Case: Washington v. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

1:16-cv-03948 | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York

Filed Date: July 15, 2016

Closed Date: Nov. 20, 2019

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Case Summary

On July 15, 2016, four African-American New York City homeowners filed this class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The plaintiffs sued the United States Department of Housing and Development (“HUD”) and Caliber Home Loans, Inc. under the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq., the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C § 1692 et seq., and New York state law. They claimed HUD’s Note Sale program violated homeowner participants’ Fi…

On July 15, 2016, four African-American New York City homeowners filed this class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The plaintiffs sued the United States Department of Housing and Development (“HUD”) and Caliber Home Loans, Inc. under the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq., the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C § 1692 et seq., and New York state law. They claimed HUD’s Note Sale program violated homeowner participants’ Fifth Amendment Due Process rights and had a disparate impact on both African-American homeowners and predominately African-American neighborhoods in New York City. The plaintiffs, represented by Mobilization for Justice and private counsel, sought declaratory and injunctive relief as well as damages.

HUD’s Federal Housing Administration’s (“FHA”) mortgage program was designed to support homeownership for low- and moderate-income Americans, providing benefits to help ensure that homeowners can maintain homeownership. Participants pay to receive these benefits. Beginning in 2010, HUD began selling delinquent FHA-insured mortgages to private investors without notice to the homeowners, who were then removed from the FHA mortgage program without notice. The plaintiffs claimed that these sales happened disproportionately in predominately African-American neighborhoods. They claimed the private investors, such as defendant Caliber Home Loans, then offered fewer protections to homeowners, and even pushed them into predatory mortgage modifications. This led to higher foreclosure rates for these participants, adversely impacting African Americans and destabilizing African-American neighborhoods in New York City.

On December 9, 2016, the case was reassigned from Judge Carol Bagley Amon to Judge Eric N. Vitaliano. On July 12, 2017, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss.

The parties filed cross motions for summary judgment.

On July 29, 2019, Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold recommended that HUD's motion to dismiss be granted, finding issues with both standing and the plaintiffs' failure to state a claim. Before Judge Vitaliano made a decision on whether to adopt Judge Gold's findings, the parties reached a confidential settlement agreement on November 15, 2019.

The court closed the case on November 20, 2019.

Summary Authors

Sarah McDonald (2/3/2018)

Hope Brinn (4/20/2020)

People

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Judge(s)
Attorney for Plaintiff
Attorney for Defendant

Abbott, Thomas Nathaniel (New York)

Abel, Benjamin Peter (New York)

Albers, Derick (New York)

Ames, Lela Marie (New York)

Andreu, Timothy Allen (New York)

Attorney for Defendant

Abbott, Thomas Nathaniel (New York)

Abel, Benjamin Peter (New York)

Albers, Derick (New York)

Ames, Lela Marie (New York)

Andreu, Timothy Allen (New York)

AUSA, AUSA (New York)

Bernard, Michael Debs (New York)

BERNSTEIN, RICHARD M. (New York)

Berry, Gene D. (New York)

Berry, Amanda Proffitt (New York)

Biderman, David t. (New York)

Bigelow, Jason M. (New York)

Brunau, Andraya Pulaski (New York)

Butcher, Darian M. (New York)

Caixeiro, Manny Joseph (New York)

Calub, Brian Allen (New York)

Cann, Eve Alexis (New York)

Chittenden, Russell William (New York)

Colon-Bosolet, Melissa (New York)

Daryanani, Jonesh G. (New York)

Davis, Matthew H. (New York)

Denton, Lowell F. (New York)

Dirisamer, David J. (New York)

Driscoll, Jessica P. (New York)

Edoziem, Ofunne Nkechi (New York)

Etlinger, Tabitha S (New York)

Fiorentino, Angelica M. (New York)

Florio, Kelly Horan (New York)

Folland, Robert C (New York)

Foster, B. David (New York)

Frueh, Joseph Benjamin (New York)

Fukano, Russ M (New York)

Fyffe, Brandon L. (New York)

Gillett, Glenn D. (New York)

Goldstein, Aaron Robert (New York)

Hartfield, C. Meade (New York)

Hartley, Adam Patrick (New York)

Holly, Andrew J (New York)

Hudson, Jalina Joy (New York)

Hwang, Steven Kichong (New York)

Johnson, Anita (New York)

Julien, Jason Andrew (New York)

Kidd, D. Sterling (New York)

Kirk, Teah Glenn (New York)

Klein, Deborah Lynne (New York)

Knapp, Bradley Clay (New York)

Kohn, Thomas D. (New York)

Kruger, Kristine Elizabeth (New York)

Lange, Lance W. (New York)

Lesko, Christina J. (New York)

MacArthur, Kenneth J (New York)

MANECHE, MARK D (New York)

Mansfield, Peter M. (New York)

Martin, Sean E. (New York)

Meadows, Megan D. (New York)

Milunski, Sarah Anne (New York)

Moore, Tamra (District of Columbia)

Mowrey, Robert T. (New York)

Nagin, Benjamin R. (New York)

