U.S. District Court District Of Arizona (Phoenix Division) CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 2:99-cv HRH

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1 US District Court Civil Docket as of 12/18/2003 Retrieved from the court on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 U.S. District Court District Of Arizona (Phoenix Division) CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 2:99-cv HRH Ruble v. Rural/Metro Corp, et al Assigned to: Judge H Russel Holland Demand: $0 Case in other court: USDC, 4:98-cv Plaintiff Paul L Ruble Trustee, on behalf of himself & all other similarly situated Date Filed: 09/02/1998 Jury Demand: Plaintiff Nature of Suit: 850 Securities/Commodities Jurisdiction: Federal Question represented by Andrew S Friedman Bonnett Fairbourn Friedman & Balint PC 2901 N Central Ave Ste 1000 Phoenix, AZ Fax: afriedman@bffb.com David A Thorpe Lerach Coughlin Stoia Geller Rudman & Robbins LLP 401 B St Ste 1600 San Diego, CA (619) Frederick B Burnside Davis Wright & Termaine 2600 Century Sq 4th Ave Seattle, WA (206) James R Hail Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP 401 B St Ste 1700 San Diego, CA 92101

2 (619) Jan Mark Adler US District Court District of San Diego 940 Front St San Diego, CA (619) Jeffrey D Light Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP 401 B St Ste 1700 San Diego, CA (619) Marisa Janine Page Mazzarella Dunwoody & Caldarelli LLP 550 W C St Ste 700 San Diego, CA (619) Michael Lawrence Schrag Schrag & Baum 280 Panoramic Way Berkeley, CA (510) Scott E Poynter Emerson Poynter LLP 2228 Cottondale Ln Ste 100 Little Rock, AR (501) Scott H Saham Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP

3 401 B St Ste 1700 San Diego, CA (619) TERMINATED: 03/03/1933 Steven E Cauley Cauley Geller Bowman & Coates LLP PO Box Little Rock, AR (501) Steven Jeffrey Toll Cohen Milstein Hausfeld & Toll PLLC 1100 New York Ave NW Ste 500 W Washington, DC (202) Travis E Downs, III Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman LLP 401 B St Ste 1700 San Diego, CA (619) V. Defendant Rural/Metro Corporation represented by Dawn Marie Bergin Lewis & Roca LLP 40 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ Fax: dbergin@lrlaw.com James Elliot Lyons Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP

4 4 Embarcadero Ctr Ste 3800 San Francisco, CA (415) TERMINATED: 09/03/2002 Keith Beauchamp Lewis & Roca LLP 40 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ Fax: kbeauchamp@lrlaw.com Marie Louise Hurabiell Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP 4 Embarcadero Ctr Ste 3800 San Francisco, CA (415) Mark J DePasquale DePasquale & Schmidt PLC 3300 N Central Ave Ste 2070 Phoenix, AZ Fax: mdepasquale@dsazlaw.com Peter D Baird Lewis & Roca LLP 40 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ Fax: pbaird@lrlaw.com Philip C Gerard Cavanagh Law Firm PA

5 1850 N Central Ave Ste 2400 Phoenix, AZ (602) Thomas E Stevens Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP 4 Embarcadero Ctr Ste 3800 San Francisco, CA (415) TERMINATED: 09/03/2002 Defendant Warren S Rustand represented by David B Rosenbaum Osborn Maledon PA PO Box Phoenix, AZ Fax: drosenbaum@omlaw.com Maureen Beyers Osborn Maledon P.A North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ Fax: mbeyers@omlaw.com Defendant James H Bolin TERMINATED: 03/12/2002 represented by Gary L Birnbaum Mariscal Weeks McIntyre & Friedlander PA 2901 N Central Ave Ste 200 Phoenix, AZ Fax: Gary.Birnbaum@mwmf.com

6 Michael S Rubin Mariscal Weeks McIntyre & Friedlander PA 2901 N Central Ave Ste 200 Phoenix, AZ Fax: michael.rubin@mwmf.com Michael R Scheurich Mariscal Weeks McIntyre & Friedlander PA 2901 N Central Ave Ste 200 Phoenix, AZ Fax: michael.scheurich@mwmf.com Defendant Robert E Ramsey, Jr TERMINATED: 03/12/2002 represented by Patrick J McGroder Gallagher & Kennedy PA 2575 E Camelback Rd Ste 1100 Phoenix, AZ Fax: pjm@gknet.com TERMINATED: 03/12/2002 William Charles Thomson Gallagher & Kennedy PA 2575 E Camelback Rd Ste 1100 Phoenix, AZ Fax: wct@gknet.com TERMINATED: 03/12/2002

7 Intervenor Arthur Andersen LLP represented by Don P Martin Quarles & Brady Streich Lang LLP 1 Renaissance Sq 2 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ Fax: dmartin@quarles.com John Maston O'Neal Quarles & Brady Streich Lang Llp 1 Renaissance Sq 2 North Central Ave Phoenix, AZ Fax: joneal@quarles.com Nicole France Steptoe & Johnson LLP 1 Renaissance Sq 201 E. Washington Street Suite 1600 Phoenix, AZ Fax: nfrance@steptoe.com TERMINATED: 03/03/1933 Date Filed # Docket Text 09/02/ COMPLAINT filed. Considered for possible arbitration. (PAB) (Entered: 09/03/1998) 10/06/ ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for pla by Steven Jeffrey Toll (PAB) (Entered: 10/08/1998) 10/14/ STIPULATION for extension of time for Rustand to answer or otherwise respond

