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    Ok, so I help out my aunt. Take her to Dr., shopping, etc. 4 years ago, I took her to a specialist. Partially paid the Dr. bill. Then she filed Ch. 7 Bk.
    This damn Dr. keeps on sending her bill after bill, meanwhile changing the date of service (upping it to present). She saw him once only. She sent him some $ originally, he submitted (& resubmitted) this bill to her carrier & to Medicare. I believe he's already gotten more than he should have. We contacted the Bk att'y, & they say they've sent him more than one notice that he can't contact her since that bill was included on her C.7. I talk to the ignorant att'y sec'y, & she told me to send a letter to the Dr. Well, if atty. sent letter & the Dr. didn't listen to that, what's going to make him listen if I/she sends a letter?


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    You threaten a lawsuit. Within that letter you state the LAW of Illinois that states they cannot continue to contact your aunt. You also state that you are notifying her insurance company and Medicare about his harassment to make sure that he wasn't double paid.

    If he doesn't stop harassing her, report him to the Medical Board, and then contact your aunt's local Attorney General.

    That should shut him up.

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    THANKS< VENUS!!!!
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    Another thing, contact your Aunt's Bankruptcy Trustee. He/she has enormous power, including the right to subpoena the Dr. into court for a contempt hearing that can send him to jail. Jail doesn't happen very often, but because it can, most people straighten up right away.

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    Hi, again.
    I know this thread is a yr. old. But. This. jerk. will not. STOP.
    He now has the bill built up far more than it was originally was!
    So far, I've contacted the attorney again, he just forwarded my email to Bk. court, where they told me I can come downtown Mon - Fri. between the hours of 9 - 12n. & wait in line to talk to a free attorney. Great. I SO have time for that.
    I have also contacted Medicare. &, of course I left a message (AGAIN) at the Dr.'s collection svc. to buzz off.
    I am planning to contact Atty. Gen. I do know they have tons of complaints.
    Threaten? I actually think he SHOULD be sued.


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    Make the time to go downtown and speak with a lawyer...they may help you file a civil complaint against him and can tell you how to proceed.

    I know it's not convenient...but unless you want to hire a lawyer, this is your best bet.

    Oh, and get there at 7:30-8:00am. They do it as a first come-first served.

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    Is he calling her? Just sending a bill?

    If hes calling then she needs to keep track of each call and can sue.

    If its showing up as still owed on her credit report she needs to send in the proof of ch7 to the credit agencies.

    If the CRA is reporting correctly that its included in ch 7 and hes just sending a bill - throw it away. Its annoying but it means nothing - dont open it and throw it away. Contact through mail doesnt constitute harassment according to FDCPA.

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    Hey, thanks, ladies. He's been mailing bills, no calls - yet. I guess (no, I need to)go downtown, right now I have to do more home repairs, or I'll be getting fined & stuff.


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    Lol.. I'm loving the fact that a year ago Venus gave the best and first advice and today Venus gives the best and first advice. ROCK ON VEEENUS!


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