My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: Florida
Hi there. Let me give the quick details up to now.
A lawsuit was filed by a debt collector in April, 2011. I answered, and based on the evidence provided I denied all and raised my affirmative defenses. The evidence included: (1)bill of sale/transfer of accounts from CC company to Collection Agency #1. No information relating to the alleged account was included (2) bill of sale from CA#1 to CA#2, again with no information of specific account or names (3) what appears to be a faxed copy of the final billing statement from the original creditor with my name and address.
Following templates and recommendations, I sent a request for documents (notarized and filed). The attorney returned a copy of a summons sent to the original CC company requesting info. This is the last movement on the case, which occurred 9/29/11.
I just received a judge ordered mediation appointment. I'm assuming I must attend. I also assume the attorney that brought the suit has no more evidence than they did 2 years ago or they would have pushed forward.
Did I miss an opportunity to get this dismissed over the past 18 months, and is there anything I need to worry about as far as the mediation is concerned? If they can't produce any additional evidence I see this mediation as a waste of time and money.
Thanks for any and all help.

