Federal Lawsuits Against Debt Relief Companies
An automatically updated record of federal court cases involving debt relief companies and debt buyers — useful for consumers evaluating providers, researching companies contacting them about a debt, and for companies learning from industry patterns.
Important: All case information is sourced directly from court documents and reported as alleged. These are allegations, not findings of fact. Every defendant is presumed innocent and has the right to contest the claims in court.
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Quick Answer: Louis Badger sued American Debt Protection, Corp. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The complaint alleges that the defendant made unsolicited pre-recorded telemarketing calls to Badger's cellular phone without his consent. Badger seeks damages for these violations, including a minimum of $500 for each violation, and requests class certification for others similarly affected. This is a legal filing containing allegations; no finding of liability has been made.
Quick Answer: Robert Lasorsa sued ClearOne Advantage, LLC in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), 47 U.S.C. § 227. The complaint alleges that ClearOne Advantage sent multiple unauthorized telemarketing text messages to Lasorsa's cellular phone, violating his privacy rights and the National Do Not Call Registry. Lasorsa seeks injunctive relief to stop these practices, statutory damages for himself and the class, and any other legal remedies available. This is a legal filing containing allegations; no finding of liability has been made.
Quick Answer: A federal lawsuit was filed by Miah against CountryWide Debt Relief on June 30, 2026 in the U.S. District Court (DISTRICT COURT, E.D. MICHIGAN). Case No. 2:26-cv-12190. The full complaint has not yet been made available through public court records. This page will be updated with the complete allegations when the complaint is published. This is a legal filing, not a verdict.
Quick Answer: A federal lawsuit was filed by Mott against Freedom Debt Relief on June 26, 2026 in the U.S. District Court (DISTRICT COURT, D. ARIZONA). Case No. 2:26-cv-04455. The full complaint has not yet been made available through public court records. This page will be updated with the complete allegations when the complaint is published. This is a legal filing, not a verdict.
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