(The Center Square) – An East Coast lending company sued by 11 attorneys general says accusations of unlawful business practices are without merit.
John Morton, general counsel and executive vice president at Mariner, responded to The Center Square’s publication last week of the prosecutors’ lawsuit. The lending company disputes the accusations and says it has done nothing wrong.
Morton said, “Mariner has cooperated with the investigation and provided information that clearly demonstrates the legality of its products and the vital support they provide to consumers. The meritless allegations are based on minimal consumer interviews, the details of which were never shared with Mariner, and reflect a misunderstanding of the law, or simply a decision by the additional parties to disregard evidence which negates their claims.”
Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry first filed a case in 2022, and last week an amended filing was made in the in the U.S.
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