Atlantic Union Bank and Access National Bank
Allegations: Misrepresenting the number of overdraft fees consumers may be charged on a single transaction
Townsley et al v. Atlantic Union Bank
19-cv-849, E. D. Va.
(Nov. 2019)
Checking accounts
Misrepresenting when consumers will be charged overdraft fees
Settled
(Voluntarily dismissed)
Allegations: Misrepresenting the number of overdraft fees consumers may be charged on a single transaction
Allegations: Misrepresenting when consumers will be charged overdraft fees
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