What is the statute of limitation for an action brought by plaintiffs alleging that they were denied an option to exercise their right to sue for wrongful dismissal?

Plaintiffs' complaint was filed November 6, 1979. Since plaintiffs allegedly lost their option May 3, 1973, the four-year limitations period established by 15 U.S.C. Sec. 15b, had expired unless tolled. Plaintiffs alleged the running of the limitations period was suspended pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Sec. 16(i) because their complaint was based in part upon facts alleged in prior civil and criminal proceedings instituted by the United States. ¹ See United States v. Champion

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