O'Hale, K. Paige (New York)

O'Neill, Thomas J. (New York)

Powell, R. David (New York)

Pumphrey, Brian E. (New York)

Riegel, Stephen J. (New York)

Ripke, Jill Louise (New York)

Rivera, Frederick (New York)

Rocha, Susan C. (New York)

Saltaformaggio, Erin Diane (New York)

Sambour, Kennell M. (New York)

Sanders, Jason Levi (New York)

Sawyer, Ryan Aaron (New York)

Schachner, Elliot M. (New York)

Scully, Joseph K. (New York)

Shea, J. Michael (New York)

Siekert, Friedrich A. (New York)

Stetsko, Kathleen A. (New York)

Teleanu, Natasha Waglow (New York)

Tulis, Elizabeth (New York)

Vajzovic, Jasmina (New York)

Vargas, Stephen J. (New York)

Wang, Jennifer S (New York)

Westerfeld, Bryan Scott (New York)

Wurscher, Nicole Elizabeth (New York)

Zambrano, Angela (Texas)

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Docket [PACER]

Nov. 20, 2019

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Docket
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Complaint

July 15, 2016

July 15, 2016

Complaint
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First Amended Class Action Complaint

Aug. 12, 2016

Aug. 12, 2016

Complaint
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Report and Recommendation

July 29, 2019

July 29, 2019

Magistrate Report/Recommendation
114

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Joint Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice

Nov. 15, 2019

Nov. 15, 2019

Pleading / Motion / Brief
115

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Joint Motion to Dismiss with Predjudice

Nov. 15, 2019

Nov. 15, 2019

Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Joint Motion to Dismiss with Prejudice

Nov. 15, 2019

Nov. 15, 2019

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

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Last updated March 15, 2024, 3:02 a.m.

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COMPLAINT against All Defendants filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0207-8762196 Was the Disclosure Statement on Civil Cover Sheet completed -NO,, filed by Joseph Washington. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Summons, # 3 Proposed Summons) (Lynch, Elizabeth) (Attachment 1 replaced on 7/18/2016) (Davis, Kimberly). (Entered: 07/15/2016)

1 Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Proposed Summons

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3 Proposed Summons

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July 15, 2016

July 15, 2016

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NOTICE - the Clerk's Office cannot assign this case without a completed Civil Cover Sheet. Counsel is directed to forward a completed Civil Cover Sheet, answering all questions in NY-E Division of Business Rule 50.1(d)(2) section on the second page using the event Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet. (Davis, Kimberly)

July 15, 2016

July 15, 2016

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Case Assigned to Judge Carol Bagley Amon and Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our website. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (Davis, Kimberly)

July 18, 2016

July 18, 2016

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In accordance with Rule 73 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 73.1, the parties are notified that if all parties consent a United States magistrate judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. Attached to the Notice is a blank copy of the consent form that should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. The form may also be accessed at the following link: http://www.uscourts.gov/uscourts/FormsAndFees/Forms/AO085.pdf. You may withhold your consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent unless all parties have signed the consent. (Davis, Kimberly) (Entered: 07/18/2016)

July 18, 2016

July 18, 2016

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This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (Davis, Kimberly) (Entered: 07/18/2016)

July 18, 2016

July 18, 2016

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Summons Issued as to Caliber Home Loans, Inc., U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., As Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust. (Attachments: # 1 Summons) (Davis, Kimberly) (Entered: 07/18/2016)

1 Summons

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July 18, 2016

July 18, 2016

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SCHEDULING ORDER: An Initial Conference is set for 11/15/2016 at 11:30 AM in Courtroom 13D South before Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold. Counsel are directed to refer to and comply with the attached order. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 7/20/2016. (Attachments: # 1 CHAMBERS INDIVIDUAL RULES) (Richardson, Jacqueline) (Entered: 07/20/2016)

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July 20, 2016

July 20, 2016

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NOTICE of Appearance by Christopher Fasano on behalf of Joseph Washington (aty to be noticed) (Fasano, Christopher) (Entered: 07/29/2016)

July 29, 2016

July 29, 2016

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NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew D. Brinckerhoff on behalf of Joseph Washington (aty to be noticed) (Brinckerhoff, Matthew) (Entered: 08/10/2016)

Aug. 10, 2016

Aug. 10, 2016

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NOTICE of Appearance by Diane Lee Houk on behalf of Joseph Washington (aty to be noticed) (Houk, Diane) (Entered: 08/10/2016)

Aug. 10, 2016

Aug. 10, 2016

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NOTICE of Appearance by Linda Jun on behalf of Joseph Washington (aty to be noticed) (Jun, Linda) (Entered: 08/11/2016)

Aug. 11, 2016

Aug. 11, 2016

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NOTICE of Appearance by Carolyn Elizabeth Coffey on behalf of Joseph Washington (aty to be noticed) (Coffey, Carolyn) (Entered: 08/12/2016)

