Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection v. Forster & Garbus, LLP

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:19-cv-02928

Court:

New York Eastern

Nature of Suit:

Consumer Credit

Judge:

Joanna Seybert

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  1. January 11, 2023

    CFPB Settles With NY Debt Collection 'Mill' Used By Big Banks

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has reached a settlement with a New York debt collection law firm over its alleged use of high-volume litigation tactics such as automation to collect over 99,000 debts without proper attorney oversight, while also scrutinizing major financial institutions like Citibank that used the firm or others like it.

  2. May 17, 2019

    CFPB Targets NY Debt Collection Firm Over Mass Suit Filings

    A New York debt collection law firm used high-volume litigation tactics such as automation to collect over 99,000 debts without proper attorney oversight, according to a complaint filed in New York federal court by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Friday.