Did Portfolio Recovery Associates Hold a Secret Deposition?
The behavior of the Goliath debt buyer becomes more bizarre and the conduct of PRA’s attorneys seemingly more unethical.
Twice now I have told them the names of independent contractors who were or intended to assist me in administrative and public relations functions during my legal proceedings against them. Both times, the contract employee ghosted me soon after.
Recently, one of the contractors, Robert Paisola, suddenly resumed talks with me.
I felt we were moving forward in a collaboration to turn the attention of the CFPB and legislature toward the notorious debt collector.
Then Robert forwarded an email to me that he had sent to the defendant and defendant’s attorney in my case the day before.
Robert claimed in writing to having been deposed on my case. I never deposed him and I never received a notice of deposition from PRA.
I listened to the recording of Robert Paisola and a few PRA representatives that happened yesterday, February 20, 2023. At about 37 minutes in, Robert Paisola said he had given testimony for the defendant in my case. I was not aware of any testimony or declaration given by Robert Paisola. (I keep typing his full name because he calls himself “Dr. Paisola” and I am uncomfortable using that title with him, as I have not seen any evidence that he holds a doctorate in anything.)
I am certain Robert Paisola has effective SEO skills. He came up at the top of my search for other victims of Portfolio Recovery’s abusive practices. He claimed that PRA gave him a settlement that is 10 times as much as the offer of judgment PRA gave me. I know that the only debt collector bigger than Portfolio Recovery says it won’t “deal” with Robert Paisola – which deserves respect. Debt collectors have the tenacity of Satan and live to fight. Instead of paying me $50,000, PRA decided to spend a million on legal fees because its collective mind thinks it can win against an old lady who has PTSD and an autoimmune disease.
I inquired of PRA and its attorneys about the alleged deposition testimony. PRA did not respond. [UPDATE: 2/28/2023, one week after my inquiry, PRA responded. “PRA has had no contact with Mr. Paisola regarding your case and has never deposed him, in Case No. 4:21-cv-00189 or otherwise, nor does it have any “testimony” from Mr. Paisola other than the recent email from him that you have already seen.” PRA did not explain why it failed to contradict Robert Paisola during the recorded call at approximately 37:00, and took a week to deny any other communications, deposition or testimony.]
This is all so strange.
Fwd: Followup to Conversations and Notice to Counsel (CFPB 1, 2, 3 ) Suicide Video 1, 2, 3
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| Robert Paisola | Feb 20, 2023, 6:20 PM (22 hours ago) |  | |
| to me, Robert | |||
———- Forwarded message ———
From: Robert Paisola <paisola7@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Feb 20, 2023 at 4:17 PM
Subject: Followup to Conversations and Notice to Counsel (CFPB 1, 2, 3 ) Suicide Video 1, 2, 3
To: <james.trefil@troutman.com>, <pra_disputes@portfoliorecovery.com>, <dmitchell@roselawfirm.com>, <john.komisin@troutman.com>, <mjames@herbertsatterwhite.com>, <larry.pino@wcilaw.com>, <james.daniels@wcilaw.com>, Robert Paisola <Robert.Ceo@wcilive.com>, Robert Paisola <paisola7@gmail.com>
RE: CAPITAL ONE 4898- PURCHASED 3-19-2021
AMAZON 5016- PURCHASED 3-19-2021
CAPITAL ONE 0507 – PURCHASED 3-19-2021
CAPITAL ONE 1036- PURCHASED 3-19-2021
WAL MART 1018- PURCHASED 1-22-2020
WELLS FARGO- UNKNOWN DATA- SEE COMPLAINT
Counsel
This is a portion of a complaint that was filed with the CFPB against your client and the supporting legal data:
There are 6 Accounts that your client, Portfolio Recovery Associates, has that were resolved and are now back on my credit report.
The Accounts are under ROBERT PAISOLA, The Deposed of Hammett v PRA and CEO AND PRESIDENT of Western Capital
Because of your clients’ actions, a 2 Million Dollar Home is now at risk because of the data that your client has re-entered into my personal (9179) Credit Files. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THESE ITEMS BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY TO REMEDY ANY FURTHER IRREPRABLE HARM.
Many calls and letters have been submitted to no avail.
These are three of the recent calls with your client that will explain the issues at hand.
2 https://on.soundcloud.com/RW7ex
PAISOLA V PORTFOLIO RECOVERY VIDEO 1 of 3
PART 1 of 3 “I JUST WANT TO DIE” ROBERT PAISOLA V. NATIONWIDE CREDIT” Case 4:21-CV-00189-LPR WORLDWIDE RELEASE- CLIENT SUICIDE
1.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouXFQk1KOPg
2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjOUyzxBuZk
3.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngu4ua00lxM
Please advise within 72 Hours
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Robert Paisola
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| Laura Lynn Hammett <thenext55years@gmail.com> | 8:25 AM (8 hours ago) | | |
| to James, John, David, PRA_Disputes, mjames, larry.pino, james.daniels, robert.ceo, Robert | |||
Dear Counsel, PRA Disputes and Robert Paisola,
Robert Paisola is not currently employed by me. He consulted with me briefly, but ceased communicating with me before we signed a contract establishing his employment.
Robert Paisola recently reached out to me and I hoped to coordinate our parallel efforts to bring Portfolio Recovery Associate, LLC’s violations of the 2015 Consent Agreement, FDCPA and Regulation F to the attention of the CFPB.
In the correspondence he had with each of you that he forwarded to me yesterday evening, attached, he claims to have been “deposed” in my case, Hammett v. PRA in the Federal District Court of Eastern Arkansas. This is the first notification I have received that any deposition occurred. It is my understanding that our proceedings are stayed.
Robert Paisola made another claim at about 37 minutes into the recording of February 20, 2022. “There’s a case that I testified for on the defense…” referring to our case presided over by Judge Rudofsky.
Again, I am unaware of any “testimony” given by Robert Paisola. I am concerned that Robert Paisola apparently believes he was working for PRA. As I wrote in the past, I already suspected that PRA through its attorneys contacted two independent contractors who did work for me soon after learning the individual’s identities, because both quit performing their agreed upon duties without explanation soon after I disclosed their names to PRA. Then, when I had a bad case of COVID, PRA’s attorneys tried to convince me to give them a list of all my employees. I am busy for two weeks, but will then analyze whether contacting my employee and prospective employee is an interference with a business relationship and interference with a prospective business relationship. It seems likely.
Please provide me with copies of recordings and transcripts of any deposition and testimony involving Robert Paisola concerning USDC Case No. 4:21-cv-00189.
Thank you,
Laura Hammett
A Higher Law 