Do You Qualify for a Lawsuit?
You may have a legal claim under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) if:
- An expunged record appeared on your background check
- A sealed record was reported to an employer or landlord
- A background check reported old charges or arrests that should no longer have appeared
- The inaccurate background check cost you a job, delayed your employment, or caused a housing denial
- The error caused you financial harm
If this happened to you, you may be entitled to compensation.
Fill out the form on this page to get started with a Free Case Review, or call us now at 1-877-735-8600.
Why Are Expunged or Sealed Records Still Showing?
Expunged and sealed records are intended to give people a fresh start. Unfortunately, background check companies often rely on outdated databases, incomplete public records, or information that was never properly updated.
As a result, records that should no longer appear can still be reported to employers and landlords.
Common reporting errors include:
- Expunged criminal records
- Sealed criminal records
- Old arrests that should no longer appear
- Dismissed charges reported incorrectly
- Outdated criminal history information
These errors can prevent qualified applicants from getting jobs or housing.
Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires background check companies to follow reasonable procedures to ensure the information they report is accurate and up to date.
When a background check company reports an expunged or sealed record and that error costs someone employment or housing, federal law may allow the consumer to recover compensation.
This can include damages related to:
- Lost job opportunities
- Employment delays
- Housing denials
- Financial losses
- Harm to reputation
Francis Mailman Soumilas, P.C. Can Help
For nearly three decades, our firm has handled cases involving inaccurate background checks, including reports that continued to show expunged or sealed records after they should have been removed.
If an expunged or sealed record appeared on your background check and cost you a job or housing opportunity, you may have a legal claim.
Complete the form on this page to have your situation reviewed by our legal team.
There is no cost and no obligation to find out whether you qualify. And if you do have a case, there is no out-of-pocket cost to you.
