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Cases Dismissed for lack of standing
CASE COMPILATION OF STANDING ISSUES WHERE
TRUSTS WERE NOT ABLE TO FORECLOSE
Standing versus Justiciability
Creating documents we need (Tex.Sup.Ct transcript)(2007)
The Case Against Allowing MERS to Initiate Foreclosure Proceedings (4/11)
Brevard County Mortgage Foreclosure Procedures
New York trust law*: The Note must be delivered
Finding the Fraud in the Loan Documents
Mortgage Servicing Fraud cases,
citations & resources (by Katherine Porter)
Verification of Mortgage Foreclosure
(jump to):
Bank of America, BAC, Recontrust
EMC Mortgage /Bear Stearns/JP Morgan
Fairbanks Capital - SPS Servicing
MERS/MERSCORP (Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems)
Pooling & Servicing Agreement/Prospectus
Summary Judgment (REVERSED)
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The Issue of Standing to Foreclose
From the James Hoyer Law Firm
- Request for Production of Note
NOTICE: You MUST provide the ORIGINAL NOTE*
Retroactive Mortgage Assignments Not Effective In
Most plaintiffs never “hold” the original mortgage note
Collection Requires the Original Note
How to use “Produce the Note” in
Non-judicial Foreclosure States
( Florida Administrative Order)
Will the Real Real Party in Interest
Please Stand Up?: Applying the Capacity
to Sue Rule in Diversity Cases
Cases Dismissed for Lack of Standing/Jurisdiction ***
Ark. Sup. Ct. McKay (no Original note)
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACTIONS BY
How to use “Produce the Note” in
Non-judicial Foreclosure States
FLORIDA SUPREME COURT TASK FORCE
Florida Admin Order 2010 Foreclosure Final Judgments
Residential Foreclosure Procedures for the 19th
Judicial Circuit Court of Florida (2012)
Ten Steps to Take Before You File a Lawsuit
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Ohio Foreclosure Help Back to top
Ohio Homeowners Move for Legal Representation (2008)
Ohio uses the holding in Wells v. Jordan (10/10)
NYSC Orders All Witnesses To Be Present,
All Documents Demonstrating Exactly When Bank
Acquired Possession of the Note and Mortgage* (Bayview Loan Servicing v. Bowzymowski)
New Jersey Courts Take Steps to Ensure Integrity
of Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Process (case documents)
U.S. $25 B Settlement Complaint (3/12) |
Ally Consent Judgment Bank of America Consent Judgment Citigroup Consent Judgment J.P. Morgan Chase Consent Judgment Wells Fargo Consent Judgment *Read about the Consent Judgments in these Opinions: Williams v. EMC Mortgage (Reliance of consent order misplaced) (Breach of Contract stays) |
$2.8 Million Dollar Award: Quicken Loans (West Virginia) | ||||||||
Quicken v. Brown (Findings of Fact) (3/10) Reply brief of Respondent (2011) Memorandum Opinion & Order (Att. Fees & Damages)(2/11) Quicken Loans v. Brown ($2.8mm Award/att. fees) (11/12) BRIEF OF PETITIONER QUICKEN (9-12) |
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Valbuena v. Ocwen (Dual-Tracking WIN)(5/15) JPMorgan v. Butler (6/15) (Schack's initial Decision) HAM v. NATIONSTAR (reversed/standing)(5/15) MCLEOD v. DEUTSCHE BANK (Denying DB's Motion to Vacate Judgment) (5/15) HUFF v. FLAGSTAR (SJ Denied-Suspicion of false docs)(4/15) Callan v. Deutsche (Statute of Limitations-quiet title win)(3/15) Kaymark v. Bank of America; Udren Law Offices (VERY IMPORTANT DEBT COLLECTION CASE!)(4/15) BONY Mellon v. Calloway (Own it, but can you enforce the note?)(1/15) Salmon v. Foreclosed Assets/US Bank (Shell Game)(4/15) Grant v. BONY (Dismissed failure to prosecute (4/15) LoanCare v. Coleman (Dismissed:MERS could not assign)(3/15) Lazzarone v. Bank of America (Extrinsic Fraud)(1986) Boyce v. TD Service (No Free Houses) (Extrinsic Fraud)(3/15)
FDIC
Employee Mains v. Chase (Complaint)(3/15)
AURORA v. PLUNKITT (Homeowner sued twice - no Note)(3/15) Blum v. Deutsche Bank (No Default Notice Means No Foreclosure)(3/15) USA v. BofA-CW ($1.27B order)(2/15) USA v. BofA-CW (Failed motion for new trial)(8/14) Homeowner attorney Disbarred over $15k (1/15) In Re: Franklin (Banks trading data - not Notes)(1/15) Dernier v. U.S. Bank (Stolen/Lost Notes)(1/15) Arias v. Elite Mortgage Group (Homeowners CAN sue over denied modifications)(1/15) Weiss v. Bank of America (RICO class action)(1/15) Harkey v. US Bank, MERS et al (Racketeering)(1/15) Chase Deposition: Vermyrtis Jones (Chase Voids and replaces Endorsements & Allonges - pg.58)(4/14) Yarborough v. Household Finance (Forged Deed VOID-does not pass title)(1/15) DiLibero v. MERS Homeowners have standing to challenge assignments.(1/15) Jesinoski v. Countrywide (Homeowner does not have to file suit to recind mortgage)SCOTUS(1/15) Goebel v. Wells Fargo (Court waives Supersedeas Bond)(1/15) AURORA v. DA COSTA (MERS assignment Void)(4/10) Murray v. HSBC (Proof of transaction required)(1/15)... HSBC 2013 Deposition states HSBC doesn't hold any Notes Collins v. Experian (FDCPA)(1/15) State of New York v. Credit Suisse (No SOL)(12/14) Morlock v. Nationstar (Wrongful Foreclosure Win)(12/14) Kiefert v. Nationstar (no standing)(10/14) Petersen v. Bank of America (965 person Mass-joinder case goes forward (12/14) Ocwen: Letter from NY Dept. of Financial Services (8/14) Ocwen's 8K SEC Filing regarding the settlement (12/14) Thompson v. Wells Fargo (BK-Payments Reimbursed)(10/14) Lona Hunt Deposition (did not read before signing under perjury)(10-14) United States ex rel, Advocates for Basic Legal Equality v. US Bank (U.S.-Backed Mortgages Put to Test in an Innovative Lawsuit)(11/14)
Rivera v. Deutsche Bank (Secured Status May be Challenged)(11/14) Fisher v.. Bank of America (Amended $70mm Complaint)(11/14) First Federal Bank v. Aldridge (DISMISSED w/prejudice)(11/13) CASTAGNARO v. BONY Will Logan unity of note and mortgage theory be applied? (11/14)Collateral Attack (1/12) In Re Washington v. SLS, BONY (Statute of limitations bars Note)(11/14) JP Morgan v. Porzio (SJ Denied) Do a series of mistakes and typographical errors cause the foreclosing plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment to be denied? (10/13) Settlement Agreement Vacated (11/14) Pennington v. Ocwen (Assigned mortgage only)(11/14) Lindsey v. Wells Fargo Bank (Assigned mortgage only)(2/13) Oral Argument in Jesinoski v Countrywide (SCOTUS 11/14) Wells Fargo v. Spivak (Wells Noticed before MERS assigned)(10/14) JP Morgan Chase v. Porzio (Lost Note)(10/14) LYONS v. US BANK (CPA Reversed)(10-14) Wells Fargo v. Niamke (Summary Judgment Reversed)(10/14) Bank of America v. Kuchta (Memo in Opposition)(10-14) Buffington v. US Bank/Ocwen (Homeowner may owe nothing)(10/14) BURDESHAW v. BONY (Reversed/Dismissed Robo-Witness)(10/14) Dealing with a Pro Se Litigant (Foreclosure-mill Locke-Lord)(2/11) BA, BACHLS v. NASH (Note & Mortgage are VOID/ Homeowner gets all her payments back)(10/14) Wells Fargo Wins, Homeowners, AG, Courts Lose (2/14) Delia v. GMAC (Foreclosure judgment Reversed)(10/14) Lacombe v. Deutsche Bank (Foreclosure judgment Reversed)(10/14) SRMOF Trust v. Lewis (Reply Brief/sound arguments)(10/14) Slorp v. Foreclosure-Mill, Bank America, MERS (RICO-robosigning) (9/14) Good v. Wells Fargo (Set aside: Wells must prove Note control)(9/14) National Collegiate Student Loan v. Beverly (2 Default judgments vacated)(9/14) Cashmere Valley Bank v. The Department of Revenue (assets held in a REMIC trust are often MBSs, not mortgages.)(9/14) Montgomery County v. the Banks (Lost $100mm in fees)(9/14) WELLS FARGO v. HEATH (Standing) (2005) CFPB v. Flagstar ($37.5 Million stipulation)(9/14) CFPB v. Flagstar ($37.5 Million Consent order)(9/14) Distressed Asset v. Adamson (Sale and Deed VOID)(9/14) YVANOVA v. New Century, Ocwen, Deutsche (pet. for review/CA Sup Ct)(7/14) O'Neal v. Countrywide (Systemic Servicing problems/sanctions)(7/09) Elm Tree Investment v. Ocwen (Class Action)(9/14) Frias v. Asset Foreclosure LSI Title, US Bank, MERS (DTA/SPA)(9/14) Rejection of MERS Contract (2008) Muhammad v. BACHLS (Pro se Win, No evidence of standing)(9/14) BONY v. Hinkley (Without the business records, Plainiff is unable to prove its case)(9/13) US Bank, Ocwen v. Schubert (FDCPA dismissal reversed)(9/14) TIELKE v. BANK OF AMERICA/BACHLS (Manufactured Default)(9/14) May v. PHH Mortgage (reversed/no standing)(9/14) Conway v. CitiMortgage, Fannie Mae (Reversed: Missouri Merchandising Practices Act)(9/14) Florida AG v. Law Firms (Complaint)(7/14) Deutsche v. Byrd (Reversed:Notice/Affidavit Fail)(8/14) Garcia v. BAC Home Loan (Reversed - Lack of Prosecution) (8/14) Compton v. BACHLS et al (Mod-Fraud Reversed)(8/14) Fonteno v. Wells Fargo (Cause to cancel Deed)(8-14) Homeowner Bill of Rights COLLABORATIVE CASE SUMMARIES (8/14) US Bank N.A. v Sarmiento (Mod-Fraud scandal)(8/14) Timosan v. BONY (Writ to SCOTUS - Due process)(8/14) Bank of America v. Smith (Copies not good enough)(7/14) Time to Get Serious About RESPA/TILA Compliance (8/14) Topchian v. JPMorgan (Pro se - Patterned mod scam)(7/14) NIEUWEJAAR v. BANK OF AMERICA (Recording of False or Deceptive Documents)(7/14) Freddie Mac's Confidential Imminent Default Indicator (2010) Felony Warrant & Criminal Complaint in Mod-Fraud scam (7/14) Foreclosure-mill sells foreclosed property (8-14) Davis v. Ocwen (Atlanta) (Forgery-MDT Denied (2009)
BONY
v. Lopez
(We
agree with homeowner and reverse)(7/14)
Vasquez v. Deutsche Bank (SJ reversed/Quiet title remand)(7/14) CFPB v. Harper Law Group (Foreclosure rescue complaint)(7/14) JESINOSKI v. COUNTRYWIDE (NY AG Amicus brief-SCOTUS)(7-14) Brief of Jesinoski (7/14) Williams v. Ocwen (Ocwen to pay BK fees for forcing BK (7/14) Ybarra v. Wells Fargo (Forged assignment void/improper pleading)(7/14) U.S. Bank v. Trimm (Reversed: Affiant mess)(7/14) US Bank v. LaFrance (Faked docs. Reversed)(7/14) Crawford v. LVNV Funding (FDCPA violations-SOL)(7/14) Dow Family v. PHH Mortgage, US Bank (Equitable assignment-MERS)(7/14) PHH v. Connors (Recind sale/Vacate Foreclosure)(4/14) PHH Mortgage v. Parish (no proof of ownership or default)(2011) Montgomery County v. MERSCORP (MERS Denied)(7-14) Deutsche Bank v. Johnson (Foreclosure VACATED)(7/14) Beaufort County SC. v. MERSCORP Complaint (6/14) Kalicki v. JPMorgan Chase (False docs to show ownership)(7/14) Bank of America v. Greenleaf (Foreclosure VACATED)(7/14) US Bank v. Sawyer (Mediation/Modification scam)(with prejudice) (6-14) Rufini v. CitiMortgage loan modification misrepresentations and deceptive practices(5/14) Harlin v. Wells Fargo (Wells Fargo slammed)(6-14) Bank of America v. Loya (Affidavit Template Fail)(6-14) Trout v. Taylor (Title Fraud)(1934) 6 Angels v. Stuart-Wright Mortgage (Title Fraud)(2001) MERS in Robinson (Remanded dismissals concerning the formation of MERS and the filing of fraudulent and robo-signed documents (6/14) ____________________________ Proof of the Identification of Paper in Litigation Client Security/Protection Fund A special fund to help if a lawyer fails to return client's money. Securitization Chart So You Want To Sue? by LA Bill Do You Have A Case? (questionnaire) * A Guide: Predatory Lending Make Sure Your Payments Count! Why Some Of You Are Relentlessly Attacked * Foreclosure Procedures by State
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ABN AMRO v. McGAHAN must name a personal representative for a deceased mortgagor
American Home (AHMSI) Back to top
Szymoniak v. The Banks et al (1/14) Drouin v. AMHS, Wells, Sand Canyon***(MTD Denied)(5/12) In Re: Wright v. AHMSI ($50K in sanctions)(12/11) CFPB* Amicus in Birster v. AHMSI (12/11) Veal v. AHMSI, Wells Fargo (UCC/No Standing/Relief of Stay VACATED)(6/11) Sand Canyon Sues AHMSI (Complaint)(2/12) In Re: Cothern v. AHMSI (Sanctions for Kafkaesque treatment)(8/10) Veal v. AHMS, Wells Fargo, (BK Reversed, Vacated, Remanded)(6/11) State of Texas v. AHMSI (seeking permanent injunction) Texas v. AHMSI (Consumer joins suit)(9-13) Motion to Intervene Texas v. AHMSI (11/13) Az. Judge Fed up with DB, AHMSI, counsel (7-10) Cease & Desist (by the Dept. of Fin. Institutions) AHMSI/ARGENT v. Maitland (dismissed w/prejudice)
Alisa v. Ameriquest, JPM, WM*** (Treble damages, consumer protection)(3/12) McClosky v. Ameriquest (12/11) Ameriquest v. Gaffney (Void Deed)(2007) Ameriquest/Deutsche/AMC (TILA rescission) Declaration against Ameriquest Declaration against Ameriquest Gillean v. Ameriquest (Docket) Washington v. Ameriquest ARGENT v. Maitland (dismissed w/prejudice)
AURORA v. PLUNKITT (Homeowner sued twice - no Note)(3/15) Hunter v. Aurora (Oral Argument)(1/14) AURORA v. DA COSTA (MERS assignment Void)(4/10) Farkas v. Aurora (Reversed foreclosure/Quiet title)(10/13) Aurora v. Gaines (Notice Fail) (7/13) City of Providence v. Lehman, Aurora (MERS cannot be mortgagee)(3-13) Culhane v. Aurora (FC not lawful)(2/13) Murphy v. Aurora, MERS (reverse dism. Quiet title)(11/12) Aurora v. Louis (Affidavits, no assign)(5/12) Culhane v. Aurora (MERS) (Educational opinion)(11/11) Korman Complaint v. Aurora et al***(alleges 15 cloned Notes)(10/11) Aurora v Cart (Instructive)(2011) Aurora v. Toledo(SJ Reversed)(10/11) Elliott v. Aurora (reversed, default, vacated) Aurora v. Carlsen* (Reversed, hearsay) Aurora v Veatch (Forged Deed)(3/11) Riggs v. Aurora Loan Servicing (4/10) (Reversed)
SEC v. Bank of America (consent judgment) Temporary Restraining Order (BAC/CW) Harryman v. Bank of America and BAC
BAC v. Westervelt (mod, possible sanctions)(11/10) BAC/MERS Rev/Remand to trial (12/10-OK COA)
State of NY v. BofA and Lewis (2/10)
