Legal Case Summary

Baisden v. Credit Adjustments


Date Argued: Wed Dec 09 2015
Case Number: 94-0579
Docket Number: 3019503
Judges:Not available
Duration: 30 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Baisden v. Credit Adjustments, Docket No. 3019503** **Court:** [Specify Court if known] **Date:** [Specify Decision Date if known] **Judges:** [List Judges if known] **Parties:** - **Plaintiff:** Baisden - **Defendant:** Credit Adjustments **Background:** Baisden filed a lawsuit against Credit Adjustments, a credit collection agency, alleging violations related to improper debt collection practices. The plaintiff argued that the defendant engaged in unfair, deceptive, and misleading conduct while attempting to collect a debt, which caused undue stress and harm to Baisden. **Issues:** The primary issues in this case revolved around whether Credit Adjustments violated applicable consumer protection laws, specifically the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and whether the actions taken by the company constituted harassment or misrepresentation. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff's Argument:** Baisden contended that Credit Adjustments employed aggressive tactics that included persistent phone calls, false representations about the debt owed, and failure to provide proper validation of the debt. Baisden sought damages for emotional distress and statutory damages under the FDCPA. - **Defendant's Argument:** Credit Adjustments denied the allegations, asserting that their collection practices were compliant with the law. They argued that they provided adequate validation of the debt and that any calls made were within permissible limits. **Ruling:** [Insert ruling or decision made by the court, summarizing whether the court found in favor of Baisden, awarded damages, or ruled in favor of Credit Adjustments, along with relevant justifications.] **Conclusion:** The court's decision in Baisden v. Credit Adjustments would serve as a significant reference point for future cases involving consumer debt collection practices, especially in determining the boundaries of lawful collection efforts and the implications of non-compliance with consumer protection regulations. **Notes:** Additional details, such as the specific legal statutes cited, monetary damages awarded, or any further implications of the ruling, could be included depending on the findings of the case and subsequent legal interpretations. [End of Summary] Please note that the specific court and decision dates, as well as further details on the ruling, should be filled in based on the actual case documentation, which is not provided here.

Baisden v. Credit Adjustments


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