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Caine & Weiner

Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at Mike Agruss Law.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Over 8000+ consumer rights cases settled.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.


Debt collectors like Caine & Weiner cannot harass you over a debt. You have rights under the law, and we will stop the harassment once and for all.

THE BEST PART IS…

If Caine & Weiner violated the law, you will get money damages and they will pay your attorney’s fees and costs. You won’t owe us a dime for our services. Plus, some of our clients also receive debt relief and cleaned-up credit reports. You have nothing to lose! Call us today at 888-572-0176 for a free consultation.

Who is Caine & Weiner?

Caine & Weiner is a third-party debt collection agency based in Sherman Oaks, California. Founded in 1930, this agency has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) since 2006.

Caine & Weiner handles both commercial and consumer debt collection and also works with about 100 of the Fortune 500 companies.

Caine & Weiner’s Address, Phone Number, and Contact Information

Caine & Weiner is located at 5805 Sepulveda Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91411. The main telephone number is 818-226-6000 and the main website is www.caine-weiner.com/

Caine & Weiner Lawsuits

If you want to know just how unhappy consumers are with Caine & Weiner, take a look at the lawsuits filed against the agency on the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (“PACER”). PACER is the U.S.’s federal docket which lists federal complaints filed against a wide range of companies. A search for the agency will display over 100 lawsuits filed in the U.S., and these typically involve violations of consumer rights and/or the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

Caine & Weiner Complaints

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that applies to everyone in the United States. In other words, everyone is protected under the FDCPA, and this Act is a laundry list of what debt collectors can and cannot do while collecting a debt, as well as things they must do while collecting debt. If Caine & Weiner is harassing you over a debt, you have rights under the FDCPA.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) protects you from robocalls, which are those annoying, automated, recorded calls that computers make all day long. You can tell it’s a robocall because either no one responds on the other end of the line, or there is a delay when you pick up the phone before a live person responds. You can receive $500 per call if Caine & Weiner violates the TCPA. Have you received a message from this agency that sounds pre-recorded or cut-off at the beginning or end? These are tell-tale signs that the message is pre-recorded, and if you have these messages on your cell phone, you may have a TCPA case against the agency.

The Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) protects electronic payments that are deducted from bank accounts. If Caine & Weiner took unauthorized deductions from your bank account, you may have an EFTA claim against the agency. Caine & Weiner, like most collection agencies, wants to set up recurring payments from consumers; imagine how much money it can earn if hundreds, even thousands, of consumers electronically pay them $50 – $100 or more per month. If you agreed to this type of reoccurring payment, the agency must follow certain steps to comply with the EFTA. Did Caine & Weiner continue to take electronic payments after you told them to stop? Did they take more money from your checking account than you agreed to?  If so, we can discuss your rights and a potential case under the EFTA.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) works to ensure that no information reported to your credit report is false. In essence, it gives you the right to dispute those inaccuracies that you find on your credit report. We’ve handled many cases in which a debt collection agency reported debt on a consumer’s credit report to obtain leverage over the consumer. If Caine & Weiner is on your credit report, they may tell you that they’ll remove the debt from your credit report if you pay it; this is commonly known as “pay for delete.” If the original creditor is on your report rather than the debt collector, and you pay off the debt, both entities should accurately report this on your credit report.

Several states also have laws to provide their citizens an additional layer of protection. For example, if you live in California, Florida, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, or Wisconsin, you may be able to add a state-law claim to your federal law claim above. North Carolina, for example, has one of the most consumer-friendly statutes in the country: if you live in NC and are harassed over a debt, you may receive $500 – $4,000 in damages per violation. We work with a local counsel in NC and our NC clients have received some great results in debt collection harassment cases. If you live in North Carolina and are being harassed by a debt collector, you have the leverage to obtain a great settlement.

How do we Use the Law to Help You?

We will use state and federal laws to immediately stop Caine & Weiner’s debt collection. We will send a cease-and-desist letter to stop the harassment today, and if Caine & Weiner violates the FDCPA, EFTA, FCRA, or any state law, you may be entitled to money damages. For example, under the FDCPA, you may receive up to $1,000 in damages plus actual damages. The FDCPA also has a fee-shift provision, which means the debt collector will pay your attorney’s fees and costs. If you have a TCPA case against the agency, we will handle it based on a contingency fee and you won’t pay us a dime unless you win.

