Roxie's Progress so far w/ccc

[Roxie]

Short version: After sending Debt Resolution package remedy Chase did not respond within 10 days. I sent affidavit of non-response only to have them respond afterwords rejecting remedy but still cashing the novation check. It was the same form letter marksgirl received. Credit reporting agencies marked the account under dispute. Now it is charged off after the 180 days. I received several calls from Mann Bracken to which I responded that I communicate only in writing.

I received this letter three days ago from Mann Bracken, LLC:

The above-referenced outstanding debt on the account has been referred to me for review. Please contact my offices if you wish to resolve this matter of have any questions about the debt. Our toll free number is 1-800-817-3214.
The original contract you entered into with Chase Bank USA, N.A. provides for the resolution of clams or disputes by means of binding arbitration:
"Arbitration: Any claim or dispute ("Claim") by either you or us against the other, or against the employees, agents or assigns of the other, arising from or relating in any way to this Agreement or any prior Agreement or your account (whether under a statute, in contract, tort, or otherwise and whether for money damages, penalties or declaratory or equitable relief), including Claims regarding the applicability of this Arbitration Section or the validity of the entire Agreement or any prior Agreement, shall be resolved by binding arbitration."
My client will honor this contract provision. In the event that we are unable to reach satisfactory amicable arrangements, the filing of an arbitration claim will be evaluated as our client's contract remedy. My firm is not licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction and will not pursue any legal action in the state or federal courts. In the event that an arbitration award is ultimately obtained, local counsel admitted to the practice of law in your jurisdiction will be retained to pursue legal remedies based upon such an award.
It is my sincere hope that we can reach a mutually agreeable resolution to the matter, and I encourage your call in that regard.
We Will assume the debt is valid unless you dispute the validity of the debt or any portion of the debt within thirty days after receipt of the notice. Verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment against you will be mailed to you if you notify us in writing within thirty days of receipt of tis letter that the debt or any portion of the debt is disputed. If you make a written request within thirty days after receipt of this notice, we will provide you with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor.

Sincerely, MANN BRACKEN, LC
This communication is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Does anyone have any information about this firm. They imply (?) that they are Chase's law firm but I think they are debt collectors. I am inclined to send the Notice of Estoppel along with copies of my remedy. One last note, they dated the letter Sept. 8. It was postmarked on the 11th and I didn not receive it until the 16th. When does the thirty days start???

[cz3000]

review my post to siren. what novation check?

Originally Posted by Roxie

Short version: After sending Debt Resolution package remedy Chase did not respond within 10 days. I sent affidavit of non-response only to have them respond afterwords rejecting remedy but still cashing the novation check. It was the same form letter marksgirl received. Credit reporting agencies marked the account under dispute. Now it is charged off after the 180 days. I received several calls from Mann Bracken to which I responded that I communicate only in writing.

I received this letter three days ago from Mann Bracken, LLC:

The above-referenced outstanding debt on the account has been referred to me for review. Please contact my offices if you wish to resolve this matter of have any questions about the debt. Our toll free number is 1-800-817-3214.
The original contract you entered into with Chase Bank USA, N.A. provides for the resolution of clams or disputes by means of binding arbitration:
"Arbitration: Any claim or dispute ("Claim") by either you or us against the other, or against the employees, agents or assigns of the other, arising from or relating in any way to this Agreement or any prior Agreement or your account (whether under a statute, in contract, tort, or otherwise and whether for money damages, penalties or declaratory or equitable relief), including Claims regarding the applicability of this Arbitration Section or the validity of the entire Agreement or any prior Agreement, shall be resolved by binding arbitration."
My client will honor this contract provision. In the event that we are unable to reach satisfactory amicable arrangements, the filing of an arbitration claim will be evaluated as our client's contract remedy. My firm is not licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction and will not pursue any legal action in the state or federal courts. In the event that an arbitration award is ultimately obtained, local counsel admitted to the practice of law in your jurisdiction will be retained to pursue legal remedies based upon such an award.
It is my sincere hope that we can reach a mutually agreeable resolution to the matter, and I encourage your call in that regard.
We Will assume the debt is valid unless you dispute the validity of the debt or any portion of the debt within thirty days after receipt of the notice. Verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment against you will be mailed to you if you notify us in writing within thirty days of receipt of tis letter that the debt or any portion of the debt is disputed. If you make a written request within thirty days after receipt of this notice, we will provide you with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor.

