Forum
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Case Status
Decided
Docket Number
18-cv-2352
Case Updates
Second Circuit accepts interlocutory appeal of decision holding that the National Bank Act does not preempt state laws that require banks to pay interest on funds held in mortgage escrow accounts
February 19, 2021
Click here to view the order. The U.S. Chamber had filed a coalition amicus brief encouraging the district court to certify its decision for interlocutory appeal.
District Court grants 1292(b) certification of interlocutory appeal on National Bank Act preemption issue
September 29, 2020
Click here to view the opinion.
U.S. Chamber files coalition amicus brief urging District Court to certify an interlocutory appeal to decide whether the National Bank Act preempts New York’s state escrow interest law
November 07, 2019
Click here to view the amicus brief filed jointly by the U.S. Chamber, Bank Policy Institute, and Consumer Bankers Association.
H. Rodgin Cohen, Matthew A. Schwartz, and John J. Liolos of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP served as co-counsel for the amici.
Case Documents
- U.S. Chamber et al. Amicus Brief -- Hymes v. Bank of America, N.A. (U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York).pdf
- Memorandum and Order -- Hymes v. Bank of America, N.A. (U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York).pdf
- Order -- Hymes v. Bank of America, N.A. (Second Circuit).pdf