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8th Cir. Holds FDCPA Plaintiff Lacked Article III Standing In Garnishment Communication Case

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Rodenburg Law Firm is available at: Link to Opinion. In Minnesota, a creditor may issue a garnishment summons to any third party “at any time after entry of a money judgment in [a] civil action.” Debtor brought suit under 15 U.S.C. A copy of the opinion in Ojogwu v. 1692c(a)(2) of the FDCPA. Creditor appealed.

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Law Firm's Garnishment Activities Do Not Violate FDCPA

Consumer Financial Services Law

The case arose from the law firm’s post judgment efforts to garnish wages. After serving a garnishment summons, the consumer claimed the funds as exempt. The defendants then made four additional attempts to garnish funds. Unifund CCR, LLC, 2016 U.S. LEXIS 168707 (Dec. The defendants moved to dismiss.

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Texas Court Denies Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss FDCPA Claim Over Statute of Limitations Defense

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In early 2011, a default judgment was obtained against Barboza. In early 2019, a garnishment action was filed by Pallida in Denton County, Texas to collect on the default judgment. Barboza), thus 1692i(a) did not apply. The court’s analysis relied heavily on an Idaho district court decision, Cole v.

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Texas Court Denies Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss FDCPA Claim Over Statute of Limitations Defense

Troutman Sanders

In early 2011, a default judgment was obtained against Barboza. In early 2019, a garnishment action was filed by Pallida in Denton County, Texas to collect on the default judgment. Barboza), thus 1692i(a) did not apply. The court’s analysis relied heavily on an Idaho district court decision, Cole v.

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The Growth Potential of the Debt Collection Industry: An In-Depth Analysis

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These technologies enable debt collectors to automate repetitive tasks, streamline workflows, analyze data more effectively, and personalize communication with debtors. Analyzing vast amounts of data allows agencies to identify trends, assess debtor creditworthiness, and predict repayment probabilities.

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How Aggressive Collections Attorneys Can Aid in Massachusetts Debt Recovery

Collections Law

You’ve tried everything in your power, but the debtor doesn’t respond or keeps making excuses to buy more time. A debtor who is unwilling to pay has to be pursued much more aggressively, and our diligent debt collection attorneys have the skills and knowledge to make this happen. The Law Offices of Alan M.

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The Importance of an Experienced Collections Lawyer After COVID-19

Collections Law

When we win your case, collecting the judgment may be made easier if monies were previously frozen by way of an ex parte bank or trustee attachment. The ex parte bank attachment is also a powerful tool our collections lawyers use to collect post judgment. The second is through what is called a special attachment motion.

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