2. involuntary bankruptcy petition by creditors and depose "Bill" in a 2004 examination
3. Tort claim (against "Bill" personally and also in his capacity as CEO, director, and control person) a) Fraudulent misrepresentation b) Fraud on the Market/Securities fraud
With~OUTT having access to all potential evidence, such as personal communications between "Bill" and investors/creditors, it is nott possible to evaluate the merits of any such claim at this time. However, these claims are difficult to prevail on if the counterparty is sophisticated and has been diligent and careful in walking the legal "tightrope" of pennyscamming.
A well-architected pennyscam can be very difficult to crack. See UOIP board as one recent example.