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In many states, you are entitled to relief if a repossession company repossesses your vehicle illegally. In Massachusetts, for example, the Massachusetts Illegal Repossession Law (Mass. Gen. Laws c. 255B, § 20B) states that if you are not in default on payments on your vehicle, then your vehicle cannot be repossessed. If you are in …
Consumers have rights regarding the items that are being reported on their credit report and can dispute any items that they feel are inaccurate. Companies that provide information to consumer reporting agencies (Credit Bureaus) such as Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax are called “Furnishers.” These Furnishers include credit card companies, banks, collection agencies, vehicle financing companies, …
When dealing with debt collectors, federal law gives you rights. All debtors/consumers should be treated with rights or respect. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq.) is a federal statute that protects the rights of consumers/debtors from debt collector harassment. If your rights are violated, you could be entitled to …
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It is more likely than not that someone in their lifetime will be threatened with having a lawsuit filed against them or that they will be sued, sometimes at no fault of their own. When that happens, you can defend yourself in court, but it is often better to hire a lawyer to defend you. …
Yes. In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama in the Western Division, a federal lawsuit was filed against Performant Recovery, Inc (“Performant Recovery”), a debt collector, for alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692, et seq. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a …
Yes. In the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, a federal lawsuit was filed against Nationwide Credit Corporation (“NCC”) – which is a debt collector – for alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692, et seq. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a federal …
Yes. In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, a federal class action lawsuit was filed against Midland Credit Management, Inc. (“Midland Credit Management”) – which is a debt collector – for alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692, et seq. The Fair Debt Collection …
Yes. In the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, a federal lawsuit was filed against Metro Collection Service, Inc. (“Metro Collection Service”) – which is a debt collector – for alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692, et seq. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is …
Yes. In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, a federal class action lawsuit was filed against LVNV Funding, LLC (“LVNV Funding”) – which is a debt collector – for alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692, et seq. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act …
Yes. In the United States District Court for the District of Idaho, a federal class action lawsuit was filed against Global Receivables Solutions, Inc. (“Global Receivables Solutions”) – which is a debt collector – for alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1692, et seq. The Fair Debt Collection Practices …