MA Foreclosure case continues to become more complex, with Appellees - Wells Fargo & US Bank Opposing a Validation Process, as pro se Foreclosed Homeowner uncovers more concerning details.
Original Title
"After the Bubble Bursts" - Reveals Concerns of Collusion & Certain Conflict in MA Foreclosure Case.
MA Foreclosure case continues to become more complex, with Appellees - Wells Fargo & US Bank Opposing a Validation Process, as pro se Foreclosed Homeowner uncovers more concerning details.
MA Foreclosure case continues to become more complex, with Appellees - Wells Fargo & US Bank Opposing a Validation Process, as pro se Foreclosed Homeowner uncovers more concerning details.
After the Bubble Bursts Reveals Concerns of Collusion,
and Certain Conflict in Massachusetts Foreclosure Case.
Boston, MA, August 5, 2014 Since the July 17 th decision by the MA Appeals Court, allowing foreclosed homeowner Mohan A. Harihar to file for new trial, the Court has additionally allowed Mr. Harihar to file appropriate motions for the purpose of seeking affirmative relief. A motion has since been filed requesting to initiate a Validation Process as described in prior Media Alert publications released 7/12/2014 and 7/25/2014. Appellees Wells Fargo NA and US Bank NA, who continue to claim ZERO MISCONDUCT in this matter, have filed opposition in effort to prevent a validation process from reviewing the accuracy of information filed with the Court(s), including concerns related to due process, infringement of intellectual property, and the resulting impact to Court decisions when information is not validated, not supported, or not even produced. A recap of this validation is expected to determine whether a corrective path is attainable in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or if transfer to Federal Court and involvement of the MA/US Inspectors General is deemed necessary.
Appellee - Harmon Law offices PC has filed NO OPPOSITION to this Validation Process request. 1
Perhaps the most troubling discovery to date, however, comes from West LegalEdcenter: Online Continuing Education and a class entitled, "After the Bubble Bursts: Mortgage and Foreclosure Issues in Criminal and Civil litigation. A portion of the description reads as follows:
Attendees will gain insight into the priorities of leading prosecution officials, including the Attorney General and the United States Attorney in mortgage fraud and foreclosure cases. Learn about important practical issues and valuable strategies for criminal defense attorneys in this area, including the likely impact of new regulations at the state and federal level in the area of consumer protection in connection with mortgages. Two panels of experts will present some of the latest breaking developments in this area, including the impact of the SJCs ground-breaking Ibanez decision. 2
The Content Partner is the Boston Bar Association. The Program Co-Chairs are from Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP and the US Attorneys Office. Program Speakers include an Assistant MA Attorney General, an Assistant US Attorney (Panel I Moderator), a Partner from Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP (Panel II Moderator), and Attorney Jeffrey S. Patterson of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, who is 1 of 2 attorneys representing Appellees Wells Fargo NA and US Bank NA, in the case involving Mr. Harihars foreclosure. 3
1 Appellee Harmon Law Offices PC has made a decision to file NO Appellee Brief or any related Opposition to this Docket No. 2013-P-1829. 2 Scroll down to view the Program Details in their entirety, attached in Exhibit A, Reply to Opposition, filed by Appellant Mohan A Harihar. 3 The second representing attorney is David E. Fialkow in litigation against Mohan A. Harihar. 2 While it is uncertain if there is any legal issue pertaining to the creation of this specific class, there are clear concerns of Collusion and irrefutable Conflict which now must be addressed, and include the need to appoint/petition for a special prosecutor (Civil and Criminal) in this matter. The filed Reply to Appellee Opposition can be viewed in its entirety (Scroll down to view), along with the Class offering of After the Bubble Bursts (See Exhibit A).
