440 smaller companies covering about 7.7% of U.S. population.
450-10=440.
Takes merger of 12 U.S. to become 10 U.S. into consideration.
They should probably be notified that this case is progressing through the Court system and/or offered an opportunity to settle, now, and form a class action against COMM, at a later date and for indemnification, if that is possible.
Some form of notification should be provided to them, if not already done.
Give them the COMM telephone number, just in case they are concerned.