Montana Consumer Rights Lawyers
Morrison, Sherwood, Wilson and Deola has extensive experience protecting Montana consumers. For the last twenty five years, we have successfully defended Montanans against abusive banking practices. What started as a small part of our practice, once the financial crisis hit, our firm took the lead and went after large multinational banks for their abusive loan modification practices. We successfully litigated these cases at all levels, including the Montana Supreme Court where we have won a number of seminal cases. While this a large part of our practice, we also protect Montanans against debt collectors, automobile fraud, and inaccurate credit reporting. As part of our consumer practice, we evaluate all options for our clients, including bankruptcy if necessary. To find out more, click on any of the following links.
MSWD Consumer Cases
Reavis v. PHEAA, 2020 MT 181
Established that student loan borrowers may bring suit against their loan servicer for its mishandling or negligent accounting of student loan payments made under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.
Morrow v. Bank of America, N.A., 2014 MT 117
Established that a mortgage loan servicer may be liable for failure to appropriately analyze a residential loan mortgage for loss mitigation.
Mattingly v. First Bank of Lincoln, 285 Mont. 209 (1997)
Established Montana banks have an obligation to disclose information to borrowers regarding the condition of property. Specifically, a bank’s statements may give rise to claims of constructive fraud or negligent misrepresentation when it fails to disclose environmental contamination of property.
Baird v. Norwest Bank, 255 Mont. 317 (1992)
Established that Montana lenders are subject to the Motnana Consumer Protection Act and are prohibited from engaging in unfair and/or deceptive acts or practices.
*These cases are past successes only, they are not intended to be representative or predictive. Outcomes vary based upon specific circumstances of each case.