SAN DIEGO, March 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Shareholder Rights Law Firm Johnson & Weaver, LLP (J&W) announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of Banc of California, Inc. (NYSE: BANC ) between October 29, 2015 and January 20, 2017, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit seeks to recover damages for Banc investors under the federal securities laws. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than March 24, 2017. If you wish to discuss this action, have any questions concerning this notice, or your rights or interests, please contact lead analyst Jim Baker () at 619-814-4471. If you email, please include your phone number. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. The complaint charges Banc and certain of its officers and directors with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.