Williams v. Garden City Claims, Inc.

Jimmie E. Williams was the defendant and third party plaintiff in a foreclosure action resulting from the nonpayment of the mortgage on his home. Williams’ counterclaim alleged breach of contract, conspiracy, and discrimination by his mortgagee, insurance carrier, and adjuster. The trial court granted summary judgment in the counter defendants’ favor. We affirm.

Williams owned a home that had been severely damaged by Hurricane Andrew. The balance on Williams’ mortgage was some $66,097. Williams claimed that his mortgagee discriminated against him in not allowing him to pay off his mortgage…