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IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union
Case Name (Date)
Rivera et al. v. IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union
2019-CH-299, Illinois state court – Rock Island County
(2019)
Product/Service
Bank accounts
Allegations
Misrepresenting when consumers will be charged overdraft fees
Status
Settled
(Final approval granted)
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