Past Settlements Set a Precedent
Doe’s attorneys, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, previously filed similar suits against Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan Chase, resulting in settlements of $75 million and $290 million, respectively, for survivors.
Despite these prior deals, the banks argue that this complaint lacks non-conclusory allegations and fails to demonstrate that they engaged in non-routine or criminally linked services for Epstein.
Bank Responses
A BNY spokesperson told Law360, “The claims in the lawsuit are meritless, and we will vigorously defend against it.” Representatives for Bank of America and Doe declined comment.
Legal Representation
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Jane Doe: David Boies, Sigrid S. McCawley (Boies Schiller Flexner LLP); Bradley J. Edwards, Brittany N. Henderson (Edwards Henderson)
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Bank of America: Charlotte H. Taylor, Bethany K. Biesenthal, Paula Quist, Shea F. Spreyer, Carol T. Li (Jones Day)
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BNY Mellon: Felicia H. Ellsworth, Boyd M. Johnson III, Christopher Bouchoux, Andres C. Salinas (WilmerHale)
