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Commencement of Action:
S M Complaint ❑ Writ of Summons ❑ Petition
E Transfer from Another Jurisdiction 13 eclaration of Takin
C Lead Plaintiff's Name: Lead Defendant's Name:
T MIDLAND FUNDING LLC MELANIE COOK
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C Are money damages requested? 1l Yes ❑ No Dollar Amount Requested: ® within arbitration limits
N (check one) ❑ outside arbitration limits
A Is this a Class Action Suit? 13 Yes 13 No Is this an MDJ Appeal? 13 Yes Ea No
Name of Plaintiff /Appellant's Attorney: William T. Molczan,47437
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
MIDLAND FUNDING LLC
Plaintiff No.
vs. COMPLAINT IN CIVIL ACTION
MELANIE COOK
Defendant FILED ON BEHALF OF
Plaintiff
COUNSEL OF RECORD OF
THIS PARTY:
William T. Molczan, Esquire
PA I.D. #47437
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A.
1400 Koppers Building
436 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 434 -7955
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON.PLEAS.OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL DIVISION
MIDLAND FUNDING LLC
Plaintiff
VS. Civil Action No
MELANIE COOK
Defendant
COMPLAINT AND NOTICE TO DEFEND
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the
claims set forth in the following pages, you must take action within
twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are served, by entering
a written appearance personally or by an attorney and filing in writing
with the court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth
against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may
proceed without you and a judgment may be entered against you by the
court without further notice for any money claimed in the complaint or
for any other claim or relief requested by the plaintiff. You may lose
money or property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE
TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL
SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE
CUMBERLAND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
32 SOUTH BEDFORD STREET
CARLISLE, PA 17013
(717) 249 -3166
CIVIL ACTION
1. Plaintiff, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, is a business entity with offices located at 8875
Aero Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92123.
2. MCM� records show that the Defendant(s) MELANIE COOK is/ are individual(s)
residing at 3 VALLEY VIEW DR, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050
3. As set forth in records maintained on behalf of Plaintiff, this action is based upon a
credit agreement entered into between Defendant(s) and the original credit grantor.
4. Plaintiff is the current owner of, and /or successor to, the obligation sued upon, and was
assigned all the rights, title and interest to Defendant1s WELLS. FARGO BANK, N.A. account
XXXXXXXXXXXX5648 (hereinafter "the account "). Midland Credit Management, Inc.
(hereinafter "MCM ") services the account on behalf of Plaintiff.
5. MCM� records state that this action is based upon a credit agreement entered into
between defendant(s) and the original credit grantor. MCM� records further state that
defendant(s) used or authorized the use of the credit account but failed to make the payments
due pursuant to the agreement.
6. MCM� records show that the defendant(s) owed a balance of $3295.05 as of
2012- 04 -30.
7. Attached hereto are records regarding the account and/or payment(s) received.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that judgment be entered in favor of Plaintiff
and against Defendant(s) in the amount of $3295.05, together with interest and costs.
By
Weltman, Weinberg Reis, Co., LPA
Attorney for Plaintiff
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8551936708 AFFINDEBTMEDIA 09823751
Return Mail Only - No Correspondence
M PO Box 603
Oaks. PA 19456 - ---- --
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6708
Ori ginal Creditor
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
CURRENT BALANCE
07- 01.2012 $3,366.57
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#BWNHLTH PAYMENT DUE DATE
#0000 0 6 7081# 08 -15 -2012
MELANIE G COOK
3 VALLEY VIEW DR
MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050 -1537
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NOTICE OF NEW OWNERSHIP AND PRE -LEGAL REVIEW
Dear MELANIE G COOK, BENEFITS OF PAYINGI
Midland Funding LLC recently purchased your WELLS FARGO BANK. N.A. —
account and Midland Credit Management, Inc. ( "MCM "), a debt collection ➢ This may be your last
company, is the servicer of this obligation. chance to work with us
before the account goes
Midland Credit Management, Inc. is considering forwarding this account to an to an attorney.
attorney in your state for possible litigation. However, such forwarding will not
occur until after the expiration of the time period described an the back of the > No additional interest
letter. Upon receipt of this notice please call to discuss your options. will be charged to your
account.
If we don't hear from you or receive payment by 08 -15 -2012, we may proceed ➢ Get rid of this debt and
with forwarding this account to an attorney. get on with your life.
What do you need to do to stop this process from continuing?
Once your account is paid,
1) Mail in $500.00 and call to set up your remaining payments.
2) Call us today to see how to qualify for discounts and payment plans. 3. All collection calls and
letters on Nils account will
LET US HELP YOUI If the account goes to an attorney, our flexible options stopl
may no longer be available to you. There still is an opportunity to make r We will notify the credit
arrangements with us. We encourage you to call us today: (800) 265 -8825. bureaus the debt Is PAID
Sincerely; IN FULL'
Recovery Department
Midland Credit Management, Inc. CALL USTODAYI
(800) 265 -8825 (800) 265 - 8825
For ease and convenience, make payments online and view
additional offers at: www.midlandcreditonline.com Hours of Operation:
M-Th Sam - 7:30pm
Fri Sam - 5pm;
NOTICE: PLEASE SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE INFORMATION Sat Sam - 11 am Mountain Time
Please fear off and retum lower portion with payment in the envelope provided
PAYMENT COUP ON
Make check payable to:
MCM Account No.: 6708 Midland Credit Management, Inc.
