Author Archives: William Meyer

Bill Meyer’s career is defined by determination and hard work. He began his practice as an officer in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps. As an admiral’s staff attorney, he worked on high-profile matters that were nationally relevant and highly confidential. The experience taught him discipline, determination and the importance of strategy, timeliness and integrity. Today, Bill’s practice focuses on general civil and complex litigation, representing lenders, businesses, title insurers and sureties in commercial litigation matters. Bill recognizes and takes pride in representing the banking industry, because he believes responsibility belongs on both sides of a transaction. It’s that fundamental fairness that he fights to protect. And it’s the injustice done to those upholding their end of the bargain that motivates him. For more information on these cases please contact William Meyer at [email protected].

Two Recent Missouri State Court Decisions Rule for Borrowers in Wrongful Foreclosure Actions- Imposing Punitive Damages

May 3, 2016

In Holm v. Wells Fargo and Freddie Mac, Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District No. 78666, the Missouri Court of Appeals addressed a wrongful residential foreclosure lawsuit. The Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment against Wells Fargo (servicer) which included $2,959,123 in punitive damages and $200,000 in emotional stress damages. The appellate court reversed the judgment regarding $89,762.30 awarded to the borrower concerning a claim for a post-foreclosure loss in value to the residence; $6,150 awarded to borrower for post-foreclosure repairs made by the borrower; and the award which had quieted title to the residence to the borrower (this aspect of the Court of Appeals’ decision revived Freddie Mac’s deed of trust).

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Author Archives: William Meyer

Two Recent Missouri State Court Decisions Rule for Borrowers in Wrongful Foreclosure Actions- Imposing Punitive Damages