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Equity Bank Overdraft and NSF Fee Class Action Settlement

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Equity Bank · Bank deposit accounts and overdraft and non-sufficient funds fee practices · Settlement Reached

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About this case

The lawsuit alleges that Equity Bank improperly charged certain overdraft and non-sufficient funds fees, including fees on qualifying debit card transactions, repeat presentments of the same item, and days when accounts were not overdrawn, during January 1, 2017 through November 21, 2025. Equity Bank agreed to a $1 million settlement and to forgive $225,000 in uncollected fees while denying wrongdoing; final court approval was expected on June 29, 2026.

Case overview

Defendant company
Equity Bank
Product or service
Bank deposit accounts and overdraft and non-sufficient funds fee practices
Court case number
2216-CV02011
Case status
Settlement Reached
Lawsuit type
Consumer
Reported harm
Billing Fees

Participation information

Availability is based on each listed participation option and its deadline.

Automatic settlement distribution

The article states that affected account holders do not need to file a claim and will receive a pro rata distribution based on alleged improper fees paid, after deductions for fees, expenses, notice, and administration.

No claim filing is required according to the article.

Type
Settlement Claim
Status
No action required
Total settlement amount
$1,000,000
Payout
Pro rata distribution based on the amount of alleged improper fees paid, less specified fees, expenses, notice, and administration costs.
Reported proof requirement
No

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