Living in Los Angeles can be competitive—whether you’re applying for your dream job or trying to rent in a tight housing market. Unfortunately, errors in employment or tenant background checks can quickly derail your plans. If you’ve been denied an opportunity because of false, outdated, or incorrect information in a background report, you may have a claim under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
At FCRA Attorneys, we help clients across the Greater Los Angeles area challenge background check errors, restore their records, and pursue compensation. Our legal team knows how to hold background screening companies, landlords, and employers accountable under federal law.
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Denied a Job or Apartment in LA Due to a Background Report Error?
The FCRA is a federal law that protects consumers from inaccurate and unfair reporting by background check companies. It gives you:
- The right to accurate information in your background report
- The right to be notified before any adverse action is taken
- The right to dispute incorrect or outdated information
- The right to sue for damages if your rights are violated
Major background screening companies used in LA include Checkr, HireRight, First Advantage, CoreLogic, and TransUnion SmartMove. These companies must follow the law—but they often make mistakes.
Common Background Check Mistakes in Los Angeles
FCRA Attorneys routinely handles cases involving:
- Mixed Files – Your report shows someone else’s criminal or credit history
- Old Convictions or Expunged Records that still appear
- Wrong Name, SSN, or Date of Birth
- Duplicate Evictions or Arrest Records
- Inaccurate Driving Histories or License Info
These errors can cost you job offers, housing approvals, rideshare gigs, or professional licenses. We help you fix the problem—and get compensation.
How We Help LA Clients
- Free Case Review – We evaluate your situation and examine your background report.
- Error Investigation – We identify FCRA violations by background check companies or data furnishers.
- Dispute Guidance – We help you submit disputes to the reporting agency with proper documentation.
- Lawsuit Filing – If the error isn’t fixed, we file a federal lawsuit to hold the responsible parties accountable.
- Settlement or Trial – We fight for compensation through negotiation or trial, depending on your case.
You pay nothing unless we win your case.
Employment Background Check Errors in Los Angeles
Los Angeles employers commonly screen job applicants using third-party background check companies. Under the FCRA, before denying you employment based on a report, an employer must:
- Give you a copy of the report
- Inform you of your right to dispute it
- Wait a reasonable time before taking final action
If they skip any of these steps, or the report contains false information, you may have a claim. We’ve helped job applicants and employees in Los Angeles recover damages for lost income and emotional distress.
Housing and Tenant Screening Mistakes in LA
With LA’s competitive rental market, landlords often rely on tenant screening reports. When those reports are wrong, it can mean losing out on safe and affordable housing. Common violations include:
- Reporting sealed evictions
- Listing someone else’s court case
- Failing to give proper adverse action notice
- Refusing to fix incorrect records after disputes
Landlords must give you the name of the reporting agency, a copy of the report, and instructions to dispute any incorrect information. If they fail to do so, FCRA Attorneys can help you take legal action.
What Damages Can You Recover?
If your FCRA rights were violated, you may be entitled to:
- Statutory Damages – Up to $1,000 per violation
- Actual Damages – Including lost wages, rental costs, and emotional harm
- Punitive Damages – For reckless or intentional misconduct
- Attorney’s Fees and Costs – The other side pays if you win
We’ve recovered money for LA clients who were denied jobs, lost housing, or suffered embarrassment and stress due to background check errors.
Los Angeles Case Examples
- A rideshare driver was wrongly suspended after Checkr reported a criminal record that wasn’t his
- A teacher’s license was jeopardized by an inaccurate conviction report
- A studio assistant lost an apartment after a tenant report listed an eviction she never had
We help people like you restore their reputations and recover financially.
Why Choose FCRA Attorneys in Los Angeles?
- Consumer Protection Focused – We only handle FCRA and credit reporting cases
- National Experience, Local Results – Serving all of California with a focus on federal law
- Aggressive Litigation – We don’t back down—we take on the biggest background check firms in the country
- No Win, No Fee – You pay us nothing unless we win for you
Contact an LA Background Check Error Attorney Today
You deserve to live and work in Los Angeles without being held back by someone else’s mistake. If you’ve been denied housing, employment, or a contract due to a background check error, contact FCRA Attorneys today.
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(888) 498-9533
Disclaimer: FCRA Attorneys handles federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) cases exclusively in United States District Courts. Our attorneys may or may not be licensed in the state courts of this jurisdiction and do not handle any state-law matters.
Legal services in this state may be provided by an attorney who is licensed in this state and/or admitted to practice before the United States District Courts located in this state. That attorney will be responsible for all legal services provided to clients in this jurisdiction.
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