Berry v. LexisNexis Risk Management, Inc. – groundbreaking settlement

CLA represented a class of consumers against a company that claimed the FCRA did not apply to it, so it would not comply with any of the FCRA’s requirements. The resulting settlement paid money to class members who had inaccurate reports and, in the most-significant aspect of the settlement, had LexisNexis revamp one of its key businesses so that it complied with the FCRA and create an entirely new business that also provided FCRA-like rights to consumers.

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Mixed Credit Files in Vietnamese and Other Communities
Consumer Litigation Associates Can Fix A Mixed Credit File Issue If you’re unfamiliar with what a mixed credit file is, start with our introductory blog post on mixed files HERE or visit our practice areas page on Credit Report Issues...
Better Than Credit Repair? Why You Should Call an FCRA Lawyer First
If you’re struggling with bad credit due to inaccurate information, you may be considering a credit repair organization—but speaking with an FCRA attorney instead can save you money and deliver better, legal results. Before you pay a credit repair company,...
Cleaning Up Your Credit Report: Outdated Negative Items and the FCRA 7-Year Rule
    Consumers working to clean up their credit reports often run into the issue of outdated negative items lingering on their credit history. The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) – specifically 15 U.S.C. § 1681c – sets strict rules...