Detroit bankruptcy News
Bond Insurer Pursues Fraud Claims in Lawsuit Over Detroit Pension Debt
A bond insurance company fired back at Detroit's attempt to invalidate $1.45 billion of pension debt, claiming in a court filing late Wednesday that it was "fraudulently" led to guarantee payments on ...
Puerto Rico, Detroit Investors Buoyed by Bond Insurers’ Rebound
Buyers of debt issued by bankrupt Detroit or junk-rated Puerto Rico are finding it pays to have bond insurance. The backing is even more valuable after upgrades of units of Assured Guaranty Ltd. and ...
Detroit Mayor-Elect Eyes Bigger Role Amid Bankruptcy; City-Run Auto Insurer Part of Vision
Detroit Mayor-elect Mike Duggan rescued a county, a bus system and a 14,000-worker hospital network, served as a prosecutor, plotted Democratic campaigns and coached his four children's soccer teams. ...
Judge to Rule on San Bernardino Bankruptcy, Pensions Loom
The city of San Bernardino is expected to learn on Wednesday if it is eligible for bankruptcy protection despite the opposition of California's powerful public pension system - an important test for ...