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1:26-cv-04896 Townsend v. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC et al
Proceed In Forma Pauperis ( 4
Apr 29, 2026
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ESPINAL et al v. PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC et al
25-cv-19084
N.D. Ill.
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Case Summary
This case involves a lawsuit filed by ESPINAL et al against PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC et al. The plaintiffs are seeking damages for alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The case is currently in the early stages, with the defendants having filed an answer to the complaint.
No timeline activity recorded yet. This page will grow as rulings and filings land.
Key Issues
- • Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
- • damages
- • early stages
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N.D. Ill.
Northern District of Illinois · 7th Circuit · IL
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1:26-cv-04896 Townsend v. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC et al
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Coverage
4 articles
3 sources tracked
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2 Defendants, 3 Plaintiffs
6 linked entities
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What the record shows
This case is tied to Northern District of Illinois, a federal district court in IL.
The newest docket activity we have is a other dated April 29, 2026.
The visible party/entity graph currently includes PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, 2:25-cv-13893 CROMARTIE and others.
Press monitoring has found 4 related articles from 3 distinct sources.
About This Court
Northern District of Illinois (N.D. Ill.) is a federal district court in the 7th Circuit, IL.
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Case Timeline
4 events
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April 29, 2026
1:26-cv-04896 Townsend v. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC et al
The court granted the plaintiff's request to proceed in forma pauperis, allowing them to proceed with their case without paying the required filing fee. This decision is significant because it enables the plaintiff to continue with their lawsuit despite financial constraints. The plaintiff, Townsend, is now able to move forward with their case against Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC and others.
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April 29, 2026
1:26-cv-23041 Heurtelou v. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
The court has consolidated the case of Heurtelou v. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC with the case of ESPINAL et al v. PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC et al. This consolidation will allow the two cases to be heard together, potentially streamlining the litigation process. The consolidation was granted by Judge Heurtelou.
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April 29, 2026
2:25-cv-13893 CROMARTIE v. PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC
The court terminated deadlines in the case of Cromartie v. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, which is related to the main case of Espinal et al v. Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC et al. This action likely affects the schedule for the related case. The termination of deadlines may impact the parties' ability to file motions or take other actions in the case.
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April 27, 2026
3:25-cv-19084 ESPINAL et al v. PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC et al
The defendant filed their Answer to the Complaint.
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2:25-cv-13893 CROMARTIE v. PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC
1 - Terminate Deadlines ( 18
Apr 29, 2026
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3:25-cv-19084 ESPINAL et al v. PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC et al
Answer to Complaint ( 7
Apr 27, 2026
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Last updated
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