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4,093 records · $109.16B in settlements

Defendant / matterTypePractice areaCourtDateValue / comps
Abbott Laboratories, Inc.source ↗
filed by Arnold & Itkin LLP · Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer · No. 1:26-cv-12722 · 28:1332 Diversity-Product Liability · view case timeline →
Comparable settlements $59.50M–$725M ▾
Health-data tracking claims split: Bayhealth and Gunnar Optiks survived pleading-stage on confidentiality/BIPA theories, while Tower Health's Meta Pixel claim and Cisneros's BIPA claim were dismissed. Abbott faces multiple parallel filings (Luzingu, Nix, Parisi, Johnson), suggesting a recurring tracking-technology dispute with inconsistent judicial treatment.
Comparable settlements $59.50M–$725M median $81.50M · n=10
Meta $725M · Google $425M · Google $135M
Per member (realized): ~$29 median · $29–$29 (n=2)
Comparable verdict: Google LLC $425.70M · Google LLC $425.65M
Key precedent: Doe v. Bayhealth Medical Ctr. — healthcare provider's duty of confidentiality for tracking-tech disclosures survived, closely mirroring Abbott's likely health-data exposure.
Main risk: Dismissal on HIPAA/healthcare-exclusion or lack of actionable disclosure, as in Santoro v. Tower Health (Meta Pixel claim dismissed with prejudice).
This defendant: Four separate Privacy & Wiretap filings against Abbott (Luzingu, Nix, Parisi, Johnson) indicate a recurring tracking-technology dispute pattern.
Rough EV model (wide — class size is the big unknown, not a prediction): $1.50M–$80M
Small, mixed comparable set and unclear exact tracking technology/claim basis for Abbott limit precision; figures are broad directional estimates. · grounded in 9 rulings, 10 settlements, 4 verdicts
FilingPrivacy & WiretapN.D. Ill.2026-10-16$59.50M–$725M
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Valenti Southeast Management LLCsource ↗
filed by Milberg, PLLC · No. 8:26-cv-03149 · 28:1332 Diversity-Personal Injury · view case timeline →
Comparable settlements $59.50M–$725M ▾
Privacy/wiretap claims against site-tracking or call-recording defendants show split outcomes: Bayhealth and Gunnar Optiks survived dismissal while Santoro and Cisneros were dismissed on exemption/standing grounds. No case directly mirrors a regional property manager, so outcome hinges on specific tracking-tech facts pled.
Comparable settlements $59.50M–$725M median $81.50M · n=10
Meta $725M · Google $425M · Google $135M
Per member (realized): ~$29 median · $29–$29 (n=2)
Comparable verdict: Google LLC $425.70M · Google LLC $425.65M
Key precedent: Doe v. Bayhealth Medical Ctr. — confirms confidentiality/wiretap-style claims survive when a duty or statutory interception theory is well-pled, a plausible path here.
Main risk: Dismissal on statutory exemption or lack of interception/consent-based defense, as in Cisneros (BIPA exemption) and Santoro (pixel claim dismissed with prejudice)
Rough EV model (wide — class size is the big unknown, not a prediction): $40K–$2.50M
Small defendant with no prior litigation history; class size and theory specifics (e.g., call recording vs. web tracking) are inferred from limited web signals, not case filings. · grounded in 9 rulings, 10 settlements, 4 verdicts
FilingPrivacy & WiretapM.D. Fla.2026-10-16$59.50M–$725M
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Abbott Laboratoriessource ↗
filed by Wisner Baum LLP · No. 2:26-cv-12159 · 28:1332 Diversity-Product Liability · view case timeline →
Comparable settlements $59.50M–$725M ▾
Health-data tracking-technology claims are split: Tower Health and Santoro were dismissed, but Bayhealth and Integris show confidentiality/state-law claims can survive. Abbott faces multiple parallel filings (Luzingu, Nix, Parisi, Medina), suggesting plaintiffs see a viable theory despite defense wins elsewhere.
