Class action accuses Sears of using improper background check disclosure forms
The chain of American department stores allegedly failed to clearly and conspicuously disclose that they would be obtaining consumer reports on applicants for employment purposes – a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Read More
Court invokes Spokeo ruling to vacate $11.7M FCRA class-action judgment
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit applied the previous Supreme Court ruling to conclude that the lead plaintiff had not suffered a concrete injury as required to establish Article III standing. Read More
Big Lots the latest retail chain to be hit with FCRA class action
Following the likes of retailers such as Sears and Home Depot, Big Lots is accused of violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act for its failure to provide “standalone” disclosures prior to obtaining third-party consumer reports on applicants. Read More
Background screening provider hit with class-action suit over inaccurate report
A plaintiff filed a proposed class action against InfoMart, Inc., alleging the background screening provider failed to report complete and current criminal and civil judgment records. Read More
Chuck E. Cheese to pay $1.75M to settle class action over background checks
The settlement comes as a result of allegations that the company’s background check authorization forms violated the federal Fair Credit Reporting and California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Acts. Read More