A background check mistake can cost you an opportunity you’ve worked hard for. If Verification Services Inc. reported inaccurate information about you, and the error caused you to lose a job or be denied housing, you may have a case under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Francis Mailman Soumilas, P.C. represents consumers nationwide who have been harmed by inaccurate background reports.
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Verification Services Inc. (VSI) is a background screening company based in Hollywood, Florida. Founded in 1997, VSI provides background reports to employers, landlords, and other businesses making decisions about applicants.
Depending on the type of screening requested, a Verification Services Inc. background check may include:
- Criminal history records
- Previous employment and education verification
- Driving records
- Credit history
- Social Security number verification
- Tenant screening information
When this information is inaccurate, the consequences can be serious. An employer may withdraw a job offer, or a landlord may deny a rental application based on information that doesn’t belong on your report.
Like other background screening companies, Verification Services Inc. collects and reports information that employers and landlords use to make important decisions. Errors in background reports can have serious consequences, particularly when they involve criminal records, employment history, or personal identifying information.
Some types of background check errors that may give rise to legal claims include:
Criminal Records That Belong to Someone Else
A background check may mistakenly associate you with another person’s criminal history, particularly when people have similar names or identifying information. You could be denied employment because of a conviction that isn’t yours.
Dismissed, Sealed, or Expunged Criminal Records
A report may incorrectly describe the outcome of a criminal case or include sealed or expunged information that should not have been reported under applicable law.
Incorrect Employment or Education Information
Inaccurate employment dates, missing work history, or incorrect education verification can raise concerns with a prospective employer and potentially cost you a job opportunity.
Errors That Remain After a Dispute
If you notified Verification Services Inc. about inaccurate information and the company failed to conduct a reasonable investigation or correct the error, you may have grounds for legal action.
Imagine receiving a job offer, completing your background check, and then learning that the employer is withdrawing the offer because of a criminal conviction you’ve never had.
Or perhaps you disputed an incorrect record, but the same damaging information continued to appear on your report.
These are examples of the types of background screening problems that can lead to claims under the FCRA. When inaccurate information costs you employment, income, or housing, you shouldn’t have to accept the consequences of someone else’s mistake.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires background screening companies to follow reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information they report.
The law also gives consumers important rights, including the right to dispute inaccurate information and have the screening company conduct a reasonable investigation.
If Verification Services Inc. reported inaccurate information, failed to reasonably investigate your dispute, or otherwise violated the FCRA, you may be entitled to compensation.
If an inaccurate Verification Services Inc. background check caused you to lose a job, miss an employment opportunity, or be denied housing, Francis Mailman Soumilas, P.C. may be able to help.
Our attorneys have represented consumers nationwide in Fair Credit Reporting Act litigation for decades. We understand the financial and personal consequences of inaccurate background reports and fight to hold companies accountable when they violate the law.
You may have a case. Find out with a free case review.
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