First, an aside -- I got a call from Mr. Michaud, of the Rsidue Michaud, but I miscopied down the number you left; would you give me a call again, Mr. Michaud? I'd like to talk with you.
Now, on to the bigger stuff. What's the best way to get a six-figure jury verdict in your favor on an FDCPA case? Don't have the other side show up. As Homer Simpson said: "The two sweetest words in the English language: De-fault."
A Dallas jury in the case of Midland Funding v. Crystal Snow was asked to determine damages on a counterclaim in which Ms. Snow claimed that Midland had caused her phone to ring repeatedly, tried to collect a debt which wasn't owed, and otherwise harassed her in violation of the FDCPA. It seems Midland didn't bother showing up at trial, and the jury awarded:
$250 for actual damages other than mental anguish.
$100,000 for mental anguish.
and
"8.0 million dollars" in punitive damages.
I'm trying to find more facts on this case -- but you can read what is apparently the jury's "charge" (special verdict) here.
0 comments:
Post a Comment