Aug. 12, 2016

Aug. 12, 2016

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AMENDED COMPLAINT against Caliber Home Loans, Inc., U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., As Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Julian Castro, Edward Golding, filed by Joseph Washington, St. Clair Blackett, Melissa Trotman, Lucille Mason. (Lynch, Elizabeth) (Entered: 08/12/2016)

Aug. 12, 2016

Aug. 12, 2016

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Proposed Summons. Re 11 Amended Complaint, by St. Clair Blackett, Lucille Mason, Melissa Trotman, Joseph Washington (Lynch, Elizabeth) (Entered: 08/12/2016)

Aug. 12, 2016

Aug. 12, 2016

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Proposed Summons. Re 11 Amended Complaint, by St. Clair Blackett, Lucille Mason, Melissa Trotman, Joseph Washington (Lynch, Elizabeth) (Entered: 08/12/2016)

Aug. 12, 2016

Aug. 12, 2016

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Proposed Summons. by St. Clair Blackett, Lucille Mason, Melissa Trotman, Joseph Washington (Lynch, Elizabeth) (Entered: 08/12/2016)

Aug. 12, 2016

Aug. 12, 2016

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Proposed Summons. by St. Clair Blackett, Lucille Mason, Melissa Trotman, Joseph Washington (Lynch, Elizabeth) (Entered: 08/12/2016)

Aug. 12, 2016

Aug. 12, 2016

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Proposed Summons. Re 11 Amended Complaint, by St. Clair Blackett, Lucille Mason, Melissa Trotman, Joseph Washington (Lynch, Elizabeth) (Entered: 08/12/2016)

Aug. 12, 2016

Aug. 12, 2016

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Proposed Summons. Re 11 Amended Complaint, by St. Clair Blackett, Lucille Mason, Melissa Trotman, Joseph Washington (Lynch, Elizabeth) (Entered: 08/16/2016)

Aug. 16, 2016

Aug. 16, 2016

PACER
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Summons Issued as to Caliber Home Loans, Inc., Julian Castro, Edward Golding, U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., As Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Attachments: # 1 Summons- Castro, # 2 Summons - Golding, # 3 Summons- Caliber, # 4 Summons - US Bank) (Fernandez, Erica) (Entered: 08/17/2016)

1 Summons- Castro

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2 Summons - Golding

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3 Summons- Caliber

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4 Summons - US Bank

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Aug. 17, 2016

Aug. 17, 2016

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Lucille Mason, Joseph Washington, Melissa Trotman, St. Clair Blackett. Caliber Home Loans, Inc. served on 8/23/2016, answer due 9/13/2016. (Houk, Diane) (Entered: 08/30/2016)

Aug. 30, 2016

Aug. 30, 2016

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Letter MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 11 Amended Complaint, by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., As Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust. (Attachments: # 1 Stipulation and Proposed Order) (Nagin, Benjamin) Modified on 9/13/2016 to correct referenced document (Piper, Francine). (Entered: 09/12/2016)

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Sept. 12, 2016

Sept. 12, 2016

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ORDER: 20 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Amended Complaint is GRANTED. Caliber Home Loans, Inc. and U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., As Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust answers are due 10/28/2016. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 9/13/2016. (Gillespie, Saudia)

Sept. 13, 2016

Sept. 13, 2016

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Angela C. Zambrano Filing fee $ 150, receipt number 0207-8996700. by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., As Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit, # 2 Exhibit New York Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit Texas State Bar Certificate of Good Standing) (Zambrano, Angela) (Entered: 10/17/2016)

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3 Exhibit Texas State Bar Certificate of Good Standing

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Oct. 17, 2016

Oct. 17, 2016

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ORDER: 21 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. Attorney Angela Zambrano shall register for ECF, registration is available online at the NYEDs homepage. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance and ensure that she receives electronic notification of activity in this case. Also, the attorney shall ensure that the $150 admission fee be submitted to the Clerks Office. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 10/19/2016. (Gillespie, Saudia)

Oct. 19, 2016

Oct. 19, 2016

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NOTICE of Appearance by Kelly Horan Florio on behalf of Julian Castro, Edward Golding, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (aty to be noticed) (Florio, Kelly) (Entered: 10/20/2016)

Oct. 20, 2016

Oct. 20, 2016

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NOTICE by Julian Castro, Edward Golding, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development re 22 Notice of Appearance Notice of Appearance for Tamra T. Moore (Florio, Kelly) (Entered: 10/20/2016)

Oct. 20, 2016

Oct. 20, 2016

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First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply respectfully requesting an extension of time to answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Amended Complaint and corresponding adjournment of the November 15, 2016 status conference by Julian Castro, Edward Golding, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Florio, Kelly) (Entered: 10/20/2016)

Oct. 20, 2016

Oct. 20, 2016

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ORDER granting 24 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply; Application granted. Magistrate Gold will provide date for reschedule conference. Ordered by Judge Carol Bagley Amon on 10/21/2016. (Fernandez, Erica) (Entered: 10/21/2016)

Oct. 21, 2016

Oct. 21, 2016

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Letter MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 11 Amended Complaint, until December 8, 2016 by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., As Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust. (Nagin, Benjamin) Modified type of motion on 10/24/2016 (Gillespie, Saudia). (Entered: 10/21/2016)

