M.D. Fla. · No. 8:26-cv-02701
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| Matter | Type | Practice area | Court | Date | Value |
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| Equifax Information Services LLCsource ↗ filed by Patti Zabaleta Law Group · No. 8:26-cv-02701 · 15:1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act · view case timeline → Comparable settlements $2.25M–$100M ▾FCRA furnisher claims against Equifax face mixed reception: Minano v. DLJ Mortgage Capital dismissed most FCRA counts for lack of private right of action, while Askins v. CRST Expedited found bare statutory violations sufficient for standing. Equifax's own $100M mega-settlement shows exposure exists but most individual filings settle small or get narrowed early. Comparable settlements $2.25M–$100M median $3.25M · n=10 Equifax $100M · TransUnion $8.31M · Trader Joe's $7.40M Per member (realized): ~$102 median · $25–$500 (n=3) Comparable verdict: TransUnion $60M · TransUnion, LLC $40M Key precedent: Minano v. DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. — nearly identical FCRA furnisher theory; most counts dismissed for insufficient allegations or no private right of action, signaling pleading risk here. Main risk: Dismissal for failure to plausibly allege inaccuracy or damages, as in Minano where FCRA counts lacking factual specificity were dismissed without prejudice. This defendant: Equifax has repeatedly settled FCRA suits (Bradberry $2.2M, mega-settlement $100M) rather than litigate to verdict, suggesting settlement-friendly posture. Rough EV model (wide — class size is the big unknown, not a prediction): – Small sample of comparables and no confirmed class certification; figures reflect individual-claim exposure, not aggregate class liability. · grounded in 10 rulings, 10 settlements, 2 verdicts | Filing | Consumer Credit (FCRA/FDCPA) | M.D. Fla. | 2026-09-16 | $2.25M–$100M comparable settlements |