Collection agency Convergent Outsourcing agreed to pay over $1.6 million as restitution to resolve claims it violated Washington state laws by sending illegal debt-collection letters.
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson took legal action against Convergent Outsourcing in June 2020, arguing the company pressured Washingtonians into debt “settlement” to resolve debts that were past the statutes of limitations. According to the lawsuit, Convergent’s letter implied it could sue consumers if they didn’t pay when this was untrue.
Convergent Outsourcing is a collection agency that collects for major corporations, such as Verizon and PayPal, and prominent debt buyers.
Convergent Outsourcing agreed to resolve the attorney general’s claims with a $1.32 million restitution, some of which will be used to fund payments to consumers. The company agreed to pay an additional $355,000 for consumer refunds.
Convergent Outsourcing Washington Debt Collection Restitution Class Action Lawsuit
- Who’s Eligible:
- 1,405 Washington residents who sent money to Convergent after receiving settlement offer letters
- Estimated Amount: Varies
- Proof of Purchase:
- Completed W-9 form (for interest payments over $600)
- Claim Form Deadline: 08/26/2023
- Case Name & Number:
- State of Washington v. Convergent Outsourcing Inc., Case No. 20-2-10463-9-SEA, in the Washington Superior Court for King County
- How to file a claim:
- Head over to the Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award!
(Click here to file a claim)
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