It is possible that the company will not sue you or sue you too late (known as the "Don't Pay a Dime Strategy). You could wait and see what they do...

You can also file the claim and get paid from your insurance company. Meanwhile, you can pay the bill, so it is not sent out to a debt collection...

Is my Veteran's Disability garnishable?

Contact your bank to ensure that they follow the law regarding exemptions to levies, or find another bank. See my blog which is directly discusses...

Collection of a CA judgment. read that my Univ of CA retirement can't be garnished. Can it be bank levied though?

Contact your bank to ensure that they follow the law regarding exemptions to levies, or find another bank. See my blog which is directly discusses...

Hospital bill "paid in full", (negotiated bal due)16 months later, a brand new bill due. ??

Send a written dispute letter by certified mail, return receipt requested. Keep a copy for your records with receipt. Phone calls can be...

CA statue to cite re: collection agency to cease & desist with debt collectn for medical bill involving medical negligence by RN

Filing a medical malpractice case without proper documentation, will result in dismissal with nothing gained. You should hire or at least consult...

Can I file a lawsuit against collection agency which has violated a few finance codes and also filed a lawsuit against me?

Mr. Chen has a good point, because while there is a default judgment in this case, the defendant's disputes of the underlying debt and defenses to...

Legal questions

This is one of those cases that you and your consumer attorney would find most challenging. I need to be careful what I write, as I have litigated...

What statute should I cite for enforcing a judgement plus a 10% interest fee?

Cal. Code of Civil Procedure, Section 685.010 has 10 percent on judgments. Robert Stempler (please see DISCLAIMER...

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In CA, can a judgment creditor garnish my retirement wage. I am retired and receive $ monthly from University of CA retirement

Except for child, family, or spousal support, public retirement benefits are exempt from garnishment, per Cal. Code of Civil Procedure, Section...