Talbott v. GC Services Ltd. Partnership

MEMORANDUM OPINION

KISER, Senior District Judge.

Before me now is a motion for class certification by Joseph Talbott (“Talbott” or the “plaintiff”). Both parties fully briefed the issues and were heard in oral argument, ripening this motion for disposition. For the reasons set forth herein, the plaintiffs motion is GRANTED in that a conditional class certification is ordered.

I. BACKGROUND

This case involves the debt collection practices of GC Services. GC Services mailed a dunning letter to certain Virginia residents to collect money allegedly owed MCI for telephone services. In granting Talbott…