Federal suit accuses Wegmans of FCRA violations
A federal class action complaint has been filed by workers against Wegmans Food Markets Inc. under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. According to the suit filed Saturday in U.S. District […]
Second Circuit — Fair Credit Reporting Act: Longman v. Wachovia Bank NA
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Fair Credit Reporting Act Private Right of Action Longman v. Wachovia Bank NA 11-4225-cv Judges Sack, Chin and Lohier Background: The plaintiff […]
Chase may have violated Fair Credit Act
Chase Bank may be liable for a false-reporting violation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act based on its allegedly inadequate responses to a report of identity theft, the 9th Circuit […]
Second Circuit — Fair Credit Reporting Act: Macpherson v. JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Fair Credit Reporting Act Pre-emption — False Information Macpherson v. JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. 10-3722-cv Judges Pooler, B.D. Parker and Carney Background: […]
Fair Credit Reporting Act: Daniels v. Wesley Gardens Corporation, et al.
U.S. District Court, WDNY Fair Credit Reporting Act Aider and Abettor Liability Daniels v. Wesley Gardens Corporation, et al. 10-CV-6336T Judge Telesca Background: The plaintiff brought this action pursuant to, […]
FTC proposes new consumer credit rules
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed new rules changing the notices credit reporting agencies must provide to consumers, users and furnishers of credit report information under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Possession of a controlled substance: People v. Clark
- Fourth Department – Visitation agreement: Diedrichs-Wheeler v. McAvoy
- Fourth Department – Labor Law: Delisle v. FBBT/US Properties, LLC
- Court of Appeals – Implied covenant of good faith: 111 West 57th Investment, et al. v. 111 W57 Mezz Investor, et al.
- Fourth Department – Negligence: Castle v. Swarfiguer
- Fourth Department – Bifurcation: Calvaneso v. Mochol
- Court of Appeals – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Townsend
- Fourth Department – Action for attorney’s fees: Broadway Warehouse Co. v. Buffalo Barn Board LLC
- Second Circuit – Civil forfeiture: United States v. The M/Y Amadea, a Motor Yacht
- Second Circuit – Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence: United States v. Simmons
- Court of Appeals – Sentencing: People v. Flesch
Law News
- NY appeals court reduces sentence for man who fired at deputies
- Telesca Center for Justice names new executive director
- Hochul calls for investigation of accusations against former judge
- Onondaga County attorney disbarred after federal convictions
- Weapon conviction reversed due to illegal police search
- Attorneys presented with Dillon Awards for child advocacy
- NY appeals court upholds tax exempt status for human service agency
- Convictions reversed over illegal NY State Police search