Sincerely, MANN BRACKEN, LC
This communication is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Does anyone have any information about this firm. They imply (?) that they are Chase's law firm but I think they are debt collectors. I am inclined to send the Notice of Estoppel along with copies of my remedy. One last note, they dated the letter Sept. 8. It was postmarked on the 11th and I didn not receive it until the 16th. When does the thirty days start???

[charlesa6]

Originally Posted by Roxie

Short version: After sending Debt Resolution package remedy Chase did not respond within 10 days. I sent affidavit of non-response only to have them respond afterwords rejecting remedy but still cashing the novation check. It was the same form letter marksgirl received. Credit reporting agencies marked the account under dispute. Now it is charged off after the 180 days. I received several calls from Mann Bracken to which I responded that I communicate only in writing.

I received this letter three days ago from Mann Bracken, LLC:

The above-referenced outstanding debt on the account has been referred to me for review. Please contact my offices if you wish to resolve this matter of have any questions about the debt. Our toll free number is 1-800-817-3214.
The original contract you entered into with Chase Bank USA, N.A. provides for the resolution of clams or disputes by means of binding arbitration:
"Arbitration: Any claim or dispute ("Claim") by either you or us against the other, or against the employees, agents or assigns of the other, arising from or relating in any way to this Agreement or any prior Agreement or your account (whether under a statute, in contract, tort, or otherwise and whether for money damages, penalties or declaratory or equitable relief), including Claims regarding the applicability of this Arbitration Section or the validity of the entire Agreement or any prior Agreement, shall be resolved by binding arbitration."
My client will honor this contract provision. In the event that we are unable to reach satisfactory amicable arrangements, the filing of an arbitration claim will be evaluated as our client's contract remedy. My firm is not licensed to practice law in your jurisdiction and will not pursue any legal action in the state or federal courts. In the event that an arbitration award is ultimately obtained, local counsel admitted to the practice of law in your jurisdiction will be retained to pursue legal remedies based upon such an award.
It is my sincere hope that we can reach a mutually agreeable resolution to the matter, and I encourage your call in that regard.
We Will assume the debt is valid unless you dispute the validity of the debt or any portion of the debt within thirty days after receipt of the notice. Verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment against you will be mailed to you if you notify us in writing within thirty days of receipt of tis letter that the debt or any portion of the debt is disputed. If you make a written request within thirty days after receipt of this notice, we will provide you with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor.

Sincerely, MANN BRACKEN, LC
This communication is an attempt to collect a debt, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Does anyone have any information about this firm. They imply (?) that they are Chase's law firm but I think they are debt collectors. I am inclined to send the Notice of Estoppel along with copies of my remedy. One last note, they dated the letter Sept. 8. It was postmarked on the 11th and I didn not receive it until the 16th. When does the thirty days start???

Do you send out VOD yet?
Never wait the last minutes to do so.

[masterduke]

Check with Bud Hibbs.com to see who these clowns are? It seems like the usual computer generated LSS software crap. Being wedged by a computer program, ain't that special?

[Thom. Jefferson's ill]

Originally Posted by Bud Hibbs

Bud Says

Mann Bracken rose from relative obscurity in the debt collection business to make their name by using what we consider an unfair and unjust tool: Arbitration. They've recently joined forces with the Wolpoff empire and Eskanos and Adler and may well be on the way to becoming the largest debt collection outfit in the United States.

We say that to their shame. The ruse of arbitration is designed to to screw you out of your legal rights and give credit card companies the upper hand. The key to dealing with Mann-Bracken is to DISPUTE the account within the first thirty days of receiving their written notice. Make a demand for all documents that substantiates their claim, including a copy of the arbitration clause. Send your dispute via certified mail, get a receipt, and keep a copy. DO NOT be intimidated by their threats!

If you are a Texas resident contacted by this group, get in touch with us right away. There's a strong possibility we can put an end to your nightmare without too much difficulty. We invite you to join the forum at a related site where you can keep up to breast with arbitration and learn how to deal with it. www.arbitrationjustice.com

I guess I need to look into arbitration defenses. I notice in the above when sending a VOD to these guys, or anyone mentioning arbitration would be

Originally Posted by Bud Hibbs

Make a demand for all documents that substantiates their claim, including a copy of the arbitration clause.

Sorry if this is old new but I just became aware of MANN BRACKEN and the arbitrationjustice.com site.