In a dramatic case of alleged real estate fraud, a couple claims their Sacramento home was wrongfully taken from them through forged documents. The complaint, filed by John Carrillo and Lanae D. Carrillo in the Superior Court of California for the County of Sacramento on September 15, 2025, names First American Title Company among other defendants. The Carrillos allege that unknown individuals impersonated them to illegally transfer ownership of their property.
The plaintiffs, represented by attorney Justin C. Lowenthal from Lowenthal, APC, detail a scheme involving the forgery of their signatures on a grant deed that transferred their home at 4761 Parker Avenue to Point Green Home Solutions, LLC. They claim this occurred without their knowledge or consent. The lawsuit outlines how the fraudulent transaction was facilitated by Shaundra L. Jackson, a notary public in Washington State who allegedly notarized the forged deed using incorrect documentation practices under Washington law.
According to the complaint, this forged deed was recorded in Sacramento County with the assistance of First American Title Company acting as escrow holder. This allowed Point Green Home Solutions to claim ownership and led to further encumbrances on the property by HL3 Sierra, LLC and Cameron Criddle through non-purchase-money deeds of trust. The Carrillos assert they have never met any of these parties nor authorized any such transactions.
The plaintiffs are seeking several forms of relief from the court: quieting title in their favor to confirm their rightful ownership; cancellation of all fraudulent instruments including the forged deed; declaratory relief affirming that they remain sole owners; damages for slander of title due to false statements recorded against their property; and compensation for fraud involving forgery and identity theft. They also seek rescission to restore them to their pre-fraud status and restitution under constructive trust principles.
This case highlights significant accusations against multiple parties including negligence by First American Title Company for failing to detect obvious defects in the notarization process and processing an apparently fraudulent transaction. Additionally, it accuses Point Green Home Solutions and others involved of participating in or benefiting from this alleged fraud scheme.
Attorney Justin C. Lowenthal represents John and Lanae D. Carrillo while no specific defense attorneys are mentioned in the document. The case is presided over by judges at the Superior Court of California for Sacramento County under Case ID B95B137A-3775-43AD-9827-97DA422BODBF.
Source: 25CV021868_John_Carrillo_v_First_American_Complaint_County_of_Sacramento_California.pdf
