Rescued by a Bailout, A.I.G. May Sue Its Savior

7/12/2013

This article from The New York Times discusses the controversial possibility of American International Group (AIG) suing the U.S. government for its rescue during the 2008 financial crisis. AIG, one of the largest insurance companies at the time, faced collapse and received a $182 billion bailout package from the government to prevent a further crisis. However, the company's board recently decided to consider joining a shareholder lawsuit claiming that the government's actions were unconstitutional, denying shareholders fair compensation. The article explores the arguments on both sides of the issue, highlighting the significance and potential repercussions of such a lawsuit.

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