Q: I had a levy placed on my account by the California Franchise Tax Board on Black Friday because of mistaken identity.
On black Friday the 25th of November 2016 I was informed by my Bank JP Morgan Chase that my account had a levy placed on it by the California Franchise Tax Board. The total amount in my account was placed on hold and still is. In addition to that hold amount, I was charged a $75 legal fee by my Bank (JP Morgan Chase). This caused my other account to be overdrawn. A ton of suffering! I called them and they agreed that this was a case of mistaken ID. What can be done to compensate me for my suffering? I have not slept for 3 days! I'm pretty sure that's torture! Seeking some treatment from my doctor tonight!
A:
First you need to get the paperwork they sent chase. They can't just show up with a levy. Second you need to find out who this board is. I'd also worry the whole thing is a scam, so follow up with JP morgan at a number you get on your statement not on some email.
You want to verify what they sent. You may have a claim against them (check with www.caoc.org for attorneys that handle tha).
Possible you may have a claim against Morgan,but only for financial loss.
Generally, you don't get emotional distress claims in cases like this. Don't like that answer--write your Congressperson & US Senators and tell them we need more regulation, not less!
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