U.S. Supreme Court
Apr. 23, 2010
Debt Collectors Liable for Mistakes
In a ruling that is likely to be a boon for some plaintiffs' lawyers, the U.S. Supreme Court concluded Wednesday that debt collectors can be held liable if they mistakenly send collection notices to consumers.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
WASHINGTON -In a ruling that is likely to be a boon for some plaintiffs' lawyers, the U.S. Supreme Court concluded Wednesday that debt collectors can be held liable if they mistakenly send collection notices to consumers.
In the 7-2 decision, the court held that a debt collector's incorrect interpretation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act does not count as a bona fid...
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