8 to the complaint be for an interim period of 30 days (KDT) (Entered: 10/15/1998) 10/15/ ORDER by Judge John M. Roll granting stipulation that Rustand may have an additional 30 days to answer or respond to the complaint (cc: all counsel) (PAB) (Entered: 10/20/1998) 10/23/ RETURN OF SERVICE EXECUTED acceptance upon dft Rural/Metro Corp on 10/8/98 (PAB) (Entered: 10/23/1998) 10/23/ RETURN OF SERVICE EXECUTED acceptance upon dft Warren S Rustand on 9/24/98 (PAB) (Entered: 10/23/1998) 10/28/ STIPULATION extending time to respond to complaint & briefing schedule (PAB) (Entered: 10/29/1998) 10/29/ RETURN OF SERVICE EXECUTED acceptance upon dft Robert E Ramsey Jr on 10/27/98 (PAB) (Entered: 10/29/1998) 11/02/ The Ruble Plaintiffs Group's notice of mtn & MOTION to be appointed lead pla purs to 21D(a)(3)(B) of the securities exchange act of 1934 and to approve selection of Counsel by pla Paul L Ruble [9-1] (PAB) Modified on 11/23/1998 (Entered: 11/03/1998) 11/02/ MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT by Paul L Ruble of motion to be appointed lead pla purs to 21D(a)(3)(B) of the securities exchange act of 1934 and to approve selection of Counsel by pla Paul L Ruble [9-1] (PAB) Modified on 11/23/1998 (Entered: 11/03/1998) 11/02/ DECLARATION by Jan Adler re motion to be apponted lead pla purs to 21D(a)(3)(B) of the securities exhange acto fo 1934 and to approve selection of Counsel by pla Paul L Ruble [9-1] [9-1] (PAB) (Entered: 11/03/1998) 11/05/ RETURN OF SERVICE EXECUTED personally upon dft James H Bolin on 11/4/98 (PAB) (Entered: 11/06/1998) 11/16/ RESPONSE by Rural/Metro Corp to motion to be apponted lead pla purs to 21D(a)(3)(B) of the securities exhange act of 1934 and to approve selection of Counsel by pla Paul L Ruble [9-1] (PAB) Modified on 11/19/1998 (Entered: 11/17/1998) 11/18/ JOINDER by Warren S Rustand to Rural Metro corp obj to contents of the Ruble pla Group's mtn to be appt lead pla [13-1] (PAB) (Entered: 11/19/1998) 11/23/ JOINDER by dft James H Bolin to Rural Metro Corporations stmt of obj to the contents of the Ruble Pla Group's mtn to be appointed lead pla[13-1] (PAB) (Entered: 11/23/1998) 11/23/ REPLY by Paul L Ruble to response to motion to be apponted lead pla purs to 21D(a)(3)(B) of the securities exchange act of 1934 and to approve selection of Counsel by pla Paul L Ruble [9-1] (PAB) (Entered: 11/23/1998) 11/23/ DECLARATION by Paul L Ruble re motion reply [16-1] (PAB) (Entered: 11/23/1998) 12/07/ JOINDER by Robert E Ramsey Jr to Rural Metro Corporation's objection to the

9 contents of the Ruble pla Group's mtn to appt lead atty[13-1] (PAB) (Entered: 12/08/1998) 12/07/ ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for dft Robert E Ramsey Jr by Patrick J McGroder III, William Charles Thomson III (PAB) (Entered: 12/08/1998) 12/17/ ORDER by Judge John M. Roll granting stipulation regarding proposed scheduling order. Dft need not respond to pla cmp unless, w/i 10 days of the entry of an order appt lead plaintiff(s) and Lead cnsl, Lead pla notifies dft that the cmp shall be the operative cmp in the action. Dft shall respond to the cmp w/i 45 days after such notification is provided to dft. In the absence of such notification, lead plaintiff(s) may file an amd cmp no later than 45 days after the entry of an order appt lead plaintiff(s) and lead cnsl. Dft shall respond to amd cmp w/i 45 days after service of it. Further ordered that if any dft files a mtn to dism with respect to the cmp or amd cmp, that pla resp to any such mtn to dism shall be filed 45 days after such mtn is filed. Dft shall have 21 days from service of pla response to reply to such response. If one or more dft files a mtn or mtns to dism, & such mtn or mtns are denied, those dft who have not prevailed on their dismissal motions shall ans the cmp or amd cmp w/i 30 days of the Court's order denying such mtn(cc: all counsel) (PAB) (Entered: 12/17/1998) 01/15/ ORDER by Judge John M. Roll granting motion to be appointed lead pla purs to 21D(a)(3)(B) of the securities exchange act of 1934 and to approve selection of Counsel by pla Paul L Ruble [9-1]Ruble group appointed as lead pla; the Court hereby approves the Ruble Group's selection of Milbert Weiss, Bershard, Haynes & lerach LLp & Steven Cauley as Co-lead cnsl for the class in this action and Bonnett, Friedman & Balint as liason counsel. The court makes no finding as to certification of the class & notes that this order is prelim to a determination of class certification (cc: all counsel) (PAB) (Entered: 01/15/1999) 01/29/ NOTICE by pla of entry of order of 1/15/99 (PAB) (Entered: 01/29/1999) 02/24/ MOTION to transfer case to Phoenix Division by Rural/Metro Corp [23-1] (PAB) (Entered: 02/25/1999) 02/25/ MOTION for hearing on mtn to transfer case to Phoenix Division by dft Rural/Metro Corp [24-1] (PAB) (Entered: 02/26/1999) 02/25/ JOINDER by dft Warren S Rustand to mtn to transfer case to Phoenix Division [23-1] (PAB) (Entered: 03/01/1999) 02/26/ JOINDER by James H Bolin to Rural Metro's mtn to transfer case to Phoenix Division[23-1] (PAB) (Entered: 03/01/1999) 03/01/ JOINDER by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr to Rural Metro mtn to transfer case to Phoenix[23-1] (PAB) (Entered: 03/02/1999) 03/03/ STIPULATION that pla may have until 3/8/99 to file a consolidated amd cmp (PAB) (Entered: 03/04/1999) 03/04/ ORDER by Judge John M. Roll granting stipulation that pla shall file a consolidated amd cmp in this action on or bfr 3/8/99 (cc: all counsel) (PAB) (Entered: 03/04/1999)

