Essex Construction Corp. v. Industrial Bank of Washington, Inc.

MEMORANDUM

MOTZ, Chief Judge.

Plaintiff Essex Construction Corporation (Essex) claims violations of the Expedited Funds Availability Act and District of Columbia banking laws. Essex alleges that Defendant Industrial Bank of Washington, Inc. (Industrial) failed to make the proceeds of a deposited check permanently available for withdrawal on a promised date and that Industrial failed to provide timely notice that the check had been dishonored. Plaintiff seeks the amount of the check as damages. Defendant moves to dismiss or for summary judgment, and plaintiff cross-moves for default 1 or summary…