Yesterday, in U.S. District Court in San Jose, a jury awarded a California couple $500,000 in a fair debt collection case. Credigy Services Corp. was found to be in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and were trying to collect on money that was not owed.
The jurors in the cases cited Credigy Services Corp. used intentional and systematic efforts to cause emotional distress for the consumers, Manuel G. Fausto and his wife Luz.
Credigy Service Corp’s lawyers said it’s too early for them to comment on the jury’s decision. U.S. District Court Judge James Ware has yet to enter judgment on the case. If he does not approve the verdict, that could give Credigy’s attorneys an opportunity to get it overturned.
This is certainly a huge win for consumers, not to mention the Fausto’s. Let’s just hope the judge upholds the jury’s decision and sends a message to debt collectors who violate state and federal laws.
UPDATE: The Faust’s lawyers have sent me a link with more details on this debt collection lawsuit.