Prior Media Alerts are also available for viewing by clicking on the following links:
Decision allowing pro se MA foreclosed homeowner to file for new trial - STANDS. Wells Fargo/ US Bank DENIED reconsid http://www.scribd.com/doc/235071783
MASSACHUSETTS APPEALS COURT ALLOWS FORECLOSED HOMEOWNER TO FILE FOR NEW TRIAL, BASED ON NEW EVIDENCE http://www.scribd.com/doc/232686869
MASSACHUSETTS APPEALS COURT ALLOWS FORECLOSED HOMEOWNER TO FILE FOR NEW TRIAL, BASED ON NEW EVIDENCE http://www.scribd.com/doc/232686869
FORECLOSED HOMEOWNER FILES FOR NEW TRIAL & TRANSFER TO FEDERAL COURT W/ NEW INFO http://scribd.com/doc/231548551
WRONGFULLY FORECLOSED HOMEOWNER TO ADDRESS INSPECTORS' GENERAL, & PETITION TRANSFER TO FEDERAL COURT http://www.scribd.com/doc/225049527
For Further Media Information Contact : Mohan A. Harihar Email: mo.harihar@gmail.com Phone: 617.921.2526 (Mobile)
Follow on Twitter: Mohan Harihar@Mo_Harihar
3 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX APPEALS COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH DOCKET NO: 2013P1829
MOHAN A. HARIHAR
Appellant
vs.
US BANK NA, WELLS FARGO NA, HARMON LAW OFFICES PC, et al.
Appellees
APPELLANT REPLY TO APPELLEES OPPOSITION TO INITIATE VALIDATION PROCESS, AND REQUEST FOR SPECIAL PROSECUTOR
After a review of the Appellees Opposition to initiate a validation process, Appellant Mohan A. Harihar respectfully submits to the Court this reply to address multiple concerns found within this Opposition, and additionally reveals to this Court new evidence which continues to come forth, and what can only be described as an apparent form of COLLUSION and irrefutable conflict directly related to this matter:
1. No Opposition filed by Appellee, Harmon Law Offices PC
As the third Appellee in this matter, and as the initially retained counsel to Appellee US Bank in this matter, Harmon has full knowledge of the intricate details involved, and has AGAIN chosen to file No Opposition, this time regarding the Appellants request for Validation. This Court is already aware of Harmons decisions not to file an opposing Appellee Brief or any related opposition with this associated Docket No. 2013-P-1829.
As the initially retained counsel to Appellee US Bank NA, initiated in Lowell District Court 4 , the continued
4 Lowell District Court, US Bank NA vs. Mohan A. Harihar, Docket No: 201111SU001495. 4 decisions not to file ANY Opposition or Appellate Brief clearly exemplifies a disconnect, lacking both consistency and alignment, with the current counsel for the Appellee(s) Nelson Mullins LLP (See also Appellants filed Opposition to Appellees Reconsideration Motion for New Trial, for additional historical detail of Harmon Law Offices PC, including the 3+ year on-going investigation by the MA Office of the Attorney General). These facts alone question the accuracy of information filed by these Appellees, warranting validation of this entire matter. 5
2. Appellees continued statements - Failure to state a claim are incorrect.
Appellees continued statements here are incorrect and considered false. In fact, the Appellant from the very beginning has referenced the synonymous Civil Action filed by the MA Office of Attorney General, dated December 1, 2011, on file with Suffolk County Superior Court, Docket No: B.L.S. 11-4363, and which additionally has in common the Appellee - Wells Fargo NA.
As with the Commonwealths action, Mr. Harihar has sought restitution, civil penalties and injunctive relief for claimed violations of M. G. L. c. 93A arising out Defendants' unfair and deceptive acts during the height of the foreclosure crisis in Massachusetts. The conduct alleged has similarly affected thousands of homeowners through their residential mortgage loans, and includes, without limitation: a. Engaging unfair and deceptive foreclosure practices by conducting foreclosures when the defendants lacked the right to do so. b. Validation questions regarding the engagement of false documentation practices to facilitate their foreclosure practices c. Deceiving homeowners in the course of servicing mortgage loans by misrepresenting to borrowers regarding its loan modification programs.
5 See - Docket No. 12-P-407, Harmon Law Offices vs. Attorney General, filed with this Appeals Court. A recent unanimous ruling by this Appeals Court affirmed a 2011 Suffolk Superior Court decision allowing the MA Attorney Generals office to continue examining Harmon Law Offices for alleged unfair and deceptive acts related to the firms foreclosure and eviction work. 5 The Attorney General additionally states, The Defendants, and their subsidiaries and related entities, are responsible for the vast majority of unlawful foreclosures that occurred in the Commonwealth in the last four years. Given the scope of the conduct alleged, the complex facts involved, voluminous discovery anticipated, and the likely need for substantial case management, the Commonwealth contends that determination of this matter by the BLS is appropriate. 6
Shortly thereafter, it became public knowledge that the Commonwealth joined the $25B National Mortgage Settlement for related misconduct, securing $318M in relief for the Commonwealth, and additionally reserving the right to pursue future legal action against referenced parties.