Comparable settlements $59.50M–$725M median $81.50M · n=10
Meta $725M · Google $425M · Google $135M
Per member (realized): ~$29 median · $29–$29 (n=2)
Comparable verdict: Google LLC $425.70M · Google LLC $425.65M
Key precedent: Doe v. Bayhealth Medical Ctr. — confidentiality claim survived MTD for healthcare-provider tracking tech, directly analogous to Abbott's consumer health data.
Main risk: Dismissal on consent/HIPAA-exclusion grounds as in Tower Health and Santoro, where Pixel-based health-data sharing claims failed.
Rough EV model (wide — class size is the big unknown, not a prediction): $5M–$90M
Small comparable sample, no confirmed class size or settlement data specific to Abbott; estimates are directional only. · grounded in 9 rulings, 10 settlements, 4 verdicts
FilingPrivacy & WiretapC.D. Cal.2026-10-16$59.50M–$725M
comparable settlements
EASTERN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.source ↗
No. 5:26-cv-07949 · 42:12101 The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 · view case timeline →
FilingRobocalls & Texts (TCPA)E.D. Pa.2026-10-16
Jacob Family Enterprises, Inc.source ↗
filed by EISENBERG LAW LLC · Judge Rodney H. Holmes · No. 4:26-cv-01779 · 47:227 Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment · view case timeline →
Comparable settlements $29.50M–$76M ▾
TCPA robocall claims show split outcomes: Howard and Perrong were dismissed on technical/exception grounds, while League of Women Voters survived MTD on similar robocall theory. Hulce shows courts scrutinize whether calls are 'solicitations' triggering TCPA liability.
Comparable settlements $29.50M–$76M median $36.20M · n=10
Caribbean Cruise L $76M · Dish Network $61M · US Coachways $49.90M
Per member (realized): ~$20 median · $10–$500 (n=4)
Comparable verdict: Dish Network, LLC $61M · ccAdvertising and Dr $32.42M
Key precedent: League of Women Voters v. Kramer (D.N.H.) — robocall TCPA claim survived MTD on adequately pled lack of consent, most factually analogous.
Main risk: Dismissal if calls lack prerecorded/artificial voice element per Howard, or if consent was arguably given via prior business relationship
Rough EV model (wide — class size is the big unknown, not a prediction): $10K–$2M
Small sample of rulings, defendant size inferred from web signals only, no prior litigation history to calibrate risk · grounded in 10 rulings, 10 settlements, 3 verdicts
FilingRobocalls & Texts (TCPA)E.D. Mo.2026-10-16$29.50M–$76M
comparable settlements
Groupon, Inc.source ↗
Judge Charles Petros Kocoras · No. 1:26-cv-12735 · 47:227 Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment · view case timeline →
FilingRobocalls & Texts (TCPA)N.D. Ill.2026-10-16
Bath and Body Works Direct, Inc.source ↗
No. 1:26-cv-09094 · 42:12188 Americans With Disabilities Act - Civil Enforcement Actions · view case timeline →
FilingADA / AccessibilityS.D.N.Y.2026-10-16
Belk Inc.source ↗
No. 1:26-cv-09100 · 42:12188 Americans With Disabilities Act - Civil Enforcement Actions · view case timeline →
FilingADA / AccessibilityS.D.N.Y.2026-10-16
Cavender Stores L.P.source ↗
No. 1:26-cv-09102 · 42:12188 Americans With Disabilities Act - Civil Enforcement Actions · view case timeline →
FilingADA / AccessibilityS.D.N.Y.2026-10-16
Dooney & Bourke, Inc.source ↗
No. 1:26-cv-09104 · 42:12188 Americans With Disabilities Act - Civil Enforcement Actions · view case timeline →
FilingADA / AccessibilityS.D.N.Y.2026-10-16
Equifax Information Services LLCsource ↗
filed by The Consumer Lawyers, PLLC · No. 8:26-cv-03138 · 15:1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act · view case timeline →
Comparable settlements $2.40M–$100M ▾
{ "outlook": "mixed", "confidence": "low", "rationale": "Minano v. DLJ Mortgage Capital shows FCRA furnisher claims often dismissed absent private right of action or insufficient pleading, while Askins v. CRST shows disclosure-based FCRA claims can survive on bare statutory injury theory. Equifax has repeatedly settled similar FCRA reporting suits (Bradberry $2.2M) rather than litigate to ju
Comparable settlements $2.40M–$100M median $5.85M · n=10
Equifax $100M · Equifax Informatio $30M · Equifax $30M
Per member (realized): ~$250 median · $25–$500 (n=5)
Comparable verdict: TransUnion $60M · TransUnion, LLC $40M
· grounded in 10 rulings, 10 settlements, 2 verdicts
FilingConsumer Credit (FCRA/FDCPA)M.D. Fla.2026-10-16$2.40M–$100M
comparable settlements
Checkr Incsource ↗
filed by Consumer Justice Law Firm PLC · Judge Richard Mark Gergel · No. 9:26-cv-04916 · 15:1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act · view case timeline →
Comparable settlements $2.40M–$100M ▾
Askins v. CRST Expedited held bare FCRA disclosure violations in background-check context confer standing, directly analogous to Checkr's CRA role; but Minano shows many FCRA counts dismissed for lacking private right of action or insufficient pleading, so survival is theory-dependent.
