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Equifax Credit Score Miscalculation Settlement
Equifax · Credit reporting and credit scores · Settlement Reached
About this case
The class action alleges that a three-week coding error caused Equifax to report credit scores more than 20 points lower for approximately 4 million people who applied for mortgages, auto loans, or credit cards between March 17 and April 6, 2022, allegedly affecting credit decisions and interest rates. Equifax denied liability and agreed to a $100 million settlement; a final fairness hearing is scheduled for January 22, 2027.
Case overview
- Defendant company
- Equifax
- Product or service
- Credit reporting and credit scores
- Case status
- Settlement Reached
- Lawsuit type
- Consumer
- Reported harm
- Misrepresentation
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Sources
- Equifax Credit Score Miscalculation Settlement
New Haven Register ·