Collector Sued for Not Believing Debt Was Paid
- A collector is facing a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act lawsuit because it allegedly did not believe the plaintiff’s contention that she had paid a debt it was attempting to collect, going as far as to accuse the plaintiff of fabricating information, according to the complaint.
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Judge Grants MSJ For Defendant in FDCPA Bona Fide Error Case
- A Magistrate Court judge in Colorado has granted a defendant’s motion for summary judgment in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act case on the grounds that it was entitled to the “bona fide error” defense after it was accused of misrepresenting the debt that the plaintiff owed.
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Minnesota Governor Signs Medical Debt Fairness Act Into Law
- The governor of Minnesota this week signed the Medical Debt Fairness Act into law, but thankfully, the final version of the bill looks different than it was originally drafted.
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Agency Receives Temporary C&D For Collecting in Connecticut Without License
- The Connecticut Department of Banking has issued a temporary order to cease and desist against a Texas-based collection agency for operating in the state without the required license. This action comes after a consumer complaint and subsequent investigation revealed multiple violations of Connecticut state laws and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
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