Property Management Agency Agrees to Almost $10 Million Settlement Over Inaccurate Tenant Background Checks
A property management company has reached a staggering $9.73 million agreement. This agreement settles the claims that it violated the...
CFPB Penalizes Auto Financial Servicer $19 Million for FCRA Violations
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced that it penalized a major auto financing subsidiary for more than $19 million. The CFPB revealed how the auto...
$54 Million Class Action Settlement Over Alleged Violations of the FCRA May Proceed in State Court
After reaching a settlement, a background check provider and consumer class have asked a Missouri District Court to dismiss an insurer’s federal...
Cannabis Retailer Reaches Settlement Agreement Over FCRA Violations
A major cannabis retailer has agreed to a settlement over a class action lawsuit. The company allegedly failed to acquire the consent of employees and candidates for employment...
Major Credit Reporting Agencies Sued Over Faulty Reporting
Recently, a consumer sued the three major credit reporting agencies (CRAs) and an auto finance company. The consumer claims the companies did not follow reasonable practices to ensure maximum...
Staffing Agency Settles Class Action Lawsuit Over FCRA Violations for $350,000
A large staffing agency agreed to a class settlement after claims of how it violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) through its hiring and firing practices. The...
Compliance Challenges in Performing Background Checks for Healthcare Employers
Federal and state regulations often encourage or require background checks, especially in the healthcare industry. Over time, however, these background checks have gained...