If inaccurate information on a background check cost you a job or housing opportunity, you may be entitled to compensation.
Denied a Job Because of a Background Check Error?
You may have a case if:
Someone else’s criminal record appeared on your report
Charges were reported as convictions
Your dispute was ignored or not corrected
A background check error cost you a job opportunity
Start your free case review today.
Do You Qualify for a Background Check Lawsuit?
You may have a legal claim under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) if:
A background check company reported inaccurate information
You lost a job opportunity or experienced a delayed start date
Your dispute was ignored or not corrected
Someone else’s criminal record appeared on your report
If this happened to you, you may be entitled to compensation.
How Background Check Errors Happen
Background screening companies collect data from public records and databases.
When this information is incorrectly matched to the wrong person, serious mistakes can appear on consumer reports.
Common errors include:
Mixed files (someone else’s criminal record appearing on your report)
Charges reported as convictions
Expunged or dismissed cases appearing
Outdated records reported incorrectly
These errors can cost people jobs, housing opportunities, and damage their reputations.
Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires background check companies to maintain reasonable procedures to ensure their reports are accurate.
When inaccurate reports harm consumers, the law may allow victims to recover compensation.
This can include damages related to:
Lost job opportunities
Delayed employment
Housing denials
Harm to reputation
Why Choose Francis Mailman Soumilas
Francis Mailman Soumilas, P.C. is a nationally recognized consumer protection law firm focused on protecting individuals harmed by inaccurate reports.
Our attorneys have decades of experience holding background check companies accountable for inaccurate reporting.
We understand the real-world consequences these errors can cause, and we fight to help consumers restore their reputations and recover compensation.
What Happens After You Submit the Form
Submit your free case review form
Our legal team reviews your situation
An attorney determines whether your case qualifies
Start Your Free Case Review
If a background check error cost you a job or housing opportunity, you may have a legal claim.
Complete the form on this page to have our team review your situation.
There is no cost and no obligation to find out if you qualify.
Submitting a case review is free and confidential.
Get a Free Case Review
Once you submit this form a representative from the law firm of Francis Mailman Soumilas, P.C. will be in touch. Or Call 1-877-735-8600 and get immediate help to see if you have a case.
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For over 27 years, our consumer law firm has represented individuals harmed by credit reporting errors, inaccurate background checks, identity theft, and other consumer rights violations. Free, confidential case review. No out-of-pocket costs if we take your case.
