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Tompkins Community Bank
Case Name (Date)
Mock et al. v. Tompkins Community Bank
22-cv-995, N.D.N.Y.
(Sept. 2022)
Product/Service
Checking accounts
Allegations
Misrepresenting the number of overdraft fees consumers will be charged on a single transaction
Status
Pending
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