U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri (St. Louis) CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 4:12-cv SNLJ

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1 US District Court Civil Docket as of April 14, 2014 Retrieved from the court on April 15, 2014 U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri (St. Louis) CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 4:12-cv SNLJ Patriot Coal v. Whiting et al Assigned to: District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr Demand: $5,000,000 Cause: 15:78m(a) Securities Exchange Act Thomas Podraza Date Filed: 09/21/2012 Date Terminated: 03/18/2014 Jury Demand: Nature of Suit: 850 Securities/Commodities Jurisdiction: Federal Question represented by Eric D. Holland HOLLAND AND GROVES, L.L.C. 300 N. Tucker Boulevard Suite 801 St. Louis, MO Fax: Dennis Doucet Jan Arnett Douglas Keehn Patriot Coal Investor Group represented by Eric D. Holland represented by Eric D. Holland represented by Eric D. Holland represented by Charles J. Piven BROWER PIVEN 1925 Old Valley Road Stevenson, MD

2 Fax: David A.P. Brower BROWER PIVEN 475 Park Avenue South 33rd Floor New York, NY Fax: Eric D. Holland Ernesto Espinoza on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated John Ziants James Schmitt represented by Joseph V. Neill 5201 Hampton Avenue St. Louis, MO Fax: represented by Jeffrey R. Schmitt DANNA MCKITRICK, P.C Forsyth Boulevard Suite 800 St. Louis, MO Fax: represented by J. Christopher Wehrle FOLEY AND MANSFIELD, P.L.L.P Highlands Plaza Drive W. Suite 400 St. Louis, MO Fax:

3 Karel Rybacek Douglas Combs represented by J. Christopher Wehrle represented by J. Christopher Wehrle V. Consolidated Filer Furman Jerry Rogers III individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated Consolidated Filer Kevin Lowery individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated represented by J. Christopher Wehrle represented by Eric D. Holland Randall S. Crompton HOLLAND AND GROVES, L.L.C. 300 N. Tucker Boulevard Suite 801 St. Louis, MO Fax: V. Defendant Richard M. Whiting represented by Glenn E. Davis HEPLER BROOM 211 North Broadway Suite 2700 St. Louis, MO

4 Fax: Hille R. Sheppard SIDLEY AND AUSTIN 1 South Dearborn Street Chicago, IL Fax: hsheppard@sidley.com J. Austin Moore STUEVE AND SIEGEL, LLP 460 Nichols Road Suite 200 Kansas City, MO Fax: moore@stuevesiegel.com (Inactive) TERMINATED: 08/12/2013 Kristen R. Seeger SIDLEY AND AUSTIN 1 South Dearborn Street Chicago, IL Fax: kseeger@sidley.com Lawrence P. Fogel SIDLEY AND AUSTIN 1 South Dearborn Street Chicago, IL Fax: lawrence.fogel@sidley.com Lindsay T. Leible HEPLER BROOM

5 211 North Broadway Suite 2700 St. Louis, MO Fax: Defendant Mark N. Schroeder represented by Glenn E. Davis Hille R. Sheppard J. Austin Moore TERMINATED: 08/12/2013 Lawrence P. Fogel Lindsay T. Leible Movant James Karas Movant Denis Dehne represented by Julia M. Lutovich LUTOVICH LAW, LLC 8151 Clayton Road Suite 200 Clayton, MO Fax: represented by Julia M. Lutovich

