Court Does Not Have Personal Jurisdiction In Debt Collection Suit

OMAHA, Neb. - A federal judge in Nebraska on Dec. 23 dismissed a case alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, agreeing with a defendant that the court does not have personal jurisdiction because contacts, initiated by the plaintiff, are insufficient to support a conclusion that the defendant purposefully availed itself of the opportunity to conduct business in Nebraska (Brandon Neal v. Buffaloe and Associates, No. 11-00353, D. Neb.; 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 148222). View today's headlines and listen to the latest podcast at www.lexisnexis.com/legalnews Do you have news to share? Interested in writing a commentary article? Email the Mealey News Desk at Mealeys@LexisNexis.com Full story on lexis.com