Retired judges challenge Tuccori opt-in commission suit settlements
Four retired federal judges filed an amicus brief urging the Seventh Circuit to allow Batton plaintiffs to intervene in Tuccori.
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Chris Gallo enters guilty plea in federal mortgage fraud case
Chris Gallo, once one of the nation’s top mortgage loan officers, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud in federal court in New Jersey, according to court filings.
Newrez servicing arm sued in New Jersey over alleged RESPA violations
Homeowner alleges Shellpoint delayed loss-mitigation reviews and sent inconsistent figures while foreclosure activity continued.
loanDepot asks judge to toss West Capital Lending complaint
loanDepot says WCL lacks standing under TILA and shows no lost customers, urging dismissal with prejudice in California federal court.
Zillow says conspiracy, MRED and Compass say Zillow did this to itself
Zillow alleged a group boycott by MRED and Compass, while defendants argued Zillow’s harm is self-inflicted and nonmonopolistic.
Plaintiffs oppose Veterans United motion to dismiss amended RESPA class-action suit
Fifteen named plaintiffs allege that Veterans United Home Loans — the nation’s largest VA mortgage lender — ran an illegal kickback and steering scheme that funneled borrowers into overpriced loans.
Former Stockton Mortgage employees, Novus deny trade secret allegations
In an Alabama federal court, 18 defendants and Novus denied Stockton Mortgage trade secrets and interference allegations.
Zillow, MRED, Compass await ruling in Chicagoland MLS fight
The court is reviewing Zillow’s request to block MRED from suspending listing feeds as post-hearing briefs are filed.
Reffkin takes the stand, MRED CEO says Zillow threatened litigation over listing policy dispute
Compass and MRED leaders testified Zillow threatened litigation over listing access standards, briefs due July 9 and July 13.
Florida homebuyers sue Compass over $475 transaction fee
Florida buyers sue Compass over a $475 closing transaction fee, seeking class status for fees charged from June 2022 to June 2026.