Suit Accuses Collector of Making Calls After Asking for Texts or Emails Only
- A plaintiff has filed a lawsuit against a collector, accusing it of violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Regulation F by calling her after she had notified the collector that the only convenient way to contact her was via text message or email, and the resulting calls caused so much anxiety that she needed to consult a spiritual advisor. What is a little interesting about this case is that the plaintiff never answered any of the calls she received that were allegedly made by the defendant — either before or after she sent her notification.
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Arizona Court of Appeals Affirms Constitutionality of Predatory Debt Collection Act
- The Arizona Court of Appeals this week upheld the state’s controversial Predatory Debt Collection Act, rebuffing an industry challenge led by the Arizona Creditors Bar Association. The decision ensures the law, which includes measures to shield individuals from medical debt garnishments and cap interest rates, remains in effect.
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Connecticut Legislature Passes Medical Debt Credit Reporting Bill
- The Connecticut legislature yesterday passed Senate Bill 395, which prohibits healthcare providers from reporting medical debt to credit agencies. The bill, which had already passed in the Senate and now awaits the governor’s signature, will take effect on July 1, if signed by Gov. Ned Lamont.
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Student Loan Debt Cancellation to Cost Taxpayers as Much as $1.4T, Report Claims
- The Biden administration’s plan to cancel student debt has come under scrutiny due to its potentially staggering cost to taxpayers. The cumulative cost of recent student loan cancellation policies is estimated to range from $870 billion to $1.4 trillion, according to a recent analysis by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB), a non-partisan organization that analyzes and issues reports on fiscal policy topics. The report was spotlighted by the House Budget Committee.
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