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Equifax Credit Reporting Errors
Coverage from WebProNews, PCMag, and others
Equifax credit-file and credit-score errors can affect how lenders and other organizations assess consumers.
One example is Bradberry v. Equifax Information Services LLC, which alleged that duplicate negative collection accounts made balances appear larger and harmed consumers; the proposed settlement included compensation and credit monitoring for eligible people. These cases connect the accuracy of credit reporting with its practical effects on consumers and the legal processes through which alleged errors may be challenged and remedies provided.
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Important
Equifax agreed in Georgia to a proposed $2.2 million settlement for consumers allegedly harmed by duplicate collection-account reporting in 2022.
8/4/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
Equifax agreed in the United States to a preliminary $2.2 million class-action settlement addressing alleged duplicate negative-account reporting from 2022.
8/5/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
Equifax agreed in the United States to a preliminary $2.2 million settlement resolving allegations that duplicate 2022 collection accounts distorted consumer credit reports.
8/5/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
Equifax agreed in the United States to a preliminary $2.2 million class action settlement addressing alleged duplicate collection-account reporting in 2022.
8/5/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
Equifax agreed in the United States to a proposed $2.2 million settlement for consumers allegedly affected by duplicate negative credit-account reporting in 2022.
8/5/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
Equifax faces a proposed $2.2 million settlement in the United States over allegedly duplicated collection accounts, with claims due September 1, 2026.
8/4/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
Equifax agreed to a proposed $2.2 million settlement in the United States over duplicate collection-account reporting affecting approximately 37,000 consumers.
8/4/2026 • Regulation, Law & Enforcement • General
Interesting
Equifax had not announced payment dates for two U.S. class-action settlements as of September 28, 2026, while payouts from its 2017 breach settlement were complete.
9/28/2026 • Personal Data & Identity • General