Oct. 21, 2016

Oct. 21, 2016

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SCHEDULING ORDER: The initial conference previously scheduled for November 15, 2016 is adjourned to December 20, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. in Courtroom 13D South before the undersigned. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 10/24/2016. (Gillespie, Saudia)

Oct. 24, 2016

Oct. 24, 2016

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ORDER: 26 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Amended Complaint is GRANTED. Caliber Home Loans, Inc. answer due 12/8/2016; U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., As Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust answer due 12/8/2016. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 10/24/2016. (Gillespie, Saudia)

Oct. 24, 2016

Oct. 24, 2016

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Lucille Mason, Joseph Washington, Melissa Trotman, St. Clair Blackett. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development served on 8/19/2016, answer due 9/9/2016. (Houk, Diane) (Entered: 10/24/2016)

Oct. 24, 2016

Oct. 24, 2016

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NOTICE of Appearance by Elliot M. Schachner on behalf of Julian Castro, Edward Golding, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (aty to be noticed) (Schachner, Elliot) (Entered: 10/28/2016)

Oct. 28, 2016

Oct. 28, 2016

PACER
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NOTICE of Appearance by Tamra Moore on behalf of Julian Castro, Edward Golding, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (aty to be noticed) (Moore, Tamra) (Entered: 11/01/2016)

Nov. 1, 2016

Nov. 1, 2016

PACER
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Letter MOTION for pre motion conference by Julian Castro, Edward Golding, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Moore, Tamra) (Entered: 12/08/2016)

Dec. 8, 2016

Dec. 8, 2016

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Corporate Disclosure Statement by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., As Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust identifying Corporate Parent LSF6 Service Operations, LLC, Corporate Parent LSF6 Mid-Servicer Holdings, LLC for Caliber Home Loans, Inc.; Corporate Parent U.S. Bank National Association, Corporate Parent U.S. Bancorp, Other Affiliate LSF9 Master Participation Trust for U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., As Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust. (Nagin, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/08/2016)

Dec. 8, 2016

Dec. 8, 2016

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Letter MOTION for pre motion conference with respect to their anticipated motion to dismiss the Amended Complaint by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., As Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust. (Nagin, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/08/2016)

Dec. 8, 2016

Dec. 8, 2016

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ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Eric N. Vitaliano for all further proceedings. Judge Carol Bagley Amon no longer assigned to case Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our website. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such.. Ordered by Chief Judge Dora Lizette Irizarry on 12/9/2016. (Davis, Kimberly)

Dec. 9, 2016

Dec. 9, 2016

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Letter MOTION to Stay re Scheduling Order, Adjournment of Initial Conference, and Stay Discovery by Julian Castro, Edward Golding, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Moore, Tamra) (Entered: 12/09/2016)

Dec. 9, 2016

Dec. 9, 2016

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Letter to Oppose Letter Request to Adjourn by Joseph Washington (Houk, Diane) (Entered: 12/12/2016)

Dec. 12, 2016

Dec. 12, 2016

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Letter MOTION to Adjourn Conference and to Join the Federal Defendants', Letter MOTION to Stay Discovery and Adjourn Initial Conference (Dkt. 33) by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., As Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Caliber Defendants' Pre-Motion Letter (Dkt. 32), # 2 Exhibit B - Federal Defendants' Pre-Motion Letter (Dkt. 30)) (Nagin, Benjamin) (Entered: 12/12/2016)

1 Exhibit A - Caliber Defendants' Pre-Motion Letter (Dkt. 32)

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2 Exhibit B - Federal Defendants' Pre-Motion Letter (Dkt. 30)

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Dec. 12, 2016

Dec. 12, 2016

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ORDER: 35 Motion to Adjourn Conference is hereby DENIED. The initial conference previously scheduled for DECEMBER 20, 2016 AT 11:30 AM will proceed as scheduled. Counsel shall be prepared to discuss at the conference 33 motion to stay. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 12/13/2016. (Gillespie, Saudia)

Dec. 13, 2016

Dec. 13, 2016

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NOTICE of Appearance by Douglas Edward Lieb on behalf of All Plaintiffs (aty to be noticed) (Lieb, Douglas) (Entered: 12/13/2016)

Dec. 13, 2016

Dec. 13, 2016

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 30 Letter MOTION for pre motion conference filed by All Plaintiffs. (Houk, Diane) (Entered: 12/15/2016)

Dec. 15, 2016

Dec. 15, 2016

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 32 Letter MOTION for pre motion conference with respect to their anticipated motion to dismiss the Amended Complaint filed by All Plaintiffs. (Houk, Diane) (Entered: 12/15/2016)

Dec. 15, 2016

Dec. 15, 2016

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ORDER granting in part and denying in part 33 Motion to Stay; granting in part and denying in part 35 Motion to Stay as indicated during the proceeding held today. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 12/20/2016. (Gold, Steven)