6 Movant Cambridge Retirement System Movant Richard Sitko Joseph Neill Law Office 5201 Hapton Avenue St. Louis, MO (314) represented by Jason G. Crowell OSBURN AND HINE, L.L.C Lexington Avenue Cape Girardeau, MO Fax: represented by Joseph V. Neill Date Filed # Docket Text 09/21/ COMPLAINT against defendant Richard M. Whiting, mark n schroeder with receipt number , in the amount of $350 Jury Demand,, filed by Ernesto Espinoza. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Pursuant to Federal Securities Law, # 2 Original Filing Form, # 3 Civil Cover Sheet, # 4 Summons Summons to Def. Whiting, # 5 Summons Summons to Def. Schroeder)(Neill, Joseph) (Entered: 09/21/2012) 09/24/2012 Case Opening Notification: Judge Assigned: U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr.. (DLB) (Entered: 09/24/2012) 09/24/2012 ***REMARK - Summons to be issued when Notice of Process Server docketed. Counsel notified. (DLB) (Entered: 09/24/2012) 11/15/ NOTICE OF PROCESS SERVER by Ernesto Espinoza Process Server: Kevin Burgdorf (Neill, Joseph) (Entered: 11/15/2012) 11/16/2012 Summons Issued as to defendants Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M. Whiting. The summonses were ed to Attorney Neil at neill5300@aol.com. (MRS) Modified on 11/19/2012 (MRS). (Entered: 11/16/2012) 11/21/ ENTRY of Appearance by Jeffrey R. Schmitt for John Ziants. (Schmitt, Jeffrey) (Entered: 11/21/2012) 11/21/ MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number by John Ziants. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Schmitt, Jeffrey) (Entered: 11/21/2012) 11/21/ MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 4 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number filed by John Ziants. (Schmitt, Jeffrey) (Entered: 11/21/2012)

7 11/21/ DECLARATION filed by John Ziants re 4 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number Declaration of Jeffrey R. Schmitt in Support of Motion For Consolidation, Appointment as Lead Counsel and Approval of Lead Counsel. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Schmitt, Jeffrey) (Entered: 11/21/2012) 11/21/ MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel names:julia M. Lutovich by Movants James Karas, James Karas, James Karas, Denis Dehne, Denis Dehne, Denis Dehne. Associated Cases: 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv RWS, 4:12-cv FRB(Lutovich, Julia) (Entered: 11/21/2012) 11/21/ MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel by s James Schmitt, James Schmitt, James Schmitt, Karel Rybacek, Karel Rybacek, Karel Rybacek, Douglas Combs, Douglas Combs, Douglas Combs. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 4:12-cv RWS, 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv FRB(Wehrle, J.) (Entered: 11/21/2012) 11/21/ MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re (5 in 4:12-cv FRB, 8 in 4:12-cv SNLJ, 7 in 4:12-cv RWS) MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel filed by s Douglas Combs, Karel Rybacek, James Schmitt. Associated Cases: 4:12-cv RWS, 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv FRB(Wehrle, J.) (Entered: 11/21/2012) 11/21/ MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re (6 in 4:12-cv RWS, 7 in 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4 in 4:12-cv FRB) MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel names:julia M. Lutovich filed by Movants Denis Dehne, James Karas, Denis Dehne, James Karas, Denis Dehne, James Karas. Associated Cases: 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12- cv rws, 4:12-cv FRB(Lutovich, Julia) (Entered: 11/21/2012) 11/21/ DECLARATION of J. Wehrle filed by s Douglas Combs, Karel Rybacek, James Schmitt re (5 in 4:12-cv FRB, 8 in 4:12-cv SNLJ, 7 in 4:12-cv RWS) MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)Associated Cases: 4:12-cv RWS, 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv FRB(Wehrle, J.) Modified on 11/29/2012 (MRS). (Entered: 11/21/2012) 11/21/ /21/ DECLARATION of Timothy McFall filed by Movants Denis Dehne, James Karas, Denis Dehne, James Karas, Denis Dehne, James Karas re (6 in 4:12-cv RWS, 7 in 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4 in 4:12-cv FRB) MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel names:julia M. Lutovich. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)Associated Cases: 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv RWS, 4:12-cv FRB(Lutovich, Julia) Modified on 11/29/2012 (MRS). (Entered: 11/21/2012) 13 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number 4:12-cv RWS; 4:12-cv FRB by Movants Denis Dehne, James Karas. (Lutovich, Julia) (Entered: 11/21/2012) 11/21/ MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel names:eric D. Holland, R. Seth Crompton, David A. P. Brower, Charles J. Piven, MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number 4:12-cv-01815; 4:12-cv by Movant Patriot Coal Investor Group. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Holland, Eric) (Entered: 11/21/2012) 11/21/ MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 14 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel

8 names:eric D. Holland, R. Seth Crompton, David A. P. Brower, Charles J. Piven MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number 4:12-cv-01815; 4:12-cv filed by Movant Patriot Coal Investor Group. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Holland Declaration)(Holland, Eric) (Entered: 11/21/2012) 11/21/ MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number 4:12-cv-01815; 4:12-cv by Movant Cambridge Retirement System. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order For Consolidation, Appointment as Lead, and Approval of Selection of Counsel)(Crowell, Jason) (Entered: 11/21/2012) 11/21/ MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 16 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number 4:12-cv-01815; 4:12-cv filed by Movant Cambridge Retirement System. (Crowell, Jason) (Entered: 11/21/2012) 11/21/ DECLARATION of Rachel Avan filed by Movant Cambridge Retirement System re 17 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 16 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number 4:12-cv-01815; 4:12-cv (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(Crowell, Jason) Modified on 11/29/2012 (MRS). (Entered: 11/21/2012) 11/21/ DECLARATION of Eric Holland filed by Movant Patriot Coal Investor Group re 14 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel names:eric D. Holland, R. Seth Crompton, David A. P. Brower, Charles J. Piven MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number 4:12-cv-01815; 4:12-cv-02167, 15 Memorandum in Support of Motion,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Certifications, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Consolidated Losses, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - Declarations, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - Press Releases, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E - BP Firm Resume, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit F - HGSS Firm Resume)(Holland, Eric) Modified on 11/29/2012 (MRS). (Entered: 11/21/2012) 11/21/ MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number by Movant Richard Sitko. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Neill, Joseph) (Entered: 11/21/2012) 11/21/ MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 20 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number filed by Movant Richard Sitko. (Neill, Joseph) (Entered: 11/21/2012) 11/21/ DECLARATION of Joseph Neill filed by Movant Richard Sitko re 20 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number Declaration of Joseph V. Neill in Support of Motion for Consolidation of Movant Richard Sitko as Lead, and Approval of Selection of Counsel. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)(Neill, Joseph) Modified on 11/29/2012 (MRS). (Entered: 11/21/2012) 11/29/ SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Ernesto Espinoza. Richard M. Whiting served on 11/20/2012, answer due 12/11/2012. (Neill, Joseph) (Entered: 11/29/2012) 11/29/ SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Ernesto Espinoza. Mark N. Schroeder served on 11/24/2012, answer due 12/17/2012. (Neill, Joseph) (Entered: 11/29/2012) 12/03/ RESPONSE to Motion re 14 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel names:eric D. Holland, R. Seth Crompton, David A. P. Brower, Charles J. Piven MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number 4:12-cv-01815; 4:12-cv-02167,

9 20 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number , 7 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel names:julia M. Lutovich, 13 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number 4:12-cv RWS; 4:12-cv FRB, 8 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel, 4 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number , 16 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number 4:12-cv-01815; 4:12-cv filed by Movant Cambridge Retirement System. (Crowell, Jason) (Entered: 12/03/2012) 12/03/ RESPONSE to Motion re 14 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel names:eric D. Holland, R. Seth Crompton, David A. P. Brower, Charles J. Piven MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number 4:12-cv-01815; 4:12-cv-02167, 7 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel names:julia M. Lutovich, 8 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel filed by John Ziants. (Schmitt, Jeffrey) (Entered: 12/03/2012) 12/03/ MEMORANDUM in Opposition re (6 in 4:12-cv RWS, 7 in 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4 in 4:12-cv FRB) MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel names:julia M. Lutovich, (3 in 4:12-cv RWS) MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number , (14 in 4:12-cv SNLJ, 14 in 4:12-cv SNLJ) MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel names:eric D. Holland, R. Seth Crompton, David A. P. Brower, Charles J. Piven MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number 4:12-cv-01815; 4:12-cv-02167, (15 in 4:12-cv RWS) MOTION to Consolidate Cases, Appointment of Movant Richard Sitko as Lead, and Approval of Selection of Counsel Consolidate with higher case number , (20 in 4:12-cv SNLJ) MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number , (13 in 4:12-cv SNLJ) MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number 4:12-cv RWS; 4:12-cv FRB, (8 in 4:12-cv SNLJ, 7 in 4:12-cv RWS) MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel, (4 in 4:12-cv SNLJ) MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number , (16 in 4:12-cv SNLJ) MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number 4:12-cv-01815; 4:12-cv filed by Movant Patriot Coal Investor Group, s Karel Rybacek, James Schmitt, Douglas Combs. Associated Cases: 4:12-cv RWS, 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv FRB(Wehrle, J.) (Entered: 12/03/2012) 12/03/ DECLARATION filed by Movant Patriot Coal Investor Group, s Karel Rybacek, James Schmitt, Douglas Combs re (27 in 4:12-cv SNLJ, 19 in 4:12-cv FRB, 20 in 4:12-cv RWS) Memorandum in Opposition to Motion,,,,,,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)Associated Cases: 4:12-cv RWS, 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv FRB(Wehrle, J.) (Entered: 12/03/2012) 12/03/ MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 20 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number , 7 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel names:julia M. Lutovich, 13 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number 4:12-cv RWS; 4:12-cv FRB, 8 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel, 4 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number , 16 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number 4:12-cv-01815; 4:12-cv And In Further Support of the Motion to Consolidate, To Be Appointed Lead, and to Approve Choice of Counsel filed by Movant Patriot Coal Investor Group. (Holland, Eric) (Entered: 12/03/2012) 12/03/ DECLARATION filed by Movant Patriot Coal Investor Group re 29 Memorandum in

