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Jan. 26, 2010

Judge Dismisses Slander Case

An Orange County law group accused of defrauding homeowners seeking mortgage modifications cannot sue Bank of America for slander just because the bank told customers that the group was a bunch of scammers, a federal judge ruled Monday.

By Don J. DeBenedictis

Daily Journal Staff Writer

SANTA ANA - An Orange County law group accused of defrauding homeowners seeking mortgage modifications cannot sue Bank of America for slander just because the bank told customers that the group was a bunch of scammers, a federal judge ruled Monday morning.

Following a short round of argument, U.S. District Judge Andrew J. Guilford agreed to dismiss the lawsuit brought by what he...

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