Representative Cases


Washington Mutual

Recovered $15.6 million for institutional investors holding $600 million in Washington Mutual notes

Plaintiff(s):

Institutional investors

Case type / claims:

Representation of noteholders in bankruptcy proceedings concerning over $600 million in senior and junior subordinated debt issued by Washington Mutual Bank. Claims involved allocation of proceeds and priority of creditor recovery.

Defendant(s):

Washington Mutual, Inc. and affiliates

Jurisdiction:

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware

Year:

2010

Outcome:

  • Favorable settlement achieved, resulting in a $15.6 million distribution to G&E’s clients.