PNC Financial Services Group

If a federal judge approves the class action settlement, approximately 73,000 shareholders will be awarded $193 million. Investors who purchased PNC shares between July 19, 2001, and July 18, 2002 may be included in the proposed settlement that would award stock holders 68 cents per share. The class action alleged PNC was involved in a corporate loan accounting scandal in 2001. (Aug-13-05) [PITTSBURG LIVE]