Oct
14
2011
Brooks v. Prestige Fin. Servs.
Plaintiff Chapter 13 debtor sued defendant car finance company in Maryland state court under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act and state common law. The finance company removed the action to federal district court. The finance company moved to dismiss or, alternatively, to stay. The debtor moved to strike notice of stay.
Ruling:
Consumer protection action against car financer allowed to proceed in interests of creditors.
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Consumer case opionion summary, case decided on October 14,2011, LexisNexis #1111-035