10 03/08/ STIPULATION to extend time for Paul Ruble to respond to dft Rural Metro mtn to transfer case to Phoenix Division until 3/22/99 (PAB) (Entered: 03/09/1999) 03/08/ AMENDED COMPLAINT by pla Paul L Ruble; jury demand [1-1] ; (PAB) (Entered: 03/09/1999) 03/11/ ORDER by Judge John M. Roll granting stipulation that the time within which pla must respond to dft Rural/Metro Corp mtn to transfrer casr to Phoenix Division is extended until & through 3/22/99 (cc: all counsel) (KDT) (Entered: 03/11/1999) 03/22/ MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT by pla Paul L Ruble of motion to transfer case to Phoenix Division by Rural/Metro Corp [23-1] (KDT) (Entered: 03/23/1999) 03/22/ DECLARATION of Marisa Janine in support of plaintiff's memorandum of law in response to defendant's motion for transfer of venue [33-1] (KDT) (Entered: 03/23/1999) 04/01/ STIPULATION by pla Paul L Ruble, dft Rural/Metro Corp to extend time for Rural/Metro to file a reply in support of the mtn to transfer until 4/8/99 (PAB) (Entered: 04/05/1999) 04/05/ ORDER by Judge John M. Roll granting stipulation that Rural Metro have until 4/8/99 to file a reply in support of its mtn to transfer(cc: all counsel) (PAB) (Entered: 04/05/1999) 04/08/ REPLY by dft Rural/Metro Corp to response to motion to transfer case to Phoenix Division by Rural/Metro Corp [23-1] (PAB) (Entered: 04/09/1999) 04/08/ JOINDER by dft Warren S Rustand to reply memo filed by Rural/Metro in support of its mtn to transfer[37-1] (PAB) (Entered: 04/09/1999) 04/12/ JOINDER by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr to Rural Metro reply in support of its mtn to transfer [37-1] (PAB) (Entered: 04/12/1999) 04/13/ JOINDER by dft James H Bolin to Rural/Metro reply in support of its mtn to transfer case to Phoenix Division [37-1] (PAB) (Entered: 04/13/1999) 04/19/ ORDER by Judge John M. Roll Due to a conflict of interest, it is ordered that this Court is recursed from consideration of this matter Case reassigned to Judge Alfredo C. Marquez (with notice sent) All future pleadings in thsi matter shall conform to the following caption CIV TUC-ACM (cc: all counsel) (PAB) (Entered: 04/19/1999) 04/20/ STIPULATION by pla, dfts to extend to respond to amd cmp & briefing schedule (PAB) (Entered: 04/21/1999) 04/21/ ORDER by Judge Alfredo C. Marquez granting stipulation ; Dft shall ans, respond or otherwide plead in response to amd cmp by 5/25/99. If any dft files a mtn to dism, pla shall respond by 8/10/99. Dft shall reply by 9/9/99. If one or more dft file a mtn to dism & such mtn is denied, those dft who have not prevailed on their dism mtn shall ans the amd cmp w/i 30 days of this Court's order denying such mtn (cc: all counsel) (PAB) (Entered: 04/21/1999) 05/03/ ORDER by Judge Alfredo C. Marquez granting motion to transfer case to Phoenix Division by Rural/Metro Corp [23-1] transferring case to the USDC/Phoenix

11 Division finding the motion for hearing on mtn to transfer case to Phoenix Division by dft Rural/Metro Corp [24-1] moot. (cc: all counsel) (PAB) (Entered: 05/03/1999) 05/05/1999 Original file and certified copy of transfer order received from USDC Tuscon Division [ CIV TUC-ACM]; case assigned to Mag Judge Stephen L. Verkamp (MAP) (Entered: 05/11/1999) 05/12/ NOTICE OF ERRATA by pla Paul L Ruble re omitting of page 61 from the amended complaint filed 3/8/99 [31-1] (page attached to) (MAP) (Entered: 05/14/1999) 05/19/ Party elects assignment of case to district judge ; mag election form ddl satisfied 5/19/99 (MAP) (Entered: 05/20/1999) 05/20/ MINUTE ORDER Pursuant to General Order No 98-62, a request has been received for a random reassignment of this case to a District Judge FURTHER ORDERED Case reassigned by random draw to Judge Roger G. Strand ALl future pleadings should now list the following complete case number: CIV PHX- RGS (cc: all counsel/rgs/slv) [47-2] (MAP) (Entered: 05/20/1999) 05/21/ Party elects assignment of case to district judge (MAP) (Entered: 05/24/1999) 05/21/ MOTION to exceed the page limit on deft's motion to dismiss pla's amended complaint by dft Rural/Metro Corp (document not attached) [49-1] (former emp) (Entered: 05/24/1999) 05/25/ MOTION to dismiss complaint pursuant to Fed Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) and 9(b) by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr [50-1] (former emp) (Entered: 05/26/1999) 05/25/ DECLARATION of Mark J DePasquale in support by dft Rural/Metro Corp re motion to dismiss complaint pursuant to Fed Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) and 9(b) by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr [50-1] [50-1] (former emp) (Entered: 05/26/1999) 05/25/ MOTION to dismiss amended complaint by dft James H Bolin [53-1] (former emp) Modified on 06/04/1999 (Entered: 05/26/1999) 05/25/ MOTION to dismiss first amended complaint by dft Warren S Rustand [55-1], for joinder in Rural/Metro's motion to dismiss by dft Warren S Rustand [55-2] (former emp) Modified on 06/04/1999 (Entered: 05/26/1999) 05/25/ MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT by dft Rural/Metro Corp of motion to dismiss first amended complaint pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) and 9(b) and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, 15 U.S.C. Subsection 78u-4, et. seq. by dft Rural/Metro Corp [56-1] (former emp) Modified on 06/04/1999 (Entered: 05/27/1999) 05/25/ NOTICE OF HEARING by dft Rural/Metro Corp setting motion to dismiss first amended complaint pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) and 9(b) and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, 15 U.S.C. Subsection 78u-4, et. seq. by dft Rural/Metro Corp [56-1] at 9:00 10/5/99 (former emp) Modified on 06/04/1999 (Entered: 05/27/1999) 05/25/ DECLARATION by Patrick J McGroder III by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr in support

12 of motion to dismiss complaint pursuant to Fed Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) and 9(b) by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr [50-1] [50-1] (former emp) Modified on 06/04/1999 (Entered: 05/27/1999) 05/25/ MOTION to consider documents referenced in complaint but not attached, to consider portions of transcripts of analyst conference calls, for judicial notice of public records by dft Rural/Metro Corp [60-1] (LAD) Modified on 06/04/1999 (Entered: 05/27/1999) 05/26/ NOTICE OF HEARING by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr setting motion to dismiss amended complaint by dft James H Bolin [53-1] at 9:00 10/5/99 (former emp) Modified on 06/04/1999 (Entered: 05/26/1999) 05/27/ MOTION to dismiss first amended complaint pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) and 9(b) and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, 15 U.S.C. Subsection 78u-4, et. seq. by dft Rural/Metro Corp [56-1] (former emp) Modified on 06/04/1999 (Entered: 05/27/1999) 05/28/ Party elects assignment of case to district judge (MAP) Modified on 06/04/1999 (Entered: 05/28/1999) 05/28/ NOTICE OF HEARING by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr setting motion to dismiss complaint pursuant to Fed Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) and 9(b) by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr [50-1] at 9:00 10/5/99 (former emp) Modified on 06/04/1999 (Entered: 06/01/1999) 06/01/ ORDER by Judge Roger G. Strand: denying motion to exceed the page limit on deft's motion to dismiss pla's amended complaint by dft Rural/Metro Corp [49-1] (cc: all counsel) (former emp) Modified on 06/04/1999 (Entered: 06/01/1999) 06/01/ Party elects assignment of case to district judge (MAP) Modified on 06/04/1999 (Entered: 06/02/1999) 06/04/ ORDER by Judge Roger G. Strand striking motion to dismiss first amended complaint pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) and 9(b) and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, 15 U.S.C. Subsection 78u-4, et. seq. by dft Rural/Metro Corp [56-1], striking memorandum of points and authorities in support of motion to dismiss first amended complaint (cc: all counsel) (former emp) (Entered: 06/04/1999) 06/07/ MOTION to exceed the page limitation on Rural Metro's resumitted motion to dismiss by dft Rural/Metro Corp [65-1] (LODGED at clerks desk: Memorandum of Points and authorities in support of motion to dismiss 1st amended complaint; Declaration of Marke J Depaszuale in support...; Rural Metro's request, in support of its resubmitted motion to dismiss...; certificate of service) (former emp) (Entered: 06/08/1999) 06/07/ MOTION to dismiss 1st amended complaint (Lodged docs in support of motion at Clerk's desk) by dft Rural/Metro Corp [66-1] (former emp) (Entered: 06/08/1999) 06/09/ RESPONSE by pla Paul L Ruble to motion to exceed the page limitation on Rural Metro's resumitted motion to dismiss by dft Rural/Metro Corp [65-1] (LODGED at clerks desk: Memorandum of Points and authorities in support of motion to dismiss 1st amended complaint; Declaration of Marke J Depaszuale in support...; Rural

