Settlement Structure: Claims Made
Active: Open
Case Summary:This settlement resolves two class actions against First Interstate Bank, alleging it engaged in two improper practices not permitted by its account agreements. The complaints claimed (1) that the bank charged overdraft fees on certain transactions, known as “Authorize Positive, Purportedly Settle Negative” (APPSN) when accounts were not actually overdrawn, and (2) that it charged multiple non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees when previously-rejected items were retried.
Docket Number:DV 20‐528 and CV‐21‐45‐BLG‐SPW‐TJC
Company: First Interstate Bank
Filing Deadline: January 1, 2100
Class Period: December 30, 2011 to September 17, 2018
Objection Deadline: April 19, 2022
Exclusion Deadline: April 19, 2022
Final Approval Hearing: June 27, 2022
Proof of Purchase:You do not have to submit a Claim Form or provide proof.
Eligibility:You may be eligible if you have or had an account with First Interstate Bank and you were charged overdraft or returned-item fees, during the class period for your state. The class periods are as follows:
- Idaho: April 10, 2015 to September 17, 2018
- Montana: April 10, 2012 to September 17, 2018
- Oregon: April 10, 2014 to September 17, 2018
- South Dakota: April 10, 2014 to September 17, 2018
- Washington: April 10, 2014 to September 17, 2018
- Wyoming: December 30, 2011 to September 17, 2018
Benefit: A payment or credit to your account or forgiveness of uncollected fees.
Total Settlement Amount: $2,348,090
Class Representative Proposed Incentive Fee:$10,000
Law Firms:
Edwards & Culver
Kaliel Gold PLLC
Kick Law Firm APC
Case Name: Morris v. First Interstate Bank and Miller v. First Interstate Bank
Settlement Website: Morris v. First Interstate Bank Website
Claims Administrator:
Epiq Class Action & Claims Solutions, Inc.
Morris and Miller v. First Interstate Bank
Attn: Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 5075
Portland, OR 97208‑5075
855-604-1837