Category Archives: Improper Repossession

Fifth Third Bank Agreed to $15M Fine for Illegal Repossessions and Duplicative Insurance Practices

Fifth Third Bank agreed to $15M fine for violating consumer laws through illegal repossessions and...

10
Oct
Registered Owner Entitled to Punitive Damages for Improper Repossession of Paid-Off Vehicle

A wrongful repossession of a paid-off car led to damages for the lender's improper actions,...

28
Sep
Mere Presence of A Police Officer May Be A Constitutional Violation in A Vehicle Repossession

Police presence during repossession may violate due process rights, as highlighted in Murray v. Poani...

26
Aug
Wells Fargo Settles Lawsuit Over Deficient Repossession Notices

Wells Fargo agrees to a $95M settlement in a lawsuit over inadequate repossession notices, including...

19
Apr
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Grants Police Officer Qualified Immunity in Improper Repossession Lawsuit

The Fourth Circuit grants a police officer qualified immunity in a lawsuit over improper repossession...

17
Mar
Federal Court Sends Improper Repossession to Arbitration Despite Lien Being Paid Off

Court orders arbitration in wrongful repossession dispute where the vehicle had been fully paid off...

06
Jan
Illinois Requires Specific Notice for Vehicle Repossession

Illinois enforces strict notice rules for vehicle repossession, protecting owners' rights as shown in Patrick...

25
Dec
Improper Repossession Lawsuit Requires Proof of Financial Institution’s Direct Involvement

In Flowers v. Kia, court dismisses lawsuit due to lack of evidence linking Kia Financial...

23
Dec
Misapplication of Payments on Vehicle Loans Give Rise to Wrongful Repossessions

Misapplied loan payments can result in fees, defaults, and wrongful repossessions in violation of state...

11
Feb