Pavlov v. Debt Resolvers USA, Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Philip S. Straniere, J.

Claimant, Dmitri Pavlov, commenced this small claims action against the defendant, Debt Resolvers USA, Inc., alleging that the defendant refused to return monies deposited with defendant for resolution of claimant’s credit card debt. A trial was held on March 25, 2010. Both sides appeared without lawyers. Claimant was assisted by a Russian interpreter.

Claimant testified that he registered with defendant on September 30, 2009 through an on-line application so that the defendant could assist claimant in attempting to resolve $32,601.15 in credit card…