by donnersa | Jul 21, 2023 | Blog, Consumer Law, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Are you struggling with collection agencies after having your debt discharged in bankruptcy? If so, you’re not alone. Many individuals have found themselves in a difficult situation after their debt has been released, with collection agencies calling and sending...
by donnersa | Nov 2, 2022 | Blog, Consumer Law, Uncategorized
It can be daunting when you discover your car is missing. Here are a few steps to follow if you find yourself in this situation. Remember, you don’t have to face this alone. Contact Donner Applewhite for guidance or if you have questions during this process. We...
by donnersa | Jan 6, 2021 | Blog, Consumer Law
In Missouri and around the country, scammers are finding more creative ways to steal your money. One of the latest cons that is gaining popularity is using gift cards to steal your hard-earned cash. While giving someone a gift card as a present is still a great idea,...
by donnersa | Dec 23, 2020 | Blog, Consumer Law
The Telecommunications Consumer Protection Act was passed by Congress in 1991 to rein in telemarketing companies that had been bombarding consumers in Missouri and around the country with unsolicited sales calls. The government decided to take action after the Federal...
by donnersa | Oct 2, 2020 | Consumer Law
You may start to receive phone calls or letters from creditors if you are more than 30 days past due on a credit card or other type of debt payment. If you fail to make a payment within 180 days of its original due date, the account may be transferred to a Missouri...
by donnersa | Sep 24, 2020 | Consumer Law, Personal Injury
If you suffer from acid reflux or ulcers, you may have noticed that one over-the-counter remedy is no longer on drug store shelves: Zantac. In April, the FDA requested that retailers no longer stock Zantac because it contained N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a known...
by donnersa | Sep 9, 2020 | Consumer Law
Most of us in St. Louis have purchased something from online retail giant Amazon. However, what you may not realize is that the product you bought on Amazon actually came from a third-party vendor. In fact, it may surprise you to learn that almost 60% of items sold on...
by donnersa | May 26, 2020 | Blog, Consumer Law
Missouri residents may have heard that a jury punished Johnson & Johnson with a $4.7 billion verdict as a result of a lawsuit brought by 22 women who allege that the company’s talc powder caused their cancer. After years of debate about whether the...
by donnersa | Jan 17, 2020 | Consumer Law
Many Missouri residents sign up for gym memberships at the beginning of the year to get healthier. While this is a laudable goal, people need to understand how doing so could potentially impact their credit scores. Gym memberships come with legally binding contracts....
by donnersa | Nov 22, 2019 | Consumer Law
Your credits score is probably not something you think about every day. However, for Missouri residents planning a big purchase or thinking of going for a loan, it can be critical. Your credit health can affect whether you can buy on credit or get a loan with low...
