You spoke with an absolute idiot---an electrical plug with just one prong trying to connect with an outlet not designed to function that way.
I just got off the phone with Ameritrade's "Corporate Actions" department. He agreed with every point I made regarding dissolution of responsibility PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 7th. Ameritrade doesn't handle legal issues so that couldn't go anywhere.
Then I asked if his department might not call over to Delek, asking about those final two distributions. He said, "Sure!" And he'll be getting back to me via the Message Center and/or phone call regarding things they learn. He did add that it won't happen immediately as Ameritrade is swamped but I told him that's fine. I just need to know that somebody gives a crap and is willing to step forth in the hopes of finding some modicum of justice.
Will continue along these lines, for sure. And we all need to call Keith Johnson and ask if DK's intent is that of backdating things so as to avoid meeting obligations developed prior to the Feb. 7th signing.