THAT’S NOT ALL…

We have helped thousands of consumers stop phone calls. We know how to stop the harassment and get you money damages. Once again: you will not pay us a dime for our services. We will help you based on a fee-shift provision and/or contingency fee, and the debt collector will pay your attorney’s fees and costs.

What if Caine & Weiner is on my Credit Report?

Based on our experience, some debt collectors may credit-report, which means one may mark your credit report with the debt they are trying to collect. In addition to or instead of the debt collector, the original creditor may also be on your credit report in a separate entry, and it’s important to properly identify these entities because you will want both to update your credit report if or when you pay off the debt.

THE GOOD NEWS IS…

If Caine & Weiner is on your credit report, we can help you dispute it. Mistakes on your credit report can be very costly: along with causing you to pay higher interest rates, you may be denied credit, insurance, a rental home, a loan, or even a job because of these mistakes. Some mistakes may include someone else’s information on your credit report, inaccurate public records, stale collection accounts, or even being a victim of identity theft. If you have a mistake on your credit report, there is a process to dispute it, and my office will help you obtain your credit report and dispute any inaccurate information.

REMEMBER…

If a credit reporting agency violates its obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), you may be entitled to statutory damages up to $1,000, and the credit reporting agency will be required to fix the error. The FCRA also has a fee-shift provision, which means the credit reporting agency will pay your attorney’s fees and costs. You won’t owe us a dime for our services. We have helped hundreds of consumers fix inaccurate information on their credit reports, and we’re ready to help you, too.

Cases We’ve Handled Against Caine & Weiner

I think you’ll agree when we say that threats and harassment from collection agencies can be pretty intimidating. However, we can stop the harassment and get you money damages under the law, and the collection agency will pay your attorneys’ fees and costs. Here is one case we’ve handled against Caine & Weiner:

  1. Katelynn W. v. Caine & Weiner – In December 2016, Katelynn of Palm Beach County, Florida, filed a claim against Caine & Weiner for violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA). Complaints consisted of harassing phone calls for a debt the plaintiff did not actually owe, which continued after the plaintiff disputed the debt and requested that the calls stop.

What Our Clients Say About Us

Mike Agruss Law has over 920 outstanding client reviews through Yotpo, an A+ BBB rating, and over 125 five-star reviews on Google. Here’s what some of our clients have to say about us:

“Michael Agruss handled two settlements for me with great results and he handled them quickly. He also settled my sister’s case quickly and now her debt is clear. I highly recommend Michael.”

“Mike Agruss Law was very helpful, they helped me solve my case regarding the unwanted calls. I would highly recommend them. Thank you very much Mike Agruss!

“Mike Agruss Law was very helpful to me and my veteran father! We were harassed daily and even called names for a loan that was worthless! Agruss stepped in and not only did they stop harassing, they stopped calling altogether!! Even settled it so I was paid back for the problems they caused!”

Can Caine & Weiner Sue Me?

Although anyone can sue anyone for any reason, we have not seen Caine & Weiner sue consumers, and it’s likely that the agency does not sue because they don’t always own the debt they are attempting to collect, and would also need to hire a lawyer, or use in-house counsel, to file a lawsuit. It’s also likely that the agency collects debt throughout the country, and it would be quite difficult to have lawyers, or a law firm, licensed in every state. However, there are collection agencies that do sue consumers; for example, Midland Credit Management is one of the largest junk-debt buyers, and it also collects and sues on debt. Still, it is less likely for a debt collector to sue you than for an original creditor to hire a lawyer or collection firm to sue you. If Caine & Weiner has threatened to sue you, contact Mike Agruss Law as soon as possible.

Can Caine & Weiner Garnish my Wages?

