NEW YORK, NY –– Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorneys Ben Crump, Adam Levitt, and Hassan Zavareei will hold a Thursday news conference to discuss the filing of a lawsuit on behalf of Black, Latino, and Native American plaintiffs who sought home loans with defendant Navy Federal Credit Union.
The complaint will reveal that according to Navy Federal’s own data, it denied African American home loan applications at a rate of 52%, Latino home loan applications at a rate of 44%, and White applicants at a rate of just 23%. The complaint also describes how Navy Federal approved a higher percentage of applications from White borrowers making less than $62,000 a year, than it did from Black borrowers making $140,000 or more per year.
Navy Federal’s customer base primarily consists of active-duty military, military families, and veterans, meaning that when Navy Federal discriminates, it’s the current and former members of the armed forces—and their families—who are harmed.
For media who cannot attend in person, the news conference will also be streamed live on Attorney Ben Crump’s Instagram @attorneycrump.
WHO:
Victims of Navy Federal Discrimination
Reverend Al Sharpton
Attorney Ben Crump
Attorney Greg Gutzler of DiCello Levitt
Attorney Peter Silva of Tycko & Zavareei LLP
WHEN:
Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 11:30 am ET
WHERE:
House of Justice
106 W 145th St.
New York, NY 10039
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ABOUT BEN CRUMP LAW
Through his work, nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump has spearheaded a legal movement to better protect the rights of marginalized citizens. He has led landscape-changing civil rights cases and represented clients in a wide range of areas including civil rights, personal injury, labor and employment, class actions, and police brutality. If you feel you have been made a victim or have had your rights revoked, contact Ben Crump Law at (949) 739-8361. Ben Crump Law is dedicated to holding the powerful accountable. For more information, visit www.bencrump.com.
ABOUT DICELLO LEVITT
At DiCello Levitt, we’re dedicated to achieving justice for our clients through class action, business-to-business, public client, whistleblower, personal injury, civil and human rights, and mass tort litigation. Our lawyers are highly respected for their ability to litigate and win cases—whether by trial, settlement, or otherwise—for people who have suffered harm, global corporations that have sustained significant economic losses, and public clients seeking to protect their citizens’ rights and interests. Every day, we put our reputations—and our capital—on the line for our clients. DiCello Levitt has achieved top recognition as Plaintiffs Firm of the Year and Trial Innovation Firm of the Year by the National Law Journal, in addition to its top-tier Chambers and Benchmark ratings. For more information about the firm, including recent trial victories and case resolutions, please visit www.dicellolevitt.com.
ABOUT TYCKO & ZAVAREEI LLP
Tycko & Zavareei LLP is a dynamic law firm dedicated to representing consumers in impactful litigation, championing economic justice. Founded by Jonathan Tycko and Hassan Zavareei, our mission is to serve the public interest through impactful litigation representing consumers and whistleblowers. Our firm often fights against illegal and unfair fees charged by financial institutions, standing as a bulwark for economic justice and recovering hundreds of millions of dollars in unfair charges. We’ve also made strides against predatory payday lending practices, securing substantial settlements that underscore our commitment to consumer protection. Collaborating with legal advocacy groups, we tackle issues spanning racial justice to privacy violations, holding corporations accountable for endangering consumer rights and safety. Our whistleblower practice underscores our dedication to integrity, exposing fraud and defending public resources. At Tycko & Zavareei LLP, we are committed to giving a voice to the voiceless and ensuring justice for all. Visit us online at www.tzlegal.com