Dec. 20, 2016

Dec. 20, 2016

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Minute Entry: Initial Conference Hearing held on 12/20/2016 before Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold. Lynch, Houk, Lieb, Fasano, Jun and Brinkerhoff for plaintiffs; Moore and Schachner for HUD, Castro and Golding; Nagin and Colon for Caliber and US Bank Trust as Trustee. Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures will be served by January 27, 2017. The parties will attempt to agree upon limited document discovery and ESI protocols as discussed during today's conference. Counsel for defendants represent that a litigation hold is in place. THE COURT WILL HOLD A STATUS CONFERENCE AT 4:00 PM ON FEBRUARY 27, 2017. Counsel shall submit letters identifying any areas of dispute that they seek to raise at that conference by letter filed no later than February 21, 2017. (Gillespie, Saudia) (Entered: 12/21/2016)

Dec. 20, 2016

Dec. 20, 2016

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ORDER. Having reviewed the parties' submissions regarding 30 the federal defendants' motion for a pre motion conference, the Court finds that no pre motion conference is necessary, but the federal defendants may proceed with their motion to dismiss. The parties shall file a joint proposed motion schedule by 2/14/2017. Ordered by Judge Eric N. Vitaliano on 1/31/2017.(Fielding, Peter)

Jan. 31, 2017

Jan. 31, 2017

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ORDER. Having reviewed the parties' submissions regarding 32 the Caliber defendants' motion for a pre motion conference, the Court finds that no pre motion conference is necessary, but the Caliber defendants may proceed with their motion to dismiss. The parties shall file a joint proposed motion schedule by 2/14/2017. Ordered by Judge Eric N. Vitaliano on 1/31/2017.(Fielding, Peter)

Jan. 31, 2017

Jan. 31, 2017

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Letter With Proposed MTD Briefing Schedule by St. Clair Blackett, Lucille Mason, Melissa Trotman, Joseph Washington (Lynch, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/14/2017)

Feb. 14, 2017

Feb. 14, 2017

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SCHEDULING ORDER. Defendants shall serve on plaintiffs their motions to dismiss no later than April 19, 2017. Plaintiffs shall serve on defendants their oppositions no later than May 18, 2017, and defendants shall serve on plaintiffs their replies and electronically file all motion papers no later than June 2, 2017. The parties are reminded to comply with all of the Court's individual rules, including Rule III.D (the "Bundling Rule"). Ordered by Judge Eric N. Vitaliano on 2/15/2017. (Fielding, Peter)

Feb. 15, 2017

Feb. 15, 2017

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Letter re: Discovery Status by St. Clair Blackett, Lucille Mason, Melissa Trotman, Joseph Washington (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Houk, Diane) (Entered: 02/21/2017)

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Feb. 21, 2017

Feb. 21, 2017

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Letter response to Plaintiffs' Letter re Discovery Status by Julian Castro, Edward Golding, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Moore, Tamra) (Entered: 02/24/2017)

Feb. 24, 2017

Feb. 24, 2017

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Letter to The Honorable Steven M. Gold in response to Plaintiffs' February 21, 2017 letter by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. (Nagin, Benjamin) (Entered: 02/24/2017)

Feb. 24, 2017

Feb. 24, 2017

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Minute Entry: Status Conference held on 2/27/2017 before Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold. Lynch, Houk, Fasano, and Jun for plaintiffs; Moore and Schachner for HUD, Nagin and Whitman for Caliber and US Bank Trust as Trustee. Plaintiffs' application to compel disclosure by HUD of an administrative record is denied for reasons stated on the record. (Tape #4:02-4:22.) (Gillespie, Saudia) (Entered: 02/28/2017)

Feb. 27, 2017

Feb. 27, 2017

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NOTICE of Appearance by Melissa Colon-Bosolet on behalf of Caliber Home Loans, Inc., U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. (aty to be noticed) (Colon-Bosolet, Melissa) (Entered: 03/07/2017)

March 7, 2017

March 7, 2017

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Letter MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for the Federal Defendants' memorandum in support of their Motion to Dismiss by Julian Castro, Edward Golding, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Moore, Tamra) (Entered: 04/07/2017)

April 7, 2017

April 7, 2017

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Letter MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for the Federal Defendants' memorandum in support of their motion to dismiss by Julian Castro, Edward Golding, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Moore, Tamra) (Entered: 04/07/2017)

April 7, 2017

April 7, 2017

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ORDER terminating 46 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Based on the representations in footnote 1 of the Federal Defendants' 47 second motion for leave to file excess pages, their 46 first motion for leave to file excess pages is terminated because it was filed in error. Ordered by Judge Eric N. Vitaliano on 4/7/2017. (Fielding, Peter)

April 7, 2017

April 7, 2017

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ORDER granting 47 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. The Federal Defendants' memorandum in support of their motion to dismiss and the Plaintiffs' memorandum in opposition to that motion shall be no longer than 35 double-spaced pages. These memoranda must otherwise conform with the Court's individual rules, including Rule III.C. Ordered by Judge Eric N. Vitaliano on 4/7/2017. (Fielding, Peter)

