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Case Name (Date)
The Pines Horse Farm & Sanctuary, LLC et al. v. TowneBank
24-cv-181, E.D. Va.
(March 2024)
Product/Service
Checking accounts
Allegations
Misrepresenting how many overdraft fees consumers will be charged
Status
Pending
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