Archive for Predatory Lending
New York Woman Granted Second Chance to Fight Debt Collector’s Fraudulent Tactics
Published September 11, 2012 on Carey & Danis In the lawsuit, Easterling v. Collecto, Inc., a judge ruled last month that the debt collection company based in Massachusetts known as Collecto , Inc., used deceptive trade practices in an effort to convince the plaintiff, Berlincia Easterling, that her student loans could not be dissolved when filing for bankruptcy. The debt collection company sent Easterling a letter with language stating that her student loan debt was nondischargeable, and thus, must still be paid to Collecto, Inc. A U.S. Court of Continue Reading
Barclays Bank Account Protector Program Class Action
Carey Danis & Lowe is currently investigating claims that Barclays Bank is engaging in unfair and deceptive trade practices in connection with the sale and administration of their Account Protector program, which is a debt suspension / debt cancellation plan offered to its card members for a fee. In particular, CD&L is investigating claims that Barclays Bank enrolls card members into their payment protection plan without first determining whether the consumer is qualified to ever receive benefits under the program. The result is that card members are paying fees Continue Reading
Bank of America Credit Protection Plus Class Action
Carey Danis & Lowe is currently investigating claims that Bank of America is engaging in unfair and deceptive trade practices in connection with the sale and administration of their Credit Protection Plus program, which is a debt suspension / debt cancellation plan offered to its card members for a fee. In particular, CD&L is investigating claims that Bank of America enrolls card members into their payment protection plan without first determining whether the consumer is qualified to ever receive benefits under the program. The result is that card members Continue Reading
Banana Republic Card Security Program Class Action
Carey Danis & Lowe is currently investigating claims that Banana Republic is engaging in unfair and deceptive trade practices in connection with the sale and administration of their Card Security Program, which is a debt suspension / debt cancellation plan offered to its card members for a fee. In particular, CD&L is investigating claims that Banana Republic enrolls card members into their payment protection plan without first determining whether the consumer is qualified to ever receive benefits under the program. The result is that card members are paying fees even though Continue Reading
American Express Account Protector Payment Plan Class Action
Carey Danis & Lowe is currently investigating claims that American Express is engaging in unfair and deceptive trade practices in connection with the sale and administration of their Account Protector Plan, which is a debt suspension / debt cancellation plan offered to its card members for a fee. In particular, CD&L is investigating claims that American Express enrolls card members into their payment protection plan without first determining whether the consumer is qualified to ever receive benefits under the program. The result is that card members are paying fees Continue Reading