Original t No.. 15648 EXHIBIT Current B alanc e: $3,366.57
Payment Due Date: 08 -15 -2012
Amount Enclosed: , ..
9823751 R1C m Midland Credit Management, Inc.
P.O. Box 60578
Los Angeles, CA 90060 -0578
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12 X708 1 0336657 081512 3
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Important Disclosure Information
Please understand this is a communication from a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt.
Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Calls to and/or from this company may be monitored or recorded.
The records associated with the purchase from WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. reflect that you are
obligated on this account, which is in default. As of the date of this letter, you owe $3,366.57. Because
of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day
you pay may be greater. To obtain an exact payoff amount, or for further information, please call one of
our Account Managers at (800) 265 -8825. As the owner of this account, but subject to the rights
described below, Midland Funding LLC is entitled to payment of this account. All communication
regarding this account should be addressed to MCM and not the previous owner.
Unless you notify MCM within thirty (30) days after receiving this notice that you dispute the validity of
the debt, or any portion thereof, MCM will assume this debt to be valid.
If you notify MCM, in writing, within thirty (30) days after receiving this notice that the debt, or any
portion thereof, is disputed, MCM will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment (if there is
a judgment) and MCM will mail you a copy of such verification or judgment.
Communications concerning disputed debts, including an instrument tendered as full satisfaction of a
debt, are to be sent to 8875 Aero Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92123; Attn: Consumer Support
Services.
If you request, in writing, within thirty (30) days after receiving this notice, MCM will provide you with the
name and address of the original creditor.
If an attorney represents you with regard to this debt, please refer this letter to your attorney. Likewise,
if you are involved in an active bankruptcy case, or if this debt has been discharged in a bankruptcy
case, please refer this letter to your bankruptcy attorney so that we may be notified.
Please remember, even if you make a payment within 30 days after receiving this notice, you still have
the remainder of the 30 days to exercise the rights described above.
"You are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted
to a credit reporting agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.
Please send any correspondence relating to any credit reporting" of this account to:
MCM CREDIT REPORTING DEPARTMENT. 8875 Aero Drive, Suite 200, San Diego CA 92123.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS ADDRESS FOR ANY ISSUES RELATING SOLELY TO THE CREDIT
REPORTING OF YOUR ACCOUNT.
MAIL PAYMENTS TO : P.O. Box 60578, Los Angeles, CA 90060 -0578
MAIL CORRESPONDENCE BUT NO PAYMENTS TO: MGM's business address at
8875 Aero Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92123
9823751
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Return Mail Mail O nly - No Correspondence
Dept 12421
PO Box 603
Oaks, PA 19456
#BWNHLTH
#0000 C: 6 7051#
MELANIE G COOK
3 VALLEY VIEW DR
MECHANICSBURG. PA 17050 -1537
STATEMENT
MCM Account*', X708 Previous Balance:
$3,295.05
Original Account #. ;5648 nteres ate:
12.9%
Statement Date: 07 -01 -2012 Due Date; 08 -15 -2012 c ad interest:
$71.52
Current Owner: Original Creditor: WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. Current Balance:
Midland Funding LLC $3,366.57
Due Date Date Received Transactions Amount
08 -15 -2012 07 -01 -2012 The above- referenced account was purchased by $3,366.57
Midland Funding LLC and is serviced by Midland
Credit Management, Inc.( "MCM "). The balance of
$3,366.57 is due by 08 -15 -2012.
Please direct all correspondence to:
Midland Credit Management, Inc.
8875 Aero Drive, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
Currant Balance:
$3
Please understand this is a communication from a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt. Any
information obtained will be used for that purpose,
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Verification
Molly Kampa, being duly sworn (or affirmed) according to law deposes and says that
I am employed as a Legal Specialist for Midland Credit Management, Inc. ( "MCM "),
servicer of this account on behalf of plaintiff. I am a competent person over eighteen
years of age, and make these statements herein based upon personal knowledge of
those account records maintained on plaintiffs behalf. I am authorized to make this verification
on plaintiffs behalf. The facts set forth in the foregoing pleading are true and correct.
The undersigned understands that the statements therein are made subject to the
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penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
- JUL 2 3 2011
Date
Molly Kampa
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WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A.
BY: William T. Molczan
I.D. No. 47437
436 7th Ave Ste 1400
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 434-7955
Fax: (412) 338-7130
File # 9823751 WTM/ABR
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MIDLAND FUNDING LLC
vs.
MELANIE COOK
Cumberland County
Court of Common Pleas
No.: 14-768 CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE TO DISMISS WITHOUT PREJUDICE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly dismiss the above matter without prejudice .
WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., L.P.A.
By
William T. Molczan, E ; ire
Attorney for Plaintiff
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