Lawsuit Overview
Company
Security
NYSE: TDW
Case Name
Tidewater Derivitave 02/15/2011
Type of Lawsuit
Stockholder Derivative Action
Court of Filing
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
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Summary
July 3, 2012 (Update) -- Judge Jane Milazzo dismissed suit saying the disgruntled shareholder should have brought his issues to his board of directors before filing a derivative action.
February 15, 2011 -- A Tidewater shareholder has filed a derivative lawsuit over alleged Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations, claiming the Tidewater board members are liable for millions in handouts to officials in Azerbaijan and Nigeria and the ensuing investigations over Tidewater’s doctored books.