The Appellant has clearly been entitled to the historically requested, critical Discovery evidence, and the consistent refusal by Appellees US Bank NA and Wells Fargo NA to provide this evidence, along with the Courts failure to enforce its production re-affirms the concerns articulated in the Appellants Brief/Reply Brief, whether or not a corrective path is attainable within this Commonwealth, or if transfer to Federal Court and involvement of the MA/US Inspectors General is deemed necessary. Validation here is in part to determine if the evidence still exists, or if it has been tampered with, destroyed, lost, etc...It is also to ensure its availability for the filing of a new trial.
To be clear, the Appellant has not requested this Appeals Court to retry the case, as suggested by the Appellees. The Appellant has respectfully requested permission from the Court to file for new trial, and the Court has rightfully granted that request, based on the overwhelming amount of information and evidence which continues to come forth in support of the Appellants consistent claims. The collective orders requested in the validation motion address historical accuracy concerns pertaining to filed information provided (or not provided) by Appellees; concerns pertaining to the illegal tampering/availability of evidence; restraining speech of unsupported statements; clarifying the relationship of this matter to the MA Attorney Generals 3+ on-going investigation of Appellee
6 A copy of Docket No: B.L.S. 11-4363 is available for submission and review in its entirety, upon request. 6 Harmon Law offices PC; validating clear Constitutional Amendment Infractions; and finally to address what appears to be continued acts of deception by these Appellees (Wells Fargo NA and US Bank NA) in the attempted re-sale of the referenced foreclosure property.
It is also to acknowledge a clear effort by this Appellant to establish a corrective path within this Commonwealth.
3. Accreditation Class reveals concerns of Collusion, and irrefutable Conflict with this matter. 7
New evidence which has now surfaced reveals what is perhaps the most disturbing information to date.
West LegalEdcenter is described as providing online access to the largest, most current library of live and on-demand continuing legal education programs from leading local, state, and national CLE providers.
The course in question is entitled, After the Bubble Bursts: Mortgage and Foreclosure Issues in Criminal and Civil Litigation.
The Content Partner is the Boston Bar Association.
Program Co-Chairs:
a. Juliane Balliro, Esq. Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough LLP. b. Paul G. Levenson, Esq. Assistant U.S. Attorney, The United States Attorneys Office District of Massachusetts.
Program Speakers:
a. James H. OBrien Assistant Attorney General, MA Office of the Attorney General. b. Paul Levenson Assistant U.S. Attorney (Panel I Moderator), U.S. Attorneys Office. c. Jeffrey S. Patterson, Esq. Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough LLP 8
7 See Exhibit A 8 Attorney Jeffrey S. Patterson, along with Attorney David E. Fialkow, both Partners at Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough 7 d. Juliane Balliro Partner (Panel II Moderator), Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough LLP. e. James Patrick Dowden Assistant U.S. Attorney, US Attorneys Office. f. Thomas P. Quinn, Esq. Pierce Atwood, LLP.
A Description of the Course is as Follows:
Criminal and civil litigation in mortgage and foreclosure cases is an area in which legal issues are rapidly evolving, stakes are high and uncertainty is rampant. As a result, a variety of different areas of practice overlap for many clients and practitioners.
This program will focus on criminal and regulatory issues emerging from the collapse of the national real estate and secondary mortgage markets. Among the topics to be explored are: the uncovering of widespread fraud in the origination of mortgages prior to the collapse, and the priorities of state and federal authorities in prosecuting such cases; civil and criminal authorities priorities in confronting fraud in connection with post-collapse foreclosure rescue transactions; and criminal and regulatory issues relating to banking and foreclosure practices in connection with mortgages held in pooled investment vehicles.
Attendees will gain insight into the priorities of leading prosecution officials, including the Attorney General and the United States Attorney in mortgage fraud and foreclosure cases. Learn about important practical issues and valuable strategies for criminal defense attorneys in this area, including the likely impact of new regulations at the state and federal level in the area of consumer protection in connection with mortgages. Two panels of experts will present some of the latest breaking developments in this area, including the impact of the SJCs ground-breaking Ibanez decision.
Accreditation was offered for the following States/Areas: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, ME, MO, MT, ND, NJ, NY, OK, PA, RI, VI, VT, WV.
