We previously reported on Jerman v. Carlisle, a case that presented the issue of whether a debt collector can avoid liability for mistakes of law under the “bona fide error” defense of the federal FDCPA, which can shield debt collectors from liability for unintentional violations in certain instances. On April 21, 2010, the Court held [...]
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State Law Cannot Bar Class Action In Federal Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has held that a New York procedural law barring class actions for certain claims is not applicable in federal court. Read the opinion here. It is a very important ruling to consumers, establishing that state law cannot be used to prohibit a class action in federal court.
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