Checkr Lawsuit Blog

Editorial Team 10/31/25 Editorial Team 10/31/25

A Driver’s Fight-Back After a False Background Check Suspension

When a background check vendor flagged a legally expunged conviction, our driver lost two weeks of income and had to borrow money.

Editorial Team 10/30/25 Editorial Team 10/30/25

How Tenant Background Check Errors Can Ruin Housing Applications

A simple mistake in your tenant background check—such as someone else’s eviction or criminal record under your name—can cost you the rental. Learn how this happens and how to fight back.

Editorial Team 10/30/25 Editorial Team 10/30/25

How Credit Reports and Background Checks Get Mixed — And Why One Error Can Affect Both

Credit bureaus and background screening companies share the same data sources — meaning one mistake can spread across both. Learn how to spot, dispute, and fix these errors before they cost you jobs or housing.

Editorial Team 10/17/25 Editorial Team 10/17/25

Criminal Background Check Lawyer vs. Criminal Lawyer: What’s the Difference and When Do You Need One?

Most people don’t realize that a failed background check isn’t a criminal defense issue - it’s a record problem.

Editorial Team 10/17/25 Editorial Team 10/17/25

Employment Background Check Errors: How Mistakes Happen and What Employers Need to Know

Employment background check errors can cost qualified candidates job offers and expose employers to FCRA liability.

Editorial Team 10/14/25 Editorial Team 10/14/25

FCRA Identity Theft: How It Impacts Your Credit and Background Reports

Identity theft on credit report or background check can destroy your credit and reputation — but the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) gives you powerful rights.

Editorial Team 10/14/25 Editorial Team 10/14/25

LexisNexis Background Checks: What They Reveal and How They Affect Other Background Check Companies

Find out what a LexisNexis background check reveals and how it affects other screening companies. Learn how to dispute false data and recover damages.

Editorial Team 10/9/25 Editorial Team 10/9/25

Disputa de Verificación de Antecedentes: Tus Derechos y Opciones Legales

Escrito por expertos en derechos del consumidor y ley FCRA, este artículo ofrece una guía práctica para quienes enfrentan errores en su verificación de antecedentes laborales o penales.

Editorial Team 10/9/25 Editorial Team 10/9/25

When Algorithms Judge Your Past: How AI Is Reshaping Background Checks

AI can make background checks faster, more consistent, and potentially less error-prone—if identity matching is conservative, sources are kept current, and summaries are treated as helpers rather than truth.

Editorial Team 10/8/25 Editorial Team 10/8/25

Fight Background Check Errors with the FCRA Law: Dispute, Sue, and Protect Your Rights

The FCRA gives you the right to dispute false information and, in many cases, sue the background check company responsible. Learn how to identify report errors, file a proper dispute, and take legal action against screening agencies like Checkr, HireRight, First Advantage, and others.

Editorial Team 3/25/25 Editorial Team 3/25/25

Checkr Dispute or Lawsuit: Choosing the Best Option for Background Check Errors

Explore the differences between a Checkr dispute and a Checkr lawsuit for resolving background check errors and learn how to address inaccurate Checkr background reports.

Editorial Team 3/22/25 Editorial Team 3/22/25

How Far Back Does a Background Check Go?

How far back does a background check go? The answer varies by state laws, industry standards, and whether the record involves a conviction. Learn your rights under the FCRA - don't let errors impact your future!

Editorial Team 3/21/25 Editorial Team 3/21/25

How to Handle a Background Check Dispute: Your Rights and Legal Options

Learn how to file a background check dispute, get tips on fixing errors in your report and securing compensation for wrongful background checks.

Editorial Team 3/17/25 Editorial Team 3/17/25

Checkr Background Check Dispute: What You Need To Know

Can you just file a Checkr dispute? You can, but you may want to read this article before doing so. It will only take a few minutes, but it could save you a lot of time in the future.

Editorial Team 3/10/25 Editorial Team 3/10/25

Background Check Mistakes – Why They Happen and How to Fix Them

Background check mistakes can cost you a job or a home. Learn how to fix errors on your report and claim the compensation you deserve!

Editorial Team 3/6/25 Editorial Team 3/6/25

False Checkr Background Reports: How to Fix Errors and Get Compensated?

False Checkr report costing you a job? Checkr mistakes should not cost you anything! How to address Checkr false background reports, and get compensated from the mistakes.

Editorial Team 3/6/25 Editorial Team 3/6/25

Can I Sue Checkr For Reporting Inaccurate Information?

Yes, you can sue Checkr for mistakes on your background report. Not only can you sue Checkr to correct their errors, but you can also demand compensation for financial losses and emotional distress.

Editorial Team 3/6/25 Editorial Team 3/6/25

Checkr Dispute: Don’t Do It Before Reading This

Checkr Disputes: When and How to File. Why Checkr Disputes Often Go Unresolved and How to Correct Your Report If Checkr Fails to Properly Investigate.

Editorial Team 3/5/25 Editorial Team 3/5/25

Checkr Lawsuit: How to File and Win Your Case Over Inaccurate Background Checks

How to File and Win a Checkr Lawsuit? Who Is Eligible for a Checkr Lawsuit, and What Compensation Can You Receive After a Checkr Lawsuit Is Settled?

Editorial Team 3/4/25 Editorial Team 3/4/25

How Checkr Mistakes Affect Consumers With Criminal Past

The most frequent mistakes occur with consumers who already have a history of criminal cases. Checkr frequently fails to update the status of these cases, sometimes reporting outdated or irrelevant information.