San Diego Background Check Error Attorneys

FCRA Background Check Attorneys
FCRA Background Check Attorneys

A background check error can have serious consequences—especially in a competitive city like San Diego. If false, outdated, or inaccurate information on your background report caused you to lose a job, rental housing, or a professional opportunity, you may have legal recourse under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

At FCRA Attorneys, we help San Diego residents hold background check companies accountable. Whether you’re dealing with an employment screening, tenant screening, or gig economy platform denial, our team is here to investigate, dispute, and pursue compensation for the harm you’ve experienced.

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Denied a Job or Housing in San Diego Because of a Background Check?

The FCRA is a federal law that protects consumers from inaccurate, unfair, and unlawful reporting practices by background screening companies. Under this law, you have:

  • The right to a copy of your background report
  • The right to know when it was used to deny you
  • The right to dispute any inaccurate or incomplete information
  • The right to an investigation and correction within 30 days
  • The right to file a lawsuit for damages

Whether your background check was pulled by a landlord, employer, or contractor network, the same rules apply.

Common Background Check Mistakes in San Diego

San Diego employers, landlords, and platforms like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash rely on background check vendors like Checkr, First Advantage, Sterling, and CoreLogic. These agencies frequently make mistakes such as:

  • Mixed Files – Information from someone else appears on your report
  • Old or Expunged Records – Items that should be removed are still listed
  • Incorrect Social Security Numbers, Names, or Birthdates
  • Evictions or Criminal Charges That Never Happened
  • Failure to Provide Proper Notice or Time to Dispute

These mistakes can cost you your livelihood, home, or license.

Our Process for Helping San Diego Clients

  1. Free Background Check Review – We evaluate your case and identify any legal violations.
  2. Dispute Support – If the report hasn’t been challenged yet, we help you properly dispute it.
  3. Litigation – If the agency refuses to fix the error, we file a lawsuit on your behalf.
  4. Compensation Recovery – We seek damages through settlement or trial.

We only get paid if we win—there are no upfront fees.

Employment Background Checks in San Diego

Under the FCRA, an employer must follow specific procedures before denying employment:

  • Provide a “pre-adverse action” notice
  • Share a copy of the background report
  • Allow a reasonable time for dispute
  • Give a “final adverse action” notice if the decision stands

If any of these steps are skipped—or if the report was inaccurate—you may be entitled to compensation.

Tenant Screening Errors in San Diego

Landlords in San Diego commonly use tenant screening agencies to check applicants for criminal records, eviction history, and credit information. These reports must be accurate and fair. If a landlord denied you housing because of:

  • Incorrect or outdated data
  • An eviction that wasn’t yours
  • A sealed or dismissed charge
  • A failure to give you an adverse action notice

You may have a valid claim under the FCRA.

What You Can Recover in a Background Check Error Lawsuit

Under the FCRA, you may be eligible to recover:

  • Statutory Damages – Up to $1,000 per violation
  • Actual Damages – Lost income, housing costs, emotional distress
  • Punitive Damages – In cases of willful misconduct
  • Attorney’s Fees – The defendant pays your legal costs if you win

Our firm is committed to helping you recover what you’re owed.

San Diego Case Examples

  • A military veteran lost a defense contractor position due to a false felony report
  • A college student was denied housing after CoreLogic listed an outdated eviction
  • A freelance delivery driver was removed from an app due to a mixed criminal file

These are real stories—and we’ve helped clients like them get justice.

Why Choose FCRA Attorneys for Your San Diego Case?

  • Exclusive Focus on FCRA Cases – We are specialists in this federal law
  • Experienced Litigators – We know how to win against the biggest reporting agencies
  • Licensed in California and Federal Court – We serve clients throughout San Diego County
  • No Win, No Fee Guarantee – We take all the financial risk so you don’t have to

Get Help from a San Diego Background Check Attorney Today

If a background check error cost you a job, home, or opportunity, don’t wait. You have rights—and we’re here to enforce them.

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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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