Zawideh Secures Dismissal of $105,000 Collection Lawsuit

Case Summary: A national debt collection firm filed suit seeking to recover more than $105,000 in alleged outstanding debt, plus interest and costs. The plaintiff claimed it had acquired the debt from the original lender, but failed to include proof of that assignment in its initial complaint.

Resolution: Kemp Klein Attorney Robert S. Zawideh filed a motion for summary disposition, arguing that the plaintiff failed to establish its right to enforce the alleged debt. In response, the plaintiff produced additional documents, including what it claimed to be an assignment. By closely analyzing those materials, Zawideh demonstrated that the alleged assignment was defective and did not properly transfer the debt. The court agreed, granted the motion, and dismissed the complaint in its entirety.

This result highlights the importance of holding debt collectors to strict proof standards and aggressively challenging unsupported claims.

For further information regarding these matters, please contact Mr. Zawideh at 248.619.2845 or via email.