Comparable settlements $2.40M–$100M median $5.85M · n=10
Equifax $100M · Equifax Informatio $30M · Equifax $30M
Per member (realized): ~$250 median · $25–$500 (n=5)
Comparable verdict: TransUnion $60M · TransUnion, LLC $40M
Key precedent: Askins v. CRST Expedited (Cal. Ct. App.) - background-check disclosure violation survived decertification, closely mirrors Checkr's core FCRA exposure.
Main risk: Dismissal of specific FCRA counts for lack of private right of action or insufficient factual pleading, as in Minano v. DLJ Mortgage Capital.
This defendant: Two other pending FCRA filings against Checkr (Dickson, Venturini) suggest recurring disclosure/compliance litigation pattern.
Rough EV model (wide — class size is the big unknown, not a prediction): $250K–$37.50M
Small, heterogeneous comparable set; actual class size and per-member recovery highly dependent on specific disclosure defect and jurisdictional certification outcome. · grounded in 10 rulings, 10 settlements, 2 verdicts
FilingConsumer Credit (FCRA/FDCPA)D.S.C.2026-10-16$2.40M–$100M
comparable settlements
REALPAGE, INC.source ↗
filed by The Kim Law Firm, LLC · Judge John F. Murphy · No. 2:26-cv-07964 · 15:1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act · view case timeline →
Comparable settlements $2.40M–$100M ▾
FCRA claims against furnishers/screeners show split outcomes: Minano dismissed several counts with prejudice (no private right of action) but allowed re-pleading on others, while Askins held bare disclosure violations suffice for standing, suggesting some claims could survive a motion to dismiss.
Comparable settlements $2.40M–$100M median $5.85M · n=10
Equifax $100M · Equifax Informatio $30M · Equifax $30M
Per member (realized): ~$250 median · $25–$500 (n=5)
Comparable verdict: TransUnion $60M · TransUnion, LLC $40M
Key precedent: Minano v. DLJ Mortgage Capital - shows FCRA furnisher claims often dismissed unless specific statutory hooks (e.g., direct dispute handling) are pled with particularity.
Main risk: Dismissal of core FCRA counts for lack of private right of action or insufficient pleading, as in Minano, could gut the case early.
Rough EV model (wide — class size is the big unknown, not a prediction): $2.50M–$60M
No RealPage-specific prior rulings or settlement data; class size and per-member figures are inferred proxies from analogous screening-company cases, not confirmed facts. · grounded in 10 rulings, 10 settlements, 2 verdicts
FilingConsumer Credit (FCRA/FDCPA)E.D. Pa.2026-10-16$2.40M–$100M
comparable settlements
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLCsource ↗
No. 7:26-cv-09114 · 15:1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act · view case timeline →
FilingConsumer Credit (FCRA/FDCPA)S.D.N.Y.2026-10-16
Equifax Information Services LLCsource ↗
No. 1:26-cv-09118 · 15:1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act · view case timeline →
FilingConsumer Credit (FCRA/FDCPA)S.D.N.Y.2026-10-16
Rocket Mortgage LLCsource ↗
filed by McCarthy Law PLC · Judge Byron B. Conway · No. 1:26-cv-01933 · 15:1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act · view case timeline →
Comparable settlements $2.40M–$100M ▾
FCRA furnisher claims are frequently dismissed for lack of private right of action, as in Minano v. DLJ Mortgage, yet disclosure-based FCRA theories can survive per Askins v. CRST. Rocket/Nationstar's servicing role mirrors the Minano fact pattern, raising dismissal risk on several counts.