No, unless they have a judgment. If Caine & Weiner has not sued you, then the agency cannot get a judgment. Barring limited situations (usually involving debts owed to the government for student loans, taxes, etc.), a company must have a judgment in order to garnish someone’s wages. In short, we have not seen this agency file a lawsuit against a consumer, so the agency cannot garnish your wages, minus the exceptions listed above. If Caine & Weiner has threatened to garnish your wages, contact our office right away.

Caine & Weiner Settlement

If you want to settle a debt with Caine & Weiner, ask yourself these questions first:

  1. Do I really owe this debt?
  2. Is this debt within the statute of limitations?
  3. Is this debt on my credit report?
  4. If I pay this debt, will Caine & Weiner remove it from my credit report?
  5. If I pay this debt, will the original creditor remove it from my credit report?
  6. If I pay this debt, will I receive confirmation in writing from Caine & Weiner for the payment and settlement terms?

These are not the only things to consider when dealing with debt collectors. We are here to help you answer the questions above, and much more. Whether it’s harassment, settlement, pay-for-delete, or any other legal issue with Caine & Weiner, we at Mike Agruss Law are here to help you.

Top Debt Collection Violations

Debt collection laws provide a laundry list of what collectors can and cannot do while collecting a debt. Based on our years of experience handling thousands of debt collection harassment cases, here’s what collection agencies most often do to violate the law:

  1. Called you about a debt you do not owe.
  2. Called you at work after you told them you cannot receive calls at work.
  3. Left you a message without identifying the company’s name.
  4. Left you a message without disclosing that the call is from a debt collector.
  5. Called third-parties (family, friends, coworkers, or neighbors) even though the collection agency knows your contact information.
  6. Disclosed to a third-party (family, friends, coworkers, or neighbors) that you owe a debt.
  7. Contacted you after you said to stop calling.
  8. Threatened you with legal action (such as a lawsuit or wage garnishment).
  9. Called you before 8:00 AM or after 9:00 PM.
  10. Continued to call you after you have told the collector you cannot pay the debt.
  11. Communicated (phone or letter) with you after you filed for bankruptcy.
  12. Failed to mark the debt on your credit report as disputed after you disputed the debt.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Do I have to pay your fees and costs for helping me with my consumer rights case? No. We handle consumer rights cases based on a fee-shift provision and/or a contingency fee. That means either the other side pays your fees and costs, or we take a percentage of your recovery. Whether it’s a fee-shift case or a contingency-fee case, we don’t get paid unless you get paid, and you’ll never owe us a penny for our time.

  2. What are the damages I can get under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act? If a collection agency violates any section of the FDCPA, you are entitled to damages up to $1,000.00. You may also be entitled to actual damages if the violation caused you out-of-pocket expenses. For example, if a collection agency threatens you with legal action to induce you to pay the debt, you may be able to get your payment back as actual damages.

  3. What are the damages under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act? You can get $500 per robocall, or $1,500 per robocall if the robocalls were willful. In any type of settlement, Defendants often pay much less than $500 per call. However, if there are 50 calls at issue, even at $250 per call, your case could settle for $12,500.00.

  4. What type of debt is covered under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act? Only consumer debt, such as personal, family, and household debts. For example, the money you owe on a personal credit card, an auto loan, a medical bill, or a utility bill. The FDCPA does not cover debts you incurred to run a business, or debts regarding unpaid taxes, or traffic tickets.

  5. Does the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act apply to banks or credit card companies? No.  Only third-party debt collectors are bound by the FDCPA. Original creditors, such as banks and credit card companies, are not bound by the FDCPA.

  6. Are there state laws that protect me from original creditors? Yes! Several states also have laws that provide their citizens an additional layer of protection. If you live in California, Connecticut, Florida, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, or Wisconsin, you have additional state-law rights.

  7. Are mistakes on credit reports common? Yes! Are you one of the 40 million Americans who have a mistake on their credit report? Mistakes on your credit report can be very costly.  Along with causing you to pay higher interest rates, you may be denied credit, insurance, a rental home, a loan, or even a job because of these mistakes. Some mistakes may include someone else’s information on your credit report, inaccurate public records, stale collection accounts, or maybe you were a victim of identity theft.

