DALLAS, Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Goldfarb Branham LLP is investigating possible breaches of shareholder protection laws by certain officers and directors at MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET). Concerned shareholders who would like more information about their rights and remedies can contact securities attorney Hamilton Lindley at 877-583-2855 or by email at hlindley@goldfarbbranham.com.

MetLife was forced to disclose in August that a fraud investigation into the company's death benefit payments had been expanded by the New York Attorney General and that the costs related to the investigations could be substantial. MetLife's stock declined 11% as a result. Then, on October 6, 2011, MetLife stated that the company would take a minimum $115 million after-tax charge to increase its cash reserves in connection with the on-going investigations. On this news, MetLife's stock plummeted approximately 6% more. Goldfarb Branham's securities lawyers plan to file a lawsuit to restore the company's value to its investors through a shareholder derivative lawsuit.

Goldfarb Branham LLP attorneys have significant experience representing shareholders and whistleblowers in securities lawsuits nationwide. MetLife shareholders - or anyone with knowledge about this situation - should contact lawyer Hamilton Lindley at hlindley@goldfarbbranham.com or 877-583-2855.

Hamilton Lindley
Goldfarb Branham LLP
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SOURCE Goldfarb Branham LLP