As a company or self-employed person, did you receive temporary bridging aid or November and December aid from L-Bank during the Corona pandemic and have you now received a final decision? Do you have to pay back the funds?
It is important to note that these notices are not always legal. The law firm Buttlar Rechtsanwälte has already successfully sued L-Bank in several cases before the administrative courts in Freiburg and Stuttgart. Our experience shows that L-Bank incorrectly requests reimbursement in certain cases.
Deadline for final billing has expired: what now?
The final bill for the bridging aid I to IV as well as for the November and December aid had to be submitted by September 30, 2024. The L-Bank is now checking whether the provisionally granted aid can be kept or must be repaid. This is done through the so-called final decision or a rejection decision. For many of those affected, this means: repayment is required!
When is the final decision unlawful?
Our law firm has found that L-Bank often uses standardized arguments to justify rejections. Two common reasons are:
- Connectedness of companies: L-Bank often assumes that companies run by family members are not legally independent – even if that is not actually the case.
- Share of commercial income: In many cases, the proportion of commercial income is calculated incorrectly and is then supposedly below the necessary 51 percent.
If you have received a final or rejection notice, you should have this checked, as there is a good chance of success in taking action against it.
Objecting to the final decision – here’s how to proceed
As soon as you receive a final notice or rejection notice from L-Bank, you must act quickly. The deadline for objection is only one month from delivery of the decision. If the deadline is missed, you must pay the reclaim amount and the decision becomes final.
Therefore, have the decision legally checked immediately to assess your chances of success. Buttlar Rechtsanwälte offers a free initial consultation in which we go through your options.
Why legal support is important
The Corona bridging aid was essential to the survival of many companies. An unlawful repayment notice can threaten the existence of those affected. With a specialist law firm at your side, you can maximize your chances of success and avoid unnecessary repayments.
Contact us for a free initial consultation and let us check whether it makes sense to object to the L-Bank decision.