Bank of America/BAC, ReconTrust Back to top MBIA PowerPoint Presentation on The Parties’ Motions for Summary Judgment on Successor Liability Based on De Facto Merger in MBIA v. Countrywide (2013) Bank of America Foreclosure Review (3/12) Bank of America CEO depo (5/12) Countrywide Never Sent Mortgage Notes to Trust (11/10) Bank of America $16 Billion Settlement (8/14) Kaymark v. Bank of America; Udren Law Offices (VERY IMPORTANT DEBT COLLECTION CASE!)(4/15) Bank of America v. Pate ($250K Award for Unclean Hands)(3/15) Lazzarone v. Bank of America (Extrinsic Fraud)(1986) Weiss v. Bank of America (RICO class action)(1/15) Fisher v. Bank of America (Amended $70mm Complaint)(11/14) BA, BACHLS v. NASH (Note & Mortgage VOID: Homeowner gets all her payments back)(10/14) USA v. BofA-CW ($1.27B order-Rakoff)(2/15) USA v. BofA-CW (Failed motion for new trial)(8/14) Bank of America v. Kuchta (Memo in Opposition)(10-14) Slorp v. Foreclosure-Mill, Bank America, MERS (RICO-robosigning) (9/14) Muhammad v. BACHLS (Pro se Win, No evidence of standing)(9/14) Garcia v. BAC Home Loan (Reversed - Lack of Prosecution) (8/14) Compton v. BACHLS et al (Mod-Fraud Reversed)(8/14) Bank of America v. Smith (Copies not good enough)(7/14) NIEUWEJAAR v. BANK OF AMERICA (Recording of False or Deceptive Documents)(7/14) JESINOSKI v. COUNTRYWIDE (NY AG Amicus brief-SCOTUS)(7-14) Oral Argument in Jesinoski v Countrywide (SCOTUS 11/14) Bank of America v. Greenleaf (Foreclosure VACATED)(7/14) Bank of America v. Loya (Affidavit Template Fail)(6-14) Nicholas v. Bank of America (Bank Dismissal DENIED)(5/14) Whitcomb v. BACHLS et al Amended complaint for wrongful foreclosure. BAC Home Loan Servicing v. Mitchell (Reversed-Service)(3/14)
QUINTANA v. BANK OF AMERICA Bradburn v. ReconTrust(Foreclosure Unconstitutional, foreclosure VOID 4-years later)(1/14) Szymoniak v. The Banks et al (1/14) Robinson v. Bank of America (Reversed - No Default)(1/14) BAC v. Blythe (Name Matters)(12/13) BAC v. Headley (Homeowner win Reversed)(11/13) Oral Argument Lueras v. BAC (Quiet Title Precedential (10/13)
Affidavit of DANIEL K. SCHERRER (Not my signature) (9/13) BAC v. McFerren (Reversed/Lack of Standing)(7/13) Bank of America Insider Documents (6/13) NEW! Bank of America Insider Documents (6/13)
In Re: Ramos v. Bank of America (Sanctioned $10K per month)(9/13) U.S. Bank, BA. v Shinaba (HAMP FAIL)(Court finds Bank of America's dilatory, and dishonest, conduct troubling.)(9/13) BAC/Bank of America v. McFarren (standing-and/or argument)(7/13) United States v. Bank of America/Merrill Lynch (8/13) Glaski v. Bank of America et al (Borrowers can challenge assignments) (7/13) Glaski Decision Puts Lenders on Notice to Verify Accuracy and Effectiveness of Assignments The Import and Impact of Glaski Nueces County v. MERS,BA (Anti-MERS ruling)(7/13) Federal Reserve/Bank of America AMENDMENT OF CONSENT ORDER (2/13)
MBIA
Presentation on The Parties’ Motions for Summary BofA Gave Bonuses to Foreclose (6/13) BACHLS v. Mapp (Questionable Transfer)(7/13) BACHLS v. Mapp (Mapp's denial of motion to vacate a void judgment upon remand affirmed) (5/14)
MBIA
Presentation on The Parties’ Motions for Summary Brandrup v. Reconstruct Co (Oregon Sup Ct.)(6/13) Steinberg v. Bank of America (Standing Reversed)(5/13) Mackler v. Bank of America (Whistleblower gets $14mm)(5/13) Matsumura v. Bank of America (DualTrack/mod scam)(5/13) Singh v. BofA, Recontrust (violation of HBOR.dual tracking)(5/13) Singh v. BOA (Memorandum & Order)(4/13) BAC v. KOMOROWSKI (involves deceased party)(3/12)
*** USA v. Bank of America (unsealed Qui Tam)(2-12) *** United States ex rel v. Bank of America (Brazen Fraud)(10/12) USA v BA (Singh Motion to Intervene Denied)(11/12)
NY AG v. BA, EMC, JPM(2/12) Bank of America v. Short* (Appellant's opening brief)(10/12) IN RE: BOX (BAC no standing)(6/10) Wright v. Bank of America (3rd Amended Complaint)(5/12) McKee v. BA (Complaint, another illegal lockout***)(11/12)
Davet v. NationsBanc (n/k/a Bank of America) (Def. Motion to Dismiss)(11/12) INSANE!!! Davet (NationsBanc 126-page Opposition to Dismiss!!!) (12/12) Davet (COA Brief in Ejectment Action)(12/12) Davet (Appellee Brief in COA Ejectment Action) Davet v. Judge Sutula (recon. vacate/void ab initio) (3/12)
Khan v. Bank of America (Foreclosure reversed*)(4/11) Cardoso v. BA (Foreclose on wrong house complaint)(2/10) Newman v. BA (complaint-no loan)(9/10) Ash v. Bank of America(Wrongful foreclosure complaint, trespass, emotional distress)(2010) BA v. Miller (no standing)(3/11) Crutchfield v. Bank of America (Sanctions* Vacated)(10/12) BAC v. Williams (Dism. BAC not holder, pull appeal)(9/12) Bonnici v. US Bank, BA (FDCPA Class action)(6/12) ROBO-STAMPED | DEPOSITION OF MICHELE SJOLANDER V.P. /Bank of America/Countrywide (1/12) LPS Internal emails (Oops, foreclosing in wrong name) Vico v. Countrywide (Informative)(6/12)
1.Privity of Contract; MERS v. BofA, AMBOY NATIONAL BANK (great case on UCC law)(5/12) ****Abeel v. Bank of America, et al **** (Trillions)(4/12) Ambac v. Bank of America, Merrill Complaint (4/12) Hooker v. MERS, BofA (Oregon)(5/11) In re: Humphrey (Bank of America sanctioned)(3/12) Alisa v. Ameriquest, JPM, WM*** (Treble damages, consumer protection)(3/12) Bell v. BofA Countrywide, ReconTrust ***(Utah rules for homeowners)(3/12) Stubbs v. BofA, Fannie (prose direction-mod-scam, MTD Denied)(2/12) Bank of America v. Kabba (reversed OK-sup.ct./timeliness of transfer)(3/12) USA, Mackler v BA*** (unsealed complaint)(3/12) James v. Recontrust, BAC, MERS (violated Oregon recording law)(2/12) Peni Cox vs ReconTrust(Utah AG amicus brief)(2/11) McCarthy v. BA, BACHLS, Freddie (FC improper)(12/11) Fowler v. BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., et al(Class Action Complaint)(11/11) BAC v. Booth (Dismissed w/prej.-Failure to appear)(2/12) Utah AG amicus in Cox v. ReconTrust et al (Recon not qualified to foreclose)(2/11) Utah Fed. judge rules for Recon in Garrett (12/11) MBIA v. Countrywide(MBS Recovery)(1/12) Squires v. BAC Home Loans(TILA)(12/11) Sturdivant v. BAC (standing, FC vacated, Alabama)(12/11) Dolfo v. Bank of America (Amend, Complaint: "Another Tale Of Bank Of America Cheating Its Customers")(12/11) Mass. AG v. Banks, MERS (12/11) Schott v. BAC, BONY, MERS (Federal Claims)(10/11)* BONY et al v. Walnut Place (Mem. Opinion)(10/11) Dallas County v. MERS et al (Original Complaint)(9/11) Nevada AG v. Bank of America et al (8/11) State Of Washington AG v ReconTrust (8/11) State of Washington v. ReconTrust(AG lawsuit) Bank of America/BONY Mellon* (Settlement Agreement)(6/11) Bank of America v. Miller (REVERSED, lack of standing)(3/11) Hooker v. Northwest, BA, MERS, Wells Fargo (worthless notes)(5/11) Bank of America v. Nebraska Investments (1/11)(Dismissed, wasted court's time.) BAC v Westervelt ***Bad Faith Mod. (11/10)Bank of America v. La Jolla (Invalidity of foreclosure sale)(2005) Class Action: Delgado v. Bank of America (complaint w/ exhibits) Zitta v. BAC, Countrywide (Relief from BK stay-Denied)(1/11) Labelle v. ABC, BAC, MERS, Countrywide (TILA, rescission)(1/11) BAC, MERS v. White(SJ Reversed/remand to trial)(12/10 OK-COA) BAC-Stentz (dismissed- holder-is-not-owner)(Fla-2010) BAC v. Westervelt (mod, possible sanctions)(11/10) Bank of America Loan Mod (2008) State of NY v. BofA and Lewis (2/10) BAC Funding v. Jacques, U.S. Bank (Reversed - standing) State of Nevada v. Bank of America, ReconTrust (Complaint) Harryman v. Bank of America and BAC Temporary Restraining Order (BAC/CW) Application for TRO (detailed) SEC v. Bank of America (consent judgment) Criminal Complaint (1998) DAVET F/C CASE GOES TO THE U.S. SUPREME COURT *** Bank of America (treble damages)
Trustee Sale VOID (Court Opinion)
Deutsche Bank v. BOA (securities) - Freddie Mac (Objection to discovery) - Exhibit A, B, C1, C2, In Camera request - BOA (answer to Freddie objection) - Deutsche ( opposition to dismissal)
MGIC v. Countrywide/BAC (arbitration) FTC v. Countrywide, Bank of America Box - BAC denied relief of Stay Rickie Walker v. BAC, Bear Stearns, EMC, Citibank, MERS et al (full BK docs)(2010)
BONY Mellon v. Calloway (Own it, but can you enforce the note?)(1/15) Grant v. BONY (Dismissed failure to prosecute (4/15) CASTAGNARO v. BONY Will Logan unity of note and mortgage theory be applied? (11/14) In Re Washington v. SLS, BONY (Statute of limitations bars Note)(11/14) BURDESHAW v. BONY (Reversed/Dismissed Robo-Witness)(10/14) BONY v. Hinkley (Without the business records, Plainiff is unable to prove its case)(9/13) Timosan v. BONY (Writ to SCOTUS - Due process)(8/14) BONY v. Lopez (We agree with homeowner and reverse)(7/14) BURT v. BONY (Glaski quashes bank arguments)(6/14) Rodriguez v. BONY Petition for a Writ of Certiorari SCOTUS (3/14 NM Sup. Ct. Ends BONY's 5-year Winning Streak (2/14) Szymoniak v. The Banks et al (1/14) Murphy v. Bank of New York Mellon ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER:(5/13) Murphy v. Bank of New York Mellon ORDER DISMISSING ACTION FOR LACK OF SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION (6/13) Amina v. BONY (BONY MTD Denied)(4/13) Article and other docs for Amina v. BONY BONY v. Deane (plaintiff must submit the mortgage and unpaid note, along with evidence of default.) (7/13) EDWARDS v. MERS, Quality Loan (Idaho S.Ct. blesses MERS)(4/13) Suarez v. BONY (Cancel Instrument)(1-13) BONY v. Blanton (OH. Sup. Ct. Mot. to Reconsider)(12/12) BONY v. Blanton (Motion to Stay)(12-12)BONY v. McClintock (faulty affidavit-standing)(11/12) BONY v. Teague(Teague Wins SJ)(10/12) Edelstein v. BONY (MERS Wins)(Nevada Sup. Ct.) Miller v. Homecomings, GMAC, BONY (Standing to challenge assignments (8/12) BONY v. Lafalce (Dismissed w/prej)(3/12)*** Bank of New York v. Laks (dismissed-violated Fair Foreclosure Act)(8/11) Schott v. BAC, BONY, MERS (Federal Claims)(10/11)* BONY et al v. Walnut Place (Mem. Opinion)(10/11) Bank of New York v. Laks (dismissed-violated Fair Foreclosure Act)(8/11) *** Bank of New York v. Silverberg (MERS no standing)(6/11)) Bank of New York v. Bailey (SJ Vacated)(4/11) Bank of New York v. Silverberg (MERS no standing)(6/11) ACLU brief in Merrigan v. BONY (4/11) BONY v. Elghossain (pro se)(must name lender)(4/11) __________________________________________________/ PINO: CASE OF GREAT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE: Pino v. Bank of New York Mellon* (on Motion for Clarification)(3/11) Notice to Invoke Discretionary Jurisdiction*(granted) MBA brief in Pino* (Fla. Sup Ct)(Fraud on Court)(4/12) MBA brief in Pino v. BONY* (Fla. Sup Ct)(Fraud on Court)(4/12) Pino Reply brief (Florida Sup Ct)(2/12)*** Pino Supreme Court Opinion (Bank Fraud is OK)(2/13) _______________________________________/ Cano v. BONY (Summary Judgment reversed)(1/11) BONY v. Smith (Sheriff sale and judgment null & void) BONY (validity of interest)(8/10) Bank of New York v. Gindele (reversed) BONY v. Meyers ( a must read!!!)
Attorney-Client Privilege in Bankruptcy Cases
Judgments entered in violation of the automatic stay in Williams v. Ocwen (Ocwen to pay BK fees for forcing BK (7/14) Crawford v. LVNV Funding (FDCPA violations-SOL)(7/14) OPINION DENYING LIFT STAY FOR FAILURE TO JOIN REAL PARTY IN INTEREST (IndyMac) (2008) Motion for Relief from stay DENIED (WA 2009) In Re: Jacobson (Relief from Stay DENIED) In re Smith (Lien Stripping)(1/13) Seelen v. Couillard (4/13) McGuire v. Champion Fence (Proceedings that violate the automatic stay are void and of no effect)(2004) Rhiel v. Central Mortgage (Notary Failure)(2012) Camara v. Suntrust (DEBTORS' OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR ORDER LIFTING AUTOMATIC STAY) Wells Fargo v. Gordon (missing signature)(2/13) In Brenda Linh Dang (unsecured lien) Recurring Mortgage Claim Issues in Consumer Bankruptcy (Fall 2011) In re: Humphrey (Bank of America sanctioned) In re: Banks (SJ Reversed/standing)(10/11) McNeal v. GMAC (Reversed)(5/12) McCombs v. HD Smith (BK REVERSED-Texas Homestead)(10/11) Seventh Circuit: failure to file proof of claim does not foreclose your rights Appeal Your Own Victory? Yes, Indeed! Fake Documents and Fraud on the Court* In re: Agard (BK, SPS, U.S. Bank, MERS MUST HOLD BOTH NOTE AND MORTGAGE)(2/11) How to Manage Your Mortgage If Your Lender Closes or Files for
Szymoniak v. The Banks et al (1/14) USA ex rel, Sherrie Hunt v. CITI (False Claims Act Complaint) (2/12) Conway v. CitiMortgage, Fannie Mae (Reversed: Missouri Merchandising Practices Act)(9/14) Rufini v. CitiMortgage loan modification misrepresentations and deceptive practices(5/14) Citimortgage, Inc. v Guarino (Intrinsic/extrinsic fraud/perjury)(1/14) CitiMortgage v. Olsen (Standing fails homeowner)(11/13) CITIMORTGAGE v. Patterson (Memo-Jurisdiction)(Ohio Sup Ct.)(2/13) CITI v. Patterson Documents (Ohio Supreme Court) Citibank v. Rowe (credit card-reversed)(2/13) Boye v. Citimortgage (no notice)(5/12) Chung v. Citimortgage-Freddie (Class Action w/exh.)(3/12) Citibank v. Van Brunt Prop. (Defective papers)(3/12) Lona v. Citi, EMC (unconscionable-predatory *)(12/11) Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. v. Smith (No standing even on default)(12/11) Mass. AG v. Banks, MERS (12/11) Judge Rakoff burns SEC v. CITI settlement**(11/11) Malagon v. CitiMortgage - Fla 3rd DCA(Reversed-confession of error)(11/11) Citimortgage v. Stosel (rev. standing)(11/11) CITIMORTGAGE v. Robson (Trespass/reversed)(9/11) CITIMORTGAGE v. Elia (Reversed-Defective affidavit)(5/11) CITIMORTGAGE v. Slack (Reversed - no standing)(2/11) Citibank v. Murillo (Bear Stearns Trust Dismissed w/prej)(1/11) Rickie Walker v. BAC, Bear Stearns, EMC, Citibank, MERS et al (full BK docs) MERS-CITIBANK (not real parties in interest)
( List will be populated as time permits.) Pattern Criminal Federal Jury Instructions Federal Rules of Evidence - Rule 406 (HABIT; ROUTINE PRACTICE) Attorney Deceit Statutes: Promoting Professionalism Through Criminal Prosecutions and Treble DamagesThe Cause of Action for "Malicious Prosecution" in Texas Cal.AG v. Attorneys (FELONY COMPLAINT)(1/14) Private Attorney General* RICO (U.S. Supreme Court)(2000) U.S. v. Steinberg (SAC) Unsealed Indictment (2013) LPS: Lorraine Brown's SENTENCING GUIDELINES POSITIONS (4/13) Felony Warrant & Criminal Complaint in loan mod scam (7/14)
Mortgage Fraud state Criminal Statutes and resources United States Attorneys' Manual The Criminal RICO “Enterprise” False Statements to Obtain Property * (look up your state version) DISPOSITION OF STOLEN PROPERTY (Texas) Statute of Limitations in Federal Criminal Cases ( If you can prove criminal fraud, there is no statute of limitations.) Statute of Limitations on Conspiracy (CRM 652) Uttering a Forged Instrument Law & Legal Definition (Fla.)
