THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE says product demand is high when it’s low. He says a new product is ready for delivery when it’s not. His financial reports and future guidance turn out to be far rosier than reality.

When the truth comes out, the share price drops from a high of $67 to a low of $16, and shareholders sue. Whether their lawsuit lasts beyond opening skirmishes depends on the answers to this question:

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