Are debt collectors allowed to tell you the amount you have to pay each month and if you don't they will sue?

First and foremost, I would encourage you to sit down with an attorney to discuss your matter in greater detail. There may be more issues than you...

What recourse can be taken after paying on a fraudulent collection debt?

You should meet with a local consumer law attorney to discuss this matter in greater detail. However, a few tips. 1) As previous counsel...

Any idea why my motion to strike the def-appellee’s brief was denied after he failed to serve it after 3 months?

The Court of Appeals has discretion on whether or not to strike briefs. Although you say you didn't receive a copy of the appellee's brief, if the...

Can more than one creditor collect on a JE at one time or do they have to wait on 1st JE to be satisfied then collect on 2nd.

Yes, both creditors can collect simultaneously. The second creditor may begin to take steps such as garnishment once they have a judgment against...

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Workers Comp

Your question is tough to answer without further details. Depending on the nature of the injuries you are alleging in your claim, a documented...

While I generally agree with the other attorneys' answers, there are additional details that an attorney would need before determining if you have...

Workers comp

Yes, you still have the ability to pursue a claim if your injury occurred within the past two years. It's also possible a claim has already been...

I’m filing a case against my ex-landlord for failure to return my security deposit, should I claim twice the amount?

Under Ohio law, you may entitled to ask for "double" damages if your landlord wrongfully withheld the security deposit. However, there are a few...

Consumer Attorney?

Attorneys who collect debts on behalf of creditors are debt collectors under the FDCPA. With respect to your request for 30 days to "investigate"...

I live in Ohio and my job travels me to different states. I got injured on the job in Palmyra, NY.

If you were injured during the course and scope of your employment while you were temporarily out of Ohio, you will have a valid workers'...