Boyajian Law Offices, PC contacting me over three medical bills one from 99, one from 00, one from 02 Rutherford Ripoff New Jersey
They are contacting me over three medical bills from Provena United Samaritans Medical Center.
I have repeatedly asked for itemized bills, and at first they said it would be no problem. I have now been waiting for the bills since March.
The first letters were sent to the wrong address, but I still got them because the mail lady knew me. They now claim that they sent the itemized bills certified, but they were sent back to them returned for a wrong address. My question is, how did I get the letters asking for money sent to the wrong address, but they sent certified to the correct address what I requested and it got returned. I don't think they ever really mailed out anything.
They have agreed to let me pay $100 a month to pay off the $893 that I owe them, but refuse to send the bills back out to me, nor will they send me proof that the certified mail was returned to them (i.e. a copy of the envelope.)
My question is: If I pay on this, what proof do I have that I really owe this in the first place? And if I do pay them all $893 dollars, I have no proof of the dates of service or what bills they are, so they could turn around and send me more bills and I would have no proof of what bills I actually paid, because they refuse to send me anything detailed at all.
They told me that they would send me out the itemized bills again, but then my payment agreement would be null and void, and that I would be responsible for the entire $893 dollars within 72 hours. They basically want me to pay, and them not have to send me anything for proof of what exactly I am paying. I have told them repeately that as long as they send me proof I will pay, all I want is proof. Can anyone help me?
Amy
Danville, Illinois
U.S.A.
3 Updates & Rebuttals
Sherri
Piedmont,California,
U.S.A.
DON'T STRESS...THEY ARE BLOWING SMOKE..
#4Consumer Suggestion
Wed, July 13, 2005
Boyajian is only licensed in California..in fact, he was denied a law license by the State Bar of New Jersey due to unethical conduct. Just like in his JBC Legal days, his "collectors" make their paychecks by fear, threats and intimidation...and not a legal leg to stand on.
I am going through what would be drama with this..I really should say "comedy", as it is almost funny. I got a letter yesterday demanding $2600 from a medical bill from 2002..services rendered by a doctor who died in 1992. Not to mention, I have no medical bills from 2002, as my health plan has 0 copayments for anything, inpatient or outpatient (other than I pay a whole $5 for a three month supply on prescriptions!) Just for the hell of it, I called them today, pointing out the above facts. The brain-dead "Shawn" on the other end of the line kept on saying, "the doctor wants his money. The doctor has authorized to take immediate legal action." When I pointed out to this dumbass that this physician was reported DECEASED in August 1992 (and had been inactive since 1986!!!!!), he got quiet for a minute and then "Well ma'am, deceased or not, the doctor wants his money."
I swear....this moron said that. I think he was a bit offended when I started laughing at him, as he called me a name that rhymes with "witch", just as he slammed the phone down.
Don't give them a penny..you would be "reaffirming" something that likely does not exist.
Amy
Danville,Illinois,
U.S.A.
Boyajian Law Offices P.C., update
#4Author of original report
Wed, July 13, 2005
This is an update to my original statement regarding this law office. I sent them a cease and desist letter, and they have only tried to call me on the phone one time since then, and I wasn't home, or I would have given them a piece of my mind...A few days later I received a letter from them to my address, asking for the money that I promised them...it was sent to my correct address...mind you that they supposedly sent certified mail to the same address that got "returned", and then refused to send me proof, but I sure did get the mail to the same address that they sent regular mail...something fishy there! Any way, they are not getting a dime, they can just take me to court, if they can even do that, at least if they do, they will have to prove it to the judge before I have to pay.
J
Levittown,Pennsylvania,
U.S.A.
statute!! suggest not paying them a red cent until they can validate the debt properly
#4Consumer Suggestion
Tue, July 12, 2005
Since you have access to the internet obviously, do a search and find out what the statute of limitations for the collection of a debt is in your state. I have a feeling that it has expired on at least the first 2 you listed. If so you are not responsible for it. Simple as that. I suggest not paying them a red cent until they can validate the debt properly. If they refuse to "resend" the proof of the debt then its their problem. If they continue to try to collect on this debt while you are disputing it, which you are by wanting validation, thats breaking the fdcpa, and if they don't properly notate that you are disputing thats a violation. Take good notes and keep all your letters. I'm dealing with these people do. Best of luck.