Actually looking back at post... did you dispute this item with CB's yet???
I'd do that first and see if they just fall off!
I don't understand the laws, etc. so maybe I shouldn't advise you to pay for something that you shouldn't have to pay. I'm just thinking for the purpose of getting this removed from credit. maybe it should be a last resort type deal though.
Dispute it or dispute it again if you have already with all CB's and see what happens. Dispute as unknown or inaccurate and see what happens.