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Calpers sues Moody's, S&P, Fitch over SIV ratings
Reuters ^ | 7/15/09

Posted on 07/15/2009 8:16:23 AM PDT by Kartographer

* Calpers says it might have lost $1 bln from SIVs

* Says credit raters made 'negligent misrepresentations'

* Hearing scheduled for Dec. 11 (Adds details from lawsuit, background, byline)

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy
KEYWORDS: creditraters
Looks like Calpers is trying to see if the foes had help from the weasles when they raided the hen house.
1 posted on 07/15/2009 8:16:23 AM PDT by Kartographer
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To: Kartographer

Its about time these rating companies take a hit.


2 posted on 07/15/2009 8:18:30 AM PDT by edcoil (If I had 1 cent for every dollar the government saved, Bill Gates and I would be friends.)
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To: edcoil

100 percent agree. Their representations covered up this mess.


3 posted on 07/15/2009 8:23:00 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks
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To: Kartographer

Denninger on Calpers suit

http://market-ticker.denninger.net/archives/1217-Stupidity-Defined-Blind-Buying.html


4 posted on 07/15/2009 8:23:25 AM PDT by cowtowney
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To: Kartographer

The idiots sue the liars. Where’s the popcorn?


5 posted on 07/15/2009 8:59:39 AM PDT by Dr. Thorne (Buy Gold and Guns Now!)
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To: Kartographer

about damn time. Negligent at least, criminal at worst.


6 posted on 07/15/2009 9:58:29 AM PDT by SueRae
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