Banking Industry Misconduct
Improper banking practices
Lewis, Babcock & Griffin, LLP. has extensive experience in litigation involving all kinds of cases of alleged misconduct by banks and their employees. In recent years, banking institutions have frequently been charged with mistreatment of their customers by the imposition of excessive late fees, hidden bank fees and overcharges. These offenses tend to affect large numbers of people a little bit. Other types of banking misconduct and fraud include those committed by one or more dishonest bank employees. These can have a huge negative impact on a few individuals or the banks themselves.
Lender liability
Lender liability is a complex area of business law. But, in its simplest form, lenders may be placing themselves at risk if they assume a controlling interest in a borrower's business. Under current federal law, bank lenders may be able to defend their actions from claims by borrowers or third parties — if they can demonstrate their actions were taken solely in their capacity as lender. But, if the lender acts as owner, principal or manager in the management of a business, it may not be able to put up a defensible argument against such claims. Lewis, Babcock & Griffin, LLP. has experience litigating lender liability issues.
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Lewis, Babcock & Griffin, LLP. exists to help right the wrong when professional malpractice leaves you with losses, a business or land dispute threatens your financial interests, or the negligence or wrongdoing of a bank, lender, corporation, government entity or individual causes you harm. For more information about how the laws apply to your situation and to find out how the firm can help you, contact Lewis, Babcock & Griffin, LLP. online or call our offices at 803-771-8000 to arrange an appointment.
