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WINTERS et al v. JONES et al
Case Number:
2:16-cv-09020
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Nature of Suit:
Racketeer/Corrupt Organization
Multi Party Litigation:
Class Action
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Firms
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January 09, 2018
Firms Duck 'Mafia-Style' RICO Accusations, For Now
A New Jersey federal judge on Monday tossed a debt collector's lawsuit accusing law firms of running a "Mafia-style" racketeering operation of class actions initiated primarily to generate attorneys' fees, but left the door open to amended claims without "unsupported accusations" and "inflammatory language."
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May 02, 2017
Co. Says Judges Back Claims In 'Mafia-Style' RICO Suit
A collections company alleging a New Jersey law firm is running a "Mafia-style" operation of filing consumer protection class actions primarily to generate attorneys' fees has blasted the firm's request for attorney sanctions, arguing that its racketeering theory is backed up by two federal judges.
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April 18, 2017
NJ Attys Say Suit Is Meant To Discourage Debt Class Actions
A New Jersey law firm accused of running a "Mafia-style" operation of filing consumer protection class actions primarily to generate attorneys' fees asked a federal judge on Monday for sanctions, arguing that the litigation aims solely to tarnish its reputation and to discourage debtors from fighting predatory collection activities.
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December 06, 2016
5 NJ Attys Hit By Class Action For 'Mafia-Style' FDCPA Suits
Five New Jersey lawyers were sued Tuesday in federal court for allegedly running a “Mafia-style” racketeering operation that targeted collection companies through consumer protection class actions initiated primarily to generate attorneys’ fees.