A simple trip to the ATM turned into a financial nightmare for one man after a bizarre machine malfunction caused it to spew out piles of cash — and instead of being rewarded for his honesty, he found himself facing a lawsuit from the very bank he tried to help.
Security footage shows the man standing at an ATM inside a glass booth, performing what was supposed to be a normal withdrawal. Moments later, the machine starts glitching — beeping, flashing, and suddenly pouring out stacks of money far beyond the amount he requested. At first, he appears stunned, holding his hands up in disbelief as bills scatter to the floor.
According to reports, the man did exactly what most people would hope someone in his position would do: he immediately called the police and notified the bank. Officers arrived on the scene and documented the situation, collecting the extra cash as evidence. Everything seemed to have been handled responsibly — until weeks later, when the man received a shocking notice in the mail.
The bank had decided to sue him, claiming that his actions during the malfunction had “contributed to financial loss” and “interfered with the recovery process.” Essentially, they accused him of mishandling the situation by not contacting the bank’s emergency hotline first.
The man, still stunned, defended himself, saying, “I didn’t take a single bill. I stood there and waited for the police. How could I be at fault for the machine breaking?”
The story quickly caught fire on social media, with thousands expressing outrage at the bank’s decision. “He did everything right — and they punished him for it,” one user wrote. Another added, “This is exactly why people stop trusting big corporations.”
Legal experts have weighed in, explaining that while the bank technically had the right to investigate, suing the man was an extreme overreach. “If he had pocketed the cash, it would be theft,” one attorney explained. “But reporting the malfunction immediately shows good faith. The lawsuit looks more like corporate embarrassment than justice.”
The case also sheds light on how financial institutions handle technology errors. ATM malfunctions are rare but not impossible, especially with older systems or cash-handling issues. In most cases, banks quietly fix the error and thank the customer. But in this instance, critics say the bank’s PR team turned a minor glitch into a public-relations disaster.
As of the latest update, the man’s legal team is counter-suing for emotional distress and defamation, arguing that he was unfairly portrayed as suspicious despite acting honestly. The video has now been viewed millions of times, with viewers around the world rallying behind him under the viral hashtag #GoodGuyGetsSued.
What began as a random ATM glitch has become a symbol of how good deeds can backfire in the most unexpected ways. While the courts will decide the outcome, public opinion is clear: this man didn’t steal a thing — but somehow, he’s the one paying the price.
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