Lyft obtains dismissal of FCRA class action
In another victory for employers under Spokeo, Lyft, the ride-sharing service, recently obtained dismissal of a putative class alleging that it violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) when obtaining background checks on its drivers. Read More
Burger chain grilled over background check practices
Five Guys is facing a potential class-action lawsuit from a former employee who claims several of the company’s background check practices violate the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act and California state laws. Read More
Convenience store chain inconveniences applicants with illegal background checks, suit claims
Mapco Express allegedly failed to provide applicants with copies of their background checks prior to taking adverse action against them, denying them the opportunity to explain or dispute the information contained in the report. Read More
Settlement Reached in 7-Eleven FCRA Violations Claim
The convenience store chain agreed to a settlement of nearly $2 million, but denied the allegations. Read More
Court rules that employer’s liability waiver violated FCRA
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that oilfield services company, Schlumberger, Inc., willfully violated the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act when it improperly placed a liability waiver on its job application disclosure form. Read More