https://freerepublic.com/tag/stevevaldez/ en-us Tue, 1 Sep 2009 16:59:28 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2329532/posts A Florida man was unable to cash a Bank of America check because the bank required a thumbprint, and he had no arms. WTSP has the story of Steve Valdez, who tried to cash a Bank of America check written by his wife to him. He took the check to a BoA branch, presented two forms of picture ID, and was prevented from cashing the check because he couldn't provide a thumbprint. The manager refused to accommodate Valdez, suggesting that he open an account if he wanted to cash the check. We've written before about consumers' discomfort about having to... Consumerist.com https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2329532/posts#comment Tue, 1 Sep 2009 16:59:28 GMT