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Case ID: 3112 | Credit / Debt | 02/02/2004
A statewide class action has been filed in California against collection specialist, Bleier & Cox. The action is brought on behalf of all California residents who received a collection letter from Bleier & Cox which failed to include statutorily required information about disputing the validity of the alleged debt. The action is brought under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and seeks statutory damages as well as injunctive and declaratory relief.
This action arises from what consumers allege is a failure on the part of Bleier & Cox to include specific language in their collection letters that is required by the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The consumers claim that the collection letters sent by Bleier & Cox fail to include any information relating to consumers’ rights to dispute the validity of a debt that a debt collector is attempting to collect. Under the act, consumers are given 30 days from the receipt of an initial collection letter to challenge the validity of the debt. If the debt is disputed, the debt collector must furnish the consumer with written verification of the debt. The consumers allege that because Bleier & Cox's letters did not include this information, they are false, misleading and deceptive and as a result, consumers are entitled to statutory damages. At Lawcash.com, it is our goal to keep you informed about important legal cases, class actions and settlements. Our lawyers offer free legal evaluations in tort cases, class actions, personal injury, and other lawsuits because we are dedicated to helping you resolve your legal complaints. Other Credit / Debt Cases of Interest A national class action has been filed in New York against collection specialists, JBC Legal Group, P.C. The action is brought on behalf of all U.S. residents who received alleged misleading and coercive "form" type collection letters from JBC. The action is brought under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and seeks statutory damages as well as injunctive and declaratory relief.
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