BENSALEM, Pa., April 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces a May 9, 2008, deadline to move to be a lead plaintiff in the securities class action lawsuit filed on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired the common stock of Force Protection, Inc. ('Force Protection') (Nasdaq: FRPT) between August 14, 2006 and February 29, 2008, inclusive (the 'Class Period'). The shareholder lawsuit is pending in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina.

The Complaint alleges that the defendants violated federal securities laws by issuing material misrepresentations to the market concerning Force Protection's business, financial performance and prospects, thereby artificially inflating the price of Force Protection stock.

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 Force Protection common stock between August 14, 2006 and February 29, 2008, you have certain rights, and have until May 9, 2008, 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 howardsmithlaw@hotmail.com or visit our website at http://www.howardsmithlaw.com.

SOURCE Law Offices of Howard G. Smith