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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Consumer claims debt collector violated collection laws

ORLANDO – A consumer claims a debt collector continued to contact her after notification from her counsel.

Michelle Feliciano filed a complaint on Jan. 3 in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida - Orange County against Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC alleging violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act.

According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that in November 2016, her counsel notified the defendant that she was being represented by an attorney. The plaintiff holds Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC responsible because the defendant allegedly continued to notify the plaintiff regarding her alleged debt despite notice from her legal counsel.

The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks damages, all legal fees and any other relief as the court deems just. She is represented by Michael Tierney in Winter Park.

9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida - Orange County Case number 0:17-cv-60209-DPG

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