This page highlights some important litigation developments. There are more cases pending around the nation than are mentioned here. These cases reflect our and others’ work addressing the unique legal challenges faced in each jurisdiction.
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Arizona
Illinois
- Sharritt v. Henry: Former owners seek payment for their equity.
Massachusetts
Michigan
- In re Petition of Manistee County Treasurer for Foreclosure: Fighting shadow equity theft in Michigan’s unlawful claims process.
- Wayside Church v. Van Buren County: Pending class action for former owners to get paid for their equity.
- Bowles v. Sabree: Pending class action for former owners to get paid for their equity.
- In re Petition of Alger County Treasurer for Foreclosure: Fighting shadow equity theft in Michigan’s unlawful claims process.
Minnesota
- Tyler v. Hennepin County: After Tyler, Minnesota started allowing residents who lost their home to claim their equity back by filing a claim.
Nebraska
- Fair v. Continental Resources: Tyler applies to administrative tax foreclosures under Nebraska's former tax law.
New Jersey
- 20th Ave. Realty v. Roberto: Retroactive effect of Tyler.
- Johnson v. City of East Orange: This case is focused on applying Tyler.
New York
- Dorce v. City of New York: Class action challenging NYC-specific home equity theft.
Oregon
- Western States Land Reliance Trust v. Linn County: Oregon’s tax foreclosure statutes do not comply with the Constitution.