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A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit about a debit card program operated by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. for inmates released from correctional facilities of the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).
In 2008, JPMorgan won a government contract to supply prepaid debit cards to former inmates from all federal prisons in the United States. Under the program, inmates released since May 2012 have received the funds in their inmate trust accounts at the time of release on debit cards issued by Chase.
The former prisoners could then use the cards to withdraw money they had earned or been sent while they were incarcerated.
However, the class action lawsuit led by plaintiff Jesse Krimes, alleges that when inmates were freed and tried to access their money, they were forced to pay fees for ordinary services.
Specifically, Krimes accused Chase of gouging former prisoners with exorbitant fees on debit cards it issued them when they left prison.
According to the lawsuit, former prisoners had to pay $24.50 if they wanted to get a lost card replaced quickly; $10 to withdraw money at a teller window; $1.50 if they didn’t use the account for a month, and $0.45 if they wanted to check their account balance.
Krimes brought claims of unjust enrichment, conversion, unfair and deceptive trade practices for Chase’s alleged “nonconsensual possession of federal inmates’ funds, and the amounts and disclosures of fees in connection with using the BOP Debit Card.”
Under the terms of the proposed settlement deal, Chase will pay up to a total of $446,822 to members of the settlement Class. Each member of the settlement Class is entitled to receive a payment in the amount of all Chase fees and ATM surcharges the Class Member paid before Oct. 26, 2016.
If any settlement funds remain after Chase pays claims in the settlement, and after the costs of notice and administration of this settlement, Class Members may also be able to receive a pro rata share of any such remaining funds.
Chase will also pay an award of attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses, plus a special service payment to Krimes, in a total amount to be determined by the Court but not to exceed $250,000. Finally, Chase has agreed to pay costs associated with administering the settlement.
Chase has suspended fees for use of its BOP Debit Cards issued by Chase for domestic ATM transactions, though non-Chase surcharges and/or fees may still apply.
Chase denies any liability or wrongdoing. However, to settle the case and avoid the costs and risks of litigation, Chase has agreed to a settlement.
Class Members who wish to exclude themselves or object to the terms of the settlement must do so by Mar. 6, 2017.
Who’s Eligible
You may be eligible for a payment under the settlement if you reside in the United States and received a Bureau of Prisons U.S. Debit Card issued by Chase when you were released from a federal correctional facility before Oct. 26, 2016.
If you are not sure whether you are a Class Member, or have any other questions about the settlement, contact the Settlement Administrator at 1-888-280-6496.
Potential Award
Varies.
Chase will pay up to a total of $446,822 to members of the settlement Class. Each Class Member is entitled to receive a payment in the amount of all Chase fees and ATM surcharges the Class Member paid before Oct. 26, 2016.
If any settlement funds remain after Chase pays claims in the settlement, and after the costs of notice and administration of this settlement, Class Members may also be able to receive a pro rata share of any such remaining funds.
Proof of Purchase
N/A
Claim Form
Claim Form Deadline
3/6/2017
Case Name
Krimes, et al v. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., et al., Case No. 2:15-cv-05087, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Final Hearing
4/12/2017
UPDATE: JPMorgan Chase Bureau of Prisons Debit Card Fees Settlement was granted final approval on May 24, 2017. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.
Settlement Website
www.KrimesDebitCardSettlement.com
Claims Administrator
Krimes Debit Card Settlement
Settlement Administrator – Kurtzman Carson Consultants (KCC)
PO Box 43034
Providence, RI 02940-3034
1-888-280-6496
Email: info@KrimesDebitCardSettlement.com
Class Counsel
Ruben Honik
David J. Stanoch
GOLOMB & HONIK PC
Defense Counsel
Noah A. Levine
WILMER CUTLER PICKERING HALE & DORR LLP
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23 thoughts onJPMorgan Chase Bureau of Prisons Debit Card Fees Settlement
What is the new word????
Three months later and no new word. Who should we call????
What’s the new word on this case?
Any update yet?
To late for anyone for file for an appeal. So could someone tell us the update
So what happened at the hearing?
Chase Bank does it to everyone, f you had a credit card through them they done the same thing, if you had an account with them they did the same thing, they are MONEY HUNGRY and don’t care about their clients, all they want is your money then they treat their clients terrible. They need shut down for good.
My friend filed this claim. They were in Prison for seven years. Of course they move, but no one haven’t. gotten in touch about their claim.
THEY STILL DONT EVEN KNOW WHEN TO STOP ENOUGHT IS ENOUGHT. BUT PUTTING DATE IS SO DAMM HARD THEN BECOME A BLANK OVER OVER O VER THEN IT WHEN OUT. THIS NEED TO BE UP DATED
That is a disgrace. Chase ought to be ashamed of themselves. Hope they pay dearly. That is pure being taken advantage of, that is the same as taking advantage of the homeless, a population who has nothing in the first place. It would be nice if the Federal Government got after their *** !!!!!!
This makes me happy I have no affiliation with Chase. I will keep this dirty mess in mind always.
Chase is a money sucker no matter what they do. Paracite to anyone they can. I don’t understand why people don’t stick together and close their chase accounts!! There are credit unions every where that would love your money and your business. Please pull your accounts asap and go credit union.
I feel you Lee! Corporate Greed or Human Need!
the federal government is practically chase and ever other banking system out their. The banks gave life to the Federal Government back in 1905 lying their ass’ off since day 1 that your money would be safe and the economy will stay strong. those are both lies. The Federal government is to blame for most of our problems with there dirty lies and tangled webs they woven.