Sarah Valelly v. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedValelly v. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.Case No. 1:19-cv-07998-VEC

Key Dates

The dates below reflect important deadlines that may affect your rights. Be sure to review and take any appropriate steps necessary before these deadlines pass.

Option & Due DateStatusEvent Description

Do Nothing

Explanation:
  • Stay in the Class.
  • Be bound by all judgments in this case. 
  • Keep the possibility of getting money or benefits that may come from any trial or settlement.

Give up your right to sue or continue to sue Merrill on your own about the same legal claims in this lawsuit.

Exclude Yourself Postmarked by

July 22, 2026

Status: UpcomingExplanation:
  • Remove yourself from the Class.
  • You will not be bound by any judgments in this case.
  • Give up your right to get any money or benefits that may come from any trial settlement.

Keep your right to sue or continue to sue Merrill on your own about the same legal claims in this lawsuit.

Trial Date

October 13, 2026

Status: UpcomingExplanation:

You do not need to attend the trial. If you want your own lawyer to enter an appearance on your behalf, you may hire one at your expense.

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