Consumers are suing Equifax, one of the major credit reporting agencies, alleging that the company made unwanted phone calls or sent automated text messages to people without their proper consent, in violation of federal telecommunications law. The lawsuit claims Equifax used an automated dialing system or pre-recorded messages to contact consumers on their cell phones in ways that the law does not permit. The proposed class would include individuals across the country who received these unauthorized communications from Equifax within a certain time period. Plaintiffs are seeking financial compensation for each illegal call or text they received, as federal law allows consumers to recover monetary damages for each individual violation of these telephone communication restrictions.
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.
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