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Was a Checkr Report Used Against You?

If a Checkr, Inc. background check cost you a job, delayed your start date, or got you deactivated from work, you may be entitled to compensation.

Background check errors are far more common than people realize, even for individuals with no criminal history. When a Checkr report contains inaccurate information, the consequences can be immediate and devastating.

Common Checkr Background Check Errors

We regularly see Checkr background reports that include:

• Criminal records that belong to someone else
• Outdated or legally reportable information
• Mixed files caused by similar names or identifiers
• Incorrect license or driving status
• Employment or identity verification errors

These mistakes can cost you jobs, income, housing, and future opportunities.

Companies That Use Checkr Background Checks

Checkr provides background checks for many well-known employers and gig platforms, including:

• Uber
• Uber Eats
• Lyft
• DoorDash
• Instacart
• Grubhub
• Shipt
• Amazon Flex
• GoPuff
• Roadie
• Spark

If you were denied, suspended, or deactivated by one of these companies, a Checkr error may be the reason.

Real Cases Against Checkr: People Who Fought Back and Won

Uber Driver Deactivated Due to Mistaken Identity

A long-time Uber driver was removed from the platform after Checkr reported open warrants that belonged to someone else. The report contained mismatched identifying information, yet it was still used against him. The case resolved in the consumer’s favor.
— Marcovitch v. Checkr, Inc.

Job Offer Rescinded After False Felony Report

A job applicant lost a delivery job after Checkr reported a felony conviction that did not belong to them. Court records showed the charge either belonged to another person or had been reduced. Legal action led to a resolution.
— Client v. Checkr, Inc.

Lyft Driver Suspended After Being Mixed With a Violent Offender

A Lyft driver was suspended when Checkr confused them with an incarcerated gang member serving a decades-long prison sentence. The background report contained obvious mismatched details. The claim was resolved after legal intervention.
— Watson v. Checkr, Inc.

Amazon Flex Applicant Denied Due to Someone Else’s Record

An applicant was denied work when Checkr reported a felony conviction tied to another individual with the same name. The inaccurate record was addressed only after legal action.
— Wilson v. Checkr, Inc.

Employment Denied Over Obsolete Criminal Records

Multiple individuals lost job opportunities when Checkr reported criminal records that were legally too old to appear on a background check. These cases resulted in corrections and settlements.

Sue Checkr for Background Check Errors

The consumer protection attorneys at Francis Mailman Soumilas, P.C., specialize in cases involving background check and employment report errors.
We represent people nationwide whose jobs, income, and reputations were harmed by inaccurate background checks. We offer a free case evaluation. There are no upfront costs. Our fee comes from the recovery, and you owe nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Get a Free Case Review

If a Checkr background check error affected your job or opportunity, don’t wait.

Call 1-877-735-8600 or complete the free case review form on this page to find out if you have a case.

The sooner you act, the sooner you can move forward.