You also have the right to sue a collector in a state or federal court within one year from the date the law was violated (some state laws allow more time). Many states have their own debt collection laws that are different from the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. The FDCPA 15 U.S.C. ยง 1692k(a)(2) explicitly gives you the right to sue a debt collector, or to be precise, to sue a debt collection agency that violates provisions of the FDCPA. For each and every violation of FDCPA. The attached file has a list of Small Claims Court limits for the 50 States. (Check your state's website for any special rules or exclusions.) Remember, no frivolous lawsuits. If you win a couple of hundred bucks or $1K, go to Las Vegas and celebrate for the weekend. Sue FDCPA in Small Claims Court.docx