Debt Collection Cases

Explore 7 court opinions on Debt Collection. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

7 recent cases analyzed in this topic area.

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Recent Debt Collection Opinions (7)

LVNV Funding, L.L.C. v. Evans

Debt Buyer LVNV Funding Loses Appeal Due to Insufficient Proof of Debt Ownership

ohioctapp · 2026-03-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 65/100

This case involves LVNV Funding, L.L.C. (a debt buyer) attempting to collect on a defaulted credit card account originally with GE Money Bank. LVNV sued Ms. Evans, who denied the debt and argued that ...

Goldman Sachs Bank USA v. Rhea Brown

Goldman Sachs Sues Rhea Brown for Breach of Loan Contract

ca4 · 2026-03-18 · Other · Impact: 10/100

This case involves Goldman Sachs Bank USA suing Rhea Brown for breach of contract. Brown had taken out a loan from Goldman Sachs, and the bank alleged that she failed to make payments as required by t...

Heather Gudex v. Franklin Collection Service, Inc.

Appeals Court Revives Lawsuit Against Debt Collector for Misleading Letters on Time-Barred Debt

wis · 2026-03-04 · Remanded · Impact: 75/100

This case involves Heather Gudex, who sued Franklin Collection Service, Inc. (FCS) for violating the Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Gudex alleged that...

Garofalo v. Di Vincenzo

Court Upholds Foreclosure on $100,000 Loan After Borrower Defaults

va · 2026-02-26 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 40/100

This case involves a dispute between two individuals, Garofalo and Di Vincenzo, over a loan agreement. Garofalo loaned Di Vincenzo $100,000, secured by a deed of trust on Di Vincenzo's property. The a...

Stefanie M. Helmuth v. Pennymac Loan Services, LLC

Foreclosure sale aftermath not debt collection under Texas law

texapp · 2026-02-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Stefanie M. Helmuth v. Pennymac Loan Services, LLC, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Stefanie M. Helmuth, sued Pennymac Loan ...

Discover Bank v. Dirienzo

Ohio Court Affirms Credit Card Debt Judgment for Discover Bank

ohioctapp · 2026-02-03 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 15/100

Discover Bank v. Dirienzo, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 3, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Discover Bank, sought to collect on a credit card debt from the def...

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP v. Koukis

Law Firm Wins Debt Collection Case Against Former Client

ny · 2025-03-18 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 15/100

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP v. Koukis, decided by New York Court of Appeals on March 18, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case concerns a law firm's attempt to collect a debt from a for...

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