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Case ID: 3957 | Credit / Debt | 11/15/2004
A class action lawsuit has been filed in the Western District Court of Michigan against the law firm of Muller, Muller, Richmond, Harms, Myers & Sgroi, PC for violations of the Fair Debt Collection Act. The class seeks a declaratory judgment, an injunction, damages, attorney's fees and costs of the action.
Specifically, the complaint alleges that the defendant lawfirm's debt collection practice involves the use of a limited number of computer-generated forms that are handled mostly by non-attorney staff. However, the firm often bills for attorney's fees. The plaintiff, Sylvia Stolicker, incurred debt and become obligated to $3,106 to Capital One Bank and was sued by the Bank. However, the complaint sought damages in the amount of $3,985 – the difference being attorney's fees from the defendant, which she claims is unlawful under Michigan law and the Fair Debt Collection Act. 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 Your mortgage contract should tell you exactly what fees your lender can charge--Do not pay any fees not listed. The class has been certified in an action filed against lender Household Finance Corporation and its Beneficial Corporation subsidiary on behalf of mortgage borrowers nationally who allege that the companies violated their loan agreements by overcharging interest on loan origination fees. Persons eligible to take part in this action need take no action at the present time. As many as 2.3 million former Sears credit cardholders will receive discount coupons from Sears Holdings Corporation under a settlement filed by the retailer, according to several published reports.
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