Charles Schwab Corp 401(k) Plan Fees Investigation

February 13, 2017 By

Squitieri & Fearon, LLP is currently investigating claims on behalf of participants in the Charles Schwab Retirement Savings and Investment Plan who invested in Schwab-related funds. Those Schwab funds charged fees and expenses that often were excessive and directly benefitted Schwab and the other fiduciaries of the Plan. Often the Schwab-related investments performed much worse more »

Filed Under: Firm News, Investigation Summary, Investigations, Legal Developments, Select Cases

Property Inspection Fees, Appraisal Fees And Property Preservation Fees Investigation

October 10, 2016 By

Investigation Into Improper Charges By Mortgage Lenders And Services For So-Called “Property Inspection Fees”, “Appraisal Fees”, And “Property Preservation Fees”. Squitieri & Fearon, LLP is investigating claims that mortgage lenders and servicers have improperly charged borrowers for monthly property inspection fees, “Property Preservation Fees” and “Appraisal Fees” without justification, often increasing the amount of debt for more »

Filed Under: Investigation Summary, Investigations, Legal Developments, Select Cases, Subinvestigation

MetLife Securities Investigation

May 31, 2016 By

Squitieri & Fearon, LLP is investigating claims for people who had annuities through MetLife Securities, Inc. (MSI) and had those annuity contracts replaced by MetLife with more expensive annuities or with annuities that had less favorable features. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) recently fined MSI $25 million for its improper practices.  FINRA ordered MetLife more »

Filed Under: Investigation Summary, Investigations, Legal Developments, Select Cases

Heartland Payment Systems Investigation

March 16, 2016 By

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 »

Filed Under: Firm News, Investigation Summary, Investigations, Legal Developments, Select Cases

Ticket Service Fee Investigation

February 9, 2016 By

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 »

Filed Under: Firm News, Investigation Summary, Investigations, Legal Developments, Select Cases

Mutual Fund Fees Investigation

October 6, 2015 By

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 »

Filed Under: Investigation Summary, Investigations, Legal Developments, Select Cases

Collateral Protection Insurance Investigation

September 24, 2015 By

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 »

Filed Under: Firm News, Investigation Summary, Investigations, Legal Developments

Fair Credit Reporting Investigation

May 29, 2014 By

Squitieri & Fearon, LLP is currently investigating lenders’ unlawful practices of pulling consumers’ credit reports without cause or consent. Credit reports contain personal information that is protected by federal law. Lenders can only check a person’s credit report for a reason expressly authorized under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. However, lenders systemically overstep their authority more »

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Iberia Bank Forced-Place Insurance Investigation Form

April 10, 2014 By

We are investigating claims on behalf of Iberia Bank customers with mortgages who have been forced placed insurance. When a borrower’s homeowner’s, hazard, flood or wind insurance policy lapses, the bank holding a mortgage may “force place” insurance on the borrower. However, many banks have turned this into a profit center by placing that insurance more »

Filed Under: Investigations

Citi Forced-Place Insurance Investigation Form

April 10, 2014 By

We are investigating claims on behalf of Citi customers with mortgages who have been forced placed insurance. When a borrower’s homeowner’s, hazard, flood or wind insurance policy lapses, the bank holding a mortgage may “force place” insurance on the borrower. However, many banks have turned this into a profit center by placing that insurance through more »

Filed Under: Investigations
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