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- 552 total complaints in the last 3 years.
- 105 complaints closed in the last 12 months.
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Initial Complaint
Date:10/31/2022
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I lived in *********** in 2016 for less than 3 months when I was issued a citation for not having an ** city sticker on my vehicle. I was supposed to get a first warning, seeing as it was less than 90 days. Before 3 months' time, I moved out of ***********.6 years later I am hit with collection agency fees of $532. The Superior Court of **********, County of LA claims I violated a promise to appear. I LEFT THE ********* I WAS NEVER AN OFFICIAL RESIDENT! I REFUSE TO PAY THESE UNDUE FEES!
Business Response
Date: 11/04/2022
*************** to the consumer complaint filed with your office by *********************************. Mr. ********** complaint regards an account owed to our client, the County of Los Angeles Superior Court.
We reviewed the account with our client after receiving the complaint. The Court verified that $532 is currently due for Case No. #E228979.********************** was cited on July 13, 2016 for driving with expired registration.********************** signed the citation, promising to appear in court on October 13,2016. A copy of the citation is attached to this response. ********************** did not appear and did not pay the citation. A balance of $532 is currently due.
Please accept the above information as our response to the complaint. We trust that this information will be sufficient to allow for resolution of the complaint. In the event additional information is desired or necessary, please let us know.Customer Answer
Date: 11/04/2022
Complaint: 18331781
I am rejecting this response because:This is false! My registration was NEVER expired! This is because I did not have a ********** sticker - I MOVED OUT OF THE ***** IN 2 MONTHS!!!! I HAVE NOT LIVED IN ** IN SIX YEARS!
I will pay $25 and that is al.
Regards,
*********************************Initial Complaint
Date:10/28/2022
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I received a letter in the **** mail today that states I owe $490 to the LA Court for a traffic violation in 2015 that never happened. It says to call this law office to pay the due prior to them sending it to collection. I went on *******.org to search the case # provided- there were no results with this case #. Then I googled the phone number and it led me here. Clearly this scam is ongoing and using ****, and the LA Court website to do so. The letter looks very official and is misleading. Can someone please shut them down- I'm sure this scam worked on many others.Business Response
Date: 11/02/2022
*************** to the consumer complaint filed with your office by ***********************. Ms. ************** complaint regards an account owed to our client, the County of Los Angeles Superior Court.
We reviewed the account with our client after receiving the complaint. The Court verified that $490 is currently due for Case No. #CR93967. ****************************** was issued a photo enforced citation on March 16,2015 for failing to stop at a red light at *************. and ************** in Commerce. A copy of the citation is attached to this response. On June 2,2015, a second notice was mailed to her regarding a $300 civil assessment. This notice is also attached. On August 25, 2022, the $300 civil assessment was credited to the account as a result of legislation, so that the current balance due is $490.
Please accept the above information as our response to the complaint. We trust that this information will be sufficient to allow for resolution of the complaint. In the event additional information is desired or necessary, please let us know.Initial Complaint
Date:10/28/2022
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
On October 17, 2022, I received a letter from Linebarger Noggin ************************************************ LLP stating that I owe them $490.00, which was transferred to them by Superior Court of **********. They cited Case Number MA38178 for a red light camera ticket dated November 8, 2017. I was never issued a ticket and have received no prior communication regarding this matter prior to this letter dated 10/17/22. I have not been provided to any evidence of this matter and as such this is not valid and should not negatively affect me, my credit, or driving record.Business Response
Date: 11/02/2022
*************** to the consumer complaint filed with your office by *****************************************. Ms. ********************** complaint regards an account owed to our client, the County of Los Angeles Superior Court.
We reviewed the account with our client after receiving the complaint. The Court verified that $490 is currently due for Case No. #MA38178. ************************ was cited in a photo enforced citation for failing to stop at a red light at ******************** and ********* in **********, **********. A copy of the citation is attached to this response. A hearing was scheduled for February 15, 2018 in the case but ************************ failed to appear. The citation was not paid and $490 is due.
Please accept the above information as our response to the complaint. We trust that this information will be sufficient to allow for resolution of the complaint. In the event additional information is desired or necessary, please let us know.Customer Answer
Date: 11/10/2022
Complaint: 18329476
I am rejecting this response because:There is no such copy of the citation attached as business stated and I never received any paperwork in the mail regarding this "citation."
Regards,
*****************************************Business Response
Date: 11/22/2022
Previous response below and citation attached.
*************** to the consumer complaint filed with your office by *****************************************. Ms. ********************** complaint regards an account owed to our client, the County of Los Angeles Superior Court.
We reviewed the account with our client after receiving the complaint. The Court verified that $490 is currently due for Case No. #MA38178. ************************ was cited in a photo enforced citation for failing to stop at a red light at ******************** and ********* in **********, **********. A copy of the citation is attached to this response. A hearing was scheduled for February 15, 2018 in the case but ************************ failed to appear. The citation was not paid and $490 is due.
