... Defendant asserts he was denied a meaningful opportunity to participate in New Jersey's
residential mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program (FMP) because he was unrepresented
and was not assisted by a housing counselor during the mediation session. ...
... The cases were consolidated for mediation and as a result of the mediation, the parties settled
their respective actions. After extensive negotiations, the settlement was reduced to writing. Under
the terms of the settlement each plaintiff was to receive $50,000. ...
... Defendant denied all of the allegations in the complaint. 1243 B. In August 2008,
the parties entered into court-ordered mediation. Counsel for plaintiffs and defendant
met separately with the mediator. The mediator apparently ...