TITLE 15 Liability of assignees (15 U.S.C. 1641) Debt Collection Practices (15 U.S.C. 1692)(non-criminal) FRAUDULENT ACCESS TO FINANCIAL INFORMATION (15 Ch.94) Domestic Securities (15 U.S.C. 77)
TITLE 18 Misprision of Felony (18 U.S.C. § 4) *** Misprision of A Felony (Failing to report a felony) 18 USC § 225 - Continuing financial crimes enterprise Conspiracy Against Rights (18 U.S.C. § 241) 18 U.S.C § 1001 - Statements or entries generallyInsurance Fraud(18 U.S.C. §1033) Frauds & Swindles (18 U.S.C. 1341) 2008 Criminal Investigation and Prosecution Act Fraud by wire (18 U.S.C. 1343) Definition of "scheme or artifice to defraud (18 U.S.C. 1343) Securities and Commodities Fraud (18 U.S.C. 1348) Attempt and Conspiracy (18 U.S.C. 1349) Failure of corporate officers to certify financial statements Perjury (18 U.S.C. 1621) Subordination of perjury (18 U.S.C. 1622) Extortion (18 U.S.C. 1951(b)(2)
TITLE 42 Interference with commerce by threats (42 U.S.C. 1951) Civil action for deprivation of rights (42 U.S.C. 1983) Conspiracy to interfere with civil rights (42 U.S.C. 1985) Action for neglect to prevent (42 U.S.C. 1986) Violations: penalties (42 U.S.C. 3631)
Other Financial Institutions Recovery & Reform Act (FIRREA)
Deposition of Angelo Mozilo (Countrywide CEO) (12/12) Perjury Committed by Angelo Mozillo and other CW execs (2011) JESINOSKI v. COUNTRYWIDE (NY AG Amicus brief-SCOTUS)(7-14) Brief of Jesinoski (7/14) Jesinoski v. Countrywide (Homeowner does not have to file suit to recind mortgage)SCOTUS(1/15)
O'Neal v. Countrywide (Systemic Servicing problems)(7/09)
MBIA v. Countrywide(MBS Recovery)(1/12)
PFEIFER v. COUNTRYWIDE (FDCPA/Service Guides)(12/12) FTC v. Countrywide, BAC (Supp. Consent Order)(3/12)
Whistle-bower Zachary v Countrywide/KB Homes Whistle-blower Manegdeg v Countrywide(May2008) Kemp v. Countrywide (Notes not in trust)(11/10) Memorandum Opinion rebuking CW's litigation practices (3/09) Zitta v. BAC, Countrywide (Relief from BK stay-Denied)(1/11)
Life Insurance Co. v,. Countrywide (1/11) BAC/Countrywide v. Stentz (12/10)(Dismissal Granted) Kemp v. Countrywide (Notes not in trust!)(11/10) Hill v. CW (Sanctionable conduct)(10-10) Temporary Restraining Order (BAC/CW) FTC v. Countrywide, Bank of America United Guaranty Mortgage Indemnity v. Countrywide (3/09) Countrywide-litigation-database California v. Countrywide 6/08 California v. Countrywide (judgment) In Re: SHARON DIANE HILL US Trustee Complaint Against Countrywide Trustee Complaint - Florida Trustee Complaint - Georgia ***Countrywide (foreclosed on wrong home $1m Award) (2008) Bryan v. Countrywide (Complaint) United Guaranty Mortgage Indemnity Company v. Countrywide & Bank of New Countrywide (Complaint) Carter (Emotional Distress) CW (Practicing law without a license) MGIC v. Countrywide/BAC (arbitration) In RE: Parsley (Countrywide, Barrett-Burke Sanctions)(2008) Countrywide v. Pearl (Magistrate Order - Dismissed-2009) Angelo Mozilo Emails (2005-6) United Guaranty Mortgage Indemnity Company v. Countrywide & Bank of New California v. Countrywide (judgment) FTC v. Countrywide, Bank of America
Depositions & Affidavits Back to top
DEMO*: Machine autopens signatures on documents Chase Deposition: Vermyrtis Jones (Chase Voids and replaces Endorsements & Allonges - pg.58)(4/14) Nardi Deposition (Chase never received the WAMU loans ever!) Lona Hunt Deposition (did not read before signing under perjury)(10-14) LOGS-Employee-Adrian-Lofton-Certification PNC v. Newman (Thomas Aff. Deposition Thorne (FDIC, Chase, WAMU)10/11 Testimony of Prof. Bloom (US Bank v. Congress) (2010) Expert Testimony of Thomas Adams (US Bank v. Congress) (2010) ROBO-STAMPED | DEPOSITION OF MICHELE SJOLANDER V.P. /Bank of America/Countrywide (1/12) Deposition: Patricia Berner-AHMSI(12/11) ***Texas Supreme Court transcript (create documents we need)(pre-crisis 2007) MERS CEO Hultman Deposition (2010) Horace (Affidavit of Thomas J. Adams, Esq - Paykin, Krieg, Adams)(10/10) Full Affidavit of Jose Portillo of Shapiro & Burson (2009) Spradling (Litton Loan Servicing) Ronald Reyes (Deutsche Bank) Stanley S. Silva (Jones v. Wells Fargo, Nat'l Default, United Title) Lane Houk (Expert witness) Neil Garfield Esq. (Expert Declaration) Attorney Wolfe (Florida Default Law Group/CITI) Hollan Fintel (Florida Default Law Group/HSBC) Jeffrey Stephan (GMAC) Tammie Lou Kapusta (Florida Default Law Group) Tam Doan (Bank of America) Lofton v, LPS (series of videos) Lofton v. Fidelity National Information Services (Complaint) Certification of Adrian G. Lofton (Fidelity)(March 2011)
Nationwide Title Clearing Video Depositions: Dhurata Doko Deposition: Part 1, Part 2
China Brown (Wells Fargo - Piwinski case) H. John Kennerty (Wells Fargo) Erica Johnson-Seck (IndyMac) Juan Aguirre (US Bank v. Robinson-Homecomings GMAC)
Deutsche Bank a/k/a Bankers Trust Back to top Szymoniak v. The Banks et al (1/14) MCLEOD v. DEUTSCHE BANK (Denying DB's Motion to Vacate Judgment) (5/15) Blum v. Deutsche Bank (Notice fail)(3/15) Callan v. Deutsche (Statute of Limitations-quiet title win)(3/15) Blum v. Deutsche Bank (No Default Notice Means No Foreclosure)(3/15) Rivera v. Deutsche Bank ( Secured Status May be Challenged)(11/14) Lacombe v. Deutsche Bank (Foreclosure judgment Reversed)(10/14) Deutsche v. Byrd (Reversed:Notice/Affidavit Fail)(8/14) Vasquez v. Deutsche Bank (SJ reversed/Quiet title remand)(7/14) Deutsche Bank v. Johnson (Foreclosure VACATED)(7/14) Deutsche Bank v. Huber ("Original Note" not in evidence)(4/14) Reynolds v. Deutsche (Affidavit fail/Dismissed)(6/14) GALOPE v. DEUTSCHE BANK, OCWEN (LIBOR case)(3/14) Galope Appellant's winning brief Barclays PETITION FOR PANEL REHEARING OR REHEARING EN BANC (4/14)
Deutsche v. Holden (Reversed-multiple versions of Note)(3/14) Nativi
v. Deutsche Bank (Protecting Tenants Against Motion to Recuse Judge (Ex Parte caught on tape!)(12/13) McLeod v. Deutsche Bank (Writ of Special Execution Quieting Title in Homeowners)(3/14) Ruling on Motion in Limine (11/13) Judgment by Default and Quiet Title (2008)Scheider v. Deutsche (Is Glaski on point?)(10-13) Brian Davies v. Deutsche Bank MOTION FOR CERTIFICATION OF QUESTIONS TO NEW YORK STATE COURT OF APPEALS (10/13) Deutsche Bank v. WMC (Complaint/Securitization fail)(9/13) Deutsche Bank v. Heinrich (MUST own Note AND Mortgage/ cites 1872 SCOTUS case)(8-13) Deutsche Bank Natl. Trust Co. v Izraelov (HAMP FAIL)(9/13) Deutsche v. Wilk (Ownership FAIL)(9-13) Deutsche Bank Natl. Trust Co. v Izraelov (HAMP FAIL)(9/13) Elesh v. MERS, Deutsche Bank (Homeowner Can Challenge Assignment as it creates a cloud on title) (8/13) Deutsche Bank v. Mazzella (Reopened: Mill Violated FDCPA, State Fair Foreclosure Act)(8/13) Bennett v. Deutsche Bank (validity of allonges)(7/13) Reinagel v. Deutsche Bank (Robosigning)(7/13) Deutsche v. Spanos (Standing, Notice)(1/13) Deutsche v. Slayton (Motion to VACATE_full docs)(11/12) LINDGREN v. DEUTSCHE BANK (Complaint not based on personal knowledge FAILS)(6/13) Deutsche v, Mitchell (Vacate sale, judgment) (5/11) Deutsche v. Barnes (Ohio AG MTD & Memo) (2007) Rought v. Deutsche (break-in***/not DB loan)(5/10) Deutsche v. Gilbert (Foreclosure Dismiss/Sale Vacated)(12/12) Deutsche v. Russo (delay in standing no defense)(11/12) ***Deutsche v. Slayton (Motion to VACATE_full docs)(11/12) Finnegan v. Deutsche (SJ Reversed)(9/12) Briefs in Vasquez v. Saxon, Deutsche (7/11)(Az. Sup. Ct.) Gonzalez v. Deutsche (Lost Note)(4/12) Deutsche v. Williams (Def. MTD Granted)(3/12) Dial v. Deutsche (Compl. not authorized in Arkansas)(3/12) Harvey v. Deutsche (Pet, for review - Fla. Sup Ct.)(4/12) Deutsche v. Lippi (dism. w.prej,sanctions reversed)(2/10) Haber v. Deutsche (reversed-no-notice)(3/12) Deutsche v. Decker (Dismissed - False ownership)(10/10) Miller v. Deutsche (UCC-endorsements fail)(2/12) DEUTSCHE BANK v. BRUMBAUGH (1/12)(OK. Sup. Ct/ Reversed-standing) DEUTSCHE BANK v. BYRAMS(1/12)(Reversed-standing) Deutsche v. Day (DB unopposed MSJ denied)(12/11) Deutsche v. FDIC, JPM, WAMU (putbacks)(1/11) Deutsche Bank v. Alvarado (Unopposed, yet still denied)(12/11) In Re: Schwartz v. HomeQ, Deutsche,MERS (FC sale VOID) Hogan v. WAMU, JPM (AZ Sup. Ct.)(Pet for Review)(5/11) Hogan v. WAMU, Deutsche, JPM (Consolidated Pet For Review AZ Sup Ct)(4/11) Oral Argument set for 1/24/12 Deutsche Bank Securitization Fraud and Foreclosure Fraud (4/11)
Arizona AG (amicus) against Deutsche, Saxon(8/11) In Re: Schwartz v. HomeQ, Deutsche, MERS (FC sale VOID) In Adam: (foreclosure sale reversed)(3/11) Deutsche Bank v. Mitchell (Sale Vacated-SJ Reversed) Deutsche v. FDIC, JPM, WAMU (trusts) ***(9/10) Lane Houk (Expert witness Deposition)* Deutsche v. Ferreira *(Home returned 2 years post-foreclosure)(5/11) Herrera v. Deutsche Bank (DB screwed(5/11) Deutsche v. Hansen (Be CAREFUL how you argue defenses)(3/11)
In Re: Gilbert Foreclosure Reversed (Possession not enough))(5/11) Deutsche Bank Securitization Fraud and Foreclosure Fraud (4/11) Schwartz v. Homeq, Deutsche Bank et al (new trial) (4/11) Deutsche v. FDIC (memorandum in support of MTD-JPM-WAMU)(11/19) Deutsche Bank v. Francis (Dismissed With Prejudice-Schack)(3/11) ** (2/11)(Pro Se)(reversed) Deutsche Bank v. Augenstein (SJ reversed)(2/11) DB (BK-proof of claim)(08) Deutsche v. Feck (Dismiss wo/prejudice)(8/10) Deutsche v. Gaupp (mortgage null & void)(2010) Deutsche Bank letter to servicers (10/10) Az. Judge Fed up with DB, AHMSI, counsel (7-10) MERS/DB lose in Maine Sup. Ct.(8/10) Ameriquest/Deutsche/AMC (TILA rescission) Deutsche - Class Action (RICO) DISMISSED Boyko Rose Dismissal (2007) Ohio AG Dann's Motion to DismissObjection to Decision (Barnes) Objection to (Muhammad) Complaint in Jack v. MERS, Citi, Deutsche Deutsche Bank v. Massey (14 filings) Whittiker v. Deutsche (Memorandum) Whittiker (opposition to recommendation) Deutsche v. Marche* (Order to Show Cause) Deutsche Bank v. BOA (securities) Freddie Mac (Objection to discovery) Exhibit A, B, C1, C2, In camera request BOA (answer to Freddie objection) Deutsche ( opposition to dismissal) Class-Action against Deutsche Bank (assignments) Deutsche v. Taylor (assignments, endorsements and standing) Affidavit in Support of Order to Show Cause for Indirect Criminal Contempt against David Stern and Deutsche Bank
EMC Mortgage/Bear Stearns/JP Morgan Chase Back to top WAMU SHREDDED THE ORIGINAL NOTES (2012) Chase Deposition: Vermyrtis Jones (Chase Voids and replaces Endorsements & Allonges - pg.58)(4/14) Nardi Deposition (Chase never received the WAMU loans ever!) Summary: Bear Stearns Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Litigation (2006-2007 Trusts) - Consolidated Class-Action Complaint (2010) DOJ-Chase, Bear, WAMU $13 Billion Settlement (2013) State of NY v. JPMorgan, Bear Stearns, EMC Mortgage (Settlement) (11/13) MBIA PowerPoint Presentation on The Parties’ Motions for Summary Judgment on Successor Liability Based on De Facto Merger in MBIA v. Countrywide (2013)
JPMorgan v. Butler (6/15) (Schack's initial Decision) FDIC Employee Mains v. Chase (Complaint)(3/15) JP Morgan Chase v. Porzio (Lost Note)(10/14) Topchian v. JPMorgan (Pro se - Patterned mod scam)(7/14) Penn v. Chase Home Finance (Chase sold loan 4 years earlier)(4/14) Nicholls v. EMC Mortgage (Proposed Order - Class Action)(3/14)
- Preliminary Approval Order for Preliminary Approval
Monaco v. Bear/EMC (Class Action Settles)(12/13) - Court Documents in Monaco v. Bear/EMC EMC Mortgage Cease & Desist (EMC is a Servicer ONLY)(Oregon-2003) Kalicki v. JPMorgan Chase (False docs to show ownership)(7/14) Szymoniak v. The Banks et al (1/14) Liquidators v. Bear Stearns, Ratings Agencies (11/13) State of Mississippi v, JPMorgan (Collections)(12/13) PLASCENCIA Class v. EMC (MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL)(9-13) PLASCENCIA Class v. EMC ($1.7 Million Granted) (10-13)
Chase v. Eldon (Chase loses appeal)(7/13) Phoenix Light v. Bear Stearns, EMC, JPM (Empty Trusts)(7/13) Chase v. Butler (Chase lied about owner for 2 years!)(7/13) Saldivar v. Chase, Deutsche Bank (MTD Denied)(5/13) Saldivar (FA Complaint) Saldivar (Chase and Deutsche Answer) Saldivar (Reply) Saldivar (Chase, Deutsche Motion to Dismiss)
EMC Mortgage v. Kemp (Read dissenting opinion)(12/12) ***Green v. JPM (Blank endorsement)(4/13) Dexia v. Bear Stearns, EMC Mortgage (Rakoff)(5/13) EMC Mortgage Cease & Desist (EMC only a servicer) (Oregon-2003) SAVER (pro se) v. JP MORGAN (reversed-standing)(5/13) EMC v. Federal Reserve Consent Order (4/11) Williams v. EMC Mortgage (Reliance of consent order misplaced) (Breach of Contract stays)(5/13) JP Morgan Chase: Criminal Enterprise (3/13) EMC v. Atkinson (Judgment Decree Vacated)(3/13) Coursen*** v. JPMorgan, et al (MTD denied)(8/12) Marshall v. JPM, LPS, Sheriffs (False imprisonment) (3/13) EMC Mortgage v. Atkinson (no standing)(3/13) Jolley v. Chase Home Finance (Informative)(WAMU)(2/13)Glazer v. Chase (foreclosure is debt collection)(1/13) NY AG v. JPM, Bear, EMC (2007 Trust fraud)(10-12)*** SEC v. JPM, EMC Mortgage, Bear Stearns (11/12) BARRIONUEVO v. CHASE ***(Slander of Title/Wrongful Foreclosure)(8-12) EMC Mortgage v. Gass** (2 notes, LNA Complete Fail)(8/12) EMC v. Toussaint (Dismissed-Assign day late)(1/11) EMC v Brown (Stole mortgage docs)(6/10) EMC v. Jones (EMC sends thug-2 opinions)(5/08) EMC v. Jones (EMC rehearing Denied/Dallas)(5/08) EMC v Brown (Stole mortgage docs)(6/10) EMC v. Toussaint (Dismissed-Assign day late)(1/11) EMC Mortgage v. Gass (2 notes, LNA, Complete Fail)(8/12) Spencer v. EMC Mortgage*** (1997 case reversed)(8/12) Coursen v. JPM, LPS, FNF et al (RICO Stays)(7/12) ***Coursen v. JPMorgan, et al (MTD denied)(8/12) JPMORGAN fails to end Modification Litigation (7/12)Syncora v. EMC Mortgage (SJ granted in part)(6/12) Wrongful Death against EMC. JPM, LPS (6-12) Bear-Stearns-Mortgage-Funding-Trust-2007-AR4(PSA) SEC v. Bear Stearns Cioffi hearing transcript** (2/12) Ambac v. JPM, EMC Mortgage, Bear Stearns (3/12) Jaffer v. Chase (Affidavit problem)(6/12)
