Coleman v. Federal National Mortgage Association Fraud Class Action
Verified September 19, 2026Found via the federal court docketHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.
Where this case stands
In litigation
The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.
Pending in the District Court, N.D. California (No. 4:26-cv-05454).
- June 5, 2026Case filed
What happened
This is a proposed class action alleging fraud against the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae). Based solely on the nature of suit code, the complaint apparently involves fraudulent conduct related to mortgages or mortgage servicing, though the specific allegations cannot be determined from the caption and docket information provided. Ordinary homeowners or mortgage holders could plausibly be class members if the fraud concerns lending practices, loan terms, fees, or servicing.
Do you qualify?
No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.
How to file
There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.
Common questions
- Can I file a claim in the Coleman v. Federal National Mortgage Association Fraud Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed June 5, 2026 in the District Court, N.D. California (No. 4:26-cv-05454).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Coleman v. Federal National Mortgage Association Fraud Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Seth Adam Safier (Gutride Safier LLP); Todd M. Kennedy (Gutride Safier LLP); Marie Ann McCrary (Gutride Safier LLP). For Federal National Mortgage Association, Inc.: Jean-Paul P. Cart (Venable LLP); Harry Libarle (Venable LLP). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Melvin Coleman
Defendants
- Federal National Mortgage Association, Inc.
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Seth Adam SafierGutride Safier LLPRepresents Melvin Coleman59 tracked casesseth@gutridesafier.com · (415) 639-9090
- Todd M. KennedyGutride Safier LLPRepresents Melvin Coleman37 tracked casestodd@gutridesafier.com · (415) 271-6469
- Marie Ann McCraryGutride Safier LLPRepresents Melvin Coleman55 tracked casesmarie@gutridesafier.com · (415) 639-9090
Counsel for defendants
- Jean-Paul P. CartVenable LLPRepresents Federal National Mortgage Association, Inc.6 tracked casesJPCart@Venable.com · (415) 653-3750
- Harry LibarleVenable LLPRepresents Federal National Mortgage Association, Inc.3 tracked caseshllibarle@venable.com · (415) 653-3711
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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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