13 Metro's request, in support of its resubmitted motion to dismiss...; certificate of service) (MAP) (Entered: 06/10/1999) 06/16/ JOINDER by individual dfts Warren S Rustand and James H Bolin in resubmitted memorandum of points and authorities in support of Rural Metro Corporation's motion to dismiss [66-1] (former emp) (Entered: 06/16/1999) 06/17/ ORDER by Judge Roger G. Strand granting motion to exceed the page limitation on Rural Metro's resumitted motion to dismiss by dft Rural/Metro Corp [65-1] cc:all cnsl (former emp) (Entered: 06/17/1999) 06/17/ REQUEST (MOTION) in support of its resubmitted motion to dismiss plas' 1st amended complaint by dft Rural/Metro Corp [70-1], to consider documents referenced in the complaint but not attached by dft Rural/Metro Corp [70-2], to consider portions of transcripts of analyst conference calls referenced in the complaint but not attached by dft Rural/Metro Corp [70-3], for judicial notice of public records by dft Rural/Metro Corp [70-4] (former emp) Modified on 01/29/2001 (Entered: 06/17/1999) 06/17/ MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT by dft Rural/Metro Corp of motion in support of its resubmitted motion to dismiss plas' 1st amended complaint by dft Rural/Metro Corp [70-1] (former emp) (Entered: 06/17/1999) 06/17/ CERTIFICATE of service of motion to exceed page limit, resubmitted motion to dismiss...by dft Rural/Metro Corp (former emp) (Entered: 06/17/1999) 06/17/ DECLARATION by dft Rural/Metro Corp of Mark J Depasquale in support of deft Rural Metro Corps resubmitted motion to dismiss first amended complaint (former emp) (Entered: 06/17/1999) 08/16/ STIPULATION by all parties re modification of briefing schedule for motion to dismiss (former emp) (Entered: 08/17/1999) 08/18/ ORDER by Judge Roger G. Strand granting stipulation; dfts may file supplemental briefs to their motions to dismiss; defts' supplemental briefs may not exceed 5 pages in length and must be limited to the issues raised by the 9th Circuit; pla may have until 11/3/99 to serve his response to defts' motions to dismiss; pla's pleading shall not exceed 25 pages in length; defts shall file their replies to pla's response by 11/24/99; setting motion to dismiss amended complaint by dft James H Bolin [53-1] at 9:00 12/20/99, setting motion to dismiss pursuant to Fed Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) and 9(b) by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr [50-1] at 9:00 12/20/99 (cc: all counsel) (former emp) (Entered: 08/18/1999) 08/20/ SUPPLEMENTAL memorandum in support of motions to dismiss (re 9th Circuits 8/4/99 decision) by dft Rural/Metro Corp (former emp) (Entered: 08/23/1999) 08/25/ NOTICE by pla Paul L Ruble of entry of order (attached as Exhibit A on 8/18/99) (former emp) (Entered: 08/26/1999) 10/08/ STIPULATION by all parties to stay proceedings pending Ninth Circuit's ruling on petition for en banc review of "In Re: Silicon Graphics" (REW) (Entered: 10/08/1999) 10/13/ STIPULATION by all parties to stay proceedings pending Ninth Circuit's ruling on

14 petition for en banc review of "In Re: Silicon Graphics" (REW) (Entered: 10/14/1999) 10/14/ ORDER by Mag Judge Stephen L. Verkamp striking stipulation by all parties to stay proceedings pending Ninth Circuit's ruling on petition for en banc review of "In Re: Silicon Graphics" (#78) (cc: all counsel) (REW) (Entered: 10/14/1999) 10/21/ ORDER by Judge Roger G. Strand granting stipulations; this action stayed pending Ninth Circuit's grant or denial of petition for rehearing and for rehearing en banc in "In re: Silicon Graphics", case stayed (cc: all counsel) (REW) (Entered: 10/21/1999) 11/29/ STIPULATION by pla, dfts RE: briefing schedule on dfts motions to dismiss (CMM) (Entered: 11/30/1999) 12/02/ ORDER by Judge Roger G. Strand granting stipulation re: briefing schedule on dfts motions to dismiss. Plas shall file and serve their responses to dfts motions to dismiss on or before 12/15/99, dfts shall file and serve their replies on or before 2/15/00, and setting motion in support of its resubmitted motion to dismiss plas' 1st amended complaint by dft Rural/Metro Corp [70-1] at 9:00 4/4/00, setting motion to consider documents referenced in the complaint but not attached by dft Rural/Metro Corp [70-2] at 9:00 4/4/00, setting motion to consider portions of transcripts of analyst conference calls referenced in the complaint but not attahced by dft Rural/Metro Corp [70-3] at 9:00 4/4/00, setting motion for judicial notice of public records by dft Rural/Metro Corp [70-4] at 9:00 4/4/00, setting motion to dismiss 1st amended complaint (Lodged docs in support of motion at Clerk's desk) by dft Rural/Metro Corp [66-1] at 9:00 4/4/00, setting motion to dismiss first amended complaint by dft Warren S Rustand [55-1] at 9:00 4/4/00, setting motion for joinder in Rural/Metro's motion to dismiss by dft Warren S Rustand [55-2] at 9:00 4/4/00, setting motion to dismiss amended complaint by dft James H Bolin [53-1] at 9:00 4/4/00, setting motion to dismiss complaint pursuant to Fed Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) and 9(b) by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr [50-1] at 9:00 4/4/00 (cc: all counsel) (former emp) Modified on 12/02/1999 (Entered: 12/02/1999) 12/08/ STIPULATION Extending Page Lengths to accomodate new font size (re responses and replies) by pla, dft (no lodged pleadings submitted) (MAP) (Entered: 12/09/1999) 12/13/ ORDER by Judge Roger G. Strand: denying stipulation to exceed page length (cc: all counsel) (former emp) (Entered: 12/13/1999) 12/15/ NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to strike excerpts of purported conference call transcripts by pla Paul L Ruble [86-1] (former emp) (Entered: 12/16/1999) 12/15/ MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITY IN SUPPORT by pla Paul L Ruble of motion to strike excerpts of purported conference call transcripts by pla Paul L Ruble [86-1] (former emp) (Entered: 12/16/1999) 12/15/ OPPOSITION (RESPONSE) by pla Paul L Ruble to motion to dismiss complaint pursuant to Fed Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) and 9(b) by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr [50-1] (former emp) (Entered: 12/16/1999) 12/15/ OPPOSITION (RESPONSE) by pla Paul L Ruble to motion to dismiss amended

