Rogue Bill Collector Contacted, Harassed Friends & Family In Attempt To Illegally Squeeze Cash From Debtor: Federal Lawsuit

In Sherman, Texas, The Southeast Texas Record reports:

• An East Texas man is suing a collection agency after one of its agents contacted and harassed his friends and family. Jimmy Cotten filed suit against Nelson, Hirsch & Associates Inc. on Dec. 15 in the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division.Cotten states that the defendant contacted his cell phone several times a day, contacted his cousin and called his friends on more than one occasion in an attempt to collect a debt.

• Cotten argues that these telephone calls were harassing and abusive tactics in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Texas Debt Collection Act. He claims the defendant's actions have caused him to suffer from humiliation, anger, anxiety, emotional distress, fear, frustration and embarrassment. The defendant is also accused of invasion of privacy by intrusion into private affairs and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

For the story, see Debt collector sued for calling debtor's friends, family.