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Merrill Lynch Civil Rights Class Action

Last verified October 16, 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, M.D. Florida (No. 3:24-cv-00534).

  1. May 24, 2024
    Case filed

What happened

This is a proposed class action against Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, apparently concerning civil rights claims. The docket does not provide further details, but the nature of suit is 'Civil Rights: Other,' suggesting allegations of discrimination or violation of civil rights in connection with the defendant's services. These are allegations in a newly filed case and have not been proven.

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 Merrill Lynch Civil Rights Class Action case?
No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed May 24, 2024 in the District Court, M.D. Florida (No. 3:24-cv-00534).What a class action lawsuit is →
Who are the attorneys in the Merrill Lynch Civil Rights Class Action?
For the plaintiffs: Paolo C. Meireles (Shavitz Law Group PA); Chauniqua D. Young (Outten & Golden LLP); Adam T. Klein (Outten & Golden LLP); Gregg I. Shavitz (Shavitz Law Group PA). From the public court docket.

Who's involved

Plaintiffs

  • Hilari Ngufor
  • Verna Maitland
  • Ravynne Gilmore
  • Lucinda Council

Defendants

  • Bank of America Corporation
  • Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner

Counsel for plaintiffs

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