10 Opposition to Motion,, Supplemental. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Holland, Eric) (Entered: 12/03/2012) 12/03/ RESPONSE to Motion re 14 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel names:eric D. Holland, R. Seth Crompton, David A. P. Brower, Charles J. Piven MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number 4:12-cv-01815; 4:12-cv-02167, 20 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number , 7 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel names:julia M. Lutovich, 13 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number 4:12-cv RWS; 4:12-cv FRB, 8 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel, 4 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number , 16 MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number 4:12-cv-01815; 4:12-cv filed by Movant Richard Sitko. (Neill, Joseph) (Entered: 12/03/2012) 12/05/ ENTRY of Appearance by Glenn E. Davis for Defendants Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M. Whiting. (Davis, Glenn) (Entered: 12/05/2012) 12/05/ Motion for entry of stipulation regarding scheduling by Defendants Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M. Whiting. (Davis, Glenn) Modified on 12/6/2012 (MRS). (Entered: 12/05/2012) 12/13/ REPLY to Response to Motion re (8 in 4:12-cv SNLJ, 7 in 4:12-cv RWS) MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel filed by s Douglas Combs, Karel Rybacek, James Schmitt, Douglas Combs, Karel Rybacek, James Schmitt, Douglas Combs, Karel Rybacek, James Schmitt, Movants Patriot Coal Investor Group, Patriot Coal Investor Group, Patriot Coal Investor Group. Associated Cases: 4:12-cv FRB, 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv RWS(Wehrle, J.) (Entered: 12/13/2012) 12/13/ DECLARATION filed by s Douglas Combs, Karel Rybacek, James Schmitt, Douglas Combs, Karel Rybacek, James Schmitt, Douglas Combs, Karel Rybacek, James Schmitt, Movants Patriot Coal Investor Group, Patriot Coal Investor Group, Patriot Coal Investor Group re (34 in 4:12-cv SNLJ, 26 in 4:12-cv RWS, 24 in 4:12-cv FRB) Reply to Response to Motion,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C)Associated Cases: 4:12-cv FRB, 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv RWS(Wehrle, J.) (Entered: 12/13/2012) 12/13/ REPLY to Response to Motion re 14 MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel names:eric D. Holland, R. Seth Crompton, David A. P. Brower, Charles J. Piven MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number 4:12-cv-01815; 4:12-cv in Further Support of Motion filed by Movant Patriot Coal Investor Group. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Holland, Eric) (Entered: 12/13/2012) 12/13/ DECLARATION filed by Movant Patriot Coal Investor Group re 36 Reply to Response to Motion, Second Supplemental. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Holland, Eric) (Entered: 12/13/2012) 12/17/ MOTION to Consolidate Cases Defendants' Joinder in Motions Consolidate with higher case number 4:12-cv-01815; 4:12-cv by Defendants Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M. Whiting. (Davis, Glenn) (Entered: 12/17/2012) 12/20/ MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Hille R. Sheppard (Filing fee $100 receipt number ) by Defendants Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M. Whiting. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Cert of good standing, # 2 Exhibit Receipt from Sup

