Vantu v. Echo Recovery, LLC

ORDER

JAMES G. CARR SR., District Judge.

This case arises out of a defaulted auto loan and a botched attempt at repossessing the vehicle securing the loan.

Plaintiff Wanda Yantu alleges that defendant Ronald Maddox threatened her at gunpoint while trying to repossess a van that belonged to Vantu’s ex-husband. Vantu brings claims against Maddox and the company — defendant Echo Recovery— that engaged Maddox to repossess the van under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq., and Ohio law.

Pending is Echo’s motion to dismiss for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction or,…