| Company: | Darden Restaurants Inc. |
| Ticker Symbol: | NYSE: DRI |
| Class Period: | June 19, 2007 to December 18, 2007 |
| Date Filed: | March-19-08 |
| Lead Plaintiff Deadline: | May-19-08 |
| Court: | Middle District, FL |
| Allegations: |
A class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida against Darden Restaurants Inc. ("Darden" or the "Company") (NYSE: DRI) on behalf of purchasers of the Company's common stock between June 19, 2007 and December 18, 2007 (the Relevant Period).
The shareholder class action complaint alleges that Darden and certain of its officers and directors violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by misrepresenting and failing to disclose material facts and other information regarding the Company's financial condition during the Relevant Period. Specifically, the class action alleges that the defendants misrepresented Darden's financial condition with respect to its core restaurants, including Red Lobster, Olive Garden, and LongHorn.
If you acquired the securities of the defendants during the Class Period you may, no later than the Lead Plaintiff Deadline shown above, request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff through counsel of your choice. You may also choose to remain an absent class member. A lead plaintiff must meet certain requirements.
The shareholder class action complaint alleges that Darden and certain of its officers and directors violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by misrepresenting and failing to disclose material facts and other information regarding the Company's financial condition during the Relevant Period. Specifically, the class action alleges that the defendants misrepresented Darden's financial condition with respect to its core restaurants, including Red Lobster, Olive Garden, and LongHorn.
If you acquired the securities of the defendants during the Class Period you may, no later than the Lead Plaintiff Deadline shown above, request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff through counsel of your choice. You may also choose to remain an absent class member. A lead plaintiff must meet certain requirements.