Please accept the above information as our response to the complaint. We trust that this information will be sufficient to allow for resolution of the complaint. In the event additional information is desired or necessary, please let us know.Initial Complaint
Date:10/28/2022
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
On October 27, 2022 I received a letter from Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP stating I owed over 800 dollars for a traffic ticket from 2016. I never received this ticket, never got any follow *** or collection notices on this ticket before this letter. I do not know what it is for. When I go to the LA court website and enter the case # included on the letter it says no such case exists. I called the number provided three times. All three times I waited on hold for over a half an hour with prompts every minute to enter my payment information without speaking to anyone and then eventually was disconnected. I believe this is a scam and this company is pretending I have an upaid ticket in order to steal money from me.Business Response
Date: 11/02/2022
*************** to the consumer complaint filed with your office by **********************************************. ************************* complaint regards an account owed to our client, the County of Los Angeles Superior Court.
We reviewed the account with our client after receiving the complaint. The Court verified that $829 is currently due for Case No. #E036347.********************** was cited for failing to stop at limit line on June 25, 2016 at ******************. and *********************. in ***********. A copy of the citation is attached.
After reviewing this information, if ********************************* would like to dispute the citation or amount due, she may schedule a hearing with a judge. She can call our office at ************ for assistance to set up a hearing with the Court or to otherwise resolve her account.
Please accept the above information as our response to the complaint. We trust that this information will be sufficient to allow for resolution of the complaint. In the event additional information is desired or necessary, please let us know.Initial Complaint
Date:10/26/2022
Type:Status:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I received the attached letter from this law firm stating that I owe two unpaid tolls to the *********** for the dates 08/01/2020 and 07/25/2020. I believe this letter was sent to me in error, as I have never driven on the *********** and the license plate number listed on this notice (K589050) is not mine. Please remove my name and address from this record and direct it to the correct recipient.Business Response
Date: 10/27/2022
*************** to the consumer complaint filed with your office by ****************************** Ms. *************** regards an account for unpaid tolls and fees owed to our client, the ******************************** (PTC).
Between July 25, 2020 and August 1, 2020, PTC recorded two toll violations, incurred by a black ***** Pilot with **** temporary license plate *******, registered to Ms. ******. PTC mailed multiple violation invoices. A past due invoice (104073636-2) was sent on September 25, 2020, in the amount of $10.50,the toll balance, and $5.00 in fees. The invoices were mailed to the address provided by the ****** of ***** Vehicles (BMV); ************************************** 43235. Please note that the addresses used for these mailed notices are based on BMV records and it is the responsibility of the registered owner to keep the address up to date.
When no response was received by PTC, a $20.00 Collection Fee was added, and the account was referred to the firm for collection on March 23, 2022. The Firm mailed a letter on June 08, 2022, in the amount of $30.50. The firm continually tried to reach **************** and a new address was located; ************************************************************ 43235. A letter was sent on October 13, 2022 in the amount of $30.50. No response was received by the firm.
Upon receipt of this complaint, we reviewed the account with the client. Per PCT, this debt is valid. PCT has provided the past due invoice and vehicle image for this debt. The balance of $30.50 remains due and owing.
Please accept the above information as our response to the complaint. We trust that this information will be sufficient to allow for resolution of the complaint. In the event additional information is desired or necessary, please let us know.Customer Answer
Date: 11/07/2022
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Regards,
*****************************Initial Complaint
Date:10/24/2022
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I received a bill for $670.80 on October 24, 2022 stating that I had unpaid traffic tickets from ***** from 2008!!!! I have never been issued a citation in the ************** when I lived there and if I did and forgot, why was it brought to my attention 14 years later? The traffic ticket statute of limitations is 2 years in *****. So this is NOT OK. A company making legal threats for warrants is also not right. You cant just threaten someone 14 years later about something that never happened and then refuse to help them figure it outBusiness Response
Date: 11/01/2022
To Whom It May ******************************* to the complaint filed with your office by ***************************. ************** complaint regards an unpaid citation for no inspection, issued by our client, the ******************.
Upon receipt of this complaint, we immediately ceased all collection activities and reviewed the account and our internal records. The citation was placed with our firm for collections on June 10, 2021. Court records indicate that on September 26, 2008, ****************** entered a plea of No Contest for the offense of No Inspection Sticker. ****************** agreed to pay $117.00 within 30 days.
Our first attempt to contact ****************** was at her previous ********** address on June 14, 2021. That letter was returned on June 29, 2021 and we began researching the account for a new address. Beginning on August 3, 2021, four letters were sent the ******** address provided in this complaint to notify ****************** of the outstanding obligation.
In all cases, we encourage defendants to reach out to our client if there are relevant defenses or challenges to the underlying offense. We are unable to assert legal challenges on behalf of non-clients. Additionally, because ****************** entered a plea of no contest, and was found not guilty, the two-year statute of limitations defense mentioned is inapplicable.
Please accept the above information as our response to the complaint. We trust that this information will be sufficient to allow for resolution of the complaint. In the event additional information is desired or necessary, please let us know.
