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Contingent Liabilities | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
Contingent Liabilities | CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Legal Proceedings and Regulatory Matters The Corporation is subject to various pending or threatened legal proceedings arising out of the normal course of business or operations. Use of the term "Corporation" in this note should not be read to infer that Comerica Incorporated or any of its subsidiaries that is not named in any legal or regulatory proceeding undertakes any responsibility or liability for any other affiliate that is actually named in any legal or regulatory proceeding. The Corporation believes it has meritorious defenses to the claims asserted against it in its currently outstanding legal proceedings and, with respect to such legal proceedings, intends to continue to defend itself vigorously, litigating or settling cases according to management’s judgment as to what is in the best interests of the Corporation and its shareholders. Settlement may result from the Corporation's determination that it may be more prudent financially to settle, rather than litigate, and should not be regarded as an admission of liability. Further, from time to time, the Corporation is also subject to examinations, inquiries and investigations by regulatory authorities in areas including, but not limited to, compliance, risk management and consumer protection, which could lead to administrative or legal proceedings or settlements. Remedies in resulting proceedings or settlements may include fines, penalties, restitution or alterations in the Corporation's business practices and may result in increased operating expenses or decreased revenues. For example, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) launched an investigation into Comerica Bank as Financial Agent under the Bureau of Fiscal Service's Direct Express® program. In response to the CFPB's interpretation of certain statutes in connection with its investigation, Comerica Bank filed litigation against the CFPB in November 2024. The CFPB filed a separate suit against Comerica Bank in December 2024 premised upon its interpretation of certain statutes in connection with its investigation. The Corporation is unable to predict the outcome of this litigation at this time. On at least a quarterly basis, the Corporation assesses its potential liabilities and contingencies in connection with outstanding legal proceedings and regulatory matters utilizing the latest information available. On a case-by-case basis, accruals are established for those legal claims and regulatory matters for which it is probable that a loss will be incurred and the amount of such loss can be reasonably estimated. The actual costs of resolving these claims and regulatory matters may be substantially higher or lower than the amounts accrued. Based on current knowledge, and after consultation with legal counsel, the Corporation's management believes current accruals are adequate, and the amount of any incremental liability arising from these matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Corporation’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Legal fees of $21 million, $26 million and $17 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, were included in other noninterest expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income. For matters where a loss is not probable, the Corporation has not established an accrual. The Corporation believes the estimate of the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses, in excess of established accruals, for all legal proceedings and regulatory matters in which it is involved is from zero to approximately $161 million at December 31, 2024. This estimated aggregate range of reasonably possible losses is based upon currently available information for those legal proceedings and regulatory matters in which the Corporation is involved, taking into account the Corporation’s best estimate of such losses for those legal proceedings and regulatory matters for which such estimate can be made. For certain legal proceedings and regulatory matters, the Corporation does not believe that an estimate can currently be made. The Corporation’s estimate involves significant judgment, given the varying stages of the legal proceedings and regulatory matters (including the fact that many are currently in preliminary stages), the existence in certain legal proceedings of multiple defendants (including the Corporation) whose share of liability has yet to be determined, the numerous unresolved issues in many of the legal proceedings and regulatory matters (including issues regarding class certification and the scope of many of the claims) and the attendant uncertainty of the various potential outcomes of such legal proceedings and regulatory matters. Accordingly, the Corporation’s estimate will change from time to time, and actual losses may be more or less than the current estimate. In the event of unexpected future developments, it is possible the ultimate resolution of these matters, if unfavorable, could have a material adverse effect on the Corporation's consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. For information regarding income tax contingencies, refer to Note 18.

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