Masri v. United Collection Bureau Inc. FDCPA Class Action
Last verified September 19, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.
Where this case stands
In litigation
The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.
Pending in the District Court, E.D. New York (No. 1:26-cv-03993).
- July 2, 2026Case filed
What happened
This proposed class action alleges that United Collection Bureau Inc., a debt collector, violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by sending plaintiff Aaron Masri a debt collection letter. The complaint seeks to represent a class of consumers who received similar allegedly unlawful debt collection communications from the defendant.
Do you qualify?
No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.
How to file
There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.
Common questions
- Can I file a claim in the Masri v. United Collection Bureau Inc. FDCPA Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed July 2, 2026 in the District Court, E.D. New York (No. 1:26-cv-03993).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Masri v. United Collection Bureau Inc. FDCPA Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Alec B Deborin. For United Collection Bureau Inc.: William P. Reiley (Ballard Spahr LLP). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Aaron Masri
Defendants
- United Collection Bureau Inc.
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Alec B DeborinRepresents Aaron Masri2 tracked casesadeborin@steinsakslegal.com · (201) 282-6500
Counsel for defendants
- William P. ReileyBallard Spahr LLPRepresents United Collection Bureau Inc.reileyw@ballardspahr.com · (856) 761-3400
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From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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