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Largest bankruptcy filing in US history

The current largest bankruptcy filing in us history record is $639 billion, held by Lehman Brothers, set on September 15, 2008. Last checked October 9, 2026.

$639

billion

Lehman Brothers

New York, USA, 2008

Holder
Lehman Brothers
Record
$639 billion
Exact figure
$639 billion in assets
Location
New York, USA
Date set
September 15, 2008
Last checked
October 9, 2026

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