MDL filings reveal Saudi banks and bin Laden family entities dismissed in 9/11 terrorism lawsuits

MDL filings reveal Saudi banks and bin Laden family entities dismissed in 9/11 terrorism lawsuits The document lists dozens of Saudi financial institutions and members of the bin Laden family as defendants in the September 11th multidistrict litigation, showing that plaintiffs alleged their support of al‑Qaeda. While the passage does not provide new evidence of wrongdoing, it identifies specific entities (Al Rajhi Bank, SAMBA, DMI Trust, Saleh Abdullah Kamel, Dallah al‑Baraka, and multiple bin Laden relatives) that remain under appeal or have had dismissals vacated. These names constitute actionable leads for investigators to probe financial flows, corporate governance, and possible foreign influence, especially given the high‑profile nature of the parties. Key insights: Seventy‑five defendants, including major Saudi banks and bin Laden family members, were part of a joint Rule 54(b) final judgment in 2011.; Plaintiffs seek to vacate dismissals of Al Rajhi Bank, SAMBA, DMI Trust, Saleh Abdullah Kamel, and Dallah al‑Baraka on terrorism‑related claims.; The 2d Circuit’s Doe v. Bin Laden decision expands FSIA terrorism jurisdiction, potentially reopening cases against these entities.