Santucci v. Citizens Bank of Rhode Island

OPINION

Does a bank owe a duty of care to an elderly depositor, to investigate and report an alleged suspected financial exploitation? The plaintiffs, Robert M. Santucci and Rose J. Volpe (Volpe) (collectively, plaintiffs), as co-guardians of their mother, As-sunta Santucci (Santucci), have appealed a summary judgment in favor of the defendant, Citizens Bank of Rhode Island (Citizens or defendant). This case came before the Supreme Court for oral argument on May 14, 2002, pursuant to an order directing the parties to show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not be summarily…