litigation
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materiality 0.75
Carter Bankshares faces $226M lawsuit from GLAS over Bluestone loan repayments
Carter Bankshares, Inc.
- GLAS Trust seeks $226M from Carter Bank for funds received as loan repayments from Bluestone Entities owned by Gov. Justice.
- Carter Bank states it received funds in good faith as part of routine refinancing; denies GLAS's allegations as false.
- Bank and company intend to vigorously defend; lawsuit filed Feb 12, 2024 in Virginia federal court.
- Carter Bank has indemnity agreement with Justice Entities backed by substantial pledged collateral.
- No prediction on outcome; bank believes it has meritorious defenses.