15 complaint by dft James H Bolin [53-1] (former emp) (Entered: 12/16/1999) 12/15/ OPPOSITION (RESPONSE) by pla Paul L Ruble to motion to dismiss first amended complaint for violation of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by dft Warren S Rustand [55-1] (former emp) (Entered: 12/16/1999) 12/15/ OPPOSITION (RESPONSE) by pla Paul L Ruble to motion in support of its resubmitted motion to dismiss plas' 1st amended complaint by dft Rural/Metro Corp [70-1], motion to dismiss 1st amended complaint (Lodged docs in support of motion at Clerk's desk) by dft Rural/Metro Corp [66-1], motion for joinder in Rural/Metro's motion to dismiss by dft Warren S Rustand [55-2] (former emp) (Entered: 12/16/1999) 12/15/ DECLARATION of Travis E Downs, III in support of plas opposition to deft Rural/Metro Crop's motion to dismiss first amended complaint and joinders therein by defts James H Bolin, Robert Ramsey and Warren Rustand by pla Paul L Ruble re motion response [91-1] (former emp) (Entered: 12/16/1999) 01/03/ ORDER by Judge Stephen M. McNamee Case reassigned to Judge H R. Holland (with notice sent) motion hearings vacted re motion to strike excerpts of purported conference call transcripts by pla Paul L Ruble [86-1], re stay motion case stayed, re motion in support of its resubmitted motion to dismiss plas' 1st amended complaint by dft Rural/Metro Corp [70-1], re motion to consider documents referenced in the complaint but not attached by dft Rural/Metro Corp [70-2], re motion to consider portions of transcripts of analyst conference referenced in the complaint but not attahced by dft Rural/Metro Corp [70-3], re motion for judicial notice of public records by dft Rural/Metro Corp [70-4], re motion to dismiss 1st amended complaint (Lodged docs in support of motion at Clerk's desk) by dft Rural/Metro Corp [66-1], re motion to consider documents referenced in complaint but attached, to consider portions of transcripts of analyst conference calls, for judicial notice of public records by dft Rural/Metro Corp [60-1], re motion to dismiss first amended complaint by dft Warren S Rustand [55-1], re motion for joinder in Rural/Metro's motion to dismiss by dft S Rustand [55-2], re motion to dismiss amended complaint by dft James H Bolin [53-1], re motion to dismiss complaint pursuant to Fed Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) and 9(b) by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr [50-1]; all pleadings and papers filed ini these actions should bear the case number CV PHX-RGS (HRH) (cc: all counsel/rgs/hrh) (former emp) (Entered: 01/03/2000) 02/11/ STIPULATION by pla and dfts for dfts to file replies in support of mtns to dismiss [70-1], [66-1], [54-1], [52-1], and [50-1] (former emp) (Entered: 02/14/2000) 02/11/ MOTION for Marisa Janine to appear pro hac vice ( Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach, 600 W Broadway, Ste 1800, San Diego CA 92101) for pla [95-1] (former emp) (Entered: 02/14/2000) 02/15/ PROCEDURAL ORDER by Judge H R. Holland (cc: all counsel) re: order [96-1] (former emp) (Entered: 02/15/2000) 02/18/ ORDER by Judge H R. Holland granting stipulation that dfts shall file their replies in support of their mtns to dismiss on or before 2/25/00. (cc: all counsel) (former emp) (Entered: 02/18/2000)

16 02/18/ NOTICE by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr of change of address of Gallagher and Kennedy, Attorney Wm. Charles Thomson, 2575 E. Camelback Rd, Phoenix Ph: (former emp) (Entered: 02/22/2000) 02/25/ REPLY memorandum by dft James H Bolin in support of motion to dismiss amended complaint by dft James H Bolin [53-1] (former emp) (Entered: 02/29/2000) 02/25/ REPLY memorandum of points and authories by dft Rural/Metro Corp in support of its motion motion to dismiss plas' 1st amended complaint by dft Rural/Metro Corp [70-1] (former emp) (Entered: 02/29/2000) 02/25/ RESPONSE by dft Rural/Metro Corp in opposition to motion to strike excerpts of purported conference call transcripts by pla Paul L Ruble [86-1] (former emp) (Entered: 02/29/2000) 02/25/ PROOF OF SERVICE by dft Rural/Metro Corp of dft Rural/Metro Corp's reply memorandum of points and authorities in support of it motion to dismiss first amended complaint, appendix of certain authority cited in dft Rural Metro Corp's reply... (former emp) (Entered: 02/29/2000) 02/25/ REPLY memorandum of points and authorities by dft Warren S Rustand in further support of his motion to dismiss and joinder in dft Rural Metro's reply memorandum of points and authorities by dft Warren S Rustand [55-1] (former emp) (Entered: 02/29/2000) 02/25/ REPLY by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr in support of his motion to dismiss complaint pursuant to Fed Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) and 9(b) by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr [50-1] (former emp) (Entered: 02/29/2000) 03/03/ REPLY by pla Paul L Ruble in support of motion to strike excerpts of purported conference call transcripts by pla Paul L Ruble [86-1] (former emp) (Entered: 03/07/2000) 03/08/ ORDER by Judge H R. Holland granting motion for Marisa Janine to appear pro hac vice for pla, Paul Ruble (Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach, 600 W Broadway, Ste 1800, San Diego CA 92101) for pla [95-1] (cc: all counsel) (former emp) Modified on 03/09/2000 (Entered: 03/08/2000) 03/08/ MOTION for pro hac vice by Attorney Steven Cauley for pla Paul L Ruble [107-1] (former emp) (Entered: 03/10/2000) 03/09/ MOTION for pro hac vice by attorney Scott E Poynter by pla Paul L Ruble [108-1] (former emp) (Entered: 03/10/2000) 03/16/ ORDER by Judge Roger G. Strand granting motion for pro hac vice by attorney Scott E Poynter by pla Paul L Ruble [108-1] (cc: all counsel) (former emp) (Entered: 03/16/2000) 03/22/ STATEMENT OF RECENT DECISIONS (decisions in court cases) by pla Paul L Ruble (former emp) Modified on 03/23/2000 (Entered: 03/22/2000) 04/19/ ORDER by Judge H R. Holland: the parties to desist from filing unpermitted materials in this case; the court will schedule oral argument on the pending motion

