Northern Leasing Systems: Schneiderman sues N.Y.C-based company for holding 'small businesses ransom'

Northern Leasing Systems Inc. engaged in "fraudulent and deceptive practices that trap small business owners," the office of New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman said in a release today announcing a lawsuit against the New York City-based company. "We allege that Northern Leasing not only deceived consumers, but used the New York court system to perpetrate their harassing, fraudulent, and deceptive debt collection practices. We will not allow companies to hold small businesses for ransom...