Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?
Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?
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Why are unpaid debt court cases rising?
An Iowa homeowner is challenging the state's tax-sale system, arguing it unconstitutionally strips property owners of their home equity over unpaid tax debts.
The number of consumer debt cases filed in Massachusetts state courts increased by over 60% in two years, with major debt buyers filing the majority of these cases.
Debt collection lawsuits have surged to pre-pandemic levels, with up to 4.7 million cases filed in 2022, indicating a significant increase in consumer debt litigation.
Consumer litigation filings increased sharply in March 2026, driven by substantial month-over-month gains in Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) lawsuits.
Rising credit card balances and high interest rates are putting more borrowers in difficult positions, leading to an increase in debt collection lawsuits.
Consumer litigation activity reversed course in March 2026, with FDCPA and FCRA both recording strong gains of 17.3% and 18.9%, respectively.
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