Starr bailout lawsuit News

Court Denies Shareholder Claim Against AIG Bailout Case Led by Starr’s Greenberg

A federal appeals court threw out a ruling that the U.S. government illegally bailed out insurer American International Group Inc. during the 2008 financial crisis, in a defeat for former chief executive officer Maurice “Hank” Greenberg. The Federal Circuit Court …

Greenberg’s Starr Returns to Court Seeking Damages Over AIG Bailout

U.S. lawyers on Friday urged an appeals court to bless the federal government’s $85 billion bailout of American International Group Inc. At the same time, attorneys for Maurice “Hank” Greenberg are asking the same court to rule that he and …

AIG Avoids Damages with Ruling in Greenberg Bailout Lawsuit

American International Group Inc., which opted against joining Maurice “Hank” Greenberg in a suit against the U.S., became a victor in the case after a judge ruled that the former chief executive officer isn’t entitled to compensation over the insurer’s …

Greenberg May Have Advantage with Judge Deciding AIG Bailout Challenge

Former American International Group Inc. Chairman Maurice “Hank” Greenberg claims the U.S. bailout of the company cheated shareholders out of at least $25 billion. On Wednesday, the judge presiding over his lawsuit will hear final arguments in the long-running case. …

Judge to Hear Closing Arguments in Greenberg’s Case Against AIG Bailout

Closing arguments are scheduled for Wednesday in the U.S Court of Federal Claims in Washington, D.C. in a lawsuit challenging the 2008 government bailout of American International Group (AIG). The suit was brought by Starr International Co. and its CEO …

Bernanke Defends AIG Bailout Terms; Judge Opens Fed’s ‘Doomsday Book’

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke defended the sterner treatment of American International Group Inc. in the 2008 bailout compared with how investment banks were handled, saying the rescue of the insurer had a different purpose. Maurice “Hank” Greenberg’s Starr …

U.S. Loses Bid to Dismiss $25B Lawsuit Over AIG Bailout

A federal judge has rejected the United States’ bid to dismiss a more than $25 billion lawsuit filed by Maurice “Hank” Greenberg, the former chief executive of American International Group Inc., over the insurer’s government bailout, clearing the way for …

AIG Decides Not to Join Bailout Lawsuit Against Government

The board of American International Group Inc. decided on Wednesday not to join a lawsuit against the U.S. government over the terms of the company’s bailout, following two days of fevered backlash from Congress and the public over the prospect. …

AIG Board Meets on Possible Bailout Lawsuit vs. Government

The board of American International Group Inc. met on Wednesday to consider a lawsuit against the U.S. government over the terms of the company’s bailout, a discussion directors defended as their responsibility but one that critics condemned as the height …