HAMP Suits Targeting BofA Roll On As SW Ohio Non-Profit Law Firm Files Action On Behalf Of Local Homeowner

In Cincinnati, Ohio, The Enquirer reports:

• A West Price Hill man on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit against Bank of America and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development alleging that his home was unlawfully forced into foreclosure.

• The Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio(1) filed the suit in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio on behalf of John Sinclair, who purchase his home in the 4000 block of Fawnhill Lane in 2000 using a Federal Housing Administration loan.

• In 2008, Sinclair fell behind on his mortgage, but attempted to work out a plan with BofA to avoid foreclosure, according to court papers. The suit claims that Bank of America ignored his request - a direct violation of federal law considering the FHA program requires lenders to take steps to avoid unnecessary foreclosures.

For more, see BofA, FHA sued over W. Price Hill foreclosure.

For the lawsuit, see Sinclair v. Donovan, et al.

(1) Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio provides legal representation, information, advice and referral for lower-income residents of Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, and Warren Counties. It is affiliated with the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati and also coordinates services with the Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP).