Legal Case Summary

Stephen Ostiguy v. Equifax Info Services, L.L.C.


Date Argued: Fri Sep 07 2018
Case Number: 17-50495
Docket Number: 7826417
Judges:Not available
Duration: 32 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Stephen Ostiguy v. Equifax Info Services, L.L.C.** **Docket Number:** 7826417 **Court:** [Specify the court, if known] **Date Filed:** [Specify the date filed, if known] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Stephen Ostiguy - **Defendant:** Equifax Information Services, L.L.C. **Background:** The case involves a dispute between Stephen Ostiguy and Equifax Information Services, L.L.C., a major credit reporting agency. The plaintiff alleges that the defendant provided inaccurate credit information that adversely affected his financial standing and creditworthiness. **Claims:** Stephen Ostiguy claims that Equifax failed to maintain reasonable procedures to ensure the accuracy of the information reported and breached its duty under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). He contends that as a result of this negligence, he suffered financial damages, emotional distress, and harm to his credit reputation. **Legal Issues:** The primary legal issues in the case include: - Whether Equifax violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act by failing to ensure the accuracy of credit information. - The extent of damages suffered by the plaintiff as a result of the alleged inaccuracies. - The adequacy of the procedures implemented by Equifax for maintaining the accuracy of credit reports. **Current Status:** [Provide information on whether the case is still ongoing, if it has been settled, dismissed, or a judgment rendered, if such information is available.] **Conclusion:** The outcome of this case will hinge on the determination of whether Equifax acted negligently in its handling of Ostiguy's credit information and whether such negligence resulted in actual damages to the plaintiff. Awaiting further developments in court proceedings. [Note: This summary is hypothetical and should be tailored with specific details to match actual case records and circumstances.]

Stephen Ostiguy v. Equifax Info Services, L.L.C.


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