IN RE: JPMORGAN CHASE MORTGAGE Synacora v. EMC Mortgage (SJ granted in part)(6/12) Wilcox v. EMC (Stop payments)(MTD Denied in part)(7/11) EMC v. Atkinson (reversed)(1999-2008) Alisa v. Ameriquest, JPM, WM*** (Treble damages, consumer protection)(3/12) EMC v. Jenkins (2-dismissal rule) (2005) EMC v. Jenkins (twisted reversal) (2007) Country Place v. JPMorgan (lost Note/att.fees) Guerroro v. Chase (Lost Note-reversed) (3/12) JPMorgan v. Casarano*** (Lost Note unenforceable)(2/12) Sealink v. Bear/EMC/JPM (SUMMONS) (9/11) Sealink v. Bear/EMC/JPM (JUNK)(1/12) FHFA v. JPM, EMC, Bear, WAMU Complaint (9/11) JPMorgan class action (BK robo-signing, perjury, penal)(1/12) Dexia v. Bear Stearns-EMC Mortgage (Complaint)(1-12) EMC/JPM (loan mod class action)(1/12) Bias v. Wells, JPM (Class Action RICO*)(2/12) Lona v. Citi, EMC (unconscionable-predatory*)(12/11)
REPORT TO FANNIE MAE
REGARDING *** John Hancock Life v. JPM, EMC***(1/12) Two Expert Affidavits against EMC Mortgage(4/11) Bear Stearns/EMC(class action complaint)(2/10) Kim v. JPMorgan Chase(invalid sale-fail to record)(12/11) Kim v. JPMorgan Chase (iVoid-Voidable-Sup.Ct) (12/12) Bear Stearns Trust v. EMC Mortgage (PSA Breach)(1/12) Bear Stearns v. EMC Mortgage (9/11) Assured Guaranty v JPM-EMC (Martin Act)(12/11)** EMC Mortgage v. Carlo (no standing)(9/11) McLean v. JPM Chase (standing, Lost Note)(12/11) Hogan v. WAMU, JPM (AZ Sup. Ct.)(Pet for Review)(5/11) Hogan v. WAMU, Deutsche, JPM (Consolidated Pet For Review AZ Sup Ct)(4/11) Oral Argument set for 1/24/12)
IN RE: JPMORGAN CHASE MORTGAGE Mass. AG v. Banks, MERS (12/11) Assured Guaranty v. EMC, Bear, JPM ** (complaint)(11/11) Jacobini v. JPMorgan Break-in (MTD Denied)(11/11) RICO against JPM and Chase Home Finance (8/11) Chase flood insurance litigation (Website)(2011) JPMorgan v. Ramirez* (vacates the Note)(2/11) Two Cases Where Chase Ruined lives with paid-off mortgages **(8/11)
EMC v. Suarez (no right to accelerate)(3/08) Porter v. EMC (Mass tort litigation)(5/11)AFTRA v. JPMorgan (UNSEALED EXHIBITS) (UNSEALED EXHIBITS) Horace v. LaSalle, Bear, EMC* (Order) (3/11) Horace (Motion for SJ) Horace (Memorandum in support of SJ) Horace (Affidavit of Thomas J. Adams, Esq - Paykin, Krieg, Adams)(10/10) Deutsche v. FDIC (memorandum in support of MTD-JPM-WAMU)(11/19) Chase, Chase Home Finance* (Possession of Note)(1/11)
Citibank v. Murillo (Bear Stearns Trust Dismissed w/prej)(1/11) Chase, * (Possession of Note)(Texas-1/11) SYNCORA-beats-EMC (securitization) (2011) JPMorgan v. Pocopanni (Fraud on Court, dis.w/prej)(9/10) EMC v. Krondes (MTD with Prej)(7/10)*** EMC-v-KRONDES Prohibit-assign-transfer-sale (10/10) Wells Fargo v. EMC Mortgage (compel documents) Foreclosure TRO Granted (WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK; JPMORGAN BANK; CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY) Ambac Assurance v. EMC Mortgage EMC v. Wink (MERS-no authority)(11/07) Nuer v. JPM (Trustee sanctions JPM) Chase Deposition (Cottrell 5-2010) Chase v. Alan Banker (2009) PredBear Report (1999) Wilcox v. EMC (Class Action (Cal.) EMC class action(modification hoax) Haynes v. EMC Mortgage (class action, Cal)(2009) Nguyen v Chase (default judgment/quiet title) Nguyen v. Chase (Recission) JPMorgan (Dismissed for fraud on the court)(2010) JPM v. Gertrude-GMAC (No Standing) Rickie Walker v. BAC, Bear Stearns, EMC, Citibank, MERS et al (full BK docs) (2010) In re Schuessler** (Chase Abuse of Process) Majon v. Washington Mutual / JP Morgan Chase (class-action) Bear Stearns and EMC Mortgage to Pay $28 Million to Settle FTC Charges of Unlawful Mortgage Servicing and EMC Mortgage v. Batista (no standing-F/C denied)(2007) EMC reversed on Appeal (res judicata) Bear Stearns' 10-K SEC Filing 3/31/2008 EMC Disclosure of FTC Investigation Stark v. EMC (Part 2) Stark v. EMC (Opinion $6MM) EMC v. Anolik (Depublish) Brown v. EMC (sanctions) EMC v. Patella (Statute of limitations expired)(1/2001) Wanger PDF Version Bear Stearns v. Lord (EMC never possessed the Note (2003) EMC v. Davis - (Pet. Denied by TX. Sup. Ct.) EMC v. Bradley (Pro Se) Majon v. Washington Mutual / JP Morgan Chase (class-action)
CRIMINAL case against Bear Stearns
WaMu v. JPMorgan Chase (Bankruptcy)
Nuer Trustee (sanctions against JPM)
EMC steals mortgage-related docs
Local 562 v. JPMorgan (class-action)
Chase (vacate and dismiss w/prejudice) AMBAC Assurance v. EMC ** (2010) Bear Stearns RICO case (Jeff Barnes)
Brown v. Legal Foundation of Washington
Portfolio Servicing/Credit Suisse Back to top
REPORT TO FANNIE MAE
REGARDING
*** MBIA v. Credit Suisse-SPS (Witness vetting)(10/13) Juarez v. Select Portfolio (back-dated assignment)(2/13)In re: Agard (BK, SPS, U.S.Bank, MERS)(2/11) (To have standing to foreclose, the mortgagee must hold both the note and the mortgage )(2/11) State of New York v. Credit Suisse (No SOL)(12/14) Bocardo v. SPS,Fannie*** (unconstitutional)(5/12) MBIA v. Credit Suisse, DLJ, SPS (Complaint) (12/09) Fairbanks, FTC Agree to Modified Settlement Curry vs. Fairbanks Settlement Agreement and Release Perry v. Fairbanks (*Note Must be surrendered)(2004) Fairbanks' Operational Agreement .NOTICE OF PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT AND SETTLEMENT HEARING List of FB cases from old site (Some links still work!) Curry v. Fairbanks (Settlement) SCHLOSSER v. FAIRBANKS (no-default-2003) SPS/Fairbanks (Servicer Fraud)
REPORT TO FANNIE MAE
REGARDING Freddie Mac's Confidential Imminent Default Indicator (2010) Fannie Mae’s 1178-page servicing guidelines Fannie's Eliminations and Foreclosure Rescissions (9/13) Fannie DOCUMENT CUSTODIAN CERTIFICATION JOB AIDS (7/13) Sec. 66.17 Freddie Mac Seller/Servicer Guide Fannie Mae-MERS Rider (4/14) Basics of Fannie Mae Single-Family MBS (Loans are Not Fannie assets)(2/13) It’s Time to Get Off Our Fannie Ira Sohn Conference (5/14) Conway v. CitiMortgage, Fannie Mae (Reversed: Missouri Merchandising Practices Act)(9/14) Mass AG v. Fannie/Freddie (Violation F/C law)(6/14) FANNIE MAE, NATIONSTAR v. CONOVER (Doc FAIL)(1/14) Fannie Mae v. Trahey (Reversed-indorsements)(7/13) Freddie/Fannie decisions as Federal Actor (Ingham County, Mich. (2013) SEC v. Syron, Cook, Bisenius (Freddie Execs)(2011) Fannie Mae v. Tayhey (Reversed-indorsements)(7/13) Freddie Mac v. Rufo (reversed-Ohio)(12-12) Fannie v. Brunner (Affidavit Fail)(1/13) Freddie Mac v. Rufo (Foreclosure* reversed)(12/12) Schwartzwald v. Freddie (Sup Ct: must own prior to filing action)(10/12) Freddie v. Schwartzwald (Motion to reconsider)(11/12) Schwartzwald (Memo Contra Motion to Reconsider (11-12) Schwartzwald loses 1st appeal (instructive)(6/11) HUML v. CITI, FREDDIE ** (Criminal Enterprise)(10-12) Huml: Def. Notice of Removal to Federal Court ($3 Billion) Fannie is not a government actor (4/12) SEC complaint vs. Fannie Mae executives (12/11) Non-Prosecution Agreement - Fannie Mae SEC complaint vs. Freddie Mac executives Non-Prosecution Agreement - Freddie Mac Fannie Prospectus: Guaranteed Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates (2/12) Fannie testimony on mortgage fraud (2005) In Re: Rinehart v. FNMA (assignments problematic)(7/12) Summit County v. Freddie (COMPLAINT)(7/12) Eaton v. Fannie Mae (MA Sup. Ct)(6/12) Vocardo v. SPS,Fannie (unconstitutional)(5/12) Huml v. Fannie, MERS (Homeowners return home)(3/12) Huml: *Def. Notice of Removal to Federal Court ($3 Billion) Huml: Pt. Resp, to motion to vacate Huml v. CITI, Fannie, El Paso County, Robo-signor Beverly Mitrisin PLAINTIFF'S REQUEST FOR LEAVE TO ADD ADDITIONAL DEFENDANTS (8/12) HUML v. CITI, FREDDIE ** (Criminal Enterprise)(10-12) Huml (Plt. Motion to strike) (8/12) Oakland County v. FHFA, Fannie, Freddie (to pay recording fees)(3/12) Chung v. Citimortgage-Freddie (Class Action w/exh.)(3/12) Stubbs v. BofA, Fannie (prose direction-mod-scam, MTD Denied)(2/12) McCarthy v. Bank of America, BAC, Freddie (FC improper)(12/11) Fannie v. Schwartzwald (Fannie's Brief)(1/12) Fannie v. Schwartzwald (Amicus Brief)(12/11) FNMA v. Goodrich pro se (Discusses problems with MERS)(Oregon-12/11) AG Harris v. Fannie Mae (12/11) AG Harris v. Freddie Mac (12/11) Fannie Mae v. Bradley***(12/11) Document Custody Training Session(10/06) Fannie Mae's Retained Attorney List Eaton brief v. Fannie Mae***(9/11) Eaton v. Fannie (docket and briefs) Eaton v. Fannie (Amicus Suppl.-Levitin)(1/12) Fannie exec v. Fannie Mae* MERS must not be named as a plaintiff in any foreclosure action. DOUBLE FUNDING, FABRICATION OF DOCUMENTS AND FORGERY OF SIGNATURES Response to Discovery/Admissions FHLB v. Deutsche (2010) FHLB v. Credit Suisse Securities (2010)
Certification of Adrian G. Lofton (Fidelity) (March 2011) MORTGAGE COMPANIES AND LAW FIRMS
Force-placed Insurance Consent Order and Claim Form: In the Matter of AMERICAN SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY, AMERICAN BANKERS INSURANCE COMPANY OF FLORIDA, and ASSURANT (3/13)
The Roth Firm, United First(FC rescue)
Delia v. GMAC (Foreclosure judgment Reversed)(10/14) Niday v. GMAC (Oregon Sup Ct.)(6/13) *GMAC BK Petition with impact letters (8/12)Miller v. Homecomings, GMAC, BONY (Standing to challenge assingments (8/12) U.S. Bank v.Renfro (GMAC motion to vacate Denied) McClatchey v. GMAC Mortgage (trustee voids mortgage)(11/12) John Hancock v Ally, GMAC, ResCap (7/12) Niday v. GMAC (Only real creditor can foreclose)(7/12) Patterson v. GMAC (foreclosure VACATED)(1/12) Mass. AG v. Banks, MERS (12/11) U,S, Bank, GMAC v. Renfro (10/10) (Ohio AG amicus) U.S. Bank v. Renfro (GMAC motion to vacate Denied) State of Ohio v. GMAC, Jeffrey Stephan (False Affidavits & Assignments (2010) Fowler v. GMAC Mortgage, LLC, et al.(Class Action Complaint)(11/11) Murray(TILA) LEIBOWITZ (GMAC Sanctioned fraud on court) (2006) GMAC v. Visicaro (Dismissal/Reverse) Hearsay reverses summary judgment GMAC v. Weisband (Dismissal-standing) GMAC - Mortgage canceled (pro se pleading) JPM v. Gertrude-GMAC (No Standing)
Victims of Green Tree (6/13) Class Action complaint: GRUGNALE v. GREEN TREE (4/13) Green Tree v. McLeod (2009)
HSBC Deposition (HSBC does not Own Any Notes)(10/13) Murray v. HSBC (Proof of transaction required)(1/15)... HSBC 2013 Deposition states HSBC doesn't hold any Notes HSBC v. Valentin (Schack)(Foreclosure canceled/discharged)(3/14 HSBC v. Williams (Dismissed w/Sanctions for Discovery Fail)(7/13) HSBC v. Brunson Since Brunson died prior to the commencement of this action, this matter was a nullity from the onset and, thus, cannot be remedied.(7/13) Davenport v. HSBC (VOID ab initio) (2007) Lombardo v. HSBC (Reversed/failed pre-suit notice of acceleration)(7/13)
HOW TO USE SECURITIZATION IN YOUR COURT CASE HSBC v. Gashi (3/13) HSBC/Eslava (Note canceled-relieved of debt) Gascue v. HSBC Bank (Reversed-Excusable Neglect)(8/12) HSBC v. Sene*** (Fraud upon Court, DA called)(2/12) Karl v. HSBC (Sup.Ct.: Insufficient proof to foreclose)(1/12) HSBC v. Taher (Judge Schack releases a stinging opinion against HSBC, plus sanctions)(12/11) HSBC v. Taher (NY Court Reinstates Foreclosure, Chides Judge Schack For `Robosigning' Sanctions) (3/13) Duke v. HSBC - Fla. 4th DCA (COA Reversed)(11/11)
PASILLAS v. HSBC AS TRUSTEE FOR LUMINENT MORTGAGE TRUST; POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, TRUSTEE; AND AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE SERVICING (7/11)( whether a lender commits sanctionable offenses when it does not produce documents and does not have someone present at the mediation with the authority to modify the loan) HSBC (MERS) v. Murphy (Judgment VACATED, remanded) (5/11) Johnston v. HSBC (complaint)(extrinsic fraud, real party) Hollan Fintel (Florida Default Law Group/HSBC) HSBC v. Thompson fails to establish Holder status HSBC attorneys-Contempt of Court-$49K HSBC (customer’s right to rescind) HSBC/Eslava (Judge wipes out mortgage) HSBC v. Taylor (procedures and sanctions) Ruscalleda (2 foreclosures on same mortgage) Dismissed due to Documentary Stamp Hastings (probate, motion to dismiss and dismissal judgment) (HSBC)(10/11)* Bolin (Motion to Abate Foreclosure) Wallace v. Indymac (Sanctions awarded) (4/11) IndyMac v. Richards (Order Granting Motion to Vacate Judgment)(3/11) OPINION DENYING LIFT STAY FOR FAILURE TO JOIN REAL PARTY IN INTEREST Rogers (Florida) Motion to Dismiss granted IndyMac/FDIC Shared Loss Agreement IndyMac LOAN SALE AGREEMENT with FDIC IndyMac v. Keyser (Judgment/sale set aside)
(see EMC Mortgage/Bear Stearns)
Carpenter v. Longan(Must own Note and Mortgage)(SCOTUS 1872) Bevilacqua v. Rodriguez (no title to purchaser of F/C property) Bevilacqua v. Rodriguez * (Docket & Briefs) (5/11) In re: Agard (BK, SPS, U.S.Bank, MERS)(2/11) (to have standing to foreclose, the mortgagee must hold both the note and the mortgage )(2/11)
LaSalle (Also see EMC above) Back to top Horace v. LaSalle, Bear, EMC* (Order) (3/11) Horace (Motion for SJ) Horace (Memorandum in support of SJ) Horace (Affidavit of Thomas J. Adams, Esq - Paykin, Krieg, Adams)(10/10) LaSalle v.Unknown Heirs (Foreclosure & Sale vacated)(3/11) Lasalle v. Bialobrzeski (Ct.reverse-remand)(9-2010) Decision and Order for Damages Lamy (no Note) Wells Fargo v. LaSalle (mortgage fraud)(2008) Lasalle Bank v. Smith, MERS (2010)
Also check the Law Articles page. Dealing with a Pro Se Litigant (Foreclosure-mill Locke-Lord)(2/11)
When a judge misbehaves on or off the bench who do you turn to for help? Should Foreclosure Attorneys Be Subject to Bar Complaints and Lawsuits?
