Sanders v. Global Radar Acquisition – $3.6 million settlement

CLA resolved the FCRA claims of a class of consumers on whom Global Radar provided background checks without obtaining the appropriate certifications from the users of those reports. The case resulted in a settlement fund of $3.6 million, from which class members received cash payments.

Firm News, Updates & Insights

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Cleaning Up Your Credit Report: Outdated Negative Items and the FCRA 7-Year Rule
    Consumers working to clean up their credit reports often run into the issue of outdated negative items lingering on their credit history.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...
Mixed Credit Files: When Someone Else’s Information Gets On Your Credit Report
Imagine this scenario: You apply for a loan or credit card, confident in your responsible financial history, but you’re unexpectedly denied. Checking your credit report, you find loans and accounts you never opened listed there. You may ask yourself, “Why...