April 7, 2017

April 7, 2017

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Letter MOTION for Extension of Time to File Serve the Federal Defendants' Motion to Dismiss on Plaintiffs by Julian Castro, Edward Golding, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Moore, Tamra) (Entered: 04/17/2017)

April 17, 2017

April 17, 2017

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49

RESPONSE in Opposition re 48 Letter MOTION for Extension of Time to File Serve the Federal Defendants' Motion to Dismiss on Plaintiffs filed by St. Clair Blackett, Lucille Mason, Melissa Trotman. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Lieb, Douglas) (Entered: 04/17/2017)

1 Exhibit A

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April 17, 2017

April 17, 2017

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ORDER granting, with modifications, 48 Motion for Extension of Time to File. Defendants shall serve on plaintiffs their motions to dismiss no later than May 3, 2017. Plaintiffs shall serve on defendants their oppositions no later than June 23, 2017, and defendants shall serve on plaintiffs their replies, if any, and electronically file all motion papers no later than July 7, 2017. The parties are reminded to comply with all of the Court's individual rules, including Rule III.D (the "Bundling Rule"). Ordered by Judge Eric N. Vitaliano on 4/17/2017. (Fielding, Peter)

April 17, 2017

April 17, 2017

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50

NOTICE of "Motion to Appear and Join Class Action As Pltff," filed by Eduardo Vallejo. (Galeano, Sonia) (Entered: 04/25/2017)

April 24, 2017

April 24, 2017

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51

Letter in Response to Pro Se Motion to Join (Dkt #50) by St. Clair Blackett, Lucille Mason, Melissa Trotman, Joseph Washington (Lieb, Douglas) (Entered: 05/05/2017)

May 5, 2017

May 5, 2017

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52

Letter MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Brief in Support of their Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint, MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Caliber Defendants' Consolidated Reply by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., U.S. Bank Trust, N.A.. (Nagin, Benjamin) (Entered: 06/29/2017)

June 29, 2017

June 29, 2017

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53

Letter MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply in Support of the Federal Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint, Letter MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Reply Brief by Julian Castro, Edward Golding, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Moore, Tamra) (Entered: 06/29/2017)

June 29, 2017

June 29, 2017

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54

RESPONSE to Motion re 52 Letter MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Brief in Support of their Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Caliber Defendants' Consolidated Reply, 53 Letter MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply in Support of the Federal Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the Amended ComplaintLetter MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Reply Brief filed by St. Clair Blackett, Lucille Mason, Melissa Trotman, Joseph Washington. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Lieb, Douglas) (Entered: 06/29/2017)

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June 29, 2017

June 29, 2017

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ORDER granting in part and denying in part 52 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply; granting in part and denying in part 52 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages; granting in part and denying in part 53 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply; granting in part and denying in part 53 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. The Court's April 17, 2017, Order is modified to permit defendants to serve on plaintiffs their replies and electronically file all motion papers no later than July 12, 2017. These replies shall be no longer than 13 double-spaced pages and must otherwise conform with the Court's individual rules, including Rule III.C. Going forward, the parties are encouraged to avoid raising related disputes in a piecemeal fashion when there is no barrier to their simultaneous resolution. Ordered by Judge Eric N. Vitaliano on 6/29/2017. (Fielding, Peter)

June 29, 2017

June 29, 2017

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55

NOTICE of Change of Name and Address by Elizabeth Mary Lynch (Lynch, Elizabeth) (Entered: 06/29/2017)

June 29, 2017

June 29, 2017

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56

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Julian Castro, Edward Golding, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration John W. Lucey, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Memorandum in Support of the Federal Defendants' Motion to Dismiss) (Moore, Tamra) (Entered: 07/12/2017)

1 Declaration John W. Lucey

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3 Exhibit B

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4 Exhibit C

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5 Memorandum in Support of the Federal Defendants' Motion to Dismiss

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July 12, 2017

July 12, 2017

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57

MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 56 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed on behalf of Plaintiffs filed by Julian Castro, Edward Golding, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Moore, Tamra) (Entered: 07/12/2017)

July 12, 2017

July 12, 2017

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58

REPLY in Support re 56 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Julian Castro, Edward Golding, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Moore, Tamra) (Entered: 07/12/2017)

July 12, 2017

July 12, 2017

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59

Fully Briefed MOTION to Dismiss the First Amended Class Action by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., U.S. Bank Trust, N.A.. (Attachments: # 1 Caliber Defendants' Memorandum of Law in Support of their Motion to Dismiss, # 2 Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss, # 3 Caliber Defendants' Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of their Motion to Dismiss, # 4 Cover Letter to Plaintiffs re Motion to Dismiss, # 5 Cover Letter to Federal Defendants re Caliber Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, # 6 Cover Letter to Plaintiffs re Reply Brief in Support of Caliber Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, # 7 Cover Letter to Federal Defendants re Reply Brief in Support of Caliber Defendants' Motion to Dismiss) (Nagin, Benjamin) (Entered: 07/12/2017)

