Automated Debt-Collection Lawsuits Engulf Courts By ANDREW MARTIN Published: July 12, 2010 As millions of Americans fall behind on bills, debt collection law firms have been clogging courtrooms with suits seeking repayment. The New York Times reports that debt buyers have flooded the court houses with automated consumer debt…
Our Wheaton, Illinois consumer rights private law firm handles individual and class action predatory lending, unfair debt collection, lemon law and other consumer fraud cases that government agencies and public interest law firms such as the Illinois Attorney General may not pursue. Class action lawsuits our law firm has been…
Our Naperville consumer protection private law firm handles individual and class action predatory lending, unfair debt collection, lemon law and other consumer fraud cases that government agencies and public interest law firms such as the Illinois Attorney General may not pursue. Class action lawsuits our law firm has been involved…
Our Chicago consumer protection private law firm handles individual and class action predatory lending, unfair debt collection, lemon law and other consumer fraud cases that government agencies and public interest law firms such as the Illinois Attorney General may not pursue. Class action lawsuits our law firm has been involved…
The following story appeared on a Houston television station about debt a collection harrassment lawsuit resulting in a $1.5 million damages award. The harassing and threatening voicemail messages left on Allen Jones’ mobile phone are nothing short of vulgar. “This shouldn’t be tolerated,” he said. “Nobody should have to experience…
What Do You Do When a Debt Collector Calls? Tips On What They Can and Cannot Do 3/10/2010 Source: By Kalamazoo Gazette staff The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act lays out clear rules about what debt collectors can and can’t do — and it allows you to sue if…
Debt collectors are prohibited by federal law from engaging in deception, extortion, threats, lies, and invading your privacy by calling your friends, neighbors and employers. This video exposes illegal debt collection practices and explains practices which violate the law such claiming that you owe money which is owed by others,…
Debt collectors will go to great lenghts to trick, intimidate or exort you into paying debts. These tactics are illegal and you can file suit to stop improper debt collector harrassment. This video discusses some alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and then informs you of some…
The Federal Reserve Board has prepared an excellent summary of consumer rights available under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”) in an online handbook on the FDCPA. You can view the handbook by clicking here. Our consumer rights private law firm handles individual and class action unfair debt…
In a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act class action, the Seventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a bill collector’s failure to correctly break down a bill into principal and interest does not violate that Act. Wahl v. Midland Credit Management, No. 08-1517 (7th Cir. Feb. 23,…