Amy L. Simmons

IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ALABAMA EASTERN DIVISION In re: } Amy L. Simmons, } Case No. 18-41281-JJR13 Debtor. } Amy L. Simmons, } Plaintiff, } v. } AP No. 22-40021-JJR Pingora Loan Servicing, LLC, } Defendant. } OPINION Introduction. In this proceeding, the court must determine whether Alabama’s common fund doctrine applies to compel a mortgage company to reduce its payoff by a pro rata share of the attorney fees owing from the Debtor to her attorney for work that resulted in a settlement between the Debtor (on behalf of her bankruptcy estate) and her…