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Much Ado About … Not Very Much: FDCPA Plaintiff Wins $500 Judgment After Nearly Two Years of Litigation

Troutman Sanders

District Judge Allyne Ross awarded summary judgment to a plaintiff who brought suit under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA). LJRA) to collect a $543 debt owed by plaintiff Lea Rosen. Rosen whether his wife had received LJRA’s October 2018 letter, Mr. Rosen answered “no.” On July 22, U.S.

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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.