Comparable settlements $2.40M–$100M median $5.85M · n=10
Equifax $100M · Equifax Informatio $30M · Equifax $30M
Per member (realized): ~$250 median · $25–$500 (n=5)
Comparable verdict: TransUnion $60M · TransUnion, LLC $40M
Key precedent: Minano v. DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. (D.D.C.) — dismissed most FCRA furnisher claims (1681i, 1681c-2, 1681s-2(a)) for lacking private right of action, directly analogous to a servicer-successor defendant.
Main risk: Dismissal of core FCRA counts for no private right of action against furnishers/servicers, as occurred in Minano v. DLJ Mortgage Capital
This defendant: Rocket Mortgage faces another active FCRA/FDCPA filing (Hudson) plus privacy suits, suggesting repeat regulatory exposure across consumer-credit theories.
Rough EV model (wide — class size is the big unknown, not a prediction): $50K–$8M
Filing appears individual; class size/value figures are speculative absent confirmed class certification or multi-plaintiff posture. · grounded in 10 rulings, 10 settlements, 2 verdicts
FilingConsumer Credit (FCRA/FDCPA)E.D. Wis.2026-10-16$2.40M–$100M
comparable settlements
Pappas Hayden Westberg & Jackson PCsource ↗
filed by Voytas Law LLC · No. 4:26-cv-01787 · 15:1692 Fair Debt Collection Act · view case timeline →
FilingConsumer Credit (FCRA/FDCPA)E.D. Mo.2026-10-16
Air Voice Wirelesssource ↗
filed by Property Litigation Group, PLLC · Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks · No. 2:26-cv-14417 · 47:227 Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment · view case timeline →
FilingRobocalls & Texts (TCPA)S.D. Fla.2026-10-15
Better Rise Capital LLCsource ↗
No. 8:26-cv-03037 · 47:227 Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment · view case timeline →
FilingRobocalls & Texts (TCPA)C.D. Cal.2026-10-15
Kinrose LLCsource ↗
filed by Open Access Law APC · Judge Stephanie S. Christensen · No. 2:26-cv-12051 · 42:12101 Americans With Disabilities Act · view case timeline →
Comparable settlements $65K–$780K ▾
ADA accessibility claims often survive early motions (Holmes v. Bax affirmed ADA violations) but fail when plaintiffs can't show effective remedy (Lowell v. Lyft affirmed dismissal for failure to prove reasonableness).
Comparable settlements $65K–$780K median $365K · n=4
The Container Stor $780K · Covenant Retiremen $530K · Association of Apa $200K
Key precedent: Lowell v. Lyft (2d Cir.) - shows courts dismiss ADA claims lacking concrete proof of feasible accommodation, a risk for small-business defendants like Kinrose.
Main risk: Small single-location business (ice cream shop) may lack resources/scale to justify large settlement; claim could be dismissed if remediation is swift or plaintiff lacks standing (cf. Lowell v. Lyft).