  8. What do I do if I have a mistake on my credit report? If you have a mistake on your credit report, there is a process to dispute them. My office will help you pull your credit report and dispute any inaccurate information. If a credit reporting agency violates its obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), you may be entitled to statutory damages up to $1,000.00, plus the credit reporting agency will be required to fix the error. The FCRA also has a fee-shift provision, which means the credit reporting agency pays your attorney’s fees and costs. Therefore, you will not pay me a penny for my time. To speed up the process, please get a free copy of your credit report at www.annualcreditreport.com. You can also learn more about the FCRA and your rights at http://www.agrussconsumerlaw.com/practices/common-credit-report-errors/

Share your Complaints against Caine & Weiner Below

We encourage you to post your complaints about Caine & Weiner. Sharing your complaints against this agency can help other consumers understand what to do when this company starts calling. Sharing your experience may help someone else!

HERE’S THE DEAL!

If you are being harassed by Caine & Weiner over a debt, you may be entitled to money damages – up to $1,000 for harassment, and $500 – $1,500 for illegal robocalls. Under state and federal laws, we will help you based on a fee-shift provision and/or contingency fee, which means the debt collector pays your attorney’s fees and costs. You won’t owe us a dime for our services. We have settled thousands of debt collection harassment cases, and we’re prepared to help you, too. Contact Mike Agruss Law at 888-572-0176 to stop the harassment once and for all.

