The COVID-19 pandemic’s drastic impact on the economy could accelerate the number of debt collection lawsuits, a case category that’s already seen growth this decade, according to a new report.

Debt cases have skyrocketed by 88% in Texas district and county courts in the past five years, but the Lone Star State is just one example of a trend playing out nationwide.

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