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Larry Meyer Virginia Badalamente Meyer v. Ameriquest Mortgage Company, a Delaware Corporation

9th CircuitJune 9, 2003No. 01-15970Cited 1 time
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Case Details

Judge(s)
Noonan, McKeown, Rawlinson
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
appeal

Related Laws

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Outcome

The district court's grant of summary judgment in favor of Ameriquest was affirmed on the ground that the one-year statute of limitations for Truth in Lending Act damages claims had run before the Meyers filed suit.

What This Ruling Means

**What Happened** Larry and Virginia Meyer sued their former employer, Ameriquest Mortgage Company, under the Truth in Lending Act. The Meyers claimed the company violated federal lending laws that require accurate disclosure of loan terms and costs to borrowers. However, the case details don't specify exactly what lending violations they alleged or how this related to their employment. **What the Court Decided** The Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Ameriquest, but not because the company did nothing wrong. Instead, the court dismissed the case because the Meyers waited too long to file their lawsuit. Federal law requires Truth in Lending Act claims to be filed within one year of the alleged violation, and the Meyers missed this deadline. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case highlights the importance of timing when filing employment-related lawsuits. Even if workers have valid claims against their employers, they can lose their right to sue if they wait too long. Different types of workplace violations have different time limits for filing claims. Workers who believe their employer has violated federal laws should consult with an attorney promptly to avoid missing critical deadlines that could prevent them from seeking justice.

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