1 Caliber Defendants' Memorandum of Law in Support of their Motion to Dismis

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2 Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss

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3 Caliber Defendants' Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of their Motion to

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4 Cover Letter to Plaintiffs re Motion to Dismiss

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5 Cover Letter to Federal Defendants re Caliber Defendants' Motion to Dismis

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6 Cover Letter to Plaintiffs re Reply Brief in Support of Caliber Defendants'

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7 Cover Letter to Federal Defendants re Reply Brief in Support of Caliber Defenda

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July 12, 2017

July 12, 2017

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60

Letter Requesting Oral Argument by St. Clair Blackett, Lucille Mason, Melissa Trotman, Joseph Washington (Lynch, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/20/2017)

July 20, 2017

July 20, 2017

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61

STIPULATION and JOINT [Proposed] Confidentiality and Protective Order by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. (Nagin, Benjamin) (Entered: 07/24/2017)

July 24, 2017

July 24, 2017

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ORDER: Stipulation filed as docket entry 61 is hereby approved and entered as an Order of the Court. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 7/25/2017. (Gillespie, Saudia)

July 25, 2017

July 25, 2017

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62

Letter For Pre Motion Conference for Leave to Amend Complaint by St. Clair Blackett, Lucille Mason, Melissa Trotman, Joseph Washington (Lynch, Elizabeth) (Entered: 09/20/2017)

Sept. 20, 2017

Sept. 20, 2017

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63

Letter in Response to Plaintiffs' Request for a Pre-Motion Conference in Anticipation of Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Amend the First Amended Complaint by Julian Castro, Edward Golding, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Moore, Tamra) (Entered: 09/27/2017)

Sept. 27, 2017

Sept. 27, 2017

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ORDER REFERRING MOTION. Defendants 56 MOTION to Dismiss and defendants 59 MOTION to Dismiss is respectfully referred to Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold. Ordered by Judge Eric N. Vitaliano on 10/5/2017. (Fernandez, Ashley)

Oct. 5, 2017

Oct. 5, 2017

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ORDER REFERRING MOTION. Plaintiffs' 62 MOTION for a Pre Motion Conference for Leave to Amend Complaint is respectfully referred to Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold. Ordered by Judge Eric N. Vitaliano on 10/5/2017. (Fernandez, Ashley)

Oct. 5, 2017

Oct. 5, 2017

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SCHEDULING ORDER: An in-person pre motion conference hearing is scheduled for November 15, 2017 at 2:30 PM in Courtroom 13D South before the undersigned. Counsel for all parties must attend. Counsel for plaintiff is directed to immediately confirm this conference date and time with defendant's counsel. Adjournment requests will not be considered unless made in accordance with this Court's Individual Rules.Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 10/6/2017. (Gillespie, Saudia)

Oct. 6, 2017

Oct. 6, 2017

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64

MOTION to Adjourn Conference by St. Clair Blackett, Lucille Mason, Melissa Trotman, Joseph Washington. (Lynch, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/16/2017)

Oct. 16, 2017

Oct. 16, 2017

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ORDER: Granting 64 Motion to Adjourn Conference. The Pre Motion Conference previously scheduled for November 15, 2017 is adjourned to November 30, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. in Courtroom 13D South before the undersigned. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 10/19/2017. (Gillespie, Saudia)

Oct. 19, 2017

Oct. 19, 2017

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65

Minute Entry: Pre Motion Conference held on 11/30/2017 before Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold. Lieb et al. for plaintiff, Moore and Schachner for HUD, Nagin and Colon for Caliber and US Bank Trust. Premotion conference held. Plaintiff will file his motion for leave to amend by December 8. Opposition is due January 8, 2018, and any reply is due January 17, 2018. If defendants contend that the proposed pleading is defective in a way that might be cured by further amendment, counsel are urged to discuss their concern as soon as it arises and afford plaintiff an opportunity to revise his proposed amended pleading before opposition to the motion is filed. THE COURT WILL HEAR ARGUMENT ON ALL PENDING MOTIONS AT 2:00 PM ON MARCH 6, 2018. (FTR Log #2:43-3:13.) (Gillespie, Saudia) (Entered: 12/01/2017)

Nov. 30, 2017

Nov. 30, 2017

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66

MOTION to Amend/Correct/Supplement 11 Amended Complaint, by St. Clair Blackett, Lucille Mason, Melissa Trotman, Joseph Washington. (Lieb, Douglas) (Entered: 12/08/2017)

Dec. 8, 2017

Dec. 8, 2017

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67

AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION in Support re 66 MOTION to Amend/Correct/Supplement 11 Amended Complaint, filed by St. Clair Blackett, Lucille Mason, Melissa Trotman, Joseph Washington. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Plaintiffs' Proposed Second Amended Complaint, # 2 Exhibit B - Copy of Email Sent to Tamra D. Moore, 8.11.17) (Lieb, Douglas) (Entered: 12/08/2017)

1 Exhibit A - Plaintiffs' Proposed Second Amended Complaint

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2 Exhibit B - Copy of Email Sent to Tamra D. Moore, 8.11.17

