I sued in small claims under FDCPA

[TigerD]

In that case, I'll show them how the issues are not even mine. I did not owe those accounts- so if you came after me for money after you did something wrong, you'd be loosing.

The problem is from what I can see here, is that you assume that in each case, the person being wronged automatically owes the money. Sorry - that isn't the case. If a collection agency wrongs someone, which, believe it or not... They do this sometimes, then it's not just a matter that the person needs to pay - and be sued.

At any rate, they called me this morning. We settled. They will remove all the things from my credit report - (they did already) - and pay me for my time and filing fees, etc. plus a little bit more.

I don't believe you.

 

[Zigner]

I don't believe you.

I agree DC - much too quick and much too convenient.

 

[seniorjudge]

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At any rate, they called me this morning. We settled. They will remove all the things from my credit report - (they did already) - and pay me for my time and filing fees, etc. plus a little bit more.
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And I have some really nifty swampland for sale just west of New Orleans.

 

[marbol]

And I have some really nifty swampland for sale just west of New Orleans.

They settled. They were in the wrong. Once I get my settlement agreement from them, if it doesn't preclude me from telling you all about it, I'll point you to the public information that shows it all. Or I'll scan it all and show you on the web. My guess is, they might not want me to show it all - so I might black out the parties names.

Too bad you all are so skeptical. Most of these type of cases settle.

 

[Zigner]

They settled. They were in the wrong. Once I get my settlement agreement from them, if it doesn't preclude me from telling you all about it, I'll point you to the public information that shows it all. Or I'll scan it all and show you on the web. My guess is, they might not want me to show it all - so I might black out the parties names.

Too bad you all are so skeptical. Most of these type of cases settle.

Uh huh - gotcha

 

[marbol]

Another Question..

I got my "agreements" to sign as part of the settlement in an email. IANAL so I don't know what to do...

There are two agreements, one is a settlement agreement that says basically what they are going to pay me and what they will do (remove the items from my report and agree not to collect them), and the other is of course, a motion to dismiss the lawsuit with prejudice.

They want me to sign and send back.

Should I sign them both? I want to sign the agreement only, then wait for the check, and then sign the motion to dismiss, AFTER I get the check. Is that what I should do? If not, there is no impetus for them to get the check out quickly? Or do I just sign them both and send them to them?

It must be dismissed "with prejudice" right? I suppose they wouldn't have it no other way.

Also, it does contain an agreement that the terms of the settlement remain confidential. So if I post anything, it has to be anonymous and not contain names.

Thanks

Too bad none of you believe this - but that's your problem. I have found that if someone wrongs you, and won't correct it, take them to court. It usually wakes them up - especially if it's a collection agency, or credit reporting agency.

 

[marbol]

And I have some really nifty swampland for sale just west of New Orleans.

Hmm. Might that be called "Houston?"