Mann v. Household Finance Corp. III

— Gary and Janet Mann successfully bid at a deed of trust foreclosure sale of an Electric City residence. Unfortunately, they did not know that the property had a senior deed of trust. Household Finance Corporation foreclosed on the senior deed of trust and bought it at a subsequent trustee’s sale. The Manns sued Household and its foreclosing trustee, DCBL, Inc., for damages caused by negligent misrepresentation. Finding that Household and DCBL did not attempt to misrepresent the facts, the trial court dismissed the Manns’ complaint on summary judgment. On appeal, the Manns contend language…