Rough EV model (wide — class size is the big unknown, not a prediction): $2K–$75K
Small sample, no defendant-specific litigation history, and settlement comps involve much larger companies than this single-location creamery. · grounded in 8 rulings, 4 settlements, 0 verdicts
FilingADA / AccessibilityC.D. Cal.2026-10-15$65K–$780K
comparable settlements
EQUIFAX INFORMATION SERVICES, LLCsource ↗
Judge Mark A. Kearney · No. 2:26-cv-08014 · 15:1692 Fair Debt Collection Act · view case timeline →
FilingConsumer Credit (FCRA/FDCPA)E.D. Pa.2026-10-15
PepsiCo Inc.source ↗
class counsel: Pearson Simon & Warshaw LLP, Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP · No. 3:14-cv-00478
SettlementFalse AdvertisingU.S. District Court for the Northern District of California2026-10-15
American Express Co.source ↗
common fund · class counsel: BERMAN TABACCO, GORDON BALL PLLC, STEARNS WEAVER MILLER WEISSLER ALHADEFF & SITTERSON PA, KAHN SWICK & FOTI LLC, LOVELL STEWART HALEBIAN JACOBSON LLP, THE MILLE · defense: KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP · No. 1:19-cv-00566-NGG-JRC
SettlementAntitrust / Price-FixingU.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York2026-10-15$17.50M
DairyAmerica Inc., California Dairiessource ↗
common fund · class counsel: Berman Tabacco, Keller Rohrback LLP, Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC · No. 1:09-cv-00430-AWI-EPG
SettlementFees & Auto-RenewalU.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California2026-10-15$40M
TDD Automotive, LLCsource ↗
Judge James C. Dever III · No. 5:26-cv-00801 · 47:227 Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment · view case timeline →
FilingRobocalls & Texts (TCPA)E.D.N.C.2026-10-15
Mr. Splash USA, CO.source ↗
filed by Mendez Law Offices, PLLC · Judge Joan A. Lenard · No. 1:26-cv-27261 · 42:12182 Americans with Disabilities Act · view case timeline →
Comparable settlements $65K–$780K ▾
ADA Title III accessibility suits against small businesses in S.D. Fla. typically survive past MTD but yield only injunctive relief plus fees, as seen in Lowell v. Lyft where plaintiff still bore burden on reasonableness. Mr. Splash USA's tiny scale (~$644K revenue) suggests a single-plaintiff tester suit, not a class action.
Comparable settlements $65K–$780K median $365K · n=4
The Container Stor $780K · Covenant Retiremen $530K · Association of Apa $200K
Key precedent: Lowell v. Lyft (2d Cir.) - shows ADA public accommodation claims can be dismissed if plaintiff fails to prove proposed modification was reasonable/effective.
Main risk: Plaintiff fails to establish standing or that requested modification is readily achievable given business's small footprint, per Lowell reasoning.
Rough EV model (wide — class size is the big unknown, not a prediction): $5K–$30K
No directly comparable small-business ADA Title III settlement data; figures are rough proxies, not class-based statutory damages. · grounded in 8 rulings, 4 settlements, 0 verdicts
FilingADA / AccessibilityS.D. Fla.2026-10-15$65K–$780K
comparable settlements
Trader Joe's Company, Inc.source ↗
The court held that whether fish bones—and the severity of harm from them—are an 'obvious' or expected ingredient in a manufactured, breaded fish fillet product is a fact · view case timeline →
OpinionWarranty & productD.C.2026-10-15Reversed and remanded
INDUSTRIAL METAL PLATING, INC.source ↗
Judge Catherine Henry · No. 5:26-cv-07902 · 42:12101 The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 · view case timeline →
FilingRobocalls & Texts (TCPA)E.D. Pa.2026-10-15
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATIONsource ↗
Judge Nitza I. Quinones Alejandro · No. 2:26-cv-07906 · 42:12101 The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 · view case timeline →
FilingRobocalls & Texts (TCPA)E.D. Pa.2026-10-15
PINNACLE LIFE CAREERS LLCsource ↗
filed by COLEMAN, PLLC · Judge Edward S. Kiel · No. 1:26-cv-13466 · 47:227 Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment · view case timeline →
Comparable settlements $29.50M–$76M ▾
Appellate TCPA rulings split: Howard v. RNC and Perrong v. Bradford dismissed robocall claims on narrow statutory-definition grounds, while League of Women Voters v. Kramer survived MTD on similar robocall theory. Hulce v. Zipongo shows courts narrowly construe 'telephone solicitation,' a likely defense here.
