Legal Opinion
Martinez v. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided March 9, 2010No. 07-17277PublishedCited by 57 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LYNN, District Judge:
I. Introduction
Plaintiffs Alinda and Armando Martinez (the “Martinezes”) seek review of the dismissal of their claims under Section 8(b) of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (“RESPA”), 12 U.S.C. § 2607(b), and California’s Unfair Competition Law (“UCL”), Cal. Bus. & Prof.Code §§ 17200, et seq. The Martinezes contend that RES-PA Section 8(b)’s prohibition against “unearned fees” reaches the “overcharging” allegedly committed by Wells Fargo in this case. They also argue that Wells Fargo’s conduct was “unfair,” “fraudulent” and “illegal,” all in violation of the UCL.
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