Facts

Plaintiffs Sheldon Soule and Shauna Soule filed suit against Wells Fargo Bank NA, in connection with the foreclosure of their home.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiffs claimed that Wells Fargo violated the Washington Consumer Protection Act by engaging in unfair or deceptive acts that led to failure to convert an adjustable rate mortgage to a fixed rate mortgage. Plaintiffs claimed the deceptive acts included the loss of their home through foreclosure, the lost opportunity to purchase a home in Lake Stevens, and the time spent trying to comply with Wells Fargo's instructions. Plaintiffs also asserted claims for wrongful foreclosure, consumer protection act, and false and deceptive communications.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant denied engaging in any unfair or deceptive acts or practices that caused plaintiffs any injury.

Damages

At the conclusion of the trial, plaintiffs sought $1.1 million in damages.

Result

Defense verdict. The jury found that there was no violation of the Washington Consumer Protection Act.

Other Information

FILING DATE: May 17, 2013.

Deliberation

two days

Length

11 days