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Kelly Guzzo has filed multiple cases in recent months to protect consumers against illegal collection of payment and foreclosure associated with decades-old “zombie” second mortgages. What are zombie mortgages? Consumers used to finance their homes using two mortgages (often called “80/20” mortgages). During the 2008-07 mortgage crisis, many consumers needed
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an “advisory opinion” on November 4, 2021, reminding background screening companies that name-only matching procedures are illegal under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The majority of landlords and employers in the United States utilize the services of background screening companies to help
On May 25, in response to a lawsuit filed in April by Kelly Guzzo, PLC, Consumer Litigation Associates and three legal aid organizations, U.S. District Judge Henry Hudson entered an Order that requires the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) to eliminate its backlog of unpaid unemployment benefits claims. The lawsuit was
Kelly Guzzo, PLC recently filed multiple lawsuits in federal court alleging that a company wrongfully shared consumers’ criminal record information with potential landlords. One lawsuit alleges that expunged criminal records were improperly provided to landlords. Another alleges that the criminal record of the wrong consumer was included in a tenant’s
Kelly Guzzo, PLC was part of a team of lawyers who earned a key decision that will protect borrowers from exorbitant interest rates on loans. Kelly Guzzo sued on behalf of consumers with loans issued in the names of Golden Valley Lending, Silver Cloud Financial, Mountain Summit Financial, and Majestic
Your credit report is vital to your financial well-being. Home loans, auto insurance rates, and even job applications can all be affected by a person’s credit report. But credit reports often contain errors, such as another person’s debts appearing on your file, which can cripple your financial stability. According to
If you believe your consumer rights have been violated, don’t hesitate to reach out to Kelly Guzzo, PLC. Our consumer protection and credit lawyers are here to help.
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