Judge Elizabeth Magner

Despite Bad Behavior By Wells Fargo, Court Finds That Broad Remedial Injunction Was Unwarranted

07/23/11
Despite clear cut abuse by a mortgage lender, the Fifth Circuit has found that a bankruptcy court lacked authority to enter a broad remedial injunction requiring Wells Fargo to conduct an extensive audit of claims filed in the Eastern District of Louisiana. Matter of Stewart, No. 09-30832 (5th Cir. 7/22/11). You can find the opinion here.
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