Shareholders of Office Depot Inc. (ODP) filed a lawsuit in federal court in Florida against the company seeking class-action status and damages for alleged violations of federal securities laws.

Saxena White P.A., representing shareholders that acquired Office Depot securities between April 26, 2006 and Oct. 26., said an announcement concerning the delayed release of the 2007 third-quarter report due to an independent review of vendor program funds led to a falling stock price.

A company spokesperson declined to comment on the suit.