NEW ORLEANS, March 16, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Kahn Gauthier Swick, LLC ("KGS") announces that shareholders of Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. ("Hornbeck" or the "Company") (NYSE:HOS) who purchased common stock or other securities between November 1, 2006 and January 10, 2007 (the "Class Period"), have only until this coming Monday, March 19, 2007 to move for appointment as lead plaintiff in a securities fraud class action lawsuit currently pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana in New Orleans. No class has yet been certified in this action.
SHAREHOLDERS WHO WISH TO SERVE AS A LEAD PLAINTIFF MUST ACT BY MARCH 19, 2007.
If you purchased shares of Hornbeck between November 1, 2006 and January 10, 2007, you are urged to contact Lewis Kahn, Managing Partner, KGS, toll free 1-866-467-1400, ext. 100, or by email at lewis.kahn@kgscounsel.com to learn about your legal rights and how this action may benefit you. For further information on KGS, please visit www.kgscounsel.com. Due to the short amount of time left in which to file for lead plaintiff, Mr. Kahn will be available over the weekend via cell phone at 504-301-7900 to speak with shareholders.
SPECIAL NOTICE: KGS is the only law firm among those issuing press releases with offices located in New Orleans. The firm's close proximity to both the Eastern District of Louisiana federal court and Hornbeck's offices provide it with certain litigation efficiencies should KGS be appointed lead counsel in this matter, and will facilitate in the ongoing investigation into the fraud allegations against Hornbeck.
More information on this and other class actions can be found on the Class Action Newsline at www.primezone.com/ca.