Latosha A. Ward v. Tony E. Ward, Sr.; Kelly Hope; Nationstar Mortgage, LLC, d/b/a Mr Cooper; USAA; Blackstone Meadows Homeowners Association
April 27, 2026·25-2131·Per Curiam·By James Taylor
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's order dismissing Latosha Ward's civil claims. The panel found no reversible error in the lower court's decision to grant the defendants' motions to dismiss.
Background
Latosha Ward, proceeding pro se, appealed a district court order that granted motions to dismiss her civil claims against multiple defendants, including Tony Ward, Nationstar Mortgage, and a homeowners association. The case originated in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
The court’s reasoning
The court reviewed the record and determined that there was no reversible error in the district court’s order. The panel concluded that the facts and legal contentions were adequately presented in the materials before the court, making oral argument unnecessary.
What it means going forward
The dismissal of the civil claims stands, leaving the lower court’s ruling in place without further judicial review on the merits.
