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Debt Collectors Pursue Payments for Services from Bankrupt Company That Ceased Delivery

A consumer stopped paying for orthodontic aligners after the provider went bankrupt and stopped shipping products mid-treatment. A debt collector is now pursuing the remaining balance despite the company's failure to deliver contracted services. Consumers who pre-paid for services from failed companies face collections for undelivered goods with limited legal protection.

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