U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Aug. 10, 2013
Wells Fargo must face homeowner class actions, 9th Circuit rules
A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel on Thursday ruled that Wells Fargo Bank's dealings with homeowners following the 2008 housing crunch can be the subject of suits by those who tried but failed to get mortgage modifications.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
In an opinion that could broadly expose banks to class actions by borrowers, a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel on Thursday ruled that Wells Fargo Bank's dealings with homeowners following the 2008 housing crunch can be the subject of suits by those who tried but failed to get mortgage modifications.
The panel reversed U.S. District Judge Jeffrey S. White of San Francisco and let consolidate...
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