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    • Daniel Pepper, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Midland Credit Management Inc., Encore Capital Group Inc., and Does 1 through 20, inclusive

    Apr. 6, 2013
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    Consumer Law
    Consumer Protection
    Unlawful Recording or Monitoring of Telephone Calls

    Daniel Pepper, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Midland Credit Management Inc., Encore Capital Group Inc., and Does 1 through 20, inclusive

    Published: Apr. 6, 2013 | Result Date: Feb. 13, 2013 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |
    Case number: 37-2011-00088752- CU-BT-CTL Settlement –  $4,500,000

    Court

    San Diego Superior


    Attorneys

    Plaintiff

    Steven A. Wickman

    Patrick N. Keegan
    (Keegan & Baker LLP)

    Christina E. Wickman

    James P. Frantz
    (Frantz Law Group APLC)

    Philip C. Aman


    Defendant

    Edward D. Totino
    (Baker McKenzie)

    William S. Boggs


    Facts

    Daniel Pepper filed a class action against Midland Credit Management Inc. and Encore Capital Group Inc. involving the defendants' practice of monitoring and/or recording telephone calls made in an effort to collect debt without always giving notice at the beginning of the call that the call may be recorded or monitored.

    Result

    The defendants denied any liability, and there has been no finding that they have violated any laws. The defendants agreed to settle the lawsuit for debt forgiveness of up to $1,000 to eligible class members, plus $4.5 million in cash consideration.


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