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Dec. 8, 2017

Dec. 8, 2017

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68

MEMORANDUM in Support re 66 MOTION to Amend/Correct/Supplement 11 Amended Complaint, filed by St. Clair Blackett, Lucille Mason, Melissa Trotman, Joseph Washington. (Lieb, Douglas) (Entered: 12/08/2017)

Dec. 8, 2017

Dec. 8, 2017

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69

Letter MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 66 MOTION to Amend/Correct/Supplement 11 Amended Complaint, by Julian Castro, Edward Golding, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Moore, Tamra) (Entered: 01/04/2018)

Jan. 4, 2018

Jan. 4, 2018

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70

RESPONSE in Opposition re 66 MOTION to Amend/Correct/Supplement 11 Amended Complaint, filed by Julian Castro, Edward Golding, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (Moore, Tamra) (Entered: 01/19/2018)

Jan. 19, 2018

Jan. 19, 2018

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ORDER REFERRING MOTION. Plaintiffs' 66 MOTION to Amend/Correct/Supplement 11 Amended Complaint is respectfully referred to Steven M. Gold. Ordered by Judge Eric N. Vitaliano on 1/22/2018. (Fernandez, Ashley)

Jan. 22, 2018

Jan. 22, 2018

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71

REPLY in Support re 66 MOTION to Amend/Correct/Supplement 11 Amended Complaint, filed by St. Clair Blackett, Lucille Mason, Melissa Trotman, Joseph Washington. (Lieb, Douglas) (Entered: 02/02/2018)

Feb. 2, 2018

Feb. 2, 2018

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72

Minute Entry: Motion Hearing held on 3/6/2018 before Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold. Lieb and Jun for plaintiffs; Moore and Schachner for HUD, Castro and Golding; Nagin and Colon-Bosolet for Caliber and US Bank Trust as Trustee. Oral argument held. Decision reserved. Counsel for Caliber and plaintiffs shall confer with respect to the fact issues discussed today regarding modifications for which plaintiffs Washington and Blackett may be eligible and submit a proposal for addressing those issues by March 16, 2018.(FTR Log #1:58-3:51; 4:17-5:41.) (Gillespie, Saudia) (Entered: 03/07/2018)

March 6, 2018

March 6, 2018

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73

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings held on March 6, 2018, before Judge Gold. Court Transcriber: TypeWrite Word Processing Service, Telephone number 518-581-8973. Email address: transcripts@typewp.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.File redaction request using event "Redaction Request - Transcript" located under "Other Filings - Other Documents". Redaction Request due 3/29/2018. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/9/2018. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/6/2018. (Rocco, Christine) (Main Document 73 replaced on 3/8/2018) (Rocco, Christine). (Entered: 03/08/2018)

March 8, 2018

March 8, 2018

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74

Letter responding to certain factual developments as a result of March 6, 2018 hearing by Julian Castro, Edward Golding, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Moore, Tamra) (Entered: 03/13/2018)

March 13, 2018

March 13, 2018

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75

Letter in response to March 7, 2018 minute order [Doc. 72] directing counsel for the Caliber Defendants and Plaintiffs to confer and submit a joint proposal by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. (Nagin, Benjamin) (Entered: 03/16/2018)

March 16, 2018

March 16, 2018

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76

Letter Response to Dkt #74 by St. Clair Blackett, Lucille Mason, Melissa Trotman, Joseph Washington (Brinckerhoff, Matthew) (Entered: 03/19/2018)

March 19, 2018

March 19, 2018

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77

Letter regarding proposed briefing schedule to address fact issues raised by Court in March 6, 2018 hearing by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Washington March 6 2018 Hearing Transcript Excerpt) (Nagin, Benjamin) (Entered: 03/23/2018)

1 Exhibit A - Washington March 6 2018 Hearing Transcript Excerpt

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March 23, 2018

March 23, 2018

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ORDER: The schedule proposed 77 by the Caliber defendants is adopted. Counsel for the Caliber defendants represent that they require the two additional weeks to which plaintiffs' object. The request is reasonable and will not prejudice plaintiffs. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 3/26/2018. (Gillespie, Saudia)

March 26, 2018

March 26, 2018

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Case Details

State / Territory: New York

Case Type(s):

Fair Housing/Lending/Insurance

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 15, 2016

Closing Date: Nov. 20, 2019

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

Four named plaintiffs representing putative class of African-American New York City homeowners whose mortgages were auctioned through one of HUD's Note Sales or who were at risk of having their mortgage sold through one of HUD's Note Sales.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Emery Celli Brinckerhoff & Abady LLP

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: Yes

Class Action Outcome: Denied

Defendants

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Federal

Caliber Home Loans, Inc., Private Entity/Person

Defendant Type(s):

Housing Authority

Insurer

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Fair Housing Act/Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHAA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601 et seq.

State law

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Unknown

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Issues

General/Misc.:

Housing

Housing assistance

Pattern or Practice

Predatory lending

Discrimination Area:

Disparate Impact

Lending

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Black