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Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of FDCPA Claim Arising from State Court Clerical Error

Troutman Sanders

May a debt collector incur liability under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by seeking to collect a debt under a state court judgment later determined to be void? Though the judgment was “effective” October 14, 2016, it was not mailed to the parties until November 7.

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FDCPA Claims: Confusion Alone is not an Injury for Article III Standing Purposes

ABI

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) generally prohibits debt collectors from misrepresenting their identity or using unfair practices to collect debts. [1] In 2018, Ward owed $160 to Stonecrest Medical Center. [4] 8] NPAS moved for summary judgment. [9] By: Kimberly Moyal.

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Can a Collection Agency Report to the Credit Bureau Without Notifying You?

Credit Corp

Can a collection agency report to a credit bureau without notifying you? Knowing illegal debt collection practices can help identify when you’re being treated unfairly. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a federal law that protects consumers against certain unfair collection practices.

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Why Every Lawyer And Client Should Be Fighting To Stop The "Meaningful Attorney Involvement" Doctrine From Spreading

FDCPA Defense

The attorney gets to decide, in consultation with the client, and based on the attorney’s professional judgment, what to review and how long to review it before sending a demand letter. The “meaningful attorney involvement” doctrine evolved out of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. 2018 WL 3575882 (N.D.

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Debt Collector Is Target Of Civil Lawsuits, Federal Probe

Collection Industry News

Hilton also represents several others in a separate lawsuit over debt collections that succeeded in winning judgments against Miller for his unfair practices. Federal agents came to my home and pointed machine guns at my 11-year-old son, the mother of my son, and a 70-year-old lady who is a friend of the family,” Miller added.