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NWCLC Submits Amicus Brief Supporting Truth in Consumer Marketing
Northwest Consumer Law Center (NWCLC), National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA), and National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) joined together to submit an amicus brief in Shellenberger v. AIG Warrantyguard at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. This amicus brief supports a consumer appeal currently before the Ninth Circuit. The case challenges a ruling by the…
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Finally Being Able to Breathe
Marie Ann originally reached out to NWCLC after being served with two debt cases seeking almost $20,000 in debt that Marie Ann couldn’t afford to…
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When Stacie* first reached out to NWCLC, she was unemployed and struggling with debt. When she finally found employment, she decided to double down on…
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Olivia* received the summons and complaint for this case in the middle of the pandemic for private student loan debt from over 5 years ago.…
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Georgia* came to us after she was served by a debt collector. She was told that she had to show up in court in a…
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Victor Sanabria* had been living and working in the U.S. on a work permit, unfortunately, during the pandemic, he was let go by his employer…
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Jesus Jurez* was living at a new address when his brother was served at his former residence. The Complaint was for a $7,837.79 debt by…
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Florence* is a single mom who supports her three kids working as a nurse. She fell into credit card debt after her ex-husband lost his…
Read MoreA Bad Deal for Good Borrowers
Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham* were upstanding, retired senior citizens. They bought their home 30 years ago and were loyal borrowers ever since, making every mortgage…
Read MoreKeeping the Family Together
Donna, a single mother of three children, worked full-time as a receptionist as well as part-time on the weekends as a cashier just to make…
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