I agree that this case was obviously ruled on incorrectly. The institutions broke the law (stole) by not returning the money, and the judge wanted to give a hot

I agree that this case was obviously ruled on incorrectly. The institutions broke the law (stole) by not returning the money, and the judge wanted to give a hot take instead of a legitimate ruling. Not allowing someone to retrieve money or property which was clearly given to you by mistake is theft. The end.