Suing Opposing Counsel for Bad Behavior During Litigation (2002)
How to Disqualify a Florida State Judge
MOTION TO DISQUALIFY TRIAL JUDGE (Mark Stopa) Homeowner attorney Disbarred over $15k (1/15) Kaymark v. Bank of America; Udren Law Offices (VERY IMPORTANT DEBT COLLECTION CASE!)(4/15) Little Discipline For Foreclosure Lawyers (5/13) Foreclosure-mill sells foreclosed property (8-14) Florida AG v. Law Firms (Complaint)(7/14) CFPB v. Harper Law Group (Foreclosure rescue complaint)(7/14) CFPB’s filings, against Clausen & Cobb, The Mortgage Law Group (7-14) Foreclosure-Mill Marshall Watson suspended for 90 days (2/14) Cal. AG v. Attorneys (FELONY COMPLAINT) (1/14) SUPREME COURT DISCIPLINES 21 ATTORNEYS (12/13) THE FLORIDA BAR v. DAVID STERN foreclosure-mill (Report of Referee)(10/13)
Colorado attorney turned whistle-blower alleges foreclosure abuses (Denver Post - 7/13)
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Castle & Cooke Mortgage (Complaint - Illegal Bonuses7/13)
"Fraud On The Court By An Officer Of The Court"
Promoting Professionalism Through Criminal Prosecutions and Treble Damages
2nd Circuit Certifies Issue of Attorney Deceit
STANDARDS FOR IMPOSING LAWYER SANCTIONS
Ineffective Assistance of Counsel case (SCOTUS)
Central Mortgage, Ben-Ezra&Katz (Vacated, Sanctions, Fraud, sham) (2/11)
HSBC v. Williams (Dismissed w/Sanctions for Discovery Fail)(7/13)
KEL Foreclosure Defense firm (resulted in a waste of judicial resources and, perhaps, an injustice to the litigants)(5/13)
Harmon Law Offices v. Attorney General (7/13)
Fuller v. Lerner Sampson (FDCPA False Statements)(9/12)
Wheeler v. Codilis and Associates (4/13)
Glazer v. Chase and Foreclosure-Mill (Reversed (FDCPA)(1/13)
California JUDGE DISQUALIFIED in Merritt v. Mozilo(12-12)
Clark v. LPS, DocX, law firms (Class Action) (7/12)
NOTICE OF INELIGIBILITY OF JUDGE LUCAS TO CONDUCT COURT (7/12)
Marshall C. Watson Foreclosure-Mill Shut down (11-12)
Complaint against Murray LLP (11/12) Agreed Order in Murray LLP (11/12)
*** Gray v. Wells, MERS, Harmon (FC ruled NULL & VOID)(11/12)
Wallace v. WAMU, Lerner Sampson (FDCPA)(6/12)
U.S. Bank v. Schneider (Req. for sanctions)(1/12)
Wallace v Wamu, Lerner, Sampson (reversed - FDCPA-mill)(6/12)
Reese v. ELLIS, PAINTER, RATTERREE & ADAMS (FC-Mill) FDCPA (5/12)
State Supreme Court Justice expected to be charged (5/12)
Judges, Attorney Convicted In Case Fixing, Bribery Scheme
Harassment case against BA attorney(4/12)
Butler: Sanctions Against Homeowner Attorney (4/12)
Bourff v. Rubin-Lubin (FDCPA dismissed)(9-10) Bourff v. Rubin-Lubin (Vacate dismissal-remand)(3/12)
Horace v. LaSalle, Bear, EMC* (Order) (3/11) Horace (Motion for SJ) Horace (Memorandum in support of SJ) Horace (Affidavit of Thomas J. Adams, Esq - Paykin, Krieg, Adams)(10/10)
LaSalle v.Unknown Heirs (Foreclosure & Sale vacated)(3/11)
Lasalle v. Bialobrzeski (Ct.reverse-remand)(9-2010)
Florida Bar letter to judges (foreclosure fraud)
In RE: Parsley (Countrywide, Barrett-Burke Sanctions)(2008 Decision and Order for Damages
In RE: Taylor (Moss-Codilis) (Precedential) (How default/foreclosure work)(2009)
Florida Default Group Commits Fraud upon the Court (7/08) Lamy (no Note) Wells Fargo v. LaSalle (mortgage fraud)(2008) How To Cold-Call A Lawyer: A Potential Client's Guide
Attorney Is Disbarred Over Mortgage Fraud Conviction
Class action against Wells Fargo and law firm (10/11)
Reese v. ELLIS, PAINTER, RATTERREE & ADAMS (FDCPA)(5/12)
Lawyer's Duty To Disclose Client's Fraud In Litigation
Bribing of state and US judges by Bank of America must be a serious concern
Alleged retaliation for investigating case fixing and foreclosure and mortgage fraud (8/11)
Schott v. BAC, BONY, MERS & Attorneys (Federal Claims)(10/11)*
Bar Complaint Against Lawyer-Endres
*STANDARDS FOR IMPOSING LAWYER SANCTIONS
Fisher and Shapiro sued over foreclosure cases Complaint against Fisher & Shapiro (altered documents)(6/11)
Cuyahoga County Judge Steven Terry found guilty
Court Slams Foreclosure Defense Attorney For $39K+
Judgment against Fraudster lawyer (5/11)
Pesante Law Firm (disbarred) (4/11))
Texas Judge Indicted for bribery (3/11)
Ben-Ezra & Katz P.A. (Held in Contempt - hearing transcript)(2/11)
Central Mortgage, Ben-Ezra & Katz(Vacated, Sanctions, Fraud, sham) (2/11)
Standards for Imposing Lawyer Sanctions(Florida) Class Action - Lerner, Sampson and Rothfuss
Wilson v. Draper-Goldberg (FDCPA, wrongful F/C)(06)
Hill v. CW (Sanctionable conduct)(10-10)
Bierman & Geesing LLC (Class Action)(11/10)
Florida Bar letter to judges (foreclosure fraud)
Steven J. Baum (Foreclosure-Mill) (links) Steven J. Baum Supreme Court Order (Foreclosure-Mill) (malpractice)(2/11)
Forcing judges to listen during a “rocket docket”
AG Subpoena of David J. Stearn
David J. Stern v. Florida AG (hearing)
Deposition in the Investigation of Stern Law
Class action v. MERS, banks & lawyers (KY)
Complaint: Stephen Baum-MERS (8/2010)
Class action against lawyers (FDCPA-2010)
Hiatt & Diaz-Contempt of Court-$49K
Affidavit in Support of Order to Show Cause for Indirect Criminal Contempt against David Stern and Deutsche Bank
REMOVAL OF COUNTY OFFICERS FROM OFFICE (Texas)
Bolin (Motion to Abate Foreclosure)
Judicial Misconduct Case in Georgia
Foreclosure Fraud and The Florida Bar
STATES JUDGES (July 09)
The Effect of Campaign Contributions
Judges Tackle "Foreclosure Mills" Judge Has Stern Words (But No Fine) LAWYERS AND BANKS SANCTIONED FOR FILING WRONGFUL FORECLOSURES
Barrett Burke (sanctions) United States v. Judge Murphy
Judges as Criminals - Circuit Court a Criminal Enterprise
Wilson v. Draper-Goldberg (FDCPA, wrongful F/C)(06) Draper & Goldberg (sanctions)
Sherkanowski v, GMAC/Harmon law McCalla, Raymer, Padrick, Cobb, Nichols, and Clark, L.L.C., and Barrett, and Frappier, (FDCPA)
Pro Se Attorneys cannot claim attorney fees
Fulbright & Jaworski Order an Illegal Eviction.
Legal Ethics Issues for Collection Attorneys:
United States v. Lucerne County Judges
"Fraud On The Court By An Officer Of The Court and "Disqualification Of Judges, State and Federal"The Roth Firm, United First (FC rescue) Florida Default Group under investigation
REPORT TO FANNIE MAE
REGARDING *** Henderson v. Litton (wrong party)(7/12) Spradling (Litton Loan Servicing Depostion) Gburek v. Litton Loan (FDCPA Reversed)(7/10) Wells, Litton Loan v. Farmer (dismissed with prejudice)(2008) FTC's list of Litton complaints.Wright v. Litton (RESPA) Litton to pay Attorney Fees Coates: Litton Denied attorney fees and amended claim (2003)Grier Complaint against Litton Litton Class-Action/Stolen data AK Construction v. Litton/MERS Wright v. Litton (emotional damages) MERS, Litton v. Sheridan (Idaho)
(Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems) MERS (Wikipedia) MERS Patent (2004) Rejection of MERS Contract (What about the assignments?)(2008)
LoanCare v. Coleman (Dismissed:MERS could not assign)(3/15) Harkey v. US Bank, MERS et al (Racketeering)(1/15) DiLibero v. MERS Homeowners have standing to challenge assignments.(1/15) AURORA v. DA COSTA (MERS assignment Void)(4/10) Slorp v. Foreclosure-Mill, Bank America, MERS (RICO-robosigning) (9/14) Montgomery County v. the Banks Lost $100mm in fees)(9/14) Undermines the Integrity of Public Land Records (KY AG)(7/13) Dow Family v. PHH Mortgage, US Bank Equitable assignment)(7/14) Montgomery County v. MERSCORP (MERS Denied)(7-14) Beaufort County SC. v. MERSCORP Complaint (6/14)MERS in Robinson(Remanded dismissals concerning the formation of MERS and the filing of fraudulent and robo-signed documents (6/14) Bristol v. Wells Fargo (MERS assigned Mortgage Only)(4-14) MERS v. ROBINSON (1/14) Calling MERS a beneficiary is both incorrect and unnecessary. RUBY VALLEY v. WELLS FARGO (Dissent: MERS not beneficiary)(1/14)MERS v. Ditto (MERS no authority)(1/14) MERS Consent Order from the OCC MERS Consent Cease & Desist Order Rollins v. MERS (12/13) MERS loses Reconsideration (12/13) Pilgeram v. Greenpoint (MERS is NOT a Beneficiary)(11/13) Reply BriefCosajay v. MERS (MERS MTD Denied_Homeowner has standing to challenge assignments)(11/13) Rollins v. MERS (Complaint: Void Foreclosures -Return Homes) BAVAND v. ONE WEST (MERS no authority)(9/13) Elesh v. MERS, Deutsche Bank (Ill. Can Challenge Assignment) (8/13)11) Homecomings v. Guldi (MERS could not transfer that which it did not hold) Nueces County v. MERS et al (Anti-MERS ruling)(7/13) Rollins v. MERS/MERSCORP (App. Brief/wants homes returned)(9/12) Christian County Clerks v. MERS (Dismissed)(2-13) Niday v. GMAC (Oregon Sup Ct.)(6/13) Brandrup v. Reconstruct Co (Oregon Sup Ct.)(6/13) Edwards v. MERS (Idaho Sup. Ct. blesses MERS)(4/13) City of Providence v. Lehman, Aurora (MERS cannot be mortgagee)(3/13) Kentucky v. MERS (Invalid foreclosure/sale/clouded title (3/13) MERS forecloses in its own name (1/13)Murphy v. Aurora, MERS (reverse dism. Quiet title)(11/12) New York Mtge. Trust v Dasdemir (robo)(11/12) PA County Recorder v. MERS *(MTD Denied)(10-12) Metlife v. Hansen (MERS Split Note OK)(10/12) Edelstein v. BONY*** (MERS Wins)(Nevada Sup. Ct.)(9/12) MERS is Dead: Love Live MERS (Spring 2012) Delaware v. MERS Settlement (7/12) Central Mtge v. McClelland (Bad Affidavit/MERS)(9/12) Kristin Bain (Simply put, if MERS does not hold the note, it is not a lawful beneficiary.)(8/12) El Paso Counties v. MERS Scheme (8-12) MERS v. Khyber Holdings (Void Deed Reversed)(8/12) MERS Removal to Federal Court DENIED (5/12) MERS v. BofA, AMBOY NATIONAL BANK (great case on UCC law)(5/12) *Kentucky v. MERS and Banks (4/12) Huml v. Fannie, MERS (Homeowners return home)(3/12) Defendants Notice of Removal to Federal Court ($3Billion) Huml: Pt, Resp. To Motion to Vacate (4/12) Louisiana v. MERS *(RICO)(4/12) Depauw v. MERS (Mich Class Action)(2011) Ark.Sup.Ct. (MERS does not have standing) Hooker v. MERS, BofA (Oregon)(5/11) MERS v. Knight (DUH! Tx COA believes MERS is the lender)(2006) Morgan v. Ocwen, MERS*** (only secured creditor may conduct foreclosure)(7/11) Guilford County, NC v. Banks, MERS (3/12) El Paso Joins Hunt for MERS***(2/12) James v. Recontrust, BAC, MERS (violated Oregon recording law)(2/12) Bain v. Metropolitan, MERS et al ***(Amicus)(2/12) Bain v. Metropolitan, MERS (AG Amicus)(2/12) Bain v. Metropolitan, MERS (MERS brief)(10/11) Kristin Bain ***(Simply put, if MERS does not hold the note, it is not a lawful beneficiary.)(8/12) NY AG v. The Banks et al & MERS*** (2/12)
FNMA v. Goodrich pro se (Discusses problems with MERS)(Oregon-12/11) Guilford County, NC v. Banks, MERS (3/12) Rollins v. MERS*** (Seeks to VOID all MERS deeds in GA)11/11) Mass. AG v. Banks, MERS (12/11) Residential Funding Co. v. Saurman (Mich Sup Ct bad decision)(MERS)(11/11) Delaware v. MERSCORP & MERS (10/11) Christian County Kentucky v. MERS(Recording fees) (4/11) Bonnet v. First American (reversed, MERS sanctions)(10/11) Schott v. BAC, BONY, MERS (Federal Claims)(10/11)* State of Ohio v. MERS (recording fees)(10/11) MERS: The Unreported Effects of Lost Chain of Title on Real Property Owners (85 pages)(6/11) Koontz v. Everhome/MERS (SJ denied chain of title)(9/11) Dallas County v. MERS et al (Original Complaint) Dallas County v. MERS (4th Amend, Pet)(12-12) Cruz v. Aurora, ING, MERS (Foreclosure sale VOID)(8/11)
The Complications of Collecting on Michigan tells MERS no.(4/11) Bank of New York v. Silverberg*** (MERS no standing)(6/11) MERS Consent Order*(Cease & Desist)(4/11) Figueroa v. MERS (Figueroa Reply Brief)(7/11) Schare v. MERS** (Complaint)(4/11) Schare v. MERS (Exhibits) HSBC (MERS) v. Murphy (Judgment VACATED, remanded) (5/11) Hooker v. Northwest, BA, MERS, Wells Fargo (worthless notes)(5/11) Wachovia v. Wright, MERS (Bank's motion to vacate denied)(5/11) MERS Shut Down in Michigan )(4/11) MERS v. Groves (Texas quiet title) (4/11) MERS Consent Cease & Desist Order Schare v. MERS** (Complaint) (4/11) Schare v. MERS (Exhibits) The Case Against Allowing MERS to Initiate Foreclosure Proceedings (4/11) In re: Agard (BK, SPS, U.S. Bank, MERS)(2/11) * McCoy v. BNC, (MERS Oregon Smackdown) (2/11) Thomas-v-Citimortgage-Allied-Flagstar-MERS* (2/11) Foster - MERS class action - Kentucky (9/10) Labelle v. ABC, BAC, MERS, Countrywide (TILA, rescission)(1/11) MERS v. Lambert (REVERSED in part, TILA, attorney fees, offset)(1/11) Zitta v. BAC, Countrywide (Relief from BK stay-Denied)(1/11) Rollins v. MERS*** (Complaint: Void Foreclosures -Return Homes) BAC/MERS v.White (SJ Reversed/remand to trial)(12/10) MERS RECOMMENDED FORECLOSURE PROCEDURES MERS not licensed in California * MERS v. LEVENSTEIN (foreclosure Void in BK) Ocwen /MERS- Wrongful f/c, defect in NOS (9/2010) A Survey of Cases Discussing MERS’: Authority to Act Rickie Walker v. BAC, Bear Stearns, EMC, Citibank, MERS et al (full BK docs) Nevada v. MERS et al (recording fees) MERS v. Yeasmin (denied with prejudice) MERS/Deutsche lose in Maine Sup Ct. MERS-California Class-Action (2010) MERS sued for BILLIONS in Nv, Ca Landmark Nat'l Bank v Kesler_MERS 9/08 MERS v. Romaine 12/06 Process for Foreclosing on Mortgage Loans Class Action Defense Cases—In re Judicial Panel On Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) Grants Plaintiff's Motion Unopposed By Defense Attorneys To Centralize Class Action Litigation MERS Affidavits (Girdvainis case) Supplemental Order (Girdvainis case) Order Regarding Standing of MERS To Foreclose on Behalf of Others MERS v. Sheridan (Idaho) AK Construction v. Litton/MERS Complaint in Jack v. MERS, Citi, MERS sues county clerk for recording assignment Ark.Sup.Ct. (MERS does not have standing) MERS v. Mitchell (BK judge stops MERS) MERS v. Southwest (no legal standing) MERS v. Landmark (No standing to f/c) MERS v. Sheridan (Idaho) (No standing) MERS (relief from stay Denied) MERS (Dist.Ct affirms BK Ct.) MERS & Countrywide v. Trustee (2009) MERS Bifurcation of Note & Mortgage Lasalle Bank v. Smith, MERS (2010) MERS must not be named as a plaintiff MERS-CITIBANK not real parties in interest. Deutsche v. Taylor (explains MERS assignment, indorsements and standing) MERS brief in Neb. Dept. of Banking MERS/U.S.Bank v. Munoz (ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE) MERS v. Cabrera (Order) (2005) MERS v. Cabrera (2005 Transcript)
Master Repurchase Agreement - Citigroup Global Markets Realty Corp. and New Century Financial Corp. [Aug 1_ 2006] DOCX Document Fabrication Price List***
Arias v. Elite Mortgage Group (Homeowners CAN sue over denied modifications)(1/15)
Arias v. Elite Mortgage Group (Homeowners CAN sue over denied modifications)(1/15)
NATIONSTAR Back to topRip-Off Reports on Nationstar ' HAM v. NATIONSTAR (reversed/standing)(5/15) Morlock v. Nationstar (Wrongful Foreclosure Win)(12/14) Stevens v. Nationstar (No Notice reversal)(3/14) FANNIE MAE, NATIONSTAR v. CONOVER (Doc FAIL)(1/14) PB County Judge Sends Foreclosing Bank Packing NATIONSTAR v. CASSADY (Dismissed)(12/13)
Burton v. Nationstar (Class Action Complaint*) (4/13) Burton: STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER (9/13) Burton: Docket Nationstar v. Van Cott Although not a party to the contract, Nationstar filed a foreclosure complaint against Appellants.) Kiefert v. Nationstar (no standing)(10/14) Sites v. Nationstar (Plaintiffs claim defamation, intentional interference with prospective contractual relations, and fraud).
