Denver, CO, September 23, 2026 —

DENVER, CO – Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has issued a statewide warning to medical debt collectors, emphasizing the need for compliance with new consumer protection legislation. This action follows the state’s first significant enforcement under a 2023 law aimed at regulating aggressive medical debt collection tactics.

The enforcement initiative resulted in a settlement with the debt collection firm Wakefield & Associates. As part of this agreement, the firm has paid a fine of $30,000 to the state. Additionally, Wakefield & Associates has agreed to vacate certain judgments that were previously issued.

The settlement marks a key development in the implementation of the 2023 law, which was enacted to provide greater protections for consumers facing medical debt. The law seeks to address concerns regarding the methods employed by some debt collectors in pursuing outstanding medical bills.

The Attorney General’s office has stated that this action serves as a clear signal to all medical debt collectors operating in Colorado. They are expected to adhere to the provisions of the new law. The specific details of the consumer protection laws that Wakefield & Associates were found to be in violation of were not explicitly detailed in the summary provided. Likewise, the nature of the judgments that have been agreed to be vacated was also not specified.

The fine and the agreement to vacate judgments are intended to deter future violations and ensure that debt collection practices in the state are conducted in a manner that respects consumer rights. The Attorney General’s office has indicated its commitment to upholding these protections for Colorado residents.



Story summarized from the original created by Jaclyn Allen on www.denver7.com, see more information here.

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