Judge dismisses class action accusing Kohl’s of improper background checks
The proposed lawsuit alleged the department store chain violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act when its applications combined criminal record search disclosures with consent and disclosure forms permitting a search of applicants’ credit histories. Read More
Chipotle the target of nationwide class action for alleged FCRA violations
The restaurant chain allegedly veiled their background check disclosure and failed to provide applicants with written summaries of their rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and a method to request a copy of their background report. Read More
Court upholds ruling that hospital can’t be considered a consumer reporting agency
The court dismissed a proposed FCRA class action against Advocate Health and Hospitals Corp., citing the fact that the healthcare provider does not regularly engage in the practice of disseminating consumer information to third parties. 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
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