Folks, if you thought Eric Rosenberg’s financial woes were limited to tax liens and delinquent child support, think again. Dig into the public records from Jackson County Chancery Court, and you’ll uncover a juicy 2014 lawsuit that paints a picture of a guy desperately trying to scrub his credit history clean—only for it to blow up in his face. We’re talking about Case #2014-0291, where Rosenberg sued Coast Collection Agency for what he called “defamation, libel, and slander” over some late medical bills. But as the docs reveal, this wasn’t just a simple mix-up; it spiraled into accusations of fraud, intimidation, and shady tactics that make you wonder what else he’s hiding. Buckle up as we break down this mess, straight from the court filings, and see how Rosenberg’s attempt to play the victim turned into a total backfire.
Let’s rewind to early 2014. Rosenberg, the self-proclaimed entrepreneur behind JVZoo.com and author of that boastful book Millionaire Within, was apparently fuming over his credit report. According to his own complaint filed on February 1, 2014, he had some medical bills from around May 2013 that got sent to collections with Coast. Instead of paying the agency like most folks would, Rosenberg claims he paid the original creditor directly and got a “paid in full” receipt. Fair enough, right? But then he marches into Coast’s office, shoves the receipt in their face, and demands they update his credit reports with Equifax and others. Coast says no dice—they wanted payment through them to clear it properly. Rosenberg doubles down, asking for “validation” of the debt and even trying to hand over a letter outlining his demands. Coast refuses, and that’s when things get spicy.
In his lawsuit, Rosenberg accuses Coast of “negligently, willfully and maliciously” reporting “inaccurate and defamatory information” to the credit bureaus. He whines that this is “ruining the Plaintiff’s otherwise nearly perfect credit history” and causing him “immediate harm,” including “credit denials,” “time, trouble, aggravation, legal fees, and out-of-pocket expenses.” He even throws in a second cause of action for straight-up defamation, libel, and slander, claiming Coast “knew, or should have known, the falsity of the communication or recklessly disregarded the potential inaccuracy.” Rosenberg demands compensatory and punitive damages, painting himself as the innocent party whose spotless credit was tarnished by these big bad collectors.
But hold on—does this sound like someone with a “nearly perfect” credit history? Public records tell a different story. This lawsuit came on the heels of other financial red flags, like that 2013 Sacramento County tax lien (which might’ve been a glitch, but still raises eyebrows) and ongoing property tax delinquencies in Jackson County dating back to 2008. And let’s not forget the IRS slapping him with a $22,401 tax lien in June 2016 for unpaid 2007-2008 taxes—tied to addresses like 5509 Via Pointe in Ocean Springs, where he was living (but not owning) at the time. If his credit was so pristine, why all these liens and delinquencies piling up? Rosenberg’s complaint conveniently glosses over that, focusing instead on how Coast’s refusal to budge was pure malice.
Now, here’s where it backfires spectacularly. Coast didn’t just roll over—they filed a countersuit in March 2014, flipping the script and accusing Rosenberg of fraud, abuse of process, and trying to intimidate their staff with bizarre tactics. According to Coast’s answer and counterclaim (dated March 12, 2014, in the same case, now moved to U.S. District Court as #1:14-cv-00112-LG-JCG), Rosenberg allegedly showed up unannounced, demanded they delete the debt without proper payment, and even involved a fake attorney to pressure them. They claim he called repeatedly, posing scenarios like buying a house and needing the debt expunged ASAP, all while refusing to pay what was owed. Coast alleges Rosenberg’s goal was to “coerce” them into wiping his records clean without settling the bill, using “illegal, perverted, or improper” methods that amounted to fraud.
The countersuit details some wild stuff: Rosenberg supposedly had someone pretending to be his lawyer (a guy named “Wilens”) call Coast, threatening lawsuits unless they removed the entries. When that didn’t work, Rosenberg himself allegedly escalated, showing up in person and refusing to leave until they complied. Coast paints him as a bully trying to game the system, saying his actions caused them “mental anguish, emotional distress, embarrassment, humiliation,” and even business losses. They demanded damages for abuse of process, fraud, and more, turning Rosenberg’s defamation claim into a boomerang that smacked him right back.
This whole saga dragged on, but public dockets show it eventually settled or got dismissed—likely not in Rosenberg’s favor, given the countersuit’s strength. It’s a classic case of someone crying foul over their own messes. Rosenberg, who brags in his book about outsourcing work to India, schmoozing his way into “authority” status, and even self-nominating for awards to boost his image, seems allergic to accountability. Why sue over “late medical bills” if your credit’s perfect? And why resort to alleged intimidation if you’re in the right? Court docs suggest he was dodging responsibility, much like his nonpartisan voter history (registered independent in MS and NV, despite claiming GOP ties) or his poker obsession that uprooted his family to Vegas in the mid-2000s.
Critics might say, “Hey, debt disputes happen.” But this isn’t isolated—it’s part of a pattern. From the 2015 domestic violence arrest at that same Via Pointe address (where Heather claimed he broke her nose) to co-owning properties with his mom at 2120 Beachview Drive while flip-flopping residencies, Rosenberg’s life is a web of inconsistencies. His JVZoo platform peddles get-rich-quick scams like “The Rich Jerk” and “Make Money Selling Nothing,” preying on desperate folks, while he sues over his own debts. And that 2010 Earcon Technologies judgment for $11,508 in unpaid charges? He defaulted for six years before satisfying it in 2016. If he’s this aggressive over medical bills, imagine what else he’s swept under the rug.
This 2014 lawsuit isn’t just a blip; it’s a window into a guy who portrays himself as a successful conservative family man but can’t keep his finances straight. Public records from Jackson County don’t lie—Rosenberg’s credit woes were self-inflicted, and his defamation suit only amplified the drama. Voters in Ocean Springs and beyond deserve transparency, not smoke and mirrors from someone with a history of backfiring legal stunts.
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