Fingleton’s death leaves outcome of €290m civil case in doubt

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The High Court heard a civil claim by Irish Banking Resolution Corporation liquidators that Michael Fingleton negligently mismanaged Irish Nationwide Building Society. Fingleton denied the allegation. After the case concluded in October 2025, Judge Michael Quinn reserved judgment.

Fingleton died aged 88 on Sunday, 2 August 2026, according to The Irish Times. Its report said his death left the outcome of the case in doubt and likely ended 17 years of litigation arising from the financial crisis. The claim had originally been €6 billion and was later reduced to €290 million.