Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Horizon Lines, Inc. -- HRZ

BENSALEM, Pa., Jan. 6, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired the securities of Horizon Lines, Inc. ("Horizon Lines") between March 2, 2007 and April 25, 2008, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware.

The Complaint alleges that the defendants violated federal securities laws by issuing material misrepresentations to the market concerning Horizon Lines' business, operations and prospects, thereby artificially inflating the price of Horizon Lines securities.

No class has yet been certified in the above action. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. If you purchased Horizon Lines securities between March 2, 2007 and April 25, 2008, you have certain rights, and have until March 2, 2009, to move for Lead Plaintiff status. To be a member of the class you need not take any action at this time, and you may retain counsel of your choice. If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions concerning this Notice or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, Toll-Free at (888) 638-4847, by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.

CONTACT:  Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
          Howard G. Smith, Esquire
          (215) 638-4847
          (888) 638-4847
          howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com
          www.howardsmithlaw.com

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