dfpi-2024-0171

Golden Bear Escrow — receivership

Largest single-firm shortfall identified in 2024 to date. Receiver appointed; criminal referral made.

Party
Golden Bear Escrow Company
County
Los Angeles, CA
Year
2024
Amount at issue
$5.90M
Authority
California DFPI
Status
Active enforcement

What happened

DFPI examination found a $5.9M shortfall across 73 open files.

Receiver appointed October 2024. Criminal referral to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Restitution to affected parties expected to be partial.

Primary sources

  • DFPI Receivership Petition
    LASC Case No. 24STCP03122