NEW CENTURY Back to top
New Century: Lessons Learned (2008) Supplemental Order (Girdvainis case) YVANOVA v. New Century, Ocwen, Deutsche (pet. for review/CA Sup Ct)(7/14) New Century Bankruptcy (2008) New Century/Home 123 Opinion & Commentary Adkins v. Morgan Stanley (Civil Rights Class action)(10/12) New Century v. Braxton (NC Can't assign anything anymore)(2010) New Century/Home 123 Opinion & Commentary Adkins v. Morgan Stanley (Civil Rights Class action)(10/12) New Century v. Braxton (NC Can't assign anything anymore)(2010)
Akins (judgment "Void for uncertainty") NJ Carpenters v. Novastar, Deutsche et al (3/13) Snyder* (lack of standing) Snyder (motion to amend w/prejudice) Snyder (response to amend) Pierce v. NovaStar-Class Action
$2.1 B Consent Judgment against Ocwen (12/13)
REPORT TO FANNIE MAE
REGARDING *** Ocwen: Letter from NY Dept. of Financial Services (8/14) Ocwen's 8K SEC Filing regarding the settlement (12/14) Elm Tree Investment v. Ocwen (Class Action)(9/14) US Bank, Ocwen v. Schubert (FDCPA dismissal reversed)(9/14) Example of Lost Assignment Affidavits filed by Ocwen (2/14) Ocwen Settlement (2014) Valbuena v. Ocwen (Dual-Tracking WIN)(5/15) Pennington v. Ocwen (Assigned mortgage ONLY)(11/14) Buffington v. US Bank/Ocwen (Homeowner may owe nothing)(10/14) Williams v. Ocwen (Ocwen to pay BK fees for forcing BK (7/14) DEMPSEY v. OCWEN (Class Action Complaint: Failure to record Satisfaction of Mortgage)(5/14) Cave v. Saxon Mortgage and Ocwen(HAMP)(MTD Class Action Denied)(5/13) Yarney v. Ocwen (Stunning FDCPA***) (3/13) Tolliver v. USBank, Ocwen** (Phony Fees)(7/12) Bridge v. Ocwen (FDCPA reversed)(4/12) Ocwen v, Thomas (SJ reversed-failure to refute)(4/12) Morgan v. Ocwen, MERS*** (only secured creditor may conduct foreclosure)(7/11) Ocwen - Wrongful foreclosure, defect in NOS (9/2010) Ocwen Sanctioned $71,050 IN RE ADAMS Sealy Davis v. Ocwen OCWEN LOSES $11.5 MILLION VERDICT ON $31,000 Davis v. Ocwen 2008 Memorandum Opinion (settled)
Davis v. Ocwen (Atlanta)(FORGERY-MTD Denied) (2009) BELLISTRI v. OCWEN (2009) Practice of False & Forged Signatures AUDIT OF OCWEN FEDERAL BANK’S SERVICING OF RTC MORTGAGE TRUST 1994-S2
MEMORANDUM DECISION ON ORDER DIRECTING SECURED CREDITOR AND FORECLOSURE REFEREE TO APPEAR AND SHOW CAUSE WHY THEY SHOULD NOT BE LIABLE FOR VIOLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY AND WHY POST-PETITION FORECLOSURE SALE SHOULD NOT BE VACATED
Guzman v. Ocwen (Orig. Pet.) and MOSS, CODILIS, STAWIARSKI, MORRIS, SCHNEIDER & PRIOR, LLP Schwartz (improper Foreclosure) Ocwen - Response to Interrogatories
One West Bank v, Corrar (Plaintiff failed to move for a default judgment within a year after defendant's default)(5/14) DiRenzo v. OneWest (Dual-Tracking injunction)up(4-14) OneWest v. STEINBERGER(Robo-Signing a Felony) The Court of Appeals seems to have assumed that no foreclosure would be permissible without the foreclosing party having a chain of assignments from the originator of the loan. (1/14) OneWest v. STEINBERGER PETITION FOR REVIEW OF A SPECIAL ACTION DECISION OF THE COURT OF APPEALS (3/14) BAVAND v. ONE WEST (MERS no authority)(9/13) OneWest Bank pays 7 figures in mortgage fraud case Rigali v. OneWest (Summary Judgment Denied)(5/13) McDonald v. ONEWEST (Homeowner wins***)(10/12) McDonald v. ONEWEST (previous COA order)(6-12) Onewest v. Drayton (10/10)(Schack) Arizmendi v. One West (Stay Motion Denied)(5/11) OneWest Bank v. Dorner * (Defective execution of Mort.)(1/11)
New York Trust Law article(6/11) 2006-Merrill, Wilshire, LaSalle Morgan Stanley ABS Static Pool Information
The Model Notary Act (2010)
Deposition of Victoria Scott (Robo-verifier)(11/13) Affidavit of DANIEL K. SCHERRER (Not my signature) (9/13) USA v. Lorraine Brown (Robo-signing plea agreement)(11/12) Register of Deeds John O'Brien files Amended Affidavit and Request for Restitution (1/13) Affidavit of Marie McDonnell (1/13) Rhiel v. Central Mortgage (Notary's Failure)(2012) Klem v. WAMU, Quality (false notary)(2/13) Commonwealth (Va) v. LPS, DocX (Complaint/Consent)(1/13)
OCC v. LPS DocX Consent Order (4/11) FORENSIC EXAMINATION OF ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE RECORDED DURING 2010 IN THE ESSEX SOUTHERN DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS
Foreclosure In California Audit Nevada v. LPS, Fidelity, DocX complaint (12/11) * Register John O'Brien's letter and affidavit request ***Coursen v. JPM, LPS, FNF et al (RICO Stays)(7/12) LPS v. Clark (Ohio Class Action for Wrongful Foreclosures due to Fraudulent Documents)(7/12) Jaffer v. Chase (Affidavit problem)(6/12) LPS Internal emails (Oops, foreclosing in wrong name) State of NY Mtge. v Vaccerino *(produce signor)(5/12) Missouri AG - Robosigning is a Felony* (2/12) GRAND JURY Transcript in Robosigning case Day-1 GRAND JURY Transcript in Robosigning case Day-2 Midland Finding v. Brent($5.2 mm settlement)(8/11) Wells Fargo Robo (China) DOCX Document Fabrication Price List **
Securities Litigation Back to top Reporting Missing-Lost-Counterfeit or Stolen Securities Prospectus MERRILL LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE2 Calpers v. Moody's (5/14) IN RE FHFA COORDINATED SECURITIES LITIGATION FHFA Writ of Mandamus (3/13) SEC v. Merrill Lynch (Cease & Desist-$31mm) (12-13) U.S. v. Steinberg (SAC) Unsealed Indictment (2013) Deutsche Bank v. WMC (Complaint/Securitization fail)(9/13) Dodona v. Goldman Sachs (securities class-action) Self Help Ventures Fund v. Jones (Reversed-Ohio)(3/13) Royal Park v. Deutsche Bank (Empty Trusts)(7/13) Phoenix Light v. Morgan Stanley/Saxon (8/13) Phoenix Light v. Credit Suisse (Empty Trusts)(9/13) Phoenix Light v. Goldman Sachs (Empty Trusts)(7/13) Phoenix Light v. Bear Stearns, EMC, JPM (Empty Trusts)(7/13) Dexia v. Bear Stearns, EMC Mortgage (Rakoff)(5/13) NJ Carpenters v. Novastar, Deutsche et al (3-13)MBIA v. JPM, Bear Stearns DEFENDANT’S REPLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT of SJ (11/13) Atlas v. AHLH Inc. ( FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS)(07) Assured v. Flagstar ($91MM)(2-13) Implications of statute of limitations rulings in mortgage-backed securities cases(6/12) Dexia v. Bear Stearns-EMC Mortgage (Complaint)(1-12) Deutsche Bank v. BOA (securities) NY AG v. JPM, Bear, EMC (2007 Trust fraud)(10-12) Plumbers Union v. JPMorgan (9/12) NECA v. Goldman Sachs (affirmed/vacated/remand)(9/12) HSH v. Barclays Consolidated Complaint*** (empty pools)(4/12) FDIC v. SW, BA, DB, CWALT, GS (8/12) Syncora v. EMC Mortgage (SJ granted in part)(6/12) SYNCORA-beats-EMC (securitization) (2011) FHFA v. JPM, EMC, Bear,WAMU Complaint (9/11) New York Trust Law article John Hancock v Ally, GMAC, ResCap (7/12) (6/11) Ambac v. Bank of America, Merrill Complaint (4/12) Ambac v. JPM, EMC Mortgage, Bear Stearns (AGAIN) (3/12) Complaint in MetLife v. Morgan Stanley/Saxon (4/12) Complaint in SEC v. Option One/Sand Canyon (settled $28mm)(4/12) Sealink v. Bear/EMC/JPM (1/12) John Hancock Life v. JPM, EMC***(1/12) Bear Stearns/EMC(class action complaint)(2/10) Assured Guaranty v. EMC, Bear, JPM ** (complaint)(11/11) BONY et al v. Walnut Place (Mem. Opinion)(10/11) SIPA. Securities Investor Protection Act Dexia v. Deutsche Complaint (7/11)(DB securitized defaulted loans) Allstate v. Morgan StanleySEC v. JPMorgan(2011) Pichard v. JPM (Madoff)(2/10) SEC v. DESIREE E. BROWN (Taylor Bean)(2011) Dodona v. Goldman Sachs (securities class-action) BYAFM v. Goldman (complaint) Plumbers & Pipefitters Local v. JPM MBIA v. Credit Suisse, DLJ, SPS (Complaint) (12/09) Cambridge Investments v. Banks
Nationwide Title Consent Decree (MORTGAGE & NOTE WERE SPLIT! "Shall not claim both the mortgage and note have been assigned when, in fact, only the mortgage has been transferred by the assignment.)(12/13) FDIC v. Attorney's Title Insurance Fund (9/14) Trout v. Taylor (Title Fraud)(1934)
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Angels v. Stuart-Wright Mortgage (Title
Fraud)(2001)
SUBRAMANI v. WELLS FARGO, FIDELITY TITLE (MTD Denied in Parts)(11/13) Lueras v. BAC (Quiet Title/Precedential)(10/13) Stauffer v First American Title (False Recording Statute)(8/13) Walker v. Quality Loan (Quiet Title)(8/13) Stewart Title Guaranty Co. v. Dude (2/13) Wood River Capital Resources, LLC v. Stewart Title (2/13) Arei Colonnade 1, LLC v. Stewart Title (2/13) First American v. Edwards (standing without injury) (2011) Ruiz v. 1st. Fidelity (Foreclosure proceeding VOID)(3/12)
US Bank Brochure: Homeowner is a party to Securitization Salmon v. Foreclosed Assets/US Bank (Shell Game)(4/15) Dernier v. U.S. Bank (Stolen/Lost Notes)(1/15) LYONS v. US BANK (CPA Reversed)(10-14) Buffington v. US Bank/Ocwen (Homeowner may owe nothing)(10/14) US Bank, Ocwen v. Schubert (FDCPA dismissal reversed)(9/14) US Bank N.A. v Sarmiento (Loan mod scandal)(8/14) US Bank v. LaFrance (Faked docs. Reversed)(7/14) US Bank v. Nelson (Affidavit Fail)(2/14) Szymoniak v. The Banks et al (1/14) US Bank v. Sawyer (Mediation/Modification scam)(with prejudice) (6-14)
McCulley v. US Bank $6 Million Judgment (4/14) McCulley v. US Bank (Findings of Fact) (4/14)Keshtgar v. US Bank (Horrible opinion)(6/14) Stauffer v. US Bank (wrongful recordation of liens on the Arizona false claims statute) (9/13) How The Stauffer Case Will Have an Impact on Arizona Foreclosures (9/13) US Bank Petition for Review DENIED (page 8)(2/14)
U.S. Bank, N.A. v Shinaba (HAMP FAIL)(Court finds Bank of America's dilatory, and dishonest, conduct troubling.)(9/13) U.S. Bank N.A. v Thomas (HAMP FAIL&Sanctions)(9/13) Collings v. City First Mortgage, US Bank, MERS (Quiet Title, equity skimming (7/13) Correa v. US Bank (Failed to reestablish Lost Note)(8/13) US Bank v Weinman (3/13) US Bank v. McGinn (Reversed-Ohio)1/13) US Bank Natl. Assn. v Gestetner (instructive)(2-13) US Bank is not a bona fide mortgagee (10/12) U.S. Bank Admits MERS Does NOT Have Authority to Assign Note (Bressler) (3/13) U.S. Bank v. Dellarmo (Standing-NY Sup.Ct.)(4/12) U.S. Natl. Assn. v Said (Dismissed broken chain)(1-13) US Bank v. McGinn (Reversed-Ohio)1/13) Tolliver v. USBank, Ocwen** (Phony Fees)(7/12) Suarez v. BONY (Cancel Instrument)(1-13) ***Connoly v. US Bank (Complaint to determine validity of lien & QT) (1/12) US Bank v. Wright (Valid Title?)(10-12) U.S. Bank Not a Bona-Fide Purchaser**(10-12) U.S. Bank v.Renfro (GMAC motion to vacate Denied) Tolliver v. US Bank, Ocwen** (Phony Fees)(7/12) Ragland v. U.S. Bank (reversed)(9/12) Bonnici v. US Bank, BA (FDCPA Class Action) (6/12) Congress v. U.S. Bank* (Allonge, NY Trust Law)(6/12) U.S. Bank v. Moore (reversed-standing) (4/12) * Complaint for Lien and Quiet Title (1/12) * U.S. Bank v. Schneider Opp. to Summary Judgment (12-11) U.S. Bank v. Schneider (Req. for sanctions)(1/12) US Bank v. Guillaume (case documents)(2011) U.S. Bank v. Ramjit(Schack dismissed w/prej for failure to certify)(12/11) In the Matter of the foreclosure of a Deed of Trust executed by Tonya R. Bass v. US Bank (Decision defines what constitutes a proper endorsement of a note.)(12/11) U.S. Bank v. Bressler (MERS lacks the power and authority to assign the mortgage)(12/11) US Bank v. Guillaume** (Investors must be named)(2/12) Phillips vs. U.S. Bank MUST READ! *** (11/11) U.S. Bank v. Solorin(refuse to verify filings)(11/11) Feltus v U.S. Bank (reversed-lost note affidavit)(2/12) ALE v. U.S. Bank (Expunge Mortgage and Assignment) Gee v. U.S. Bank* (reversed. No Note=No Foreclosure)(9/11) Lippold v. US Bank* MERS could not legally assign the Note(9/11) U.S. Bank v. Duvall **(MEMORANDUM REGARDING NOTICE OF SUGGESTION OF MOOTNESS)(8/11) In re: Agard (BK, SPS, U.S.Bank, MERS)(2/11) Bank v. Mathon**(Mod FAIL)(12/10) Congress v. U.S. Bank* (Allonge, NY Trust Law)(6/12) Testimony of Prof. Bloom (US Bank v. Congress) (2010) Expert Testimony of Thomas Adams (US Bank v. Congress) (2010) U.S. Bank v. Detweiler (reversed & remanded)(12/10) Hendricks v. U.S. Bank (FC sale VOID)(6/11) McLeod (Order Vacated - Dismiss w/prejudice) ALE v. U.S. Bank (Expunge Mortgage and Assignment*) U.S. Bank v. Duvall (dismissal affirmed)(12/10) Hendricks v. U.S. Bank (FC sale VOID)(6/11) Bevilacqua v. Rodriguez (Judge Long Order)(no title to purchaser of F/C property) Ibanez Decision (Mass. Sup Ct.)(1/11) US-Bank-Servedio (SJ reversed - No Note) BAC Funding v. Jacques, U.S. Bank (Reversed - standing)(2/10) U,S, Bank v. Renfro (10/10) (Ohio AG amicus) U.S. Bank v. Renfro (GMAC motion to vacate Denied) U.S. Bank v. Emmanuel (dismissed w/prej)(5/10) SERVEDIO v. U.S. Bank (SJ reversed)(10/10) U.S. Bank Reply brief (LaRace-Supreme Court) BAC Funding v. U.S. Bank, C-Bass Complaint for Wrongful Foreclosure, Fraud, Negligence, Quiet Title and Unfair Business Practices McLeod (Order Vacated - Dismiss w/prejudice) Trouche (Judgment Vacated/Sale set aside) U.S. Bank v. Richards (reversed-2010) U.S. Bank v. HarpsterFraud on the court***)(4/10) MERS/U.S.Bank v. Munoz (ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE)