17 to dismiss as soon as it has reviewed the filings [110-1] (cc: all counsel) (former emp) Modified on 04/21/2000 (Entered: 04/19/2000) 05/01/ RESPONSE by dft Rural/Metro Corp to plas' statement of recent decisions [110-1] (former emp) (Entered: 05/02/2000) 06/21/ NOTICE by pla Paul L Ruble of change of address of attorney Steven E Cauley, to Cauley and Geller, Arcade Dr, Ste. 201, Little Rock AK 72212; Florida office: One Boca place, 2255 Glades Rd, Suite 421A, Boca Raton, FL (former emp) (Entered: 06/21/2000) 08/03/ Notice of MOTION AND MOTION for leave to file statement of recent decisions addressing the pleading standards under the Private Securities Litigation Reform ACT of 1995 to by pla Paul L Ruble [114-1] (LODGED LEFT OF FILE) (former emp) Modified on 01/29/2001 (Entered: 08/03/2000) 08/16/ RESPONSE (OPPOSITION) by dft Rural/Metro Corp to motion for leave to file statement of recent decisions addressing the pleading standards under the Private Securities Litigation Reform of 1995 to by pla Paul L Ruble [114-1] (LODGED at clerk's desk) (KMG) (Entered: 08/17/2000) 09/01/ REPLY by pla Paul L Ruble in support of motion for leave to file statement of recent decisions addressing the pleading standards under the Private Securities Litigation Reform ACT of 1995 to by pla Paul L Ruble [114-1] (LODGED at clerk's desk) (former emp) (Entered: 09/05/2000) 10/13/ ORDER by Judge H R. Holland: setting motion in support of its resubmitted motion to dismiss plas' 1st amended complaint by dft Rural/Metro Corp [70-1] at 10:00 11/1/00, setting motion to dismiss 1st amended complaint (Lodged docs in support of motion at Clerk's desk) by dft Rural/Metro Corp [66-1] at 10:00 11/1/00, setting motion to dismiss first amended complaint by dft Warren S Rustand [55-1] at 10:00 11/1/00, setting motion to dismiss amended complaint by dft James H Bolin [53-1] at 10:00 11/1/00, setting motion to dismiss complaint pursuant to Fed Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) and 9(b) by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr [50-1] at 10:00 11/1/00; counsel who wish to attend in person may do so (cc: all counsel) (former emp) (Entered: 10/13/2000) 11/01/ MINUTE ENTRY before Judge H R. Holland Crt Rptr: Elisa Singleton oral argument hearing on motion in support of its resubmitted motion to dismiss plas' 1st amended complaint by dft Rural/Metro Corp [70-1], motion to dismiss 1st amended complaint by dft Rural/Metro Corp [66-1], motion to dismiss first amended complaint by dft Warren S Rustand [55-1], motion to dismiss amended complaint by dft James H Bolin [53-1], motion to dismiss complaint pursuant to Fed Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) and 9(b) by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr [50-1] taking under advisement on 12/1/00 the motion in support of its resubmitted motion to dismiss plas' 1st amended complaint by dft Rural/Metro Corp [70-1], taking under advisement on 12/1/00 the motion to dismiss 1st amended complaint by dft Rural/Metro Corp [66-1], taking under advisement on 12/1/00 the motion to dismiss first amended complaint by Warren S Rustand [55-1], taking under advisement on 12/1/00 the motion to dismiss amended complaint by dft James H [53-1], taking under advisement on 12/1/00 the motion to dismiss complaint pursuant to Fed Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) and 9(b) by dft Robert E Ramsey

18 Jr [50-1] [cc: cnsl] [118-1] (former emp) (Entered: 11/07/2000) 01/26/ ORDER by Judge H R. Holland: denying motion to strike excerpts of purported conference call transcripts by pla Paul L Ruble [86-1]; dft motion to consider documents outside the pleadings is granted; [70-1] [70-2] [70-3]; dfts' motions to dismiss are granted [66-1] [60-1] [55-1] [55-2] [53-1], [50-1]; plas' first amended complaint is dismissed without prejudice; plas may file a second amended complaint within 30 days of this order (cc: all counsel) (former emp) (Entered: 01/26/2001) 02/23/ STIPULATION by all parties re filing of second amended complaint and briefing schedule (former emp) (Entered: 02/26/2001) 02/28/ ORDER by Judge H R. Holland: granting stipulation; plas shall have until 3/30/01 for filing of the second amended complaint; dfts shall have up to 60 days from the filing of the second amended complaint to file a motion to dismiss; plas shall have 45 days from the filing of dft's motion to dismiss to file an opposition; dfts shall have 21 days from the filing of plas' opposition to dfts' motion to dismiss to file their reply (cc: all counsel) (former emp) (Entered: 02/28/2001) 03/07/ RETURNED MAIL addressed to: Scott Poynter [121-1]; undeliverable as addressed/return to sender (former emp) (Entered: 03/07/2001) 03/30/ SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT for violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by pla Paul L Ruble; jury demand [31-1] ; (former emp) (Entered: 04/02/2001) 04/04/ MINUTE ORDER granting motion for pro hac vice by Attorney Steven Cauley for pla Paul L Ruble [107-1], denying motion for leave to file statement of recent decisions addressing the pleading standards under the Private Securities Litigation Reform ACT of 1995 to by pla Paul L Ruble [114-1] (LODGED LEFT OF FILE) (cc: all counsel) [124-1] (former emp) (Entered: 04/04/2001) 05/21/ STIPULATION by all parties extending page limit (no longer than 25 pages) for briefs on dfts' motion to dismiss (former emp) (Entered: 05/22/2001) 05/24/ ORDER by Judge H R. Holland: granting stipulation; the opening brief of Rural/Metro in support of its motion to dismiss shall be no longer than 25 pages; opening briefs of dfts Rustand, Bolin and Ramsey in support of their motions to dismiss shall be no longer than 17 pages; (cc: all counsel) (former emp) (Entered: 05/24/2001) 05/29/ MOTION to dismiss second amended complaint as to James H. Bolin by dft James H Bolin [127-1] (former emp) (Entered: 05/31/2001) 05/29/ MOTION to dismiss claims asserted against him in the second amended complaint by dft Warren S Rustand [128-1] (former emp) (Entered: 05/31/2001) 05/29/ JOINDER in Rural/Metro's motion to dismiss second amended complaint (doc #129) by dft Warren S Rustand (former emp) (Entered: 05/31/2001) 05/29/ MOTION to dismiss second amended complaint with prejudice by dft Rural/Metro Corp [129-1] (former emp) (Entered: 05/31/2001)

