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Class-Action Tracker
Information about federal false advertising class actions filed around the country. Please note, our list is neither comprehensive nor reflective of TINA.org’s opinion.
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Class Actions
Simmons Bank’s Fees
In May 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Simmons Bank for allegedly misleadingly representing that the bank charges only one fee on a single transaction when, according to plaintiffs,…
U.S. Bank
In August 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against U.S. Bank for allegedly misleadingly promising customers that it only charges overdraft fees if an account does not have enough money…
Atlantic Union Bank and Access National Bank
Allegations: Misrepresenting the number of overdraft fees consumers may be charged on a single transaction
Overdraft Fees at Flagstar Bank
In July 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Flagstar Bank for allegedly misleadingly advertising that the bank does not charge overdraft fees if an account has enough money to…
Independent Bank
In May 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Independent Bank for allegedly misleadingly representing that the bank charges only one overdraft and non-sufficient funds fee on a single transaction…
TD Bank’s Debit Card Transactions
January 2020: A federal judge granted final approval of a settlement agreement that would provide class members with monetary compensation. In addition, the bank agreed to forgive or reduce the…
Community Bank
In July 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Community Bank for allegedly misrepresenting that overdraft and insufficient funds fees are only charged on a transaction if the account does…
Bank of America Credit Cards
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the bank would “offer assistance to qualifying consumer[s]” during the COVID-19 pandemic when the bank rejected requests for assistance
Ulster Savings Bank
In August 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Ulster Savings Bank for allegedly misleadingly representing that it only charges overdraft fees on a transaction if an account does not…
Glens Falls National Bank
In July 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Glens Falls National Bank for allegedly misleadingly representing that it charges overdraft and non-sufficient funds fees if an account does not…