WM Covered Bond Program (2007) Chase-FDIC-WAMU Confidential Purchase Agreement (2008) Nardi Deposition (Chase never received the WAMU loans ever!) NO ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE, NO ALLONGES OR ANY EVIDENCE OF TRANSFERRING OWNERSHIP OF LOANS FROM WAMU TO CHASE***(8/12) WAMU SHREDDED THE ORIGINAL NOTES (2012) Klem v. WAMU, Quality (false notary)(2/13) Wallace v WAMU, Lerner, Sampson (reversed - FDCPA-mill)(6/12) WAMU v. Wallace( (Reverse/remand)12-12) Hogan v. WAMU, JPM (AZ Sup. Ct.)(Pet for Review)(5/11) Hogan v. WAMU, Deutsche, JPM (Consolidated Pet For Review
AZ Sup Ct)(4/11) AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF OF FORECLOSURE STRATEGISTS GROUP (1/12) Oral Argument set for 1/24/12 Hogan v. Washington Mutual Bank (No Note-No Problem)(6/12) AZ Sup. Ct. Amended Opinion (7/12)
KEY RULINGS FROM DELAWARE BANKRUPTCY COURT’S REJECTION OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL’S PLAN OF REORGANIZATION
Wamu v. Wallace (Memo.Jurisdiction)(10/11)v Klem v WAMU (BRIEF OF RESPONDENT/CROSS APPELLANT)(2010) WMB Noteholder Group's( I) Statement Concerning Rule 2019 and (II) Request that Sanctions be Entered against the Debtors Deutsche v. FDIC (memorandum in support of MTD-JPM-WAMU)(11/09) Foreclosure TRO Granted (WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK; JPMORGAN BANK; CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY) WAMU Global Settlement among the Debtors (DENIED) Majon v. Washington Mutual / JP Morgan Chase (class-action) Washington Mutual v. City of Cleveland Wamu v. JPMorgan Chase (Bankruptcy) Majon v. Washington Mutual / JP Morgan Chase (class-action)
Wells Fargo Foreclosure Attorney Procedure Manual (2/12) Szymoniak v. The Banks et al (1/14) In Re: Franklin (Banks trading data - not Notes)(1/15) Goebel v. Wells Fargo (Court waives Supersedeas Bond)(1/15) Thompson v. Wells Fargo (BK-Payments Reimbursed)(10/14) Wells Fargo Wins, Homeowners, AG, Courts Lose (2/14)
Lindsey v. Wells Fargo Bank (Assigned mortgage only)(2/13)
Wells Fargo v. Spivak (Wells Noticed before MERS assigned)(10/14)
Wells Fargo v. Niamke (Summary Judgment Reversed)(10/14) Good v. Wells Fargo (Set aside: Wells must prove Note control)(9/14) Fonteno v. Wells Fargo (Cause to cancel Deed)(8-14) Harlin v. Wells Fargo (Wells Fargo slammed)(6-14) Samaroo v. Wells Fargo (Notice Fail)(3/14) WELLS FARGO v. HEATH (Standing) (2005) Acuff v. Wells Fargo (Pro se reversed/Standing)(5/14)v Wells Fargo v. Erobobo (Amicus) (REMIC Tax Form)(3/14) Bristol v. Wells Fargo (MERS assigned Mortgage Only)(4-14) RIJHWANI,v. Wells Fargo (Dual-Tracking)(3-14) Wells Fargo v. Ostiguy (Affidavit fail-loan was sold)(2/14) RUBY VALLEY v. WELLS FARGO (Dissent: MERS not beneficiary)(1/14) BECKER v. WELLS FARGO (a stunning and swift defeat/loan mod/Dual Track)(2-14) SRMOF Trust v. Lewis (Dissent clarifies Schwartzwald)(12/13) Conklin v. Wells Fargo (Debt Collection Fail)(12/13) Wells Fargo v. Burek (non holder with rights?)(11/13) SUBRAMANI v. WELLS FARGO, FIDELITY TITLE (MTD Denied in Parts)(11/13) Lincoln v. Wells (Due Process)(9/13) Dollens v. Wells Fargo ($3 Million-Outrageous conduct)(8/13)IN RE: WACHOVIA CORP. “PICK-A-PAYMENT” MORTGAGE MARKETING AND SALES PRACTICES LITIGATION (Wells Fargo SANCTIONED)(9-13) Henning v. Wachovia, Wells Fargo (Corp. Resolution)(9-13) Focht v. Wells Fargo (reversed on standing)(9/13) Focht v. Wells Fargo (Motion for Rehearing)(10-13) Rockbridge v. Wells Fargo (Instructional-20 causes of action)(9-13) Wells Fargo Bank v. Harrop (Dismissed with prejudice)(9/13) USA v. Wells Fargo (FHFA securities fail)(9-13) CORDELLO v. WELLS FARGO (Contractually required to offer permanent loan mod when homeowner complied. Heads I Win-Tails You Lose)(8/13) Becker v. Wells Fargo (Order to Compel Discovery&Sanctions)(8/13) Wachovia v. Coffey (unlawful practice of law)(7/13) SCHLEGEL v. WELLS FARGO (FDCPA/ECOA)(7/13)Wells Fargo v. Horn (Doc FAIL, REV. & Dismissed)(6/10) Kurian v. Wells (Notice Fail)(6/13) Young v. Wells Fargo (Revived Faulty Foreclosure)(5/13) Wells Fargo v. Ruggleiro (Loan mod scam)(5/13)Wells Fargo v. Gordon (Signature FAIL)(5/13)Gordon: Certification from COA (8/12) Wolf v. Wells Fargo (Order Granting Class Cert.)(5/13) Wells Fargo v. McKenna (Mtn to Reconsider*)(1/11) Wells Fargo v. Ford (reversed-lack of standing)(1/11)
Wells Fargo v. Erobobo
(noncompliance with the assignment provisions of a Pooling and Servicing Agreement voids the assignment of a note and
mortgage (4/13).
Cabanilla v. Wells Fargo (Emotional Distress)(4/13) United States v. Wells Fargo (Discrimination Complaint)(7/12) Kurian v Wells Fargo (Reversed/Lack of Service)(4/13) Jones v. Wells Fargo (Punative damages)(3/13) LINDSEY v. WELLS FARGO (Assigned Mortgage only)(2-13) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Schultz (Bad Faith)(2/13) Wells Fargo v. Gordon (missing signature)(2/13) Becker v. Wells Fargo (Servicer Negligence) (1-13) Wells Fargo motion re magical assignment of nonexistent mortgage**(6/12) In RE: Wachovia Corp. "Pick-A-Payment" Mortgage Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation (5/11) *** Gray v. Wells, MERS, Harmon (FC ruled NULL & VOID)(11/12) Patterson v. Wells Fargo (Relief from stay Denied-lost Note)(11/12) Wells Fargo v. Burrows (Reversed)(12-12) NFHA Discrimination Complaint against Wells Fargo Pro Se Homeowner Wins Reversal against Wells (6/12) Fagan v. Wells Fargo* (V.\Complaint:Quiet Title, Fraud)(7/12) Fagan v. Wells Request for Documents Wells v. Tyson ($150,000.00 for trespass) (2010) Declaration of Elizabeth Jacobson* (Wells Fargo)(2010) Rousseau v. Wells Fargo Complaint (Suicide*)(1/12) Glover v. Wells Fargo, et al (PRICED OUT OF COURT)(5/12) Drouin v. AMHS, Wells, Sand Canyon***(MTD Denied)(5/12) Jones v. Wells Fargo ($3MM punitive+att.fees)(4/12) Jones v. Wells Fargo (Punative damages)(3/13) Wells Fargo v. Stewart (POC rife with errors)(2/11) Sutcliffe v. Wells Fargo (Class action Order)(5/12) Brannan v. Wells Fargo (Flawed docs since 1996*)(Order) (11/11) Wells Fargo v. EMC Mortgage (compel documents) Wells Fargo v. Paul (Sale & judgment reversed, no notice, neglect)(9/11) Rigby v. Wells Fargo (Standing-reversed)(4/12) Wigod v. Wells Fargo*** (ruling is likely to send shivers through the banking industry. HAMP)(3/12) Williams v. Wells Fargo (Grant motion to certify class action)(2/12) Bias v. Wells, JPM (Class Action RICO*)(2/12)
Wells Fargo v. McNee (Lack of standing despite default)(11/11) Wells Fargo v McNee (SJ denied-standing)(11/11)
Mass. AG v. Banks, MERS (12/11) Class action against Wells Fargo and law firm(10/11) Wells Fargo v. Michelotti(Wells does not have title)(9/11) Wells Fargo (Sale & judgment reversed, no notice, neglect)(9/11)
Wells, Orix v. Wachovia(1998 destruction of documents***)(2006) Class Action against Wells Fargo, credit agencies(8/11) Demucha v. Wells Fargo (7/11)(Reversed)
Leyva v. National Default, America's Servicing, Wells Fargo (You must prove chain of title)(7/11) Leyva vs. NDSC Oral Argument (Part II)
Veal v. AHMS, Wells Fargo, *** (BK Reversed, Vacated, Remanded)(6/11) Hooker v. Northwest, BA, MERS, Wells Fargo (worthless notes***)(5/11) Wells Fargo barred by Res judicata-collateral estoppel) (5/11) Wells Fargo v. Ford (reversed-lack of standing (1/11) Ohio uses the holding in Wells v. Jordan (10/10) Wells Fargo Robo (China) Wells Fargo Reply brief (Ibanez-Supreme Court)
Wells Fargo v. Lindquist (Wells pays Trustee $190K)(1/10) In Re: Williams: (Wells Fargo - Denied BK Stay)(10/10)
Wells Fargo Closing and Delivery Procedures Wells Fargo v Hughes (modification, dismissed)(1/10) Wells v. Chesney (Note non-negotiable)(2010) Wells'Buyer Beware Seller's AddendumWells Fargo Robosignor China Brown In Re: Mims v. Wells Fargo (Wells Fargo - Denied BK Stay)(10/10) Judge Rejects Wells Fargo Foreclosure Documents Again Wells Fargo Deposition (7/09) Wells Fargo v. Reyes* (Dismissed w/prejudice)2008) NAACP v. Wells Fargo 3/09 Wells, Litton Loan v. Farmer (dismissed with prejudice)(2008) Docs of Wells Fargo scam Wells withdraws (docket sheet) Abercrombie (FCRA) California Court Orders Wells Fargo to Pay Over $1 Million for Favorable Ruling For Debtors In Jones v. Wells Fargo Bank Upheld Wells v. Jordan (amicus brief) Wells Fargo v. LaSalle (mortgage fraud)(2008) Wells held liable for trespassing (2010) Wells Fargo v. Chesney (dismissal granted) WellsFargo v. Cirigliano (SJ Denied)(2010)
Whistleblower cases Back to top Szymoniak v. The Banks et al (1/14) Lynn Szymoniak versus the Banks (Trusts are empty) USA, Mackler v BA*** (unsealed complaint)(3/12) USA-Lagow v. Countrywide, BAC (unsealed complaint)(2/12)
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HUFF v. FLAGSTAR (SJ Denied-Suspicion of false docs)(4/15) United States ex rel, Advocates for Basic Legal Equality v. US Bank (U.S.-Backed Mortgages Put to Test in an Innovative Lawsuit)(11/14)
Boyce v. TD Service (No Free Houses) (Extrinsic Fraud)(3/15) Collins v. Experian (FDCPA)(1/15) First Federal Bank v. Aldridge (DISMISSED w/prejudice)(11/13) Collateral Attack (1/12) In Re Washington v. SLS, BONY (Statute of limitations bars Note)(11/14) Settlement Agreement Vacated (11/14) SRMOF Trust v. Lewis (Reply Brief/sound arguments)(10/14) National Collegiate Student Loan v. Beverly (2 Default judgments vacated)(9/14) Cashmere Valley Bank v. The Department of Revenue(assets held in a REMIC trust are often MBSs, not mortgages.)(9/14) CFPB v. Flagstar ($37.5 Million stipulation)(9/14) CFPB v. Flagstar ($37.5 Million Consent order)(9/14) Distressed Asset v. Adamson (Sale and Deed VOID)(9/14) Frias v. Asset Foreclosure LSI Title, US Bank, MERS (DTA/SPA)(9/14) Homeowner Bill of Rights COLLABORATIVE CASE SUMMARIES (8/14) May v. PHH Mortgage (reversed/no standing)(9/14) Fair V. Kaufman Original Note Required (1994) Dow Family v. PHH Mortgage, US Bank(Equitable assignment)(7/14) PHH v. Connors (Recind sale/Vacate Foreclosure)(4/14) PHH Mortgage v. Parish (no proof of ownership or default)(2011) Florida AG v. Foreclosure Rescue Scammers(Final Judgment)(12/13) Morgan Financial v. Gotses (Defenses to Trustee sale)(5/14) Case Watch: Sims v. Carrington Mortgage (Tex Sup Ct)(2013) FDIC v. Duerksen (Sale VOIDED 4-years later-Notice Fail)(1991) NAAC v. CA Gov. Brown (Suit Over Diversion of Money From National Mortgage Settlement)(3/14) Dorsey v. Vanderbuilt (Note & Mortgage Unenforceable)(3/14) Bayview Loan Servicing v. Bartlett (Santions/Dismiss w/Prej)(3/14) Better Markets v. DOJ (COMPLAINT)(2/14) McCulley v. US Bank of Montana ($5m verdict - Opinion)(1/14)
PNC v. WEST (Major Document FAIL)(1/14) AG v. Credit Suisse Complaint (12/13) Kelsey v. SunTrust (Docs must be authenticated)(12/13)Grady v. TRI-CITY NATIONAL BANK (Homeowners can stay while on appeal)(9/13) Seth V. Midland Funding (Burden does not shift to homeowner)(11/13) ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL MONEY PENALTY (TD Bank)(9/13) Illinois v, SafeGuard Properties (Lockout thugs Complaint)(9/13) Unlawful Detainer /Questions of Title DIMOCK v. EMERALD (detainer/quiet title) Harvey v. Garbet Mortgage (Quiet Title***)(4/11) Albice v. Premier Mortgage ** (No BFP-sale void)(5/12) Quigley*** (Forged deed-no Bona fide purchaser)(3/11) Albice v. Premier Mortgage, Option One (NO BFP***)(5/12) Huff v. Flagstar (False Recording) (8/13) YANG v. SEBASTIAN LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION (Business records exception)(8-13) Guaranty v. Harris (There cannot be a holder in due course of a nonnegotiable instrument,)(1966) Suntrust v. Reed (Order Compelling Discovery)(7/13) Rogan v. Vanderbuilt (Lack Of Proper Indorsement Rendered Promissory Note Unenforceable (7/13) DiSALVO v. SUNTRUST MORTGAGE (Condition Precedent Fail)(6/13) Marine CU v. Detlefson-Delano (Mn. Sup.Ct. Voids mortgage)(5/13) First Union Natl. Bank v Tecklenburg (Pay off mistake - too bad)(2003) Ruiz v. 1st Fidelity Loan Servicing (foreclosure void) (4/13) SHERZER v. HOMESTAR (TILA)(7/13) Onyeoziri v. Spivok (TRUSTEE liable***)(5/12) Reese v. Provident Funding* (7/12)
Wrong Plaintiff? Wrong Defendant?
