Dickman v. Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP
United States District Court for the Southern District of California
982 F. Supp. 2d 1157 (2013)
Relevant factsFree
After Dickman's (plaintiff's) landlord's property was foreclosed and sold without her knowledge, the new owner's law firm Kimball (defendant) sent her a letter demanding past-due rent and threatening eviction, garnishment, or a bank-account levy if she didn't pay within three days, then filed an unlawful-detainer action against her that was later dismissed on technical grounds; Dickman sued Kimball under the FDCPA, and Kimball moved to dismiss.
IssueFree
Whether the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act applies to the conduct of attorneys who regularly collect consumer debts, even if their activity consists only of litigation.