If you have been sued for a debt, start here
The Being Sued tab is designed for anyone who has recently received a summons, complaint, notice of a lawsuit, or court documents from a debt buyer or collection agency.
What this tab is for
The Being Sued tab is designed for anyone who has recently received:
- •A summons
- •A complaint
- •A notice of a lawsuit
- •Court documents from a debt buyer or collection agency
This includes companies such as:
- •Midland Credit Management
- •Portfolio Recovery Associates
- •LVNV Funding
- •Cavalry
- •Unifin
- •Any debt collection law firm
What to do when you open the tab
You will be asked to:
- 1.Enter basic information about the lawsuit.
- 2.Upload any documents you received.
- 3.Answer a few questions so we can verify details and deadlines.
Documents you should upload include
The more information you upload, the faster we can evaluate your case.
- •The summons
- •The complaint
- •Any exhibits
- •Letters or emails from the collector
- •Screenshots from your state court website
- •Proof of payments or disputes
Why this matters
Debt lawsuits have surged nationwide.
At least 2 million lawsuits were filed in 2022, but estimates go as high as 4.7 million when including cases not fully recorded in court databases.
Reports show even sharper increases in 2023 and 2024, with many courts surpassing pre-pandemic filing levels.
Most consumers do not realize:
- •Many lawsuits contain errors
- •Collectors often cannot prove ownership of the debt
- •Deadlines are strict, but defenses are available
- •Cases can be challenged, dismissed, or settled for far less
- •You have rights even if you believe you owe the debt
Our review helps determine whether the lawsuit has weaknesses that can be used in your favor.
What happens after you upload your documents?
Your case is reviewed and you will receive:
- •A breakdown of the lawsuit
- •Identification of any violations or inconsistencies
- •Your deadlines
- •Your next steps
- •Options for further help depending on your situation
This review is free and there is no obligation.