This is the property of the Daily Journal Corporation and fully protected by copyright. It is made available only to Daily Journal subscribers for personal or collaborative purposes and may not be distributed, reproduced, modified, stored or transferred without written permission. Please click "Reprint" to order presentation-ready copies to distribute to clients or use in commercial marketing materials or for permission to post on a website. and copyright (showing year of publication) at the bottom.

Real Property
Quiet Title
Financial Elder Abuse

Suzanne Bornhauser v. Jacksonville Post Closing, Bank of America, Caliber Home Loans Inc., and Does 1 to 20, inclusive

Published: Nov. 26, 2016 | Result Date: Oct. 28, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 2:15-cv-09994-JFW-KS Summary Judgment –  Defense

Court

USDC Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Pro Per


Defendant

Robert J. Gandy

Mark Joseph Kenney
(Severson & Werson APC)

Elizabeth C. Farrell
(Severson & Werson APC)


Facts

Plaintiff instituted an action against defendants relating to her Westlake Village home, which she purchased after obtaining a $1 million loan from Bank of America National Banking Association.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff contended that she applied for a loan modification with Bank of America and that Bank of America told her not to make at least two to three loan payments on her mortgage so that she would be eligible for a loan modification. Despite taking these actions, plaintiff claimed she was denied a loan modification. She alleged that Bank of America was not authorized to do business and fund her loan, and engaged in fraud and elder abuse by originating the loan. She alleged that Caliber Home Loans denied her second application for a loan modification.

Plaintiff asserted causes of action for quiet title, financial elder abuse, negligent misrepresentation, fraud, slander of title, violation of California Corporations Code 191(C), breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, to void, cancel and expunge the deed of trust and promissory note, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud in the execution of the deed of trust and promissory note, declaratory relief-cancellation of voidable contract, and injunctive relief.

DEFENDANTS' CONTENTIONS:
Bank of America contended that each of plaintiff's causes of action were barred by the statute of limitations and that she filed the instant action to forestall foreclosure proceedings. Caliber Home Loans argued that the complaint should be dismissed due to plaintiff's failure to allege a willingness and ability to tender the amounts owed under the loan.

Result

The court dismissed Bank of America and Caliber Home Loans from the action.


#84887

For reprint rights or to order a copy of your photo:

Email jeremy@reprintpros.com for prices.
Direct dial: 949-702-5390