American Express
Allegations: Falsely representing that American Express only conducts hard credit score inquiries (which impact credit scores) if applications are approved and applicants accept the credit cards when the company actually…
American Express National Bank
Case Name (Date)
Padao et al. v. American Express National Bank
22-cv-145, E.D.N.C.
(April 2022)
Product/Service
Credit cards and interest-bearing accounts
Allegations
Marketing itself as dedicated to military members, veterans, and their families when the bank charges them interest rates and fees that are so high they violate federal law and the bank’s own military benefits program
Status
Class-Action Tracker
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