Lisenby v. J.A. Cambece Law Office P.C. (In re Lisenby)
Mar
27
2006
Ruling
Debtor was entitled to punitive damages where law firm and collection agency willfully violated automatic stay.
Procedural posture
Plaintiff debtor filed a complaint against defendants, a law firm and a collection agency, for damages for violation of the automatic stay and violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The debtor moved for default judgment. The bankruptcy court conducted an evidentiary hearing on the sole issue of damages.
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