I am one of the suckers with a Class A investment (which is preferred stock bearing dividend). I am not a lawyer but there seems to be case law precedent for our situation. Since the dividend attached to our preferred stock is a different type of obligation than equity, Riverbed may have to remedy that. This interest is classified under section 510B. Here is the provision in the Riverbed Chapter 11 plan posted by stretto here: https://cases.stretto.com/public/x164/11683/CORRESPONDENCE/1168310222150000000016.pdf
And here is the case law which discusses a similar situation: https://www.dechert.com/knowledge/onpoint/2019/9/the-very-long-arms-of-bankruptcy-code-section-510-b-.html
I will start consulting a lawyer on this since I don't expect anyone to look after our interest at this point. I suspect because so many people are impacted this may lead to a class action suit (of course depending on what the final treatment for employees is from the Chapter 11 proceedings). Stop bi-----g and start thinking how we can get some of our money back :) if you want to chime in further.
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Can you post a burner email so those interested can reach out to you?