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$225,000 Punitive Damages Award Upheld Where Creditor Repeatedly Contacted Customer After Being Notified of Attorney Representation

Troutman Sanders

Ultimately, the plaintiff filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, listed the defendant as an unsecured creditor, and obtained a discharge of her debt. After receiving notice of representation, the defendant sent five billing notifications to the plaintiff and made six telephone calls attempting to collect on the $5 monthly payment.