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Case ID: 3758 | Credit / Debt | 10/05/2004
A class action has been filed against Transunion, a credit reporting agency, by Steven and Melody Millett after Steven’s Social Security number was stolen and used by another individual over the course of 13 years. The Milletts claim that Transunion should have known that the Social Security Number was being used by more than one person and that upon being notified of the error, should have corrected their error. The lawsuit alleges negligent misrepresentation, fraud and failure to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and seeks damages and injunctive relief.
In 1989, an individual using the names Abundio P. Cuatle, Abundio Cuatle or Abundio Perez began to use Steven Millett’s Social Security number in order to obtain false identification, obtain employment and insurance, pay taxes through wage withholding, and to establish and open credit accounts for homes, cars and credit with banks, credit unions, merchants and credit card companies. Shortly afterwards, the Millett’s began to experience problems obtaining credit, but did not know the reason. Over the next 13 years, they continued to experience problems and eventually realized that Steven’s Social Security number was being used illegally. They contacted law enforcement authorities to correct the problem. However, Transunion refused to cooperate and continued disseminating false information. The Millett’s allege that Transunion collected and furnished information about them which was inaccurate, false, erroneous and misleading, despite notices about the alleged fraud and reported the information to consumer reporting agencies. At Lawcash.com, it is our goal to keep you informed about important legal cases, class actions and settlements. Our lawyers offer free legal evaluations in tort cases, class actions, personal injury, and other lawsuits because we are dedicated to helping you resolve your legal complaints. Other Credit / Debt Cases of Interest Do you ever feel swamped by all those pre-approved credit card offers that show up in your mailbox? On November 22, 2004 the court granted final approval to the settlement agreement submitted by the parties in a class action that had been filed against Fleet Bank (R.I.), N.A. on behalf consumers who alleged that the credit card issuer mislead them by promising a "fixed" low interest rate on its credit cards and then raising the rate just one year later in violation of state unfair trade practices laws and the federal Truth in Lending Act. The action sought unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.
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