Allow lawsuits and compensation for collecting debts already discharged in bankruptcy

Warren’s plan would let bankruptcy filers sue creditors that seek to collect debts discharged in an earlier bankruptcy and ask courts to award compensation for resulting harm. Courts would also be able to impose sanctions when they identify the misconduct themselves.

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In their own words

my plan gives bankruptcy filers the right to file a lawsuit and have the court order compensation for the harms caused by creditors who violate this law.

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