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4 February 2012

Liberty sues ‘reckless’ Goldman Sachs

12 July 2010

US insurer Liberty Mutual has accused Goldman Sachs of "recklessly disregarding" mortgage giant Fannie Mae's true financial condition and significantly overstating the value of investments in the firm.

In 2007, Liberty invested $62.5mn in two stock offerings issued by Fannie Mae and underwritten by Goldman Sachs - investments that it now claims are "virtually worthless".

In its 8 July filing in the US District Court of Massachusetts, Liberty claims that Goldman Sachs made "materially misleading statements and omissions" in connection...


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