Goyette v. Equifax Information Services, LLC

What this case is about

A consumer named Goyette has filed a class action lawsuit against Equifax, one of the major credit reporting agencies in the United States, alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The plaintiff claims that Equifax failed to follow proper procedures in handling consumer credit information, which may include issues such as reporting inaccurate information, failing to investigate disputes, or improperly sharing consumer data. The lawsuit seeks to represent a class of consumers who were similarly affected by Equifax's alleged improper credit reporting practices. The Fair Credit Reporting Act sets strict rules about how credit bureaus must collect, maintain, and distribute consumer credit information, and the plaintiff contends that Equifax fell short of these legal obligations, causing harm to consumers in the process.

What happens next

The case is in its earliest stage. The defendant has not yet responded. Class certification — the court's decision on whether the case can proceed as a class action — typically takes 12 to 24 months after filing.

Source: CourtListener docket entry. This summary was generated automatically and may not reflect subsequent filings.