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Case Documents from Selected Appraiser Litigation
Note: We do not list or publicly discuss any cases in which we have any involvement.  Accordingly, the cases listed here and discussed on Appraiser Law Blog are not cases with which we have a direct connection.   

Gibson, et al. v. Credit Suisse and Cushman and Wakefield


Gibson, et al. v. Credit Suisse and Cushman Wakefield, Original Complaint.pdf
Gibson, et al. v. Credit Suisse and Cushman Wakefield, CW's Brief re Mot to Dismiss.pdf
Gibson, et al. v. Credit Suisse and Cushman Wakefield, CW's Decl of Moran re Mot to Dismiss.pdf
Gibson, et al. v. Credit Suisse and Cushman Wakefield, Magistrate Judge's Report re Mot to Dismiss.pdf
Gibson, et al. v. Credit Suisse and Cushman Wakefield, District Court's Order re Mag. Judge's Recommendations.pdf

The Berkshire Bank v. First American Appraisal (CoreLogic)

Lawsuit filed by The Berkshire Bank against First American Appraisal (of which CoreLogic is alleged to be the successor).  The lawsuit alleges professional negligence by a staff appraiser operation (not AMC) of First American Appraisal in connection with the appraisal of a condominium project in Manhattan and seeks $6+ million in damages.

The Berkshire Bank v. First American Appraisal -- CoreLogic, Complaint.pdf

CoStar Realty Information v. Mark Field, et al.
Breach of copyright and breach of contract lawsuit filed by CoStar Realty Information for misuse of property information database by appraisers, appraisals firms and a mortgage company.  The court ordered a default judgment against one of the appraisers for failing to respond to discovery.  After a bench trial, the court ordered judgment against another appraiser for more than $800,000.

Costar Realty Info. v. Field, et al., Complaint.pdf
Costar Realty Info. v. Field, et al., Memorandum Order re MSJ and Default.pdf
Costar Realty Info. v. Field, et al., Memorandum Order After Bench Trial.pdf
Costar Realty Info. v. Field, et al., Order for Entry of Judgment.pdf