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Car Buyers Wrongly Labelled as Dangerous Persons

- Amy E. Tabor

Caddell & Chapman represents a certified Class of would-be car buyers who were inaccurately reported as “Hits” to a list of terrorists, drug traffickers, and enemies of the United States. The Plaintiff was a consumer who went to a car dealership with his father and sister to buy a car. When the dealership purchased a credit check from Defendant Credit Bureau Connection, Inc. (CBC), CBC reported that he matched a North Korean Specially Designated National …

First Advantage’s Fingerprint Background Check Service Alleged to Violate FCRA

- Amy E. Tabor

Caddell & Chapman represents a putative Class of persons who were the subject of FBI Fingerprint Background Checks performed by Defendant First Advantage Background Services Corp. ("First Advantage"). The suit alleges that First Advantage's Fingerprint Background Checks violated the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA").

Investigation of Ford Door Latch Defect

- John B. Scofield, Jr.

Caddell & Chapman is investigating the frozen door latch system on 2018 and 2019 Ford trucks.

Burden Shifts to Consumer Lawyers to Protect the Public from Abusive Lenders

- John B. Scofield, Jr.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), under the direction of President Trump’s appointee Mike Mulvaney, is withdrawing from its role of protecting consumers from predatory lending practices. The CFPB was created to correct the abusive practices of banks, payday lenders, student loan servicers, and other financial institutions, but under the Trump administration, the bureau has made a dramatic shift in its policies. The burden now shifts to consumer lawyers and private litigants to step into …

Polybutylene Plumbing Class Action

- Michael A. Caddell

Michael A. Caddell served as lead counsel in the Polybutylene (PB) plumbing class action. Settled in 1995, this case resulted in over 320,000 homes being completely re-plumbed, repaired, and inspected at no cost to the homeowner.

Polybutylene pipe was developed in the 1970s as a low-cost alternative to metal pipe. Made from a petrochemical refining byproduct, the plastic pipes were marketed as resistant to wear and tear, unaffected by corrosion, and easy to maintain and …

Caddell & Chapman Obtains Final Approval of FCRA Settlement

- Amy E. Tabor

Caddell & Chapman, along with co-counsel Devin Fok of DHF Law, P.C., recently obtained final approval of a class action settlement in Hawkins v. S2Verify, No. 3:15-cv-03502-WHA, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. On May 5, 2017, Judge William Alsup entered the order finally approving the settlement, which will pay each of the approximately 4,295 class members a cash payment of more than $176. The Court found the settlement reached …

Investigating Illegal Loans by Big Picture Loans

- John B. Scofield, Jr.

Caddell & Chapman is investigating and pursuing lawsuits related to illegal, high-interest loans at usurious rates of interest by Big Picture Loans. Lawsuits are pending in several states, including Oregon and Massachusetts. If you or your family has been taken advantage of by Big Picture Loans, you can have a free consultation with the law firm to discuss your rights and the ongoing litigation. Contact the law firm of Caddell & Chapman at 713-751-0400.…

Car Buyers Wrongly Labelled as Dangerous Persons

- Amy E. Tabor

First Advantage’s Fingerprint Background Check Service Alleged to Violate FCRA

- Amy E. Tabor

Lawsuit about Credit Reports with Bad Payment History on Payday Loans

- John B. Scofield, Jr.

Your bad payment history on illegal, high-interest, payday loans should not be on your credit report. Caddell & Chapman recently filed a class action lawsuit about TransUnion credit reports that include the payment history on void, high-interest loans from internet or “rent-a-tribe” payday lenders, specifically Great Plains and Plain Green. Caddell & Chapman is still investigating several other potential matters involving payday lenders.

These “payday” loans from internet-based lenders customarily charge usurious interest at an

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Lawsuits Against Big Picture Loans, High-Interest Lender

- John B. Scofield, Jr.

Following up on its investigation of internet lenders, Caddell & Chapman has sued Big Picture Loans, LLC on behalf of Oregon, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Maryland, and Georgia residents. The lawsuits allege that Big Picture Loans’ unlicensed lending at high interest rates violated several state and federal laws. The plaintiffs request that the court declare that all Big Picture loans to Oregon, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, and Georgia residents are illegal, void, and uncollectible. If the …

Outdated Prison or Jail Addresses on Credit Reports

- Amy E. Tabor

On May 10, 2018, Caddell & Chapman filed a class action lawsuit regarding outdated prison or jail addresses on credit reports. Plaintiff James Mello brings suit against Trans Union, LLC. Mr. Mello alleges that TransUnion unlawfully reported the address of the Bristol County Jail as one of his previous addresses, with Mr. Mello’s former prisoner identification number referenced as the apartment number. Mr. Mello had been released from the Bristol County Jail over 7 years …

Investigating Illegal Loans by Big Picture Loans

- John B. Scofield, Jr.

Beyond Meat’s “Plant-Based” Burger Contains Synthetic Methylcellulose

- Amy E. Tabor

Caddell & Chapman is investigating claims that Beyond Meat is misleading consumers by falsely claiming that its products do not contain synthetic ingredients. If you purchased Beyond Meat believing it to be an all-natural product, please contact us for a free consultation

Investigation of Ford Door Latch Defect

- John B. Scofield, Jr.

Caddell & Chapman is investigating the frozen door latch system on 2018 and 2019 Ford trucks.

Lawsuit about Credit Reports with Bad Payment History on Payday Loans

- John B. Scofield, Jr.

These “payday” loans from internet-based lenders customarily charge usurious interest at an

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Abusive Robocalls to Cell Phones

- John B. Scofield, Jr.

Autodialed “robocalls” to mobile phones are more than just annoying—if made without consent, the are ILLEGAL. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) protects cell phone users’ privacy rights. The TCPA is a federal statute that prohibits telemarketers and others from making automated calls or sending texts or faxes to you without prior consent. As a victim of illegal robocalls, you have a right to file a claim or lawsuit for TCPA violations. You could be …

Lawsuits Against Abusive Tribal Payday Loans

- John B. Scofield, Jr.

Caddell & Chapman is investigating potential “rent-a-tribe” class action litigation. The investigation focuses on businesses that abuse their arrangements with Native American tribes to make short-term loans. These payday or installment loans have extremely high interest rates that are illegal under state and federal law.

As Caddell & Chapman is learning through its investigation, businesses across the country operate illegal online payday lending schemes by using the names of Native American tribes. Such tribes are …

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