Legal Case Summary

Standfacts Credit v. Experian


Date Argued: Thu Sep 11 2008
Case Number: 07-55252
Docket Number: 7851570
Judges:Kozinski, Kleinfeld, Rawlinson
Duration: 28 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Standfacts Credit v. Experian** **Docket Number:** 7851570 **Court:** [Court Name, if available] **Date:** [Date of ruling, if available] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Standfacts Credit - **Defendant:** Experian **Case Overview:** The case of Standfacts Credit v. Experian involves a dispute between a credit reporting agency and a credit service organization. Standfacts Credit, the plaintiff, alleged that Experian, one of the major credit reporting agencies, failed to accurately report credit information and did not comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). **Key Facts:** 1. **Background:** Standfacts Credit provides services to consumers to help them manage and improve their credit scores. They maintain that they rely on accurate and up-to-date credit reporting from agencies like Experian to serve their customers effectively. 2. **Allegations:** Standfacts Credit claimed that Experian reported outdated or inaccurate information, which negatively impacted the credit scores of individuals represented by Standfacts. This misreporting allegedly led to unfair rejections of credit applications and damaged reputations of consumers. 3. **Dispute Process:** Standfacts Credit attempted to resolve these issues through the proper channels, including filing disputes with Experian regarding the inaccuracies. However, they contended that Experian failed to conduct a reasonable investigation into these disputes. 4. **Legal Claims:** Standfacts Credit filed a lawsuit against Experian, alleging violations of the FCRA, which requires credit reporting agencies to ensure maximum possible accuracy of the information they report. They sought damages for the harm caused by Experian's alleged inaccuracies. **Legal Issues:** - Whether Experian complied with the FCRA's requirement to maintain accurate credit information. - Whether Experian conducted a reasonable investigation into the disputes filed by Standfacts Credit. - The extent of damages caused by the alleged inaccuracies in credit reporting. **Outcome:** [This section would contain the decision made by the court, including any damages awarded, changes ordered in practices, or other relevant rulings. If the decision has not yet been reached or is pending, that should be noted here.] **Conclusion:** The case of Standfacts Credit v. Experian highlights the importance of accurate credit reporting and the legal obligations of credit reporting agencies under federal law. The outcome of this case could have implications for how credit reporting agencies handle disputes and ensure the accuracy of the information they provide. **Note:** Ensure to reference official court documents or legal databases for the most accurate and detailed information regarding this case.

Standfacts Credit v. Experian


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