Banking & Finance

1st District Court of Appeal, Banking & Finance, Litigation

Y.P. v. Wells Fargo — Bank Employee’s Assurance That Fraudulent Check Had Cleared States Negligent Misrepresentation Claim

automatic / April 9, 2026

First District holds that a Wells Fargo employee's assurance that a fraudulent check had cleared states a cause of action for negligent misrepresentation, while affirming dismissal of breach of contract and other claims based on the deposit account agreement's express disclaimers.