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Citibank's 900 Million Dollar Mistake and Legal Battle Explained
TLDR Citibank mistakenly sent 900 million dollars to lenders instead of the intended amount for Revlon, leading to a legal battle as lenders hesitated to return the funds, highlighting a debate on whether accidental funds should be kept or returned.
Timestamped Summary
00:00
A Citibank employee mistakenly sent out a payment of 900 million dollars instead of the intended amount for Revlon, due to a software glitch in the bank's system.
03:03
Citibank accidentally sent 900 million dollars to lenders, repaying a loan three years early due to a mistake, leading to a scramble to retrieve the funds.
06:27
Lenders initially hesitant to return mistaken payment from Citibank due to past loan shenanigans and doubts about Revlon's ability to repay debts.
09:16
Lenders kept mistaken payment from Citibank based on legal precedent suggesting they can retain funds if they had no reason to believe it was an error.
12:21
Citibank lost a court case allowing lenders to keep mistaken payments, prompting Neil Katyal to get involved in an appeal arguing against the bankworms precedent.
15:04
The court case surrounding mistaken payments to lenders highlights a fundamental debate about whether accidental funds received should be kept or returned.
17:59
The changing dynamics in the financial world have shifted the power balance away from traditional banks, leading to a situation where keeping accidental funds received is becoming more tempting despite potential consequences.
