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Case ID: 3768 | Credit / Debt | 10/12/2004
A class action has been filed against Attorney Arthur S. Corrales of Florida by Marie Charlys of New York for falsely representing T-Mobile in debt collection activity in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Act.
Specifically, the complaint alleges that on or about October 3, 2003, Corrales sent a collection letter to Charlys demanding payment of a debt owed to T-Mobile. The collection letter stated, "If you notify this office in writing within thirty (30) days from receiving this notice, this office will obtain verification of the debt or obtain a copy of a judgment or verification." According to Charlys, the language fails to notify the consumer that the debt collector will mail verification documents to the consumer upon the consumer's written dispute as required by Act. In addition, the letter states, "We represent T-Mobile in connection with a debt collection matter." Charlys alleges that Corrales has not been retained by T-Mobile. Charlys seeks statutory damages, costs and attorney's fees. 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 Florida's laws protect consumers from businesses that would otherwise harm them. The parties have reached a tentative $6.9 million settlement in an action filed against automobile retailer AutoNation, Inc. on behalf of Floridians who allege that, from August 6, 1995, through October 31, 2000, the company failed to deliver correctly signed retail installment contracts in connection with the sale of new and used motor vehicles in violation of Florida's Motor Vehicle Retail Sales Finance and Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Acts. To recover under the settlement, you must submit a claim form no later than July 29, 2003.
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