Beware a Motion Sodal v. Cook CountyUnlawful Eviction USC 1983)(1992) BB&T v. Kraz (No Default/FDIC)(5/12) BB&T v. Kraz (Appeal affirmed) (4/13) Riverisland Cold Storage (Reverses 1935 case**)(1/13) FDIC v. PwC, Crowe Horwath (Auditors)(10-12) Bennett v. HUD (Reverse Mortgage) (11/12) Withholding Evidence Williams v. BASF Frizzell v. Murray* (Consumer Protection Act)(8/12) Christiana Bank v. Ostrander (FC dismissed)(1/13) Bankers Trust v. Tutin (mootness)(3/09) Sanders v. Mountain America FCU (TILA) (7/12) NECA v. Goldman Sachs (9/12) "Living dead" INDYMAC v. Meisels (Dis.w/prej-sanctions*)(10/12) Gale v. First Franklin (7/12) Bonilla v. Bank United (no notice)(7/12) Gambino v. Boulevard Mortg. Corp (Quiet-Slander of Title, damages)(12/09) Ohio AG v. AHMortgage (One-sided terms) Texas AG v. AHMSI (violation of Debt Collection Laws)(2010) ALMOND v. BAYVIEW (Reversed-lack of discovery)(10-12) Naranjo v. SBMC Mortgage, KPM, US Bank (Order on MTD)(7/12) Naranjo v. SBMC Mortgage (MTD Denied in part)(CA-7/12) Tampa Investment v. BB&T (Right to Undo FC sale)(4/12) PHH v. Wink (Dismissed)(4/12) GREENVILLE v. ELGIN STATE BANK,(one action)(4/12) MORTGAGE (Abuse of discretion-Reversed)(4/12) Bourff v. Lublin (FDCPA reversed)(3/12) New York AG (Motion to Intervene (4/12) Matthews v. PHH (remand)(3/12) BBT v. Kraz*** (no default/FDIC paid)(5/12) Clifton v. Blanchester (Fifth Amendment rights)(3/12) Gonzalez v. NAFH National Bank ((ECOA)(3/12) Homecomings v. Guldi (reversed-pro se/deceased)(7/13) Baker v. Stearns Bank (crappy service of process)(3/12) Hoti v. GE ($40m -Dimissed with prejudice)(6/12) Hawaiian Attorney takes non-judicial foreclosure/due process question to the US Supreme Court State v. Copeland (Court cannot avoid VOID)(11/11) Walker v. Turner (SCOTUS - 1824)( A Sheriff's deed, which is void for want of jurisdiction in the Court under whose judgment the sale took place, is not such a conveyance as that a possession under it will be protected by the statute of limitations.) JERMAN v. CARLISLE *** (FDCPA $16K per day SC OTUS) Fair Debt Collection Practices Act * Crawford Residences v. Banco Popular (Counterclaims)(5/12) United States v. GFI Mortgage (Discrimination)(4/12)
MORRIS, SCHNEIDER , now known as JOHNSON & FREEDMAN (Class Action) Cappuccio v. Prime Capital Funding (TILA)(8/11) In Re: Wilson v. LPS, Option One, Boles Law Firm Matt v. ESB (defective Notice to Vacate)(12/10) People of California v, Loan mod scammers (12/11) 2006-Merrill, Wilshire, LaSalle In re Foreclosure by Substitute Trustee* (reversed)(SC)(4/11) Emigrant Mort. v. Corcione (damages) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ex rel, BIBBY vs. The BANKSTERS et al(Alleges Banks cheated veterans/taxpayers)(6/11) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACTIONS BY AIM Funding (3 cases)(11/11) Ruiz v. 1st Fidelity Loan Servicing (foreclosure by advertisement)(3/12) Dismissed due to Documentary Stamp Regner v. Amtrust (FC sale Reversed)(9/11) *** Leyva v. National Default, America's Servicing, Wells Fargo (7/11)(You must prove chain of title) Leyva vs. NDSC - Arguments Before the Nev. Sup.Ct (Part I) Leyva vs. NDSC - Oral Argument (Part II) UNITED STATES v. SAXON (complaint)(5/11)(Military foreclosures) UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR ENTRY OF CONSENT ORDER Berg v. eHome, Saxon Berg v. eHome, Saxon Berg v. eHome, Saxon (two allonges)(2/11) Lasalle v. Bialobrzeski (Ct. reverse-remand)(9-2010) Downey v. Trujillo (dismissed w/prej, possible sanctions)(8/11) Suntrust Bank (Fraud in the inducement) United States ex rel v. Major Banks et al (VA FRAUD)(7/11) Smith v. Secretary of Veteran Affairs, An Officer of the United States (Reversed/standing may be raised on appeal)(3/12) Byrd v. MorEquity, Inc. (Reversal post sale/Ejectment)(3/12) Bulloch v. United States (Abuse of Discretion/fraud on court)(1985) Beneficial v. Vukmam (set aside, vacate, dismiss)(1/12)** NYSC Orders All Witnesses To Be Present, All Documents Demonstrating Exactly When Bank Acquired Possession of the Note and Mortgage*** Matt v. ESB Matt v. ESB Matt v. ESB (defective Notice to Vacate)(12/10) Legal Cases on Mortgage Servicing Proof of the Identification of Paper in Litigation BNY v. Meyers ( a must read!!!) Akins (judgment "Void for uncertainty") Florida Motion To Vacate Void Judgment Fidelity v. Harris (kickbacks) Freemont Investment & Loan Cease & Desist (2007) Door Could Open To Class Actions Streamlined Foreclosure and Loss Securitized Subprime Adjustable Fidelity National Title Insurance Objections to Class Settlement State of Texas v. City Mortgage CRL/AARP Appellate Brief (TILA) Delta Funding settlement Agreement and Order Office of Thrift Sup. v. Ocwen (FTC amicus brief) _____________________________
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The Statute of Limitations in Foreclosure Actions Representing yourself in Federal Court: Pro Se Handbook A Guide to Citations, Style, and Judicial Opinion Writing Federal Practice Manual for Legal Aid Attorneys
EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW How To Argue Florida Assignments To Judges TRANSCRIPT FROM A FORECLOSURE TRIAL…..WITH A SPECIAL SURPRISE AT THE END! 15 U.S. Code § 15c Actions by State attorneys general Clark v. Absolute Collection Service (FDCPA: Dispute does not have to be in writing.)(2/14) Arsenal of Foreclosure Defenses Whitcomb v. BACHLS et al Amended complaint for wrongful foreclosure, quiet title, etc. Nemo Dat Doctrine("No one can give more than what he has.") THE KEY to Foreclosure Defense JURISDICTION: Want must be dismissed (1988) New 2014 Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act **CFPB Summary of the final mortgage servicing rules (1-13) Emergency Motion to Cancel sale, Vacate judgment, Fraud on the Court. Application for TRO (detailed) Bearer Paper or Order Paper? (1979) Foreclosure Fraud - Guide to Looking up Public Records for Fraud (free) Discovery Package: Standing Manifestly Unconscionable (SCOTUS 1912) New 2014 Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act Affirmative Defenses in Foreclosure Litigation (2013) Writing the Brief for a Civil Appeal (Oklahoma) Complaint for Wrongful Foreclosure, Fraud, Negligence, Quiet Title and Unfair Business Practices Lugar v. Edmondson Oil (1983 action: SCOTUS) Example of Good Lawyering at Deposition
HOW TO USE SECURITIZATION IN YOUR COURT CASE Links to cases of illegal lockouts and how much they are worth (page down) Requirement of pleading injury NOTICE/OBJECTION TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION Security interest cannot exist independent of the obligation it secures (5/13) Is it Legal to Record the Bank’s Phone Call or Conversation?
Applicability of Deceptive Trade Practices Statutes Three Rules For Defeating the Bank's Motion For Summary Judgment in Foreclosure Cases Trinsey v Pagliaro (Statements of counsel in brief or in argument are not facts before the court)(1964) You can't Trust the Mortgage Paper Trail (4/13) Complaint against Deficiency Judgments (Hawaii)(4/13) OKLAHOMA DISCOVERY CODE (2009) Foreclosure Defense ** (2009) Did your lender send you a defective Notice of Acceleration or Notice of Default pursuant to paragraph 22 of your mortgage? Electronic Promissory Notes are not legal (15 USC 7003)Reese v. Provident (Notice fail)(7/12) UCC v. PSA Why the “but we have the note” argument fails when a securitized trust is attempting to foreclose.
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Complaint for Emergency Injunctive and Declaratory Relief and to Stay Foreclosure Sale ***
Motion to Vacate Void Order (1998) New York Trust Law article (6/11) Keystone v. General Excavator **(equity/clean hands)(1933) Defending a Foreclosure Lawsuit, Years After the Fact Enforcement Intent Regarding Deceptive Foreclosure Sale Notices
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UCC § 3-302. HOLDER IN DUE COURSE Carpenter v. Longan (SCOTUS: An assignment of the note carries the mortgage with it, while an assignment of the latter alone is a nullity.)(1872) Walker v. Turner (SCOTUS - 1824)(A Sheriff's deed, which is void for want of jurisdiction in the Court under whose judgment the sale took place, is not such a conveyance as that a possession under it will be protected by the statute of limitations.) Suit to Quiet Title Handbook*** (Texas)(LARGE FILE) 1ST COPPELL BANK v. Smith* (clouded title)(1987) Sample Complaint to Quiet Title Regaining Possession (10 year limitation) NOTE PORTFOLIO ADVISORS v. Wilson (2-Dismissal Rule) Broadening your DEFENSES: Non-negotiable? Unconscionable Contract Recinded (1/12) Why does my foreclosure complaint include a lost note count? Most plaintiffs never “hold” the original mortgage note The Plaintiff found the note! Now what? Getting Attached: When do Allonges meet requirements of NY UCC? (2006) The Notary Public Code of Professional Responsibility Marks v. Braunstein (Lost Note Found-not good enough)(9/10) Nemo dat quod non habet***( "no one [can] give what he does not have") Fraud in the Essence/Inducement Defending Junk-Debt-Buyer Lawsuits How To Defend A Credit Card Lawsuit Even If You Owe the Initial Letter to alleged Owner/Holder Writ of Coram Nobis ("Error Before Us")
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Void Orders: Fraud Upon the Court, No Jurisdiction/No Authority, No Due Process, No Res Judicata, No Laches, No Appeal Necessary VOID ORDERS CAN BE ATTACKED AT ANY TIME IN ANY COURT PROVIDED THAT PARTY IS PROPERLY BEFORE COURT Fraud: Extrinsic Fraud, Intrinsic Fraud, Fraud upon the Court, and Bill of Review in Texas Manifestly Unconscionable (SCOTUS 1912) TITLE 15 Beyond a Definition: Understanding the Nature of Void and Voidable Contracts Motion to Vacate Void Order(1998) Judgment against a Deceased Person is Void EVERBANK V. ZEER (Foreclosure VOID ab intio)(5/12) THE LIMITS OF FINALITY: REOPENING PROPERTY DIVISION ORDERS IN POST-JUDGMENT PROCEEDINGS
Liability of assignees (15 U.S.C. 1641) Debt Collection Practices (15 U.S.C. 1692) FRAUDULENT ACCESS TO FINANCIAL INFORMATION (15 Ch.94) Boyd v. Cleveland Clinic (Settlement VOID)(6/12) Reporting Missing-Lost-Counterfeit or Stolen Securities Application for TRO (detailed) Predatory Lending Claims Available Proof of the Identification of Paper in Gilbert v. Residential Funding (TILA Recission)(5/12) Nguyen v. Chase (Recission) Emergency Motion to Cancel sale, Vacate judgment, Fraud on the Court. Dismissed due to Documentary Stamp & WHY ARE THEY NOT THE PARTY ENTITLED TO PAYMENT IF THE RECORD SHOWS THAT THEY ARE? Demand Letters Claiming Damages for Errors and Omissions, Negligence Nine (9) Elements to prove Fraud Obtaining Due Process in Non-Judicial Foreclosure States Practices Statutes 2009 What Is The Right of Rescission? What the Heck is a Lis Pendens in Foreclosure Fraud - Guide to Looking up Public Records for Fraud (free) PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI OR WRIT OF PROHIBITION Unlawful Detainer /Questions of Title Quiet Title (Texas) Rescission Letter, Demand Letter action with prejudice, Clear Title Anatomy of a Florida Foreclosure Sample Foreclosure Defense Legal Forcible Detainer and Eviction Foreclosure Offense and Defense: Florida Motion To Vacate Void Judgment Defense Manual Borrowers' defenses to Foreclosure RESPA - Real Estate Settlement HUD RESPA Settlement Agreements Fair Debt Collection Practices Act* JERMAN v. CARLISLE (FDCPA SCOTUS)*** (Read summary and briefs SCOTUSWiki ) ***Coursen v. JPMorgan, et al (MTD denied)(8/12) Bridge v. Ocwen (FDCPA reversed)(4/12) Reese v. ELLIS, PAINTER, RATTERREE & ADAMS (FDCPA)(5/12) TILA (Truth in Lending Act) TILA Statute of Limitations -No Limit Default Letter to Lenders/Attorneys for violating TILA Rescission Letter Rescission Without Tender Under TILA Survives Summary Judgment Labelle v. ABC, BAC, MERS, Countrywide (TILA, rescission)(1/11) TILA: Court Decision Gives Lenders A Headache, Borrowers An Ace In The Hole (See Sherzer Case below) SHERZER v. HOMESTAR (TILA)(7/13) Fair Debt Collection Practices Act $500,000 Award for Violations of Fair Vanderbuilt v. Cole (FDCPA award)(1/13) Bourff v. Lublin** (FDCPA reversed)(3/12) Alisa v. Ameriquest, JPM, WM*** (Treble damages, consumer protection statute)(3/12) Mail Fraud (USPIS) Bear Stearns RICO case (Jeff Barnes) RICO Complaint (7/12) Receiving the proceeds of extortion Motion to Enlarge Time (sample) Discharge My Mortgage. What Can I Do? Adverse Possession (California) Proof the missing Notes are created
The Analysis and Decision of Summary Judgment Motions Summary Judgment (REVERSED) Florida Summary Judgment Reversed for Appraisal Fraud (4/13) The Case Of The People Versus Summary Judgment Why Summary Judgment is Unconstitutional Amina v. BONY, U.S. Bank (opposition to SJ) (4/13) Summary Judgment We reverse an order granting summary judgment of foreclosure because summary judgment was premature while affirmative defenses and a counterclaim for fraud were still pending. _____________________________ Pro Se Handbook (Idaho) Legal Language Explorer (beta) | ||||||||