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Case Name (Date)
Christensen et al. v. Zions Bancorporation d/b/a California Bank & Trust
22-cv-7, S.D. Cal.
(Nov. 2021)
Covell et al. v. Zions Bancorporation, N.A.
22-cv-516, S.D. Cal.
(May 2022)
Product/Service
Checking accounts
Allegations
Misrepresenting when consumers will be charged overdraft fees
Status
Christensen case: Pending
Covell case: Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
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