitive damages (Counts VI and VII). (Am. Compl. III 45-68.) In April 1999, Dayle Davison ["Davison"], Vice President of Citibank in New York and Epstein's private banker, and other Citibank employees telephoned Epstein while he was in the Virgin

an increased measure of protection for their reputations, and reduce[] the number of frivolous suits brought solely to extract settlements." In re Rockefeller Ctr. Props., Inc., 311 F.3d at 215 (quoting In re Burlington Coat Factory Sec. Litig., 114 F.3d at 1418). "Rule 9(b) requires a plaintiff to plead (1)

o introduce him to an "exceptional investment opportunity." (Compl. 9f 13.) In follow-up telephone conversations during that same two week period, Davison and her associates made additional specific representations about the AIG Investment, without disclosing Citibank and AIG's relationship. Davison a

d that would accompany 'the first paragraph of any newspaper story' - that is the 'who, what, when, where and how' of the events at issue.'" In re Rockefeller Ctr. Props., Inc., 311 F.3d at 217 (quoting In re Burlington, 114 F.3d at 1422). However, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals has held that the "require