Once through the captions and parties (which constitute the first 37 out of 39 pages of this decision), this appeal concerns the confirmation of arbitration awards by the district court under Section 9 of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) against TitleMax of Virginia, Inc., which argued that the applications did not identify an independent jurisdictional basis.
Bestwall, LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2017 to address asbestos-related claims and sought discovery to estimate its asbestos liabilities, leading to a personal injury questionnaire (PIQ) order for all mesothelioma claimants. The PIQ order was contested but upheld, with the court retaining jurisdiction to enforce it.
In a suit brought against Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, the borrowers alleged that Carrington violated the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act (MCDCA), which largely incorporates the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and the Maryland Consumer Protection Act (MCPA) by charging $5 convenience fees to borrowers who paid monthly mortgage bills online or by phone.
