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  • 05-17-2016, 01:13 PM
    DenverGuy
    Discriminatory Treatment by a Bank
    My question involves civil rights in the State of: Colorado.

    My girlfriend, who is from Peru, was treated poorly (with bias) by a bank manager and his supervisor. We filed a civil rights complaint and the bank has responded with a desire to settle.

    We don't know what kind of dollar amount to give them. We don't want to be greedy, but we don't want to give them a free ride.

    Any suggestions? Should we find a CR lawyer? Thanks.
  • 05-17-2016, 01:30 PM
    Mr. Knowitall
    Re: Discriminatory Treatment by a Bank
    As we have none of the relevant facts, there is no way to suggest what the claim might be worth. If she wants an assessment of her claim, consulting a lawyer with the facts would be a reasonable place to start.
  • 05-17-2016, 01:34 PM
    DenverGuy
    Re: Discriminatory Treatment by a Bank
    Quote:

    Quoting Mr. Knowitall
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    As we have none of the relevant facts, there is no way to suggest what the claim might be worth. If she wants an assessment of her claim, consulting a lawyer with the facts would be a reasonable place to start.

    We'll consult with a lawyer. Good advice. The only real question here is "how much." The bank is already prepared to pay, so they must realize that they are at fault, or they would contest it. Thanks.
  • 05-17-2016, 01:35 PM
    Mr. Knowitall
    Re: Discriminatory Treatment by a Bank
    We still don't have the facts. They may be prepared to offer a token to make what they regard as a nuisance claim go away.
  • 05-17-2016, 01:51 PM
    adjusterjack
    Re: Discriminatory Treatment by a Bank
    Quote:

    Quoting DenverGuy
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    My girlfriend, who is from Peru, was treated poorly (with bias)

    How?

    Quote:

    Quoting DenverGuy
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    The bank is already prepared to pay, so they must realize that they are at fault, or they would contest it.

    Not necessarily.

    The bank is likely to be willing to pay "go-away" money without any admission of fault and have your girlfriend sign a release that essentially says that.

    Quote:

    Quoting DenverGuy
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    We don't want to be greedy

    Good.

    The bank could offer a couple of hundred or a couple of thousand but more than that is doubtful.

    By the way, there is no "we" in this, it's her issue. If she hires a lawyer, she is likely going to have to pay fees rather than a contingency, with a retainer up front.
  • 05-17-2016, 01:53 PM
    DenverGuy
    Re: Discriminatory Treatment by a Bank
    Quote:

    Quoting adjusterjack
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    How?



    Not necessarily.

    The bank is likely to be willing to pay "go-away" money without any admission of fault and have your girlfriend sign a release that essentially says that.



    Good.

    The bank could offer a couple of hundred or a couple of thousand but more than that is doubtful.

    By the way, there is no "we" in this, it's her issue. If she hires a lawyer, she is likely going to have to pay fees rather than a contingency, with a retainer up front.


    Thanks again!
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