D1: Litigating against Background Screening Companies (Video)

Today, to nail down an apartment or job, you almost always have to pass a background check. However, many landlords and employers rely on reports, purchased from specialized background screening companies, that routinely mismatch people, include sealed or expunged criminal records, miscategorize criminal offenses, report incomplete criminal or eviction record information, and include misleading information. This session will cover common FCRA claims against background screening companies and litigation pitfalls that practitioners should watch out for.