Day: August 7, 2015

Governor Steve Bullock took a stand in favor of consumers when he vetoed a bill that would have weakened protections for victims of fraudulent practices by businesses. A recent lawsuit that went all the way to the Supreme Court by a White Sulphur Springs couple appears to have prompted the introduction and passage of the legislation. In that case, the couple had been orally advised over the phone on numerous occasions by their bank regarding how to handle the restructuring of their home loan. While providing the oral advice, the bank was sending contradictory information through the mail. The bank representatives speaking with the couple advised them to ignore the mailings. If