Attorney General Attempts To Close Down A Debt Collector For Violating The FDCPA
New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo sued debt collection agency, Benning-Smith Group, for allegedly violating approximately 1,000 state and federal laws. Cuomo claims that his
Debt collectors need to be careful when leaving you a voicemail
According to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), debt collectors must disclose in every voice mail left for a consumer, that the communication is
The Center for Clinical Research is being sued for alleged ADA violations.
University of Texas Health Science Center, University Health Science Center at Tyler, and the Center for Clinical Research are facing
Dry cleaning employee sues for unpaid overtime pay
Former Image Dry Cleaner and Laundry, Inc., employee, David Greer has filed a lawsuit against the company claiming he was
How to ask a debt collector for a validation of debt
According to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), all consumers have the right to request a validation of a debt.
Fake Magazine Telemarketing Scam Brought To Justice
Attorney General John Suthers has filed a lawsuit against High, High 2, Subscription Solutions, C&R Marketing & Associates, 5280 Publication
Wise Media sued for spam “Love Genie Tips” text messages
A federal class action lawsuit has been filed against Wise Media, LLC, an alleged spammer that tricks cell phone customers out of $10 a month for
Prison management company, GEO Group has reached a settlement in a sexual harassment suit with the EEOC
The GEO Group, Inc., a prison management company, that runs over 100 private prison facilities across the country, has reached a $140,000
What are the rules regarding tip-pooling in California?
It seems, as long as there have been waiters, waitresses and other service industry workers, there has been tip-pooling. For the protection
Allied Interstate Inc., reaches a $1.75 million settlement for FDCPA violations
Debt collection agency, Allied Interstate Inc., has agreed to a $1.75 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), following allegations that Allied Interstate violated
Merrill Lynch has reached a $12 million employment lawsuit settlement
Merrill Lynch has reached a $12 million settlement, ending an unpaid overtime class action brought by their employees who provided support
Woman sues her apartment manager after explosion
Cherika Holley filed a personal injury lawsuit against her apartment’s management company, Lindsey Management Co. after the apartment manager, allegedly caused an
Debt Collection Firm Shut Down For Violating The Law
McGavic & Finney PC, an Oregon debt collection law firm that had several complaints over its debt-collection tactics has been closed down under an
Trucking company must pay over $1 million to an injured man that was struck by their truck
Michael LaFleur was awarded $1.5 million by a jury after being struck by a Conglobal tractor-trailer truck in an accident. According to LaFleur, he
Passenger awarded $2.9 million after suffering permanent injuries on a Carnival Cruise ship
Denise Kaba, 53, was awarded $2.9 million in her personal injury case against Carnival Cruises. According to Kaba, she slipped
A grocery store customer is awarded over $1 million for personal injuries sustained in slip and fall accident
Amy Jong, a 99 Ranch Market shopper has been awarded $1,077,063 in her personal injury lawsuit against the grocery store.
What is considered debt collector harassment?
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is the federal law that governs how debt collection agencies can operate. The FDCPA protects
Four reasons to sue a debt collector in violation of the FDCPA
1. Most importantly, peace of mind! Make the debt collectors stop calling you in a harassing manner. Remember how nice it was
I.C. Systems sued for calling 5 times a day regarding a debt that was already paid
Russell Fuller has filed a lawsuit against debt collector, I.C. Systems for allegedly making numerous calls to him in an
Leading Edge Recovery Solutions facing FDCPA and TCPA lawsuits
Leading Edge Recovery Solutions is being sued by a consumer that claims he received so many collection calls that he
Debt Tagging By Collectors Is Just Wrong!
Kevin Pumphrey was receiving collection calls for several years about student loans that he did not owe, in violation of
A record-breaking $1.75 million settlement reached between the FTC and debt collector, Allied Interstate
Allied Interstate Inc., has agreed to pay a record-breaking $1.75 million to settle a lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
