The litigation between Lehman Brothers International (Europe) (LBIE) and AG Financial Products Inc. (AGFP) regarding derivative loss claims was a long-running dispute in the New York Supreme Court, with key activities occurring between 2011 and 2025. Key Timeframes and Milestones in AGFP/LBIE Litigation: Action Commencement: LBIE brought this action against AGFP in 2011. Initial Motion to Dismiss: The Court determined a motion to dismiss on March 12, 2013. Trial: The trial took place over a 5-week period in November 2021. Evidentiary Hearing: An evidentiary hearing occurred on February 28, 2022. Post-Trial Briefing: Concluded in the summer of 2022. Initial Judgment: On March 8, 2023, Justice Crane issued a decision in favor of AGFP, with judgment entered on June 30, 2023. Appeal Process: LBIE filed its initial appeal brief on September 22, 2023, with the Appellate Division affirming the decision on March 14, 2024. Final Appeal Denial: On January 14, 2025, the New York State Court of Appeals denied LBIE's motion for leave to appeal. Total Duration: The lawsuit spanned over 13 years (from 2011 to early 2025). The litigation involved 37 credit derivative transactions.
We get a LBHI Chapter 15 and Swiss home Court stipulation around this time: 😂
Initial Judgment: On March 8, 2023, Justice Crane issued a decision in favor of AGFP, with judgment entered on June 30, 2023.