Legal Opinion
Zimmerman v. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided September 15, 2011No. 09 Civ. 4602 (PGG)PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
*176 ORDER
PAUL G. GARDEPHE, District Judge:
Plaintiff Jason Zimmerman alleges that Defendant Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC (“Portfolio”) attempted to collect debts from him and similarly situated consumers in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA” or the “Act”). Pending before the Court are Plaintiffs motions for summary judgment and for class certification. For the reasons stated below, Plaintiffs motions will be granted.
BACKGROUND
The parties agree that Portfolio sent a “Pre-Suit Package” to debtors, including Zimmerman, that includes a cover letter and draft pleadings.…
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