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Second Circuit Explains Reasonable Investigation Standard in Identity Theft Case Under FCRA

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In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit clarified the expectations for furnishers when investigating consumer disputes under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). In Suluki v. Credit One Bank,...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Fourth Circuit Expands FCRA Liability: Legal Inaccuracies Now Actionable

On March 14, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit vacated the dismissal of a lawsuit alleging a failure to reasonably investigate a disputed debt. The lawsuit concerned a consumer who disputed a debt that she...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Seventh Circuit reverses lower court’s FDCPA case, holding plaintiff lacked standing

On March 21, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reversed a district court judgment in a case involving statutory damages under the FDCPA for lack of injury. The court asserted that statutory damages alone do...more

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Third Circuit Affirms Application of "Reasonable Reader" Test Under FCRA

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently rendered a decision on a common issue in cases against consumer reporting agencies (and furnishers) under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. Section 1681 et seq....more

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The Ninth Circuit Finds Inaccurate Credit Reporting Alone Does Not Confer Article III Standing

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On March 25, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit dealt another setback to plaintiffs trying to establish Article III standing to assert a claim under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1681,...more

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Eleventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal in FCRA Class Action

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Last week, the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the Northern District of Georgia’s dismissal of a putative Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) case against Equifax and Transunion. In Pedro v. Equifax, Inc., plaintiff sought to...more

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