Submitted Comments

James M.
8 years ago
I just received a highly-threatening phone call from Caine & Weiner, concerning a (corporate) business debt. I am currently researching the company, and came across your web site. I'd be interested in knowing what consumer protections are possible from their actions. Thank you!
Aaron
8 years ago
Caine & Weiner Calling and Will give us a Threat of going to Jail over a Debt and Constantly Calling 24/7
Kim
8 years ago
They have repeatedly called me even while I was at work. They are rude and threatening
Katelyn
8 years ago
Harassing me about an account that's fraudulent.
David
7 years ago
They have not even told me what account is in collections with them, they call at least 2 times daily. I've had as many as 5 calls from them in one day all demanding the same thing, pay or face the courts and possible jail time
Rebecca
7 years ago
I just saw on my credit report that I have an account in collections that I have never heard about before. It says it's open 11.26.16, but I am just finding out about it now, on 3.5.17. The company is caine weiner and I haven't been notified of anything regarding this account.
Jessica
7 years ago
I'm inquiring about the harassment by caine and wagner!
Visitor
7 years ago
caine and Weiner wiped out my bank account! In December i fought it my lawyer did nothing all i got back was the interest .. This past Saturday they did it again! what are my options this is taking a toll on my life!
Mehboob
5 years ago
Hello, I was involved into a minor accident in January 2018 and I gave my insurance card picture to the other person and they filed a claim. I thought that it would be taken care by my Insurance company. After a month or so I received their email that I won't be able to continue my Insurance with them since I got in to accident within 60 days of the policy. Then two months ago I receive call from Lease Plan Company saying that I owe them $2600. I called State Farm and asked them If I owe them any balance but they said no. Since then Lease company is after me to pay the debt and now three days ago I receive a call from their Lawyer saying that they will sue me and cancel my License if I don't pay them. Last night I looked into the lease company and its Canie-Weiner and the law company I'am receiving calls from is also Canie-Weiner. In their email the name of company is different their website is showing pfpclaw.com. I drive uber and it's really hard for me to do my job since the only requirement for them is valid license and if I don't have that I will lose everything!
Clifford
5 years ago
Problem with caine 7 weiner, court date set for tues but they put in a venue change for California and I filed in fl. They put stuff on my credit report for a bill i don't owe. They never proved the debt verified the debt wouldn't answer letters I sent. I would like legal help to take over but i cant find nobody willing to take the case. Would like to know if I continue with suit or drop it until I get legal help cause this has hurt me and my business bad?!
Lawrence
3 years ago
My wife and I were returning home from a long distance doctors appt. We rented a vehicle from Enterprise for the trip. We do this almost monthly. We were run off the road five miles outside the city of Quartsite Arizona. There was no accident, no crash, no one hurt, no damage whatsoever to any city, county, or state property. We did not require emergency assistance from local and state law enforcement nor with EMT's or the local fire department. We did not call any of the above mentioned agencies for any assistance. We contacted the rental agency for assistance and they responded promptly. My wife is being harrassed by the QUARTSITE FIRE DEPARTMENT and CAINE & WEINER for false claims of damages and services that were not requested nor needed. My wife did not rent the vehicle, she was not driving the vehicle, she had no connection to the situation other than being an INNOCENT PASSENGER. They are targeting her and she had ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH ANY CLAIMS THEY ARE ALLEGING. PLEASE HELP! THANK YOU
Michael Agruss
3 years ago
Hi Lawrence. Can we discuss this in more detail over the phone? This sounds like a very complex and odd situation and one that I definitely feel for you and your wife over. I will reach out to you or you can reach my office sooner at 312-224-4695. Please don't hesitate to call. Thanks so much, Mike
Michael Agruss
3 years ago
Hi Clifford. I'm so sorry to hear that your business is suffering due to the actions of Caine and Weiner. I would be happy to discuss your situation and determine what can be done. Please give me a call at your earliest convenience at 312-224-4695. Thanks, Mike
Michael Agruss
3 years ago
Hi Mehboob. My law firm is experienced in dealing with rideshare issues, debt collectors, and law firms. I'm going to give you a call and we can see what options you may have in keeping your license so you can continue to work. Thanks, Mike
Michael Agruss
3 years ago
Hi. I'm sorry to hear that Caine and Weiner are causing you such devastating issues. Please call my office at 312-224-4695 and we can discuss this in more detail. Thanks, Mike
Michael Agruss
3 years ago
Hello Jessica. I would be happy to discuss any harassment you're receiving from Caine and Weiner. Do you have any recordings from them? If so, please forward them to my office at [email protected]. I will be in touch. Thanks, Mike
Michael Agruss
3 years ago
HI Rebecca. My law firm can help you determine what this debt is about and if it is legitimate. We can also help get it taken care of if it is a legitimate debt. Please call me at 312-224-4695. Thanks, Mike
Michael Agruss
3 years ago
Hi David. Have you asked for written proof of the account you have with them? I would recommend doing so and not sending any payments until you receive written confirmation. I can help you with this. I'll call you or you can reach my office at 312-224-4695. Thanks, Mike
Michael Agruss
3 years ago
Hi Katelyn. Let's talk more about this and see what we can do to stop the harassment. Call me when you have some free time to discuss your case at 312-224-4695. Thanks, Mike
Michael Agruss
3 years ago
Hi Kim. I'm sorry to hear that Caine and Weiner are harassing you. Do you have any recordings from them that demonstrate the harassment? If you do, I would be happy to listen to them. I want to discuss this in more detail and we can do so when I reach out to you. Thanks, Mike
Michael Agruss
3 years ago
Hi Aaron. Debt collectors are not permitted to threaten you under the law. They are also limited in when they can call you. If they are breaking these rules, they could be found to be breaking the law and they may owe you money. Let's talk more about this. Please give me a call at 312-224-4695 when you have some free time to delve more deeply into the details of your case. Thanks, Mike
Michael Agruss
3 years ago
Hi James. I would be happy to discuss the protections you have available to you. I will give you a call. Thanks, Mike
Stelios
8 months ago
I own a UK company and we keep receiving emails from Caine & Weiner in the US, threatening to sue us for a debt to a German software development company who did some work for us in the past. They are claiming an unpaid debt for work they did, however we do not have a contract and we do not agree with the debt. I ignored the previous emails thinking that a US debt collection company should not have any power or reason to get involved in a dispute between a UK and German company. However after reading more online, I thought that it would be a good idea to talk with a law firm in the US who has experience dealing with this.
Fredrick
6 months ago
I\'m receiving debt collection harassment from [email protected] Law Office of John S Pucin, P.C. 935 National Pkwy #40A Schaumburg, IL 60173 (630) 237-3621
Julie
3 months ago
I have been receiving multiple, calls from Caine & weiner regarding my debt. They have been threatening to take legal action against me.

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