Collection Law Firm, Debt Buyer Sued for Sending ‘Fictitious’ Hearing Notice to Plaintiff
- A collection law firm and debt buyer have been named defendants in a lawsuit accusing them of violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and state law in Nebraska because the plaintiff hired an attorney and showed up for a hearing in a collection lawsuit only to learn that the defendants had never filed the motion with the court and that the case had been dismissed.
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Appeals Court Overturns Ruling for Defendant in FDCPA Case Over Medical Debt
- The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has affirmed a ruling in favor of a credit reporting agency sued for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act but overturned a ruling in favor of a collection operation for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act on the grounds of whether the plaintiff actually owed the debt to the creditor — a hospital.
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CU to Pay $95M in Fines, Restitution in Overdraft Enforcement Action with CFPB
- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday announced an enforcement action with one of the nation’s largest credit unions for charging illegal overdraft fees that will see the institution pay $95 million in fines and restitution to members.
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Bankruptcy Filings Surge Amid Inflation and High Interest Rates
- Personal and business bankruptcy filings in the U.S. have risen significantly, reflecting the impact of inflation, rising interest rates, and the end of COVID relief programs. This trend provides important insights for professionals in the credit and collection industry as they assess the financial health of consumers and businesses.
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