Scott v. Bank of America

Barnes, Chief Judge.

Betty J. Scott sued her mortgage holder, Bank of America (“BOA”), for breach of contract, alleging that the company paid property taxes in the wrong amount for the wrong property, even after notice of its error, improperly escalated her loan payments, and damaged her credit. Scott also sought to enjoin BOA from foreclosing on her property. She sought damages arising from the contract breach, compensatory damages for intentional infliction of emotional and financial harm, and attorney fees. BOA answered, denying the allegations, and moved for summary judgment. The trial…