10/6/10
Cavalry Lawsuit Dismissed
A collection lawsuit filed by Cavalry Portfolio against a client of Quat Law Offices has been dismissed following trial in the Plymouth District Court. Cavalry is a "debt-buyer" which claimed in the case that it had the right to collect an old credit card debt. Court found that Cavalry failed to adequately prove that it acquired the debt in question, and dismissed the case.
Car Seizure Fees Challenged
Quat Law Offices has filed two lawsuits challenging fees charged to and collected from consumers when a cars is seized pursuant to a court execution. In both cases, consumers were charged $600 as a "seizure fee." Plaintiffs claim that not only is the fee grossly excessive, well above that permitted by Massachusetts law, but further that such a fee cannot be passed on to the consumer absent a court order. Defendants in one case are the Worcester law firm of Melia & Osol and constables Constance Sorenson and Gerald Connors. Defendants in the second case are the Worcester County Sheriff's Office, Forsyth Law Offices, and Attorney Carl Brugnoli.
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By Kenneth D. Quat, Massachusetts Consumer Rights Attorney.
If you feel your rights have been violated, please contact our office. In most situations, we can provide an initial case evaluation at no charge.
Learn more at QuatLaw.com.
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By Kenneth D. Quat, Massachusetts Consumer Rights Attorney.
If you feel your rights have been violated, please contact our office. In most situations, we can provide an initial case evaluation at no charge.
Learn more at QuatLaw.com.
SJC Grants Review in Liberty Mutual "MedPay" Case
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has granted further appellate review in the case of Golchin v. Liberty Mutual, which Quat Law Offices is co-counseling with Attorney Elliot Beresen of Framingham. The case alleges that Liberty Mutual wrongfully refused to provide "Medical Payments" benefits to injured persons simply on the basis that the bills in question had been covered by health insurance. Plaintiffs believe that such benefits are clearly called for under the terms of the auto policies and Massachusetts law, but the Worcester Superior Court and Appeals Court disagreed. In seeking further appellate review from the SJC, plaintiff was assisted by an amicus motion filed by the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys.
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By Kenneth D. Quat, Massachusetts Consumer Rights Attorney.
If you feel your rights have been violated, please contact our office. In most situations, we can provide an initial case evaluation at no charge.
Learn more at QuatLaw.com.
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By Kenneth D. Quat, Massachusetts Consumer Rights Attorney.
If you feel your rights have been violated, please contact our office. In most situations, we can provide an initial case evaluation at no charge.
Learn more at QuatLaw.com.
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