19 05/29/ MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT by dft Rural/Metro Corp of motion to dismiss second amended complaint with prejudice by dft Rural/Metro Corp [129-1] (former emp) (Entered: 05/31/2001) 05/29/ MOTION to dismiss the second amended complaint pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(6) and 9(b) by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr [130-1] (former emp) (Entered: 05/31/2001) 05/29/ REQUEST by dft Rural/Metro Corp in support of its motion to dismiss plas' second amended complaint: to consider documents referenced in the complaint, but not attached, and for judicial notice of public records (former emp) (Entered: 05/31/2001) 05/29/ DECLARATION of Mark J Depasquale by dft Rural/Metro Corp in support of motion to dismiss second amended complaint with prejudice by dft Rural/Metro Corp [129-1] [129-1] (former emp) (Entered: 05/31/2001) 05/29/ CERTIFICATE of service by dft Rural/Metro Corp motion to dismiss second amended complaint, memorandum in support... (former emp) (Entered: 05/31/2001) 05/30/ ERRATA by dft Rural/Metro Corp to its motion to dismiss and memorandum of points and authorities in support of motion to dismiss [129-1] (former emp) (Entered: 05/31/2001) 07/05/ STIPULATION regarding briefing schedule on dfts' motion to dismiss (to extend time until 7/20/01 for plas to serve their opposition to dfts' motions to dismiss that plas have until 7/20/01) by pla Paul L Ruble (former emp) (Entered: 07/05/2001) 07/09/ ORDER by Judge H R. Holland granting stipulation; pla shall have until 7/20/01 to file and serve their oppositions to dfts' motion ot dismiss; dfts shall have up to 28 days from the filing of pla's oppositions to dfts' motions to dismiss to file their replies (cc: all counsel) (former emp) (Entered: 07/09/2001) 07/19/ STIPULATION by all parties re briefing schedule on dfts's motions to dismiss (plas' have until 8/2/01 to file and serve their opposition to dfts' motions to dismiss and dfts have until 8/30/01 to file their replies) (former emp) (Entered: 07/19/2001) 07/30/ ORDER by Judge H R. Holland granting stipulation by all parties re briefing schedule on dfts' motions to dismiss; plas' have until 8/2/01 to file and serve their opposition to dfts' motions to dismiss and dfts have until 8/30/01 to file their replies (cc: all counsel) (former emp) Modified on 07/31/2001 (Entered: 07/30/2001) 08/02/ RESPONSE by pla Paul L Ruble to motion to dismiss the second amended complaint pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(6) and 9(b) by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr [130-1] (former emp) (Entered: 08/02/2001) 08/02/ OPPOSITION (RESPONSE) by pla Paul L Ruble to motion to dismiss second amended complaint as to James H. Bolin by dft James H Bolin [127-1] (former emp) (Entered: 08/02/2001) 08/02/ OPPOSITION (RESPONSE) by pla Paul L Ruble to motion to dismiss claims asserted against him in the second amended complaint by dft Warren S Rustand [128-1] (former emp) (Entered: 08/02/2001)

20 08/02/ RESPONSE (OPPOSITION) by plas to motion to dismiss second amended complaint with prejudice by dft Rural/Metro Corp [129-1] (LAD) (Entered: 08/06/2001) 08/20/ MINUTE ORDER setting motion to dismiss second amended complaint as to James H. Bolin by dft James H Bolin [127-1] at 1:30 12/13/01, setting motion to dismiss claims asserted against him in the second amended complaint by dft Warren S Rustand [128-1] at 1:30 12/13/01, setting motion to dismiss second amended complaint with prejudice by dft Rural/Metro Corp [129-1] at 1:30 12/13/01, setting motion to dismiss the second amended complaint pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(6) and 9(b) by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr [130-1] at 1:30 12/13/01 oral argument will be limited to a total of 30 minutes per side (cc: all counsel) [143-1] (former emp) (Entered: 08/20/2001) 08/30/ REPLY memorandum of points and authorities in support by dft Rural/Metro Corp of motion to dismiss second amended complaint with prejudice by dft Rural/Metro Corp [129-1] (former emp) (Entered: 08/31/2001) 08/30/ Appendix of non-reported cases not cited in motion to dismiss by dft Rural/Metro Corp [129-1] (former emp) (Entered: 08/31/2001) 08/30/ REPLY memorandum by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr in support of motion to dismiss the second amended complaint pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(6) and 9(b) by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr [130-1] (former emp) (Entered: 08/31/2001) 08/30/ CERTIFICATE of service of rply memorandum of points and authorities in support of motion to dismiss by dft Rural/Metro Corp (former emp) (Entered: 08/31/2001) 08/30/ REPLY by dft James H Bolin to response to motion to dismiss second amended complaint as to James H. Bolin by dft James H Bolin [127-1] (former emp) (Entered: 08/31/2001) 08/30/ DECLARATION of Michael R Scheurich in support of James H Bolin's reply memorandum in support of motion to dismiss second amended complaint [148-1] by dft James H Bolin (former emp) (Entered: 08/31/2001) 08/30/ REPLY memorandum in support of motion to dismiss claims asserted against him in the second amended complaint by dft Warren S Rustand [128-1] (former emp) (Entered: 08/31/2001) 08/30/ JOINDER by dft Warren S Rustand in Rural Metro's reply memorandum in support of motion to disiss [144-1] (former emp) (Entered: 08/31/2001) 09/17/ AMENDED REPLY by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr to response to motion to dismiss the second amended complaint pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(6) and 9(b) by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr [130-1] (former emp) (Entered: 09/18/2001) 11/28/ Notice of recently decided authority in opposition (RESPONSE) by pla Paul L Ruble to motion to dismiss the second amended complaint pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(6) and 9(b) by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr [130-1], motion to dismiss second amended complaint with prejudice by dft Rural/Metro Corp [129-1], motion to dismiss claims asserted against him in the second amended complaint by dft Warren S Rustand [128-1], motion to dismiss second amended complaint as to James H. Bolin by dft James H Bolin [127-1] (former emp) (Entered: 11/28/2001)

