Koz v. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

By Judge Charles J. Maxfield

Defendant CitiMortgage, Inc. (“CitiMortgage”) demurs to Plaintiff’s demand for punitive damages and attorneys’ fees. Following briefing and oral argument by the parties, the case was taken under advisement. For the reasons that follow, the demurrer is sustained.

Background

For the purpose of this motion, the following facts are assumed proven. Joseph and Ann Koz owned a property in Alexandria as tenants by the entirety. Mr. Koz died in April 2010 and, by operation of law, the property passed to Mrs. Koz. Before his death and while estranged, Mr. Koz refinanced the…