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DannLaw, Zimmerman Law Offices file class action suit against Wells Fargo alleging bank discriminated against Black borrowers

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Claiming that Wells Fargo has engaged in a “…pervasive pattern and practice of placing Black Americans at a disadvantage in comparison to White Americans with respect to their applications for mortgage loans,” attorneys from DannLaw and the Zimmerman Law Offices filed a class action lawsuit against the giant bank in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York on Tuesday, April 6, 2022. The pleading in the case may be viewed here: Ifemoa Ebo v Wells Fargo. Wells … [Read more...] about DannLaw, Zimmerman Law Offices file class action suit against Wells Fargo alleging bank discriminated against Black borrowers

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On Tuesday March 8, Attorneys Javier Merino and Andrew Wolf of DannLaw asked the Federal District Court for New Jersey to issue an injunction ordering the owners and operators of Woodland Behavioral Health to stop interfering with Disability Rights New Jersey’s (Disability Rights NJ) ongoing investigation of abuse and neglect at the troubled Andover, New Jersey nursing facility. A hearing on the motion will be held via Zoom at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, March 11, 2022, before Judge Brian R. … [Read more...] about DannLaw asks federal court to order officials of Woodland Behavioral Health to stop interfering with Disability Rights New Jersey’s investigation of abuse and neglect at troubled facility

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While we often receive and greatly appreciate testimonials from our clients, we are rarely complimented by a judge on the record in open court. But that is exactly what happened during the Final Approval Hearing in our class action lawsuit against Wells Fargo. During the proceeding, Federal District Court Judge Tim Black lauded our work as lead plaintiff’s counsel in the case which produced a $12 million settlement for borrowers who were prevented properly receiving a loan modification … [Read more...] about Judge lauds DannLaw for work as lead counsel in Ryder v Wells Fargo

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DannLaw Founder and former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann today expressed satisfaction with the $12.9 million settlement that has been reached in the firm’s class action lawsuit against Well Fargo Bank, N.A. Judge Timothy Black of the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Ohio signed an order approving the settlement on January 25, 2022. More than 1,800 class members will receive between $1,000 and $19,000. While Wells agreed to the settlement, the company admitted to no … [Read more...] about Marc Dann: Settlement in Ryder v Wells Fargo is major victory for consumers, demonstrates power of civil justice system to police financial services industry

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Liner Legal is a disability law firm, serving clients in the state of Ohio and beyond. Our team specializes in Social Security Disability, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability, Deaf Discrimination, and more. One of the most common questions clients ask our staff is; How do I win my disability case? While each case is very different, Liner Legal Managing Partner Michael Liner wants to share his top seven secrets to help you win a disability case! Michael Liner’s 7 Secrets to Winning … [Read more...] about Guest Blog: Michael Liner’s 7 Secrets to Winning Social Security Disability Benefits

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In 2010 Kim Naimoli of Geneva, New York who was struggling to make her mortgage payments in the wake of the 2007-2008 collapse of the housing market, applied for a loan modification under the provisions of the federal Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). Over the next six years Ms. Naimoli did everything right: she completed and returned forms, complied with document requests, made her house payments on time, and, in accordance with the law, filed a “Notice of Error” (NOE) when Ocwen the … [Read more...] about Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Ocwen/PHH case is major victory for homeowners, landmark decision will expand, strengthen RESPA, Regulation X protections

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As the new year begins nearly all the mortgage support programs implemented in response to the Covid 19 pandemic are coming to an end. That means millions of homeowners who have taken advantage of mortgage forbearance must begin making their house payments again. Many are finding it difficult to secure permanent loan modifications or repayment plans, some are about to lose their homes because the foreclosure moratoriums imposed by the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) have been lifted, … [Read more...] about End of mortgage support programs brings day of reckoning for homeowners in forbearance/foreclosure, DannLaw is here to help

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DannLaw founder and former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann announced today that Attorney Andrew Wolf of North Brunswick, New Jersey has become an “Of Counsel" member of DannLaw’s Consumer Protection and Class Action Litigation Practice groups. Wolf, who has earned a reputation as one of the nation’s most effective consumer advocates will be based in DannLaw’s New Jersey/New York office. “Andrew Wolf’s impressive level of experience, skill, and knowledge will significantly enhance our ability … [Read more...] about Andrew Wolf, widely respected consumer protection, class action plaintiff’s attorney, joins DannLaw legal team

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As America struggles to shake the curse of COVID-19, millions of homeowners impacted by the pandemic continue to face numerous challenges, including determining what to do when mortgage forbearance ends. In this update, we’ll outline the available options and offer sound advice on how--and how not--to proceed. Before we discuss the options available to homeowners already in forbearance, we want to share some breaking news as well as a reminder. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development … [Read more...] about DannLaw COVID-19 Update 15

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The DannLaw/Advocate Attorneys LLP legal team leading the battle to force Governor Mike DeWine to restore federally funded supplemental unemployment benefits he is callously denying hundreds of thousands of Ohioans devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic that is now raging through the state, have once again asked him to reconsider his ill-advised decision. In a letter to Attorney General David Yost, Marc Dann calls attention to an email that signals the U.S. Department of Labor's willingness to … [Read more...] about Department of Labor to States: Ask and ye shall receive, DannLaw to Ohio: Ask Already