creditor
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In some jurisdictions, a fraud victim — like a defrauded bank — may argue for treatment as a special class of creditor with direct access to trust funds.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Glutality’s largest unsecured creditor is insurance giant United HealthCare, which has asserted an $8.5 million claim against the start-up citing “overpayment for medical services.”
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
Earlier this month, the city of L.A. struck a bankruptcy exit deal that resolves creditor disputes and opens up the possibility of a sale, paving the way for change.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026
“Some trusts are designed to protect beneficiaries from unforeseen circumstances, such as creditor claims or financial mismanagement,” the law firm says.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026
The salesman had told Hale that because he wasn’t Roan’s relative, he could become his beneficiary only if he were his creditor.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
Vocabulary lists containing creditor
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