On March 1, 2012, Deutsche-Zentral Genossenschaftsbank (“DZ Bank”) filed a summons with notice in New York state court against Bear Stearns, JPMorgan Chase, and related entities.  DZ Bank alleges that it purchased $157 million in RMBS from defendants, and that the offering documents in connection with the sales of those securities contained material misstatements and omissions.  The summons asserts claims for common-law fraud, fraudulent inducement, negligent misrepresentation, aiding and abetting fraud, declaratory judgment, and breach of contract.  DZ Bank is seeking approximately $314 million in damages, including punitive damages, and alternatively seeks rescission.  Summons.