Archive for the ‘ Collection Agencies breaking the law ’ Category
HIPPA Violation may lead to class action
Mr. Patrick Lunsford of CollectionIndustry.com wrote the following article: A man in Indiana has filed suit against a hospital and a collection agency – and their respective parent groups — over a security lapse that exposed the personal information of some 260,000 patients. The litigant, Michael Chaney, claims that The Sisters of St. Francis Health […]
Michigan Collection Law – Collection Agency gets nailed by NY Attorney General
Collection Industry reports reports that “Attorney General Eliot Spitzer today announced that his office has filed a lawsuit against a debt collection company alleged to have engaged in illegal and abusive practices to coerce payment on time-barred or unverified debts..” There is nothing new about a collection agency that engages in abusive practices. In its […]
Chicago to hire ex cons as debt collectors
The Chicago Sun Times reports that it is going to hire ex cons, fresh from the big house to collect debts for the city. I don’t know how you feel about it, but I think its a great idea. I am all for giving someone a fresh start and a break. Besides, municipalities are exempt […]
Illinois Attorney General Pursues Collection Agency
The Illinois Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against a very aggressive collection agency. Several debtors complained that they were unfairly pressured into making payments. While there are a number of very fine and reputable collection agencies, there are always a few in the bunch that taint the reputation of the industry and its […]