City of Los Angeles v. Citigroup Inc.
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Wright, J.
*944 ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO DISMISS [29] AND DENYING DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO STRIKE [30]
I. INTRODUCTION
This is one of a handful of cases that Plaintiff the City of Los Angeles (“L.A.”) has brought against lending institutions under the federal Fair Housing Act (“FHA”), 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601-19 . Defendants in this action are Citigroup Inc.; Citibank, N.A.; CitiMortgage, Inc.; Citi-corp Trust Bank, FSB; and Citi Holdings, Inc. (“Defendants” or “Citi”). L.A. is seeking damages from Defendants for lost property-tax revenue and increased municipal services stemming from foreclosures that are allegedly the result of discriminatory lending practices.
Before the Court is Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss the Complaint under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12(b)(1) and 12(b)(6). (ECF No. 29.) The Motion is based on several grounds including lack of Article III standing, expiration of the statute of limitations, and failure to state a claim. Also before the Court is Defendants’ Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiffs Complaint. (ECF No. 30.) For the reasons discussed below, the Court DENIES both Motions.