Deutsche Bank has been forced to pay $ 2 million to a couple in Montana whose paid - off home was foreclosed on and sold by the bank , due to a mix - up with another house in the neighborhood that was undergoing foreclosure proceedings . The couple 's lawyer argued that it was not just due to a series of clerical errors , but also an " intentional disregard or neglect " that could be interpreted as malice towards the couple . The bank is expected to appeal the decision .
Deutsche Bank has been forced to pay $2m to a couple in Montana whose paid-off home was foreclosed on and sold by the bank, due to a mix-up with another house in the area that was undergoing foreclosure proceedings. The couple's lawyer argued that it was not just due to a series of clerical errors, but also an "intentional disregard or indifference" that could be construed as malice towards the couple. The bank is expected to appeal the decision.