Battye v. Child Support Services, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

ASPEN, District Judge:

Plaintiff Richard Battye brings this two count action alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Presently before the court is defendant Child Support Services, Inc.’s motion to dismiss the complaint. For the reasons set forth below, defendant’s motion to dismiss Count I is granted, and Count II is remanded to the Circuit Court of DuPage County.

I. Background

Defendant Child Support Services, Inc. (“CSSI”) is a debt collection agency incorporated in the State of Illinois. In…