11 Court)(Sheppard, Hille) (Additional attachment(s) added on 12/20/2012: # 3 Acknowledge Receipt) (CSG). (Entered: 12/20/2012) 12/20/2012 Receipt in the amount of $ for PRO HAC VICE on behalf of Kristen Seeger (CCAM) (Entered: 12/21/2012) 12/20/ MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Kristen R. Seeger (Filing fee $100 PAID Receipt # 32635) by Defendant Richard M. Whiting. (JMC) (Entered: 12/26/2012) 12/21/ Docket Text ORDER: Re: 39 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Hille R. Sheppard (Filing fee $100 receipt number ) by Defendants Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M. Whiting. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Cert of good standing, # 2 Exhibit Receipt from Sup Court)(Sheppard, Hille) (Additional attachment(s) added on 12/20/2012: # 3 Acknowledge Receipt) (CSG). filed by Richard M. Whiting, Mark N. Schroeder ; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr on 12/21/2012. (JMC) (Entered: 12/21/2012) 12/27/ Docket Text ORDER: Re: 41 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Kristen R. Seeger (Filing fee $100 PAID Receipt # 32635) by Defendant Richard M. Whiting. (JMC) filed by Richard M. Whiting ; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr on 12/27/12. (MRS) (Entered: 12/27/2012) 12/27/2012 ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 42. Thu Dec 27 10:59:06 CST 2012 (Schaefer, Michelle) (Entered: 12/27/2012) 01/04/ ORDER..These related cases are before the Court on multiple motions to consolidate, none of which are contested. The motions are granted. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 42(a) and Local Rule , the higher-numbered cases are consolidated with the lowest-numbered case, Espinoza, et al, v. Whiting et al, Case No. 4:12-cv SNL, and all future pleadings shall be filed under that case. granting (38) Motion to Consolidate Cases; granting (4) Motion to Consolidate Cases; granting (13) Motion to Consolidate Cases; granting (16) Motion to Consolidate Cases; granting (20) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 4:12-cv SNLJ; granting (3) Motion to Consolidate Cases; granting (15) Motion to Consolidate Cases in case 4:12-cv RWS. Signed by District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr on 1/4/13. Associated Cases: 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv RWS, 4:12-cv FRB(MRS) (Entered: 01/04/2013) 01/04/ Docket Text ORDER: Re: (30 in 4:12-cv RWS) granting MOTION for Extension of: Time for for Filing Responsive Pleadings by Defendants Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M Whiting. (Davis, Glenn) filed by Richard M Whiting, Mark N. Schroeder. Signed by District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr on 1/4/13. Associated Cases: 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv RWS, 4:12-cv FRB(MRS) Modified on 1/7/2013 (MRS). (Entered: 01/04/2013) 01/15/ Docket Text ORDER: Re: 33 Motion for entry of stipulation regarding scheduling by Defendants Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M. Whiting.The deadline for defendants to answer or otherwise plead is extended until further order of the court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr on 1/15/13. (MRS) (Entered: 01/15/2013) 01/16/ MEMORANDUM AND ORDER re:(6 in 4:12-cv SNLJ, 7 in 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4 in 4:12-cv SNLJ) MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel names:julia M. Lutovich filed by Movant James Karas, Movant Denis Dehne, (14 in 4:12-cv