21 11/28/ MOTION to continue oral argument on dfts' motion to dismiss currently scheduled for 12/13/01 by dft Rural/Metro Corp [153-1] (parties available 1/22/02-1/25/02) (former emp) (Entered: 11/29/2001) 11/28/ CERTIFICATE of service of unopposed motion to continue oral argument on dfts' motion to dismiss currently scheduled for 12/13/01 by dft Rural/Metro Corp (former emp) (Entered: 11/29/2001) 12/04/ ORDER by Judge H R. Holland granting motion to continue oral argument on dfts' motion to dismiss currently scheduled for 12/13/01 by dft Rural/Metro Corp [153-1] (parties available 1/22/02-1/25/02) re motion to dismiss the second amended complaint pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(6) and 9(b) by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr [130-1] ; hearing reset for 8:30 1/25/02 re motion to dismiss second amended complaint with prejudice by dft Rural/Metro Corp [129-1] ; hearing reset for 8:30 1/25/02, re motion to dismiss claims asserted against him in the second amended complaint by dft Warren S Rustand [128-1] ; hearing reset for 8:30 1/25/02, re motion to dismiss second amended complaint as to James H. Bolin by dft James H Bolin [127-1] ; hearing reset for 8:30 1/25/02; parties may participate by telephone as hearing is in Anchorage Alaska (cc: all counsel) (former emp) (Entered: 12/04/2001) 12/10/ MOTION for admission pro hac vice as to James Hail, atty for pla Paul L Ruble [156-1] (LSP) (Entered: 12/11/2001) 12/10/ MOTION for admission pro hac vice as to Frederick Burnside, atty for pla Paul L Ruble [157-1] (LSP) (Entered: 12/11/2001) 12/11/ NOTICE by pla Paul L Ruble of change of address of Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach is relocated to 401 B Street, Ste., 1700, San Diego CA (no change of phone number) (former emp) (Entered: 12/11/2001) 01/08/ ORDER by Judge H R. Holland granting motion for admission pro hac vice as to Frederick Burnside, atty for pla Paul L Ruble [157-1] (cc: all counsel) (former emp) (Entered: 01/08/2002) 01/08/ ORDER by Judge H R. Holland granting motion for admission pro hac vice as to James Hail, atty for pla Paul L Ruble [156-1] (cc: all counsel) (former emp) (Entered: 01/08/2002) 01/16/ RESPONSE by dft Rural/Metro Corp to pla's notice of recently decided authority in opposition to dfts' motion to dismiss submitted by plas on 11/27/01 (former emp) (Entered: 01/17/2002) 01/16/ PROOF OF SERVICE by dft Rural/Metro Corp of re dft's response to pla's notice of recently decided authority (former emp) (Entered: 01/17/2002) 01/17/ AMENDED CERTIFICATE of service re dft Rural/Metro Corportations' response to pla's notice of recently decided authorities (former emp) (Entered: 01/22/2002) 01/22/ RETURNED MAIL addressed to: Patrick McGroder re order filed [159-1] (no forwarding order on file) (former emp) (Entered: 01/23/2002) 01/23/ NOTICE OF RECENTLY DECIDED AUTHORITIES IN OPPOSITION (RESPONSE) by pla Paul L Ruble to motion to dismiss second amended complaint

22 with prejudice by dft Rural/Metro Corp [129-1] (former emp) (Entered: 01/23/2002) 01/29/ NOTICE by pla Paul L Ruble of withdrawal of exhibit 1 to pla's notice of recently decided authorities in opposition to dfts' motions to dismiss dated 1/22/02 (former emp) (Entered: 01/29/2002) 02/07/ Transcript Designation and Ordering Form re oral argument on 1/25/02 (former emp) (Entered: 03/13/2002) 02/19/ TRANSCRIPT of motions hearing by Court Reporter: A/V Tronics for the following date(s): 1/25/02 (former emp) (Entered: 02/22/2002) 02/25/ MINUTE ENTRY before Judge H R. Holland; oral arguments on motions to dismiss; Court to issue written decision; taking under advisement on 1/25/02 the motion to dismiss the second amended complaint pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(6) and 9(b) by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr [130-1], taking under advisement on 1/25/02 the motion to dismiss second amended complaint with prejudice by dft Rural/Metro Corp [129-1], taking under advisement on 1/25/02 the motion to dismiss claims asserted against him in the second amended complaint by dft Warren S Rustand [128-1], taking under advisement on 1/25/02 the motion to dismiss second amended complaint as to James H. Bolin by dft James H Bolin [127-1] [cc: all cnsl]] (former emp) (Entered: 02/25/2002) 03/11/ STIPULATION and order re stay of proceedings (stay case until pending mediation to be completed by 4/30/02) by plas and dfts (former emp) Modified on 03/12/2002 (Entered: 03/11/2002) 03/11/ CERTIFICATE of service of stipulation and order re stay of proceedings by dft Rural/Metro Corp (former emp) Modified on 03/12/2002 (Entered: 03/11/2002) 03/12/ ORDER by Judge H R. Holland: granting Rural/Metro's request for consideration of documents; denying motion to dismiss second amended complaint with prejudice dft Rural/Metro Corp [129-1], denying motion to dismiss claims asserted against him in the second amended complaint by dft Warren S Rustand [128-1]; plas must file on or before 4/12/02 a third amended complaint as to each of these dfts; granting motion to dismiss without prejudice the second amended complaint as to James H. Bolin by dft James Bolin [127-1]; granting motion to dismiss the second amended complaint pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 12(b)(6) and 9(b) by dft Robert E Ramsey Jr [130-1]; plas second amended complaint against Ramsey is dismissed without prejudice party Robert E Ramsey (cc: all counsel) (former emp) Modified on 03/12/2002 (Entered: 03/12/2002) 03/19/ ORDER by Judge H R. Holland granting stipulation and order re stay of proceedings (stay case until pending mediation to be completed by 4/30/02) by plas and dfts ; stay deadline set for 4/30/02, case stayed,, ; status report due 4/30/02 (cc: all counsel) (former emp) (Entered: 03/19/2002) 05/02/ STIPULATION re extension of stay of proceedings (pending mediation before Hon Layn Phillips..) pla, dft (former emp) (Entered: 05/02/2002) 05/10/ MOTION for admission pro hac vice as to David A Thorpe, atty for pla [175-1] (DMT) (Entered: 05/14/2002)