Bank of America Employment Class Action
Last verified October 2, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.
Where this case stands
In litigation
The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.
Pending in the District Court, S.D. New York (No. 1:24-cv-08526).
- November 8, 2024Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action was filed against Bank of America, apparently concerning employment discrimination claims. The docket reflects that the parties later reported a settlement, and the court discontinued the action without costs; motions to compel arbitration and stay were also filed by Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. These allegations are not proven facts.
Do you qualify?
No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.
How to file
There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.
Common questions
- Can I file a claim in the Bank of America Employment Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed November 8, 2024 in the District Court, S.D. New York (No. 1:24-cv-08526).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Bank of America Employment Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Jennifer Schoen Gilbert (Stowell & Friedman, ltd); Suzanne Elaine Bish (Stowell & Friedman Ltd.); Linda Debra Friedman (Stowell & Friedman, Ltd.); George S Robot (Stowell & Friedman, ltd). For Bank of America, Corp.: Brendan Thomas Killeen (Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (New York)); Sam Scott Shaulson (Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (New York)); Gina Farinella McGuire (Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Cathy Bender
- Linda Davila
Defendants
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
- Bank of America, Corp.
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Jennifer Schoen GilbertStowell & Friedman, ltdRepresents Linda Davila, Cathy Bender2 tracked casesjgilbert@sfltd.com · (312) 431-0888
- Suzanne Elaine BishStowell & Friedman Ltd.Represents Linda Davila, Cathy BenderSBish@sfltd.com · (312) 431-0888
- Linda Debra FriedmanStowell & Friedman, Ltd.Represents Linda Davila, Cathy Bender2 tracked caseslfriedman@sfltd.com · (312) 431-0888
- George S RobotStowell & Friedman, ltdRepresents Linda Davila, Cathy Bender2 tracked casesgrobot@sfltd.com · (312) 431-0888
Counsel for defendants
- Brendan Thomas KilleenMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (New York)Represents Bank of America, Corp., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.brendan.killeen@morganlewis.com · (212) 309-6712
- Sam Scott ShaulsonMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (New York)Represents Bank of America, Corp., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.sam.shaulson@morganlewis.com · (212) 309-6718
- Gina Farinella McGuireMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPRepresents Bank of America, Corp., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.2 tracked casesgina.mcguire@morganlewis.com · (212) 309-6199
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- Swiss Re American Holding ERISA Class Action · Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (New York)
- Paramount Global Labor Class Action · Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP (New York)
From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
In the news
- U.S. job growth is expected to slow in September, with unemployment steadyYahoo Entertainment · October 2, 2026
- Bank of America Unit Merrill Lynch Pays $39 Million to Settle Cash Sweep Class ActionBiztoc.com · October 1, 2026
- BofA’s Merrill Lynch Settling Cash Sweep Suit for $39 MillionBiztoc.com · October 1, 2026
- How lower-paid workers are getting their biggest pay raise in yearsBiztoc.com · September 11, 2026
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