Merged Information on Credit Report Leads to FCRA Lawsuit
- While it’s not an FDCPA suit, an individual has filed a Fair Credit Reporting Act lawsuit, accusing one of the credit reporting agencies of violating the statute because it allegedly included some of the plaintiff’s information on someone else’s credit report, and that someone else tracked the plaintiff down and let her know.
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Judge Denies Motion to Compel Arbitration in FDCPA Class-Action
- A District Court judge in Connecticut has denied a defendant’s motion to compel arbitration in a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act class-action lawsuit, ruling the defendant — a debt buyer that purchased the account from the original creditor — did not have specific documentation reflecting the assignment of the plaintiff’s account.
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Nearly Half of Insured Americans Face Surprise Medical Bills and Coverage Denials
- A significant portion of insured, working-age Americans are grappling with unexpected medical bills and insurance coverage denials, which can lead to financial strain and delayed healthcare, according to the results of a survey conducted by The Commonwealth Fund.
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Ability to Handle $400 Emergency Displays Consumers’ Financial Resiliency: Survey
- More than 90% of households can handle a $400 expense shock, with low-income households showing unexpected resilience, according to a report released this week by The JPMorganChase Institute.
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