Guild Mortgage Seeks $10.7 Million in Lawsuit Against Former Employees Accused of Poaching
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – Mortgage lender Guild Mortgage has filed a petition in a district court in Washington to confirm a $10.7 million arbitration award against three former employees accused of poaching. The employees, Christopher Flowers, Cory Flynn, and Lisa Jolliffe, allegedly diverted Guild’s customers and employees when they joined rival company CrossCountry Mortgage. Guild claims the group stole significant amounts of information, recruited its employees, and created confusion among its customers. The lender has asserted claims for breach of contract, fraud, unfair competition, and tortious interference. The case began in August 2021 when Guild filed … Read more