12 SNLJ, 14 in 4:12-cv SNLJ) MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel names:eric D. Holland, R. Seth Crompton, David A. P. Brower, Charles J. Piven MOTION to Consolidate Cases Consolidate with higher case number 4:12-cv-01815; 4:12-cv filed by Movant Patriot Coal Investor Group, (8 in 4:12-cv SNLJ, 7 in 4:12-cv SNLJ) MOTION to Appoint Lead Counsel filed by Karel Rybacek, Douglas Combs, James Schmitt. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Patriot Coal Investor Groups motion (#14) is GRANTED, and the other movants' motions to be appointed lead plaintiff (#7, #8) are DENIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Patriot Coal Investor Group (consisting of Dr. Jan Arnett, Douglas Keehn, Dennis Doucet, Kevin Lowery, and Thomas J. Podraza) is hereby appointed Lead for the Class pursuant to Section 21D(a)(3)(B) of the SecuritiesExchange Act of 1934, 15 U.S.C. 78u-4(a)(3)(B), as amended by Section 101(b) of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995; and IT IS FINALLY ORDERED that the Patriot Coal Investor Group's selection of Brower Piven, A Professional Corporation, to serve as Lead Counsel and Holland, Groves,Schneller & Stolze, LLC to serve as Liaison Counsel is hereby approved. Signed by District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr on 1/16/13. Associated Cases: 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv SNLJ(CSG) (Entered: 01/16/2013) 01/17/ JOINT SCHEDULING PLAN by Defendants Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M. Whiting.. (Davis, Glenn) (Entered: 01/17/2013) 01/17/ SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended/Supplemental Pleadings due by 3/18/2013. Dispositive Motions due by 5/20/2013. Signed by District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr on 1/17/13. (MRS) (Entered: 01/17/2013) 02/06/ MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Lawrence Fogel (Filing fee $100) by Defendants Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M Whiting, Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M. Whiting, Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M. Whiting. Associated Cases: 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv SNLJ(MRS) (Entered: 02/08/2013) 02/06/2013 Receipt in the amount of $ for PRO HAC VICE on behalf of Lawrence P. Fogel (CCAM) Modified on 2/12/2013 (DLT). (Entered: 02/12/2013) 02/11/ Docket Text ORDER: Re: (32 in 4:12-cv SNLJ) MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Lawrence Fogel (Filing fee $100) by Defendants Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M Whiting, Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M. Whiting, Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M. Whiting. Associated Cases: 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv SNLJ(MRS) filed by Richard M. Whiting, Richard M Whiting, Mark N. Schroeder ; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr on 2/11/13. Associated Cases: 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv SNLJ(MRS) (Entered: 02/11/2013) 02/11/2013 ORDER RECEIPT: (see receipt) Docket No: 50. Mon Feb 11 11:19:34 CST 2013 (Schaefer, Michelle) (Entered: 02/11/2013) 03/18/ AMENDED COMPLAINT Consolidated against defendant Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M. Whiting Consolidated, filed by Kevin Lowery, Thomas Podraza, Dennis Doucet, Jan Arnett, Douglas Keehn. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Arnett Certification, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Keehan Certification, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit C - Doucet Certification, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit D - Lowery Certification, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit E - Podraza Certification)(Holland, Eric) (Entered: 03/18/2013)