Sincerely,
***********************Initial Complaint
Date:10/21/2022
Type:Status:ResolvedMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I have now received two letters from Linebarger Goggan ************************************************ LLC Attorneys at law. Stating i have a traffic violation (careless driving) in ****** County, ******* in 2017. I was never in ******* in 2017. The letter ****** "Warning: your license may be suspended" and requests that I pay $243.10 to avoid suspension of license.Business Response
Date: 10/24/2022
*************:
On behalf of Linebarger Goggan Blair &Sampson, LLP (Firm), *************** to the complaint filed with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in regard to the Firms collection efforts on behalf of the Clerk of Court for ***** County, ** (Clerk).
The complaint alleges that you have received correspondence from the Firm regarding a traffic citation in ***** County, ******* and that you are not the responsible party. We have reviewed our records and determined that these letters were sent to your address in error. We have removed your address from the account in our system, which will prevent you from receiving any future correspondence in regard to this account.We apologize for any inconvenience.
I hope this is enough to satisfy your inquiry. Should you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at ************.
Best Regards,
*************************, Esq.Customer Answer
Date: 10/28/2022
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Regards,
***************************Initial Complaint
Date:10/19/2022
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I received a notice of their attempt to collect unpaid tolls from ******************************** in the amount of $59.40 for two toll violations that occurred on 4/21/21 and 3/20/21. The notice lists a ** license plate of ******* and toll plaza 116 and 105. In October of 2012, we moved to ************** at which time we changed changed our vehicle registration and license plates to **************. On August of 2017 we moved to ******** and acquired VA registration plates on both cars as well as obtaining a VA EZpass. We do not believe we were even in ************ at the time in which the bill indicates we went through the toll plazas.Business Response
Date: 10/20/2022
*************** to the consumer complaint filed with your office by ******************** **************** complaint regards an account for unpaid tolls and fees owed to our client, the ******************************** (***).
The complaint requested no further contact from the Firm, so this response is submitted to just the BBB, and not to the complainant. The BBB is, of course, welcome to share this response with the complainant.
Upon receipt of this complaint, we reviewed the account with our client. The *** review of the vehicle image from the violations indicated a misidentified plate. As such, *** has recalled this account from our office. There is no further amount due by *************** Please note that the firm does not credit report on behalf of any of its clients.
Please accept the above information as our response to the complaint. We trust that this information will be sufficient to allow for resolution of the complaint. In the event additional information is desired or necessary, please let us know.Initial Complaint
Date:10/19/2022
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
On 10/15/22, I got a letter from Linebarger Goggan *********************************************** stating that I owed $1,140.00 for 3 outstanding violations on 11/15/14 that I had already paid. One of the tickets was that I was driving on a suspended license (I was at the time). All the tickets were given justly, but I paid the bill already and haven't had any issues since. The LA Superior Court allegedly sent this out to LGBS, LLP -- OR they're fishing to get people to pay these bills unless a person has proof that they paid it. My only proof is that I paid it and I got my license reinstated within a year of that happening. This company is trying to get money from people for old bills that were paid. Can anyone tell me how to solve this? I can't find record or waste a day at LA Superior Court when I have already done that years ago. This feels like a scam or misunderstanding for lots of folks.Business Response
Date: 10/24/2022
I am responding to the consumer complaint filed with your office by *************************. ************** complaint regards an account owed to our client, the County of Los Angeles Superior Court.
We reviewed the account with our client after receiving the complaint. On November 15, 2014, ************** was cited for failing to obey a posted sign, failing to stop, and driving on a suspended license. On January 27, 2015, ************** appeared in court and a fine of $1,170 was assessed in Case No. D487752 and due by April 27, 2015. On January 18, 2022, a $30 installment fee was waived so that the balance due currently is $1,140. The traffic citation and court docket are included with this response.
************** alleges in his Complaint that the traffic citation was paid. However, the Los Angeles Superior Court verified that the balance due of $1,140 is correct. The Court has not received any payments toward this case.************** may provide our office with any evidence of payment for us to review with our client if he does not agree with our clients records.
Please accept the above information as our response to the complaint. We trust that this information will be sufficient to allow for resolution of the complaint. In the event additional information is desired or necessary, please let us know.Customer Answer
Date: 11/02/2022
Complaint: 18240704
I am rejecting this response because:Hi!I am rejecting this. This was almost a decade ago and I paid the bill. This is either a miscommunication from the LA courts or it's a scam. I paid this bill and got my license after.
Regards,
*************************Initial Complaint
Date:10/13/2022
Type:Status:AnsweredMore info
Complaint statuses
- Resolved:
- The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
- Unresolved:
- The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
- Answered:
- The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
- Unanswered:
- The business failed to respond to the dispute.
- Unpursuable:
- BBB is unable to locate the business.
I have paid this toll fee, but they say that I have not.Business Response
Date: 10/18/2022
We have reviewed our accounts and are unable to locate an account for a ********************* at the address provided in this complaint. We do have an account under a different name at that address. That account is showing as resolved. If there is an account in **************** name that needs to be addressed, we ask that she provide the account information (account number / license plate) as shown on the notice she received so we can properly respond to this complaint.
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