Earlier this year, a district court for the Middle District of Florida upheld a jury award of $225,000 in punitive damages in a debt collection case finding the defendant’s conduct “reprehensible” based on the physical harm...more
11/9/2023
/ Bankruptcy Code ,
Chapter 7 ,
Consumer Financial Products ,
Creditors ,
Debt Buyers ,
Debt Collection ,
Debtors ,
Dischargeable Debts ,
Dish Network ,
Emotional Distress Damages ,
FCCPA ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Jury Awards ,
Punitive Damages ,
Unsecured Debt
2020 was a transformative year for the consumer financial services world. As we navigate an unprecedented volume of industry regulation, Troutman Pepper is uniquely positioned to help its clients find successful resolutions...more
3/3/2021
/ Background Checks ,
Banking Sector ,
Bankruptcy Code ,
Banks ,
CARES Act ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Debt Collection ,
Debt Collectors ,
ECOA ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Lenders ,
Student Loans ,
TCPA