13 05/16/ Unopposed MOTION for Leave to extend page limit by Defendants Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M. Whiting. (Davis, Glenn) Modified on 5/17/2013 (MRS). (Entered: 05/16/2013) 05/17/ Docket Text ORDER: Re: 52 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to extend page limit by Defendants Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M. Whiting. (Davis, Glenn) Modified on 5/17/2013 (MRS). filed by Richard M. Whiting, Mark N. Schroeder ; ORDERED GRANTED. Signed by District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr on 5/17/13. (MRS) (Entered: 05/17/2013) 05/20/ MOTION to Dismiss Case Defendants' Motion To Dismiss The Consolidated Class Action Complaint by Defendants Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M. Whiting. (Sheppard, Hille) (Entered: 05/20/2013) 05/20/ MEMORANDUM in Support of Motion re 54 MOTION to Dismiss Case Defendants' Motion To Dismiss The Consolidated Class Action Complaint Defendants' Memorandum Of Law In Support Of Their Motion To Dismiss filed by Defendants Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M. Whiting. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List, # 2 Exhibit Ex. A, # 3 Exhibit Ex. B, # 4 Exhibit Ex. C, # 5 Exhibit Ex. D, # 6 Exhibit Ex. E, # 7 Exhibit Ex. F, # 8 Exhibit Ex. G, # 9 Exhibit Ex. H, # 10 Exhibit Ex. I, # 11 Exhibit Ex. J, # 12 Exhibit Ex. K, # 13 Exhibit Ex. L, # 14 Exhibit Ex. M, # 15 Exhibit Ex. N, # 16 Exhibit Ex. O, # 17 Exhibit Ex. P, # 18 Exhibit Ex. Q, # 19 Exhibit Ex. R, # 20 Exhibit Ex. S, # 21 Exhibit Ex. T, # 22 Exhibit Ex. U, # 23 Exhibit Ex. V, # 24 Exhibit Ex. W, # 25 Exhibit Ex. X)(Sheppard, Hille) (Entered: 05/20/2013) 07/19/ MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 54 MOTION to Dismiss Case Defendants' Motion To Dismiss The Consolidated Class Action Complaint filed by s Jan Arnett, Dennis Doucet, Douglas Keehn, Thomas Podraza, Consolidated Filer Kevin Lowery. (Holland, Eric) (Entered: 07/19/2013) 08/07/ MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Defendants Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M. Whiting. (Moore, J.) (Entered: 08/07/2013) 08/12/ Docket Text ORDER: Re: 57 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Defendants Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M. Whiting. (Moore, J.) filed by Richard M. Whiting, Mark N. Schroeder ; ORDERED GRANTED, Attorney J. Austin Moore terminated.. Signed by District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr on 8/12/13. (MRS) (Entered: 08/12/2013) 08/15/ ENTRY of Appearance by Lindsay T. Leible for Defendants Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M. Whiting. (Leible, Lindsay) (Entered: 08/15/2013) 09/03/ REPLY to Response to Motion re 54 MOTION to Dismiss Case Defendants' Motion To Dismiss The Consolidated Class Action Complaint Reply Memorandum in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendants Mark N. Schroeder, Richard M. Whiting. (Sheppard, Hille) (Entered: 09/03/2013) 03/18/ MEMORANDUM OPINION re:(54 in 4:12-cv SNLJ) MOTION to Dismiss Case Defendants' Motion To Dismiss The Consolidated Class Action Complaint filed by Defendant Richard M. Whiting, Defendant Mark N. Schroeder motion is GRANTED. Having determined that the plaintiffs have not pleaded scienter sufficiently to maintain their primary claim, the Court must also dismiss their Section 20(a) and Section 20(b) claims in Counts II and III, which are predicated in part on a Section 10(b) claim. Navarre, 299 F.3d at 748; Union Cent. Life Ins. Co. v. Credit Suisse Sec. (USA), LLC,

14 11 CIV GBD, 2013 WL , *9 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 29, 2013). The defendants' motion to dismiss will be granted. Signed by District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr on 3/18/14. Associated Cases: 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv SNLJ(MRS) (Entered: 03/18/2014) 03/18/ ORDER OF DISMISSAL..IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the defendants Motion to Dismiss (#54) is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the plaintiffs complaint is DISMISSED.. Signed by District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr on 3/18/14. Associated Cases: 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv SNLJ, 4:12-cv SNLJ(MRS) (Entered: 03/18/2014) 04/14/ NOTICE OF APPEAL by s Jan Arnett, Dennis Doucet, Douglas Keehn, Thomas Podraza, Consolidated Filer Kevin Lowery. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number (Entered: 04/14/2014) 04/14/ NOTIFICATION OF APPEAL AND NOA SUPPLEMENT by clerk to USCA regarding 63 Notice of Appeal Filed by Ernesto Espinoza, o/b/o oh himself and all others similarly situated. Notice of Appeal filed on 04/14/2014. NOTIFICATION TO COUNSEL AND PRO SE PARTY: FILE REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPT WITH DISTRICT COURT CLERKS OFFICE.(DLT) (Entered: 04/14/2014) Note: Links in this docket are stored in the PACER system ( Public Access to Court Electronic Records). PACER is a service of United States Judiciary. To view and retrieve the linked documents from PACER, you must be a registered user. To register, fill out one of the registration forms available on the PACER site. The United States Congress has given the Judicial Conference of the United States, the judicial governing body of the U.S. Federal Courts, authority to impose user fees for electronic access to case information. For more information visit the PACER site at