Heartland Payment Systems Investigation

Squitieri & Fearon, LLP has filed a federal lawsuit against Heartland Payment Systems, Inc., one of the largest credit card processors in the U.S. The suit was filed in the District Court of New Jersey and accuses Heartland of charging customers “unjustifiable fees – sometimes retroactively” – in flagrant disregard of the promises Heartland made more »

Ticket Service Fee Investigation

Squitieri & Fearon, LLP is investigating claims against key arenas and ticket sellers for violating consumer protection laws by charging improper excessive fees (such as service fees, processing fees or convenience fees) to consumers who bought tickets for concerts and sporting events.  Venues and sellers like Ticketmaster regularly tacked on these fees that added more more »

Mutual Fund Fees Investigation

Squitieri & Fearon, LLP is investigating claims that certain mutual fund companies charge investors excessive fees for investment advice. We’ve repeatedly seen investors who have been charged excessive fees by the mutual funds, often mischaracterized and disguised as “investment advisory fees”. As one part of the scheme, the investment adviser subcontracts investment management duties to more »

Collateral Protection Insurance Investigation

Squitieri & Fearon, LLP is investigating allegations that certain banks may be charging their borrowers for unnecessary and unauthorized car and automobile insurance called “Collateral Protection Insurance” (CPI).  Lenders are force-placing collateral protection insurance without proper notice to the consumer, and even purchasing coverage for borrowers who provided evidence of applicable insurance coverage.  Often the more »

First Horizon Forced-Place Insurance Investigation

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Forced-Place Insurance Investigation

Loan Care Forced-Place Insurance Investigation

Update: In February 2016 we agreed to have this case transferred from the Eastern District of Virginia to the Southern District of Florida. On March 15, 2016 the transfer became effective and the case was transferred to Chief Judge K. Michael Moore in the Southern District of Florida.  

M&T Bank Forced-Place Insurance Investigation

MetLife Home Mortgage Forced-Place Insurance Investigation Form

Walter Investment Management Corp Forced-Place Insurance Investigation Form