Tanika has a checking account at First Bank.Orrin steals one of her blank checks,writes a check for $250,and then forges Tanika's signature.He then presents the check to First Bank for payment.First Bank pays the forged instrument.Which of the following statements is correct?
A) First Bank will have to recredit the $250 to Tanikas account,but they can collect from Orrin if they can find him and he has the money.
B) First Bank will have to recredit the $250 to Tanika's account,but only if they can collect the $250 from Orrin.
C) Tanika is primarily liable on the check even if she did not sign it and was not negligent in allowing Orrin to take the blank check.
D) First Bank is liable only if they have a signature card on file for Tanika.

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First Bank is responsible for verifying the authenticity of the signature on the check. Since the check was forged, the bank must recredit Tanika's account for the amount of the forged check. They can then attempt to recover the funds from Orrin if possible.

Tanika Has a Checking Account at First Bank