LLP, are the representing Attorneys for the Appellees Wells Fargo NA and US Bank NA in this matter vs. Mohan A. Harihar. 8 While it is uncertain if there is any legal issue pertaining to the creation of this specific class, there are a number of clear concerns which now must be addressed including (but not limited to):
1. The creation of this type of course can disrupt a level of fairness, favoring parties accused of fraudulent misconduct, thus placing opposing parties (ex. Foreclosed Homeowners) at a clear dis-advantage, certainly impacting Foreclosed Homeowner efforts from some of the hardest-hit foreclosure states in this country. 2. The involvement of the MA Attorney Generals Office. 3. The involvement of the US Attorneys Office. 4. The involvement of Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough LLP, counsel for the Appellees Wells Fargo NA and US Bank NA in this matter. More specifically, Speaker Jeffrey Patterson, who has been one of two attorneys assigned to this case/matter for over three years, along with Attorney - David E. Fialkow. 5. The involvement of the Boston Bar Association as Content Partner. 6. Red Flags are raised regarding these relationships and criminal complaints filed with the MA Attorney Generals Office, and the Fraud Investigations Unit of the FBI. 7. The decision by the Attorney Generals Office to ignore multiple requests for communication affirming the relationship of documented misconduct identified in this matter, with the 3+ year investigation of Appellee Harmon Law Offices PC. 8. Red Flags are additionally raised with complaints filed with the MA Board of Bar Overseers/Bar Counsel.
It is a concern, that the Attorney Generals Office has thus far ignored requests to provide this Court with supporting documents to show the relationship of this matter to their 3+ year on-going investigation of Appellee Harmon Law Offices PC, particularly since it will only aid in their own investigation.
What is being revealed instead is a necessity to expand this investigation to include Law Firms which clearly represent a second tier to the Foreclosure-Mill process.
9 This Appellant has afforded the Appellees Wells Fargo NA and US Bank NA numerous opportunities to Cease and Desist, and seek agreement for harm and accruing damages caused to Mohan A. Harihar. They have either declined or ignored these opportunities all of them. The result has been an overwhelming amount of evidence and information in complete support of this Appellants consistent claims, with more information and related facts coming forth, and more questions concerning the depth of misconduct.
Based on these recent (and overall) findings, it has become clear, that in addition to initiating a validation process, a special prosecutor is necessary for both civil and criminal actions.
Clearly, a significant and continuing effort is being made by Appellees Wells Fargo NA and US Bank NA to prevent the facts of this matter from being presented to the Court(s). If the Appellees claim of Zero Misconduct was actually true, there would be no need for such effort. However, that is not the case. These Appellees have not been truthful with this, or ANY Court related to this matter, and the decision to continue causing harm and accruing damages to this Appellant, while ignoring/refusing opportunities to seek agreement, exemplifies clear signs of ignorance, and must no longer be tolerated.
CONCLUSION
The decision(s) by Appellee Harmon Law Offices PC, NOT to file any Opposition again exemplifies clear disconnect, and any explanation for this disconnect by Appellees Wells Fargo and US Bank has been avoided entirely. Adding to this, the continued incorrect/false statements made by Appellees to the Court, and the now emerging concerns of collusion and irrefutable conflict warrant the appointing/petitioning for a special prosecutor for both civil litigation in filing for new trial, as well as the pursuit of criminal charges at both state and federal levels for complaints already filed against referenced parties. Complaints are also being amended to include additional parties:
1. Jeffrey S. Patterson (Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough LLP) 2. Mary Koontz-Daher, Real Estate Broker/Owner (Daher Properties - Methuen, MA). 10 3. Kenneth Daher, Real Estate Broker/Owner (Daher Properties Methuen, MA).
Since the Appellees US Bank NA and Wells Fargo NA, have made clear they have no intention to seek agreement in this matter, and for the collective reasons stated within this reply and the original motion, the Court should deny the Appellees opposition, and the Appellant respectfully requests that the affirmation orders initiating a validation process listed in the original motion be granted; that the Appellant is allowed to rightfully return to his home, while this legal matter proceeds; for Appellees to incur all costs associated with the Wrongful Displacement of the Appellant; and for the Court to either appoint, or allow the petition filing for a special prosecutor in this matter (Civil and Criminal).
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Mohan A. Harihar 168 Parkview Avenue Lowell, MA 01852 617.921.2526 (Mobile)
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