JPMorgan Chase Customer Loses $100,000 in Valuables from Safety Deposit Box
A school teacher from Florida claims that JPMorgan Chase ignored her when the contents of her safety deposit box disappeared and later appeared in an auction on television. Jenny Morsch attempted to open her Chase bank deposit box in Orlando but found that the key did not fit the lock. When the bank drilled open the box, Morsch discovered that $100,000 worth of cash, gold coins, jewelry, and other priceless items were missing. Despite her attempts to resolve the issue with Chase Bank and a subsequent lawsuit, Morsch’s case was dismissed.
Valuables Found in Auction of Unclaimed Property
Three years later, Morsch saw a commercial advertising an auction for unclaimed property by the State of Florida. To her shock, she recognized her own valuables being sold to the public. After contacting government officials, Morsch was able to prove that the items were taken from her Chase deposit box. The bank had mistakenly labeled her box as abandoned but failed to disclose this information during litigation. According to Morsch’s lawyer, Chase intentionally concealed the truth to gain an advantage in court.
JPMorgan Chase Denies Responsibility
Morsch’s case highlights the lack of accountability demonstrated by JPMorgan Chase. Despite losing a customer’s cash and jewelry, the bank denied any responsibility for the incident. Morsch’s lawyer accuses Chase of deceiving both Morsch and the courts by withholding crucial information about the abandoned status of her deposit box. The emotional toll on Morsch is evident as she recalls seeing her stolen items on television and finally recovering them after years of struggle. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of transparency and customer protection in banking institutions.