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What Are “Actual Damages” Under the FCCPA and the FDCPA?

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The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) are two pro-consumer statutes. 2015) (holding a plaintiff may recover actual damages for emotional distress, including stress, anxiety, and sleeplessness under the FDCPA and FCCPA); Fini v. 3d 1197, 1211 (M.D.

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What is the Difference Between the FDCPA and the FCCPA?

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Businesses throughout Florida should be aware of consumer statutes that provide remedies to consumers and impose liability to businesses, even for small technical violations. 6:06-CV-1678-ORL-28DAB, 2009 WL 535980, at *6 (M.D. Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA). Bank of Am., 3d 1197, 1204 (M.D.