Desmond v. Accounts Receivable Management, Inc.

ALTENBERND, Judge.

Edward S. Desmond appeals a final summary judgment entered in his action against Accounts Receivable Management, Inc. (ARM), for alleged violations of section 559.72, Florida Statutes (2006), which regulates consumer debt collection practices. We affirm the order granting summary judgment in ARM’s favor with regard to all of Mr. Desmond’s claims but one.

In 2006, HSBC Card Services, Inc., allegedly had a customer with an outstanding credit card balance. Reportedly, that customer’s name was Edward A. Desmond, Jr. Somehow, HSBC confused Edward S. Desmond, who does not have an…