Brooks v. Trans Union (Bankruptcy Remark) FCRA Settlement
What this is about
The lawsuit alleged that Trans Union sold consumer credit reports that included inaccurate bankruptcy information - a bankruptcy remark attached to a credit account without a matching public record of a bankruptcy filing - in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The background
A class action settlement has been reached in Brooks v. Trans Union, LLC, Civil Action No. 2:22-cv-00048-KSM, pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, over claims that Trans Union sold consumer reports containing inaccurate bankruptcy information - bankruptcy remarks on credit accounts without corresponding public records of bankruptcy filings. Trans Union agreed to pay $8,310,000 to create a settlement fund for class member payments, administrative costs, attorneys' fees, and a service award. Members of the 'No Bankruptcy Group' will automatically receive $100 with no claim form required, while members of the 'Aged Bankruptcy Group' must submit a claim form by October 30, 2026 to receive a payment. The opt-out and objection deadline is also October 30, 2026, and the Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for December 2, 2026.
Worth knowing
A class action settlement has been reached in Brooks v. Trans Union, LLC, Civil Action No. 2:22-cv-00048-KSM, pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, over claims that Trans Union sold consumer reports containing inaccurate bankruptcy information - bankruptcy remarks on credit accounts without corresponding public records of bankruptcy filings. Trans Union agreed to pay $8,310,000 to create a settlement fund for class member payments, administrative costs, attorneys' fees, and a service award. Members of the 'No Bankruptcy Group' will automatically receive $100 with no claim form required, while members of the 'Aged Bankruptcy Group' must submit a claim form by October 30, 2026 to receive a payment. The opt-out and objection deadline is also October 30, 2026, and the Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for December 2, 2026.
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How much can I get from the Brooks v. Trans Union (Bankruptcy Remark) FCRA Settlement?
Automatic payment of $100 for No Bankruptcy Group members; Aged Bankruptcy Group members who file a valid claim receive a payment from the remaining fund - from an $8,310,000 settlement fund
What happened in the Brooks v. Trans Union (Bankruptcy Remark) FCRA Settlement case?
The lawsuit alleged that Trans Union sold consumer credit reports that included inaccurate bankruptcy information - a bankruptcy remark attached to a credit account without a matching public record of a bankruptcy filing - in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
How do I actually file a claim?
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