Law Offices of David J. Stern, P.A. v. Banner

Defendants, Law Offices of David J. Stern, P.A. (the “Law Firm”) and David Stern, appeal the trial court’s class certification order in this action brought by property owners in default on their mortgages against the defendants for alleged violations of the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA). Their claims are based on the Law Firm’s transmission of reinstatement letters to borrowers demanding payment for fees and costs which plaintiffs contend were unreasonable, excessive, or “not currently due and owing.” These…