diff --git a/models/lists.js b/models/lists.js
index bf5aae3ca..9bcb9ba17 100644
--- a/models/lists.js
+++ b/models/lists.js
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ Lists.helpers({
     };
     if (swimlaneId)
       selector.swimlaneId = swimlaneId;
-    return Cards.find(selector,
+    return Cards.find(Filter.mongoSelector(selector),
       { sort: ['sort'] });
   },