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Case Name (Date)
Harrold et al. v. MUFG Union Bank, N.A.
BC680214, California state court – Los Angeles county
(2017)
Product/Service
Checking accounts
Allegations
Misrepresenting when consumers will be charged overdraft fees
Status
Settled
(Preliminarily approved)
https://www.harroldunionbankoverdraftlitigation.com/
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