Barbaro v. Citibank, N. A.

OPINION OF THE COURT

David B. Saxe, J.

Although Citibank widely and loudly proclaims through its slogan, “The Citi never sleeps”, its deep involvement and abiding concern in the personal banking affairs of its customers, in this case, however, it appears that the Citi took a nap.

This proceeding was started by the plaintiff to recover the sum of $1,192.25, an amount allegedly deposited to plaintiff’s checking account with Citibank. The bank contends that the plaintiff’s deposit slip is not a valid receipt and refuses to credit her account with that amount.

The facts are these: On December 27,…