Santander 's motion to a US District Judge to throw out a proposed class action has been denied . As a result , Santander 's auto finance unit is set to face claims that it charged them illegal ' convenience ' payments after allowing borrowers to make payments online or over the phone . The judge noted that a more developed factual analysis of the claims must be presented before the lawsuit can be dismissed .
Santander's motion to a US District Judge to throw out a proposed class action has been denied. As a result, Santander's auto loan unit is set to face clams that it charged customers illegal 'convenience' fees after pressuring borrowers to make payments online or over the phone. The judge noted that a more developed factual record of the claims must be presented before the lawsuit can be dismissed.