This is the opinion originally awarding sanctions in the case In Re Michael L. Jones, Case No. 06-01093, a bankruptcy matter before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. The opinion is dated August 29, 2007, and was signed by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Elizabeth Magner. Debtor Michael L. Jones was awarded $67,202.45 in sanctions for his attorneys' fees and costs against Wells Fargo Bank in respect of that entity's willful violation of the automatic stay and other violations. The judgment also directed that Wells Fargo implement corrective reforms of its accounting and bankruptcy claims procedures nationally.
This is the opinion originally awarding sanctions in the case In Re Michael L. Jones, Case No. 06-01093, a bankruptcy matter before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Loui…