On Hand

Detroiters Sued Over Utility Debt


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When people get behind on their bills, it’s not unusual for collections to come calling. A new investigation from Detroit’s Outlier Media and ProPublica finds one of Michigan’s regional power companies, DTE, is taking an unusual path to deal with outstanding consumer debts. 

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Sarah Alvarez, Outlier Media executive editor

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