1. Certify this matter to proceed as a class action;  2. Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1692k(a), an award of the maximum statutory damages, costs and reasonable attorney’s fees;  3. Pursuant to Cal. Civil Code §§ 1788.17 and 1788.32, an award of the maximum statutory damages, costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees;  32. Paragraphs under the headings Parties, Facts Supporting Each Claim, and Class Allegations are incorporated by reference.  33. Plaintiff is a “consumer,” as defined at 15 U.S.C. § 1692a(3).  34. Defendants are each a “debt collector,” as defined at 15 U.S.C. § 1692a(6).  35. Defendants violated the FDCPA in the following ways: a. Violation of § 1692e by using a false, deceptive or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of a debt. b. Violation of § 1692e(2)(A) by making the false representation of the character, amount or legal status of a debt. c. Violation of § 1692e(5) by making a threat to take any action that cannot legally be taken. d. Violation of § 1692e(10) by using a false representation or deceptive means to collect or attempt to collect any debt or to obtain any information concerning a consumer. e. Violation of § 1692f by the collection of any amount (including interest) that are not permitted by law.  37. Paragraphs under the headings Parties, Facts Supporting Each Claim, and Class Allegations are incorporated by reference.  38. Plaintiff incorporates the violations of the FDCPA, as alleged above, pursuant to Cal. Civil Code § 1788.17. WHEREFORE, plaintiff prays for judgment as follows:  4. And for such other and further relief as the court deems proper. Against all defendants Violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act  Against all Defendants except William I. Goldsmith Violating the California Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act 