Comparable settlements $29.50M–$76M median $36.20M · n=10
Caribbean Cruise L $76M · Dish Network $61M · US Coachways $49.90M
Per member (realized): ~$20 median · $10–$500 (n=4)
Comparable verdict: Dish Network, LLC $61M · ccAdvertising and Dr $32.42M
Key precedent: League of Women Voters v. Kramer (D.N.H.) — most factually similar surviving TCPA robocall claim, showing viable path past MTD if concrete injury pled.
Main risk: Dismissal on definitional grounds (prerecorded voice/solicitation scope) as in Howard and Hulce, given Pinnacle's apparent small recruiting-firm profile
Rough EV model (wide — class size is the big unknown, not a prediction): $5K–$350K
No prior litigation history or confirmed class size data for this specific small defendant; estimate highly speculative. · grounded in 10 rulings, 10 settlements, 3 verdicts
FilingRobocalls & Texts (TCPA)D.N.J.2026-10-15$29.50M–$76M
comparable settlements
McDonalds Corpsource ↗
Judge Sunil R. Harjani · No. 1:26-cv-12651 · 15:15 Antitrust Litigation · view case timeline →
FilingAntitrust / Price-FixingN.D. Ill.2026-10-15
The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company, LLCsource ↗
No. 3:26-cv-30170 · 28:1332 Diversity-(Citizenship) · view case timeline →
FilingPrivacy & WiretapD. Mass.2026-10-15
ZFT Opco LLCsource ↗
filed by Nye Stirling Hale Miller & Sweet LLP · Judge Pamela Pepper · No. 2:26-cv-01916 · 42:2000 American Disabilities Act · view case timeline →
Comparable settlements $65K–$780K ▾
ADA accessibility claims show split outcomes: Lowell v. Lyft affirmed dismissal for failure to prove effective modification, while Holmes v. Bax affirmed ADA violations and Price v. Diab upheld default judgment/injunctive relief for plaintiff.
Comparable settlements $65K–$780K median $365K · n=4
The Container Stor $780K · Covenant Retiremen $530K · Association of Apa $200K
Key precedent: Lowell v. Lyft (2d Cir.) — shows plaintiffs must concretely prove proposed accommodation is effective, a common pleading hurdle for ADA website/access claims.
Main risk: Dismissal for failure to plead effective, specific remediation as in Lowell v. Lyft
Rough EV model (wide — class size is the big unknown, not a prediction): $50K–$400K
ADA Title III suits typically yield injunctive relief/fees, not per-member damages; estimates are rough proxies from settlement comps, not a true EV model. · grounded in 8 rulings, 4 settlements, 0 verdicts
FilingADA / AccessibilityE.D. Wis.2026-10-15$65K–$780K
comparable settlements
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITYsource ↗
filed by ERIC SIEGEL LAW, PLLC · No. 1:26-cv-03612 · 42:12188 Americans With Disabilities Act · view case timeline →
Comparable settlements $65K–$780K ▾
ADA accessibility claims show split outcomes: Holmes v. Bax affirmed ADA violations, while Lowell v. Lyft and Billesdon affirmed dismissal/reversal of ADA claims for failure to prove effectiveness or sufficient evidence. No GWU-specific precedent exists, so outcome is fact-dependent on facility/website compliance proof.
Comparable settlements $65K–$780K median $365K · n=4
The Container Stor $780K · Covenant Retiremen $530K · Association of Apa $200K
Key precedent: Lowell v. Lyft (2d Cir.) - plaintiff bears burden to show requested accommodation/modification is reasonable and effective; GWU will likely raise similar defense.
Main risk: Dismissal for failure to plead effective, reasonable accommodation, as in Lowell v. Lyft affirmance.
