Judge Dismisses $1.71 Billion Claim Against FDIC Over Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
A U.S. federal judge ruled that the former parent company of Silicon Valley Bank cannot pursue a $1.71 billion claim against the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) related to the bank's collapse in March 2023, one of the largest banking failures in recent history. In her decision, Judge Beth Labson Freeman found that SVB Financial Trust — which succeeded Silicon Valley Bank’s holding company — was responsible for decisions made by former executives and directors. These included risky investments in long-term government bonds and mortgage-backed securities amid rising interest rates, leading to significant losses and a bank run. The judge rejected the trust's argument of protection under business judgment doctrine, stating that the holding company must 'live with the consequences' of its decisions. The FDIC is also separately suing 17 former executives for alleged negligence.
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