Mealey's (November 17, 2015, 2:07 PM EST) -- DETROIT — A Michigan federal judge on Nov. 16 granted a bank's motion to dismiss, finding that former property owners' claims for wrongful foreclosure, violation of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and other causes of action failed (Roy Smith, et al. v. Nationstar Mortgage, No. 15-13019, E.D. Mich.; 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 154344).

(Opinion available. Document #85-151208-009Z.)

Removal

Roy and Diane Smith sued Nationstar Mortgage in the Wayne County Circuit Court, seeking to have the foreclosure of their property set aside and damages. The...