Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Miles from the Mainstream
D. R. ZUKERMAN, proprietor
LPR Calling Fred Thompson

JULY 18, 2007 --

Hey Fred -- you're a lawyer. Is the legal concept that plaintiffs should mitigate damages still valid?

The reason I ask is that, where credit card companies are concerned -- and also New York City's Parking Violations Bureau, come to think of it--the practice seems to me expand damages beyond the stratosphere.

LPR has been mentioning the issue for some time and is puzzled that it has not been touched by the legal establishment.

 I was just reminded of the credit card Maximize Damages concept when my latest Discover Card bill arrived, Friday the 13th, wouldn't you know -- I am pretty sure I have not used Discover for a number of months and yet my balance is higher than ever --even going over limit, the new bill says.

Of course, when it comes to credit card damage claims, not even the sky is the limit. Fred, why is that, do you think? CCCCCs? (Credit card company campaign contributions.)