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Case ID: 3186 | Credit / Debt | 03/01/2004
A national class action has been filed in New York against Allianceone Receivables Management, Inc., formerly known as Triadvantage Credit Services, Inc. The action is brought on behalf of all U.S. residents who have received a collection letter from Allianceone or Triadvantage that contained language overshadowing the statutorily required notice to consumers of their right to dispute an alleged debt under collection. The action is brought under the federal Fair Debt Collections Practices Act and seeks statutory damages, injunctive and declaratory relief.
According to consumers, Allianceone and Triadvantage have violated the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act through language contained in their collection letters. The consumers allege that although the companies have included the required notice of consumers' right to dispute the validity of the debt under collection, they have failed to include relevant information regarding consumers' rights. In particular, the consumers claim that the notice attached to Allianceone and Triadvantage's letters fails to notify them of their right to dispute a portion of the alleged debt. According to consumers, this 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 class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of uninsured patients who received and were billed for medical care by any hospital within the South Dakota based Avera Health network of hospitals. The suit contends that Avera billed its uninsured patients at rates far in excess of the rates employed for insured patients and that this practice was and is both discriminatory and illegal. A class action lawsuit has been filed against a title company in the Circuit Court of Cook County (Chicago) Illinois.
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