State-Chartered Bank Fraud

The attorneys at Gordon & Partners are currently investigating what might be illegal check-cashing charges at some south Florida state-chartered banks. If you are not a customer of Community Bank of Florida, Trans Capital Bank or EuroBank and were charged a fee when you cashed a check written by one of their account holders, you may have a claim for money damages and possibly other compensation.

For more information on fees imposed by state-chartered banks, complete the form to the right.

State-Chartered vs. Federally-Chartered Banks

A state-chartered bank is a financial institution that receives its charter from a state authority, as opposed to a federal bank which is regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. State-chartered banks regulated by a state agency, such as the Department of Financial Institutions.

State-chartered banks are commercial banks which are not required to be a member of the Federal Reserve System Compare.

Some of the benefits of a state-chartered bank include easier and local access to decision-makers. This often means quicker response times to questions and concerns. Additionally, decision-makers may be more in tune with the local economy and market conditions.

Contact a Corporate Litigation Attorney

A Florida court recently ruled that state-chartered banks cannot charge non-customers a fee when cashing a check written by an account holder. The banks currently under investigation include:

• Community Bank of Florida
• Trans Capital Bank
• EuroBank

If you cashed a check at one of these banks and were charged a fee for doing so, you may have potential to pursue legal recourse.

Contact our corporate litigation attorneys to begin exploring your legal options.