Unlawful Freezing of Bank Accounts Requires Bank To Refund Monies With Penalties
FFGN COLLECT NY
MAY 8, 2024
In addition to refunding the monies, the bank also had to pay penalties for the unlawful freezing of the bank accounts. Between 2016 and 2022, Pathward wrongfully froze 1,400 bank accounts belonging to New Yorkers. The laws also prohibit banks from freezing accounts with protected wages, a set amount based on minimum wage.
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