Here we go, folks. Your first match-up of the 2009 season. Tie your sneakers and put on your gym clothes.

#1 AIG takes on #32 Target in a battle of retail vs. insurance.

This is a post in our Worst Company In America 2008 series. The companies nominated for this honor were chosen by you, the readers, and seeded according to number of nominations. Keep track of all the goings on at consumerist.com/tag/worst-company-in-america. Download the bracket here.

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