When you cash a check, most banks expect you to leave a thumbprint, unless you're a customer; both Wells Fargo and US Bank have been doing it since they were Norwest and First Bank, respectively. It's a simple task for most, but Steve Valdez had to refuse, due to his lack of thumbs. The bank's initial response? Open an account, or bring along his wife, who had written out the check, but he can't cash the check directly if he won't leave a thumbprint. Those interested in preventing descrimination against the disabled, however, think the bank should have offered alternatives, such as Valdez' two forms of ID, or had a contingency plan as they do for people who can't sign their name, for example. Via.
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