If you have or had a checking account with SouthState Bank, N.A. (“SouthState” or “Defendant”) and you were charged an overdraft fee on a one-time debit card or ATM transaction between January 12, 2020, and July 18, 2023, or incurred more than one non-sufficient funds (“NSF”) fee, or an NSF fee followed by an overdraft fee, for the same item between May 20, 2017, and July 18, 2023, then you may be entitled to a payment from a class action settlement.
Please read the detailed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) carefully.
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT | DEADLINE | |||
DO NOTHING | If you fall within the class definitions (see FAQ25) and do nothing in response to this Notice, you will remain a member of the Class and eligible to automatically receive a settlement check or account credit once the settlement is finally approved. However, you will also give up the right to file a separate lawsuit against Defendant regarding the issues covered and resolved by the settlement. | N/A | ||
EXCLUDE YOURSELF FROM THE SETTLEMENT; RECEIVE NO PAYMENT BUT RELEASE NO CLAIMS | You can choose to exclude yourself from the settlement or “opt out.” This means you choose not to participate in the settlement. Excluding yourself is the only option that allows you to bring your own lawsuit against Defendant concerning the claims and legal issues covered and resolved by the settlement. All exclusion requests must be submitted by U.S. Mail to the address listed in FAQ16, postmarked no later than May 13, 2024. | Postmarked no later than May 13, 2024 | ||
OBJECT TO THE SETTLEMENT | If you do not like the settlement and you do not exclude yourself, you can file an objection with the Court explaining why you believe the Court should reject the settlement. All objections must be submitted by U.S. Mail to the addresses listed in FAQ19, postmarked no later than June 7, 2024. If you submit a written objection, the Court will take it into account in considering whether to approve the settlement. | Postmarked no later than June 7, 2024 | ||
These rights and options – and the deadlines to exercise them – along with the material terms of the settlement are explained in the Notice.
The Court still has to decide whether to approve the settlement. Settlement benefits will be available only if and after the Court approves the settlement.
Upcoming Important Dates
Deadline to Request Exclusion (Opt Out)
May 13, 2024
Deadline to Object to the Settlement
June 07, 2024
Final Approval/Fairness Hearing
June 20, 2024