Legal Case Summary

Richard Zalac v. FNMA/Fannie Mae


Date Argued: Fri Dec 11 2015
Case Number: not-in-source
Docket Number: 3020678
Judges:Hawkins, Tallman, Lefkow
Duration: 35 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Richard Zalac v. FNMA/Fannie Mae** **Docket Number:** 3020678 **Court:** [Specify Court, e.g., U.S. District Court] **Date:** [Specify Date of Filing or Decision] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Richard Zalac - **Defendant:** Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA), commonly known as Fannie Mae **Background:** Richard Zalac filed a lawsuit against Fannie Mae, disputing actions related to [briefly outline the nature of the dispute, e.g., mortgage servicing, foreclosure proceedings, loan modifications, etc.]. The case arises from [provide a brief context for the dispute—dates, events leading to the lawsuit, etc.]. **Legal Claims:** Zalac raised several claims against Fannie Mae including, but not limited to: - [Claim 1: e.g., breach of contract] - [Claim 2: e.g., violations of specific state or federal laws] - [Claim 3: e.g., unjust enrichment or negligence] Zalac asserts that Fannie Mae's actions were improper and have caused him [mention any specific damages or impacts]. **Defendant's Position:** Fannie Mae responded to Zalac's claims by [describe the defense strategy, such as denying the allegations, asserting compliance with relevant laws, or filing a motion to dismiss]. The organization maintains that [briefly outline Fannie Mae’s key arguments or defenses]. **Court's Decision:** The court [summarize the outcome of the case, e.g., ruled in favor of Fannie Mae, dismissed the case, found for Zalac, etc.]. The decision was based on [identify the legal reasoning, key findings of fact, and pertinent laws considered by the court]. **Significance:** This case is significant in the context of [describe the broader implications, such as how it affects mortgage lending practices, consumer rights, regulatory frameworks, etc.]. The ruling may set a precedent for future cases involving Fannie Mae or similar entities in mortgage-related disputes. **Conclusion:** The court's ruling in Richard Zalac v. FNMA serves as a critical examination of [summarize the core issues at stake]. It reflects ongoing challenges faced by borrowers in the [specify housing/mortgage] sector and highlights the legal intricacies involved in disputes against large financial institutions. --- *Note: Please fill in specific details regarding the court, date, and claims based on actual case materials for accuracy and completeness.*

Richard Zalac v. FNMA/Fannie Mae


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