Amazon Just Paid $2.25 Million for Stonewalling Identity Theft Victims — California Law Gives You an Even Stronger Tool

July 6, 2026 Attorney Articles | General Articles By: Joshua B. Swigart

Swigart Law Group, APC | Consumer Protection Blog | San Diego, California  If your identity has ever been stolen, you know the frustration. Someone opens an account in your name, and when you contact the company to find out what happened, you hit a wall: “We can’t share that for privacy reasons.” “We can’t verify […]

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Discover Bank Loses Big In Collection Action

October 25, 2021 Attorney Articles | General Articles By: Joshua B. Swigart

Not wanting to be reasonable in its negotiations with consumers, Discover Bank has a tendency to file collection lawsuits.  Many consumers simply default handing the bank a judgement or feel powerless in defending.  This latest arbitration award shows how consumers can fight back. Factual Overview Discover Bank filed a collection lawsuit against a client for […]

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