Earlier this week, the Sixth Circuit issued a published opinion in Buchanan v. Northland Group, a putative class action against Northland alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). In so doing, the Sixth Circuit reversed the district court’s dismissal of the case and remanded it for further proceedings, and in the process … Continue Reading
In Lisa Bridge v. Ocwen Federal Bank, the Sixth Circuit reversed a dismissal in a FDCPA case brought by pro se plaintiffs regarding their mortgage. Lisa Bridge, the only person listed on her mortgage, owed monthly payments to Aames Capital Corporation. Her bank, Firstar, refused to honor her April mortgage check. Thereafter, Lisa ordered Firstar … Continue Reading
