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Medical Debt Collection Harms Patient Finances

Collection Industry News

Medical debt collection, a complex process and significant cause of personal bankruptcy, is receiving renewed attention because of the financial challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Marcott was assisted by ABC for Health, a nonprofit, public interest law firm in Madison. Bobby Peterson. They’re stressed out by bills.

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CFPB Reaches Settlement With Debt Collector Over Deceptive Practices

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Last week, the CFPB issued a Consent Order against a New Jersey based debt-collection agency (Agency) over allegations that the Agency regularly violated the FDCPA and the CFPA in the course of their collection activity. Further, the Agency is subject to a civil money penalty of $204,000 to be paid to the Bureau.

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What Is a Judgment?

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Quasi in rem: Quasi in rem judgments consider the legal rights of individuals and not necessarily all parties involved. Law enforcement may seize things like valuable collections or jewelry to be sold at auction. The judgment creditor can then use that court judgment to try to collect money from you.