ALTMAN v. CAPITAL ONE

What this case is about

The plaintiff, Altman, is suing Capital One alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The lawsuit claims that Capital One improperly handled consumer credit information, likely by accessing, reporting, or sharing credit data in ways that were unauthorized or inaccurate under federal law. This type of case typically involves allegations that the financial institution failed to maintain reasonable procedures to ensure the accuracy of credit information, failed to investigate consumer disputes, or pulled credit reports without a permissible purpose. The proposed class would likely include consumers whose credit reports were allegedly misused or mishandled by Capital One within the applicable statute of limitations period, potentially affecting a large number of individuals who had financial accounts or credit relationships with the company.

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. See our FAQ for how class actions work and what it means to be a class member.

Source: CourtListener docket entry. This summary was generated automatically from the public docket and has not been reviewed by an attorney. It may contain errors and may not reflect subsequent filings. Published by Access Law Group; responsible attorney Bogdan Enica, Esq..