Lawsuit filed against debt collector for causing the death of a homeowner

[Riley18]

Saw this on news this morning so I do not have all the details. Apparently, the man had become disabled due to a massive heart attack. Since he was unable to work, he fell behind on his mortgage. The debt collector called between 10 and 12 times each day. The man's wife is suing because the man died of a stress induced stroke.

I was impressed with the fact that the commentators were very sympathetic towards the homeowners.

[vavivo]

She should file a lawsuit and I hope she wins. Nobody needs to be reminded 10-12 times a day that they can't pay their bills. A simple letter in the mail should do.

[rbishop]

im glad as well that a law suit was filed. do these people think by calling 10 to 12 times a day that money will magically appear??

[bayareamommy]

Originally Posted by Riley18

Saw this on news this morning so I do not have all the details. Apparently, the man had become disabled due to a massive heart attack. Since he was unable to work, he fell behind on his mortgage. The debt collector called between 10 and 12 times each day. The man's wife is suing because the man died of a stress induced stroke.

I was impressed with the fact that the commentators were very sympathetic towards the homeowners.

Wow, that is really, really, really messed up! It makes no sence to me for a company to call so many darn times a day!

I totally believe this case. And it is so sad to know that some people give in to the stress that debt causes. I mean, I know it is stressful and all, but hey, if you can't pay...you can't pay and just need to have the attitude of " I did my best and tha is all I can do."

It is not worth the stress! We put ourselfs in danger of so many health issues and for what? The companies don't care about our well-being! So why in the world should we stress ourselfs out (to death) about paying money back tha we cannot pay back?

NOT WORTH IT!!!