LINN ENERGY SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Investors With Losses on Their Investment in Linn Energy, LLC of Class Action Lawsuit and the Deadline of September 9, 2013 to Seek a Lead Plaintiff Position

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Aug 14, 2013) - Levi & Korsinsky announces that a class action lawsuit has been commenced in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas on behalf of investors who purchased Linn Energy, LLC ("Linn" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LINE) stock between April 28, 2011 and July 1, 2013.

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The Complaint alleges that during the Class Period, Linn made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) the Company engaged in improper accounting for its hedging strategy; (b) the Company overstated the cash flow available for distribution to unit holders by using non-GAAP financial measures to account for certain derivatives; and (c) the Company's energy production was not increasing, despite its heavy capital expenditures.

On July 1, 2013, Linn announced that it is under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Company's hedging strategies, use of non-GAAP financial measures, and the proposed acquisition of Berry Petroleum Company by Linn affiliate LinnCo, LLC. Upon this news, shares of Linn stock fell from a close of $33.29 per share on July 1, 2013, to a close of $27.05 per share the following day.

If you suffered a loss in Linn you have until September 9, 2013 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff. To obtain additional information, contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. either via email at jlevi@zlk.com or by telephone at (877) 363-5972, or visit http://zlk.9nl.com/linn-energy/.

Levi & Korsinsky is a national firm with offices in New York, New Jersey, and Washington D.C. The firm has extensive expertise in prosecuting securities litigation involving financial fraud, representing investors throughout the nation in securities and shareholder lawsuits. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.