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9 Aug 2010, 8:40 pm
The FDCPA provides fines of up to $1,000 per lawsuit and requires collectors to pay debtors’ attorneys’ fees. [read post]
26 Aug 2011, 8:03 am
Today, our client won a decisive FDCPA victory against Stock & Grimes, LLP and, indirectly, against Discover Bank. [read post]
10 May 2007, 10:59 am
While the district court stated, 'I cannot see how commercial litigation could proceed' if the statements at issue in this case were subject to the FDCPA, the FDCPA does not apply to commercial litigation: it covers debt collection where 'debt' is defined as an obligation of a 'consumer,' defined as a 'natural person,' for 'personal, family, or household purposes.' 15 U.S.C. [read post]
14 Oct 2009, 6:17 am
The whole episode is another reminder that it is time to revisit the FDCPA and bring it up-to-date with modern commercial reality. [read post]
30 Aug 2006, 6:41 am
Federal Court Holds Decertification of Class Action Appropriate Where Defense Lacks Financial Ability to Satisfy Claims Plaintiffs filed a class action against defendants, including The Credit Store, alleging violations of the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA); a Texas federal district court certified the class action, but the defense delayed implementation of the certification order by filing a bankruptcy petition. [read post]
30 Dec 2019, 12:45 pm
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11 Aug 2016, 10:00 am
On July 10, 2014, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued its opinion in Crawford v. [read post]
7th Cir. Rules Dispute Sent Through Wrong Channel Gave Rise to Valid FDCPA ‘Bona Fide’ Error Defense
19 Oct 2023, 12:16 pm
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12 Apr 2017, 8:56 am
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29 Sep 2016, 8:09 am
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9 Feb 2022, 6:14 am
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13 Apr 2017, 11:58 am
A debt buying company’s letter to collect a debt subject to the defense of an expired limitations period was found to violate the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act because it failed to disclose that 1) a payment or promise can revive the limitations period; and, 2) the law limits or prohibits the debt collector […] Donald Maurice [read post]
5 Nov 2010, 12:44 am
The FDCPA gives consumers rights to be treated fairly, honestly and with respect. [read post]
29 Jun 2009, 8:18 pm
If they sue you in the wrong county, you have a complaint against the debt collector for violating the FDCPA and the Rosenthal Act. [read post]
5 May 2011, 10:59 am
Lots of harassment can violate the FDCPA. [read post]
28 Apr 2008, 11:49 am
Usually collectors who use this unfair strategy will insult you, curse you, or otherwise violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). [read post]
10 May 2007, 6:09 am
W & A argued that it was absolutely immune from FDCPA claims arising from statements made in litigation, and the district court agreed and dismissed. [read post]
30 Aug 2012, 1:00 pm
Therefore the court characterized as "false on its face" a debt collector's form notice telling the FDCPA plaintiff here (and a group of almost 200 others) to pay up because discharge was unavailable. [read post]
29 Apr 2010, 1:21 pm
Carlisle, the Court ruled that if a debt collector makes an incorrect statement of law during communications with a debtor, in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the debt collector cannot claim they merely misinterpreted the FDCPA in order to shield themselves from a lawsuit. [read post]
14 May 2007, 6:36 am
We love this excerpt and suggest you read the entire article: The Federal Fair Debt Collection Practice Act (FDCPA) bars all forms of unfair, abusive and deceptive collection practices. [read post]
