Demetrious Smith v. ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc.

OPINION

JANE B. STRANCH, Circuit Judge.

Demetrious and Amy Smith brought this action alleging that they were the victims of a fraudulent real estate flipping scheme. As discovery commenced, the district judge initiated and personally facilitated settlement discussions between the parties. The district court concluded that those discussions produced a binding and enforceable oral settlement agreement. On appeal, the Smiths contend that no binding and enforceable settlement agreement was reached. They also challenge the district judge’s failure to transfer the case or recuse himself from…