In Galveston, Texas, Dr. Alan Schroit and his wife arrived at their vacation house to prepare for a Halloween party last year, only to find the locks changed and a bank notice on the door. When they finally managed to get in, they were greeted by the “overpowering putrid smell of rotten fish,” from 75 pounds of salmon and halibut that had been in the freezer, according to the lawsuit as reported by the Galveston County Daily News.
“It was the most unbearable stench,” Schroit told Laura Elder at the Daily News. “It was so unbearable the police officer asked if we could leave the house so he could take the report; it was absolutely horrible, a gooey mess.”
Bank of America officials told the Daily News they had not had an opportunity to review the lawsuit. “Based on previous discussions with Mr. Schroit, we do not believe the case will show merit,” spokesman Rick Simon said.
A Kentucky man has also sued Bank of America after his home was damaged in an erroneous attempt at foreclosure, the Floyd County Times reported.
We’d like to be able to give you advice on how to avoid erroneous foreclosure, but we’re not sure even the savviest consumer can combat errors of this magnitude. We’ll only suggest that when you’re dealing with banks on major issues, be sure to get the name of everyone you talk to, keep notes and then follow up your complaints in writing to create a paper trail. Taking video wouldn’t hurt, either. It’s up to you whether you want to post it on YouTube, but we hear Bank of America watches.