Rough EV model (wide — class size is the big unknown, not a prediction): $100K–$400K
No GWU-specific prior cases; class size and per-member figures are speculative absent complaint details on scope (website vs. physical access, single vs. multiple plaintiffs). · grounded in 8 rulings, 4 settlements, 0 verdicts
FilingADA / AccessibilityD.D.C.2026-10-15$65K–$780K
comparable settlements
William Marsh Rice Universitysource ↗
Judge Alfred Homer Bennett · No. 4:26-cv-09091 · 29:0794 Job Discrimination (Handicap) · view case timeline →
FilingADA / AccessibilityS.D. Tex.2026-10-15
LVNV Funding LLCsource ↗
filed by Patti Zabaleta Law Group · No. 8:26-cv-03129 · 15:1692 Fair Debt Collection Act · view case timeline →
Comparable settlements $2.40M–$100M ▾
FCRA/FDCPA furnisher claims are frequently narrowed at the pleading stage (Minano v. DLJ Mortgage dismissed most counts for lack of private right of action/insufficient pleading), but disclosure-based claims can survive (Askins v. CRST) and debt-ownership defects can revive claims (Wright v. Portfolio Recovery). Outcome is fact-dependent on which FCRA/FDCPA subsection is pled.
Comparable settlements $2.40M–$100M median $5.85M · n=10
Equifax $100M · Equifax Informatio $30M · Equifax $30M
Per member (realized): ~$250 median · $25–$500 (n=5)
Comparable verdict: TransUnion $60M · TransUnion, LLC $40M
Key precedent: Minano v. DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. — shows courts readily dismiss FCRA furnisher claims lacking private right of action or factual specificity, a likely template for LVNV's motion to dismiss.
Main risk: Dismissal for failure to state a claim under FCRA's limited private-right-of-action provisions, as in Minano.
This defendant: LVNV shows a pattern of repeat FCRA/FDCPA filings (Terrell, Lawson, Hayes, Perry), suggesting serial litigation exposure and possible settlement posture.
Rough EV model (wide — class size is the big unknown, not a prediction): $50K–$2.50M
Small, heterogeneous comparable set; case may proceed as individual claim, not class action, limiting damages far below estimated range. · grounded in 10 rulings, 10 settlements, 2 verdicts
FilingConsumer Credit (FCRA/FDCPA)M.D. Fla.2026-10-15$2.40M–$100M
comparable settlements
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.source ↗
Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard · No. 9:26-cv-81407 · 15:1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act · view case timeline →
FilingConsumer Credit (FCRA/FDCPA)S.D. Fla.2026-10-15
Experian Information Solutions, Inc.source ↗
filed by The Consumer Lawyers, PLLC · No. 8:26-cv-03132 · 15:1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act · view case timeline →
Comparable settlements $2.40M–$100M ▾
Comparable FCRA rulings split: Minano v. DLJ Mortgage dismissed furnisher claims lacking private right of action but let pleading-deficient counts proceed without prejudice, while Askins v. CRST held bare disclosure violations suffice for standing. Experian faces a pattern of similar individual FCRA filings (Harding, Fuller, Butler, Stanislaus, Logan, Kancharla), suggesting routine but survivable claims.
Comparable settlements $2.40M–$100M median $5.85M · n=10
Equifax $100M · Equifax Informatio $30M · Equifax $30M
Per member (realized): ~$250 median · $25–$500 (n=5)
Comparable verdict: TransUnion $60M · TransUnion, LLC $40M
Key precedent: Minano v. DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. — shows FCRA furnisher claims often dismissed for no private right of action or insufficient pleading, a direct risk for similar Experian claims.
Main risk: Dismissal for failure to state a claim or lack of private right of action under specific FCRA subsections, as in Minano.
This defendant: Experian faces repeated individual FCRA filings (6 in dataset), suggesting routine litigation exposure rather than systemic class risk.
Rough EV model (wide — class size is the big unknown, not a prediction): –$1K
Single-plaintiff case; class-action settlement comparables likely inapplicable unless class certified, so EV reflects individual claim value only. · grounded in 10 rulings, 10 settlements, 2 verdicts
FilingConsumer Credit (FCRA/FDCPA)M.D. Fla.2026-10-15$2.40M–$100M
comparable settlements
Stefanini Participacoes S.A.source ↗
filed by Esquire Litigation Group · Judge Jacqueline Becerra · No. 1:26-cv-27269 · 15:0045 Federal Trade Commission Act · view case timeline →
FilingFalse AdvertisingS.D. Fla.2026-10-15
Dartmouthsource ↗SettlementData Breach & Security2026-10-15$5K
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