Recent content by elbo

No employment contract. I have since found out that Louisiana is a 'fire at will' state and that I have no recourse. It just seems so wrong that this can happen for just stating an opinion in a personal conversation. Yes, I was on duty but I was still in America where the freedom to speak is...

I am an RN in a busy emergency department. My title is Clinical Coordinator, which is a middle management position with administrative as well as patient care duties. We have a staff physician (neurosurgeon) who has become known for his verbal and emotionally abusive behavior toward the nursing...

It never got to court. The credit card company agreed to accept a lump sum of $1700.00 toward an original balance of $3100.00. I paid it on time and I have a copy of my cancelled check. I also have the copy of the letter from the company that I received after my check processed that clearly...

I've recently been contacted by a collector for the difference in a debt that was settled for less than the amount owed about 6 months ago. I sent them a copy of the settlement letter stating that the debt was settled and considered paid. Can this collector pursue the difference in the total...

I'm being sued for repayment of a credit card debit and have agreed to a payment schedule of $354.00 per month for 36 months. I was sent a judgement paper to sign and return with my first payment. I do not want this judgement posted in our local newspaper. What will happen if I just send in my...

Thank you - it definitely got their attention. After 12 days of no refund and 6 overdraft fees, I was finally able to talk to a manager. My money was immediately electronically transferred back into my account with much apology and my overdraft fees refunded. I'm still upset that it caused me so...

I entered into an agreement with a debt settlement company to assist me in settling my debt. In June, 06, that company changed hands and I was notified that my settlement funds, which were previously held by me, would be transferred to a 'Noteworld' account. I was notified that my current funds...