LexisNexis Consumer Report Errors Lawyer
When LexisNexis Reports Inaccurate Consumer Data, We Are Here To Help You!
LexisNexis Risk Solutions is one of the largest consumer reporting agencies in the United States. Its databases influence decisions about employment, insurance, housing, credit, and even professional licensing. Unfortunately, errors in LexisNexis reports can cause devastating consequences — from losing a job offer or insurance policy to being denied housing or credit.
At Weiner & Sand LLC, we represent individuals who have been harmed by LexisNexis’s inaccurate or incomplete consumer reports. When these errors cost you money, opportunities, or peace of mind, you may have the right to file a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) lawsuit to recover damages and correct your record.
What Does LexisNexis Risk Solutions Do?
LexisNexis Risk Solutions collects, compiles, and sells vast amounts of personal information. The company maintains multiple types of consumer reports that are used across industries:
- Employment background checks – Used by employers to evaluate criminal history, verification records, or identity data.
- Tenant screening reports – Used by landlords or property managers to assess rental risk.
- Insurance claims databases – Such as CLUE (Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange), which track your past auto or property insurance claims.
- Credit and public record data – Including bankruptcy filings, liens, judgments, and address history.
- Identity verification and fraud prevention data – Used by banks, insurers, and government agencies.
Because LexisNexis serves so many industries, a single mistake in one of its databases can echo across multiple areas of your life — leading to employment denials, higher insurance rates, or credit rejections.
Common LexisNexis Errors
We regularly hear from clients who have experienced serious harm due to inaccurate LexisNexis data. Common problems include:
- Criminal records belonging to someone else with a similar name or birthdate
- Outdated or expunged criminal charges that should no longer appear
- Incorrect insurance claim histories in the CLUE database
- Civil judgments or liens that were satisfied or vacated but still reported as active
- Incorrect address or identity information leading to false matches
- Failure to remove old or mixed records after a consumer dispute
Under the FCRA, LexisNexis is required to “follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy” of all reports. When the company fails to meet that standard, it can be held liable for the harm caused.
Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
The FCRA is a federal law designed to protect consumers from the devastating effects of inaccurate reporting. It gives you the right to:
- Receive a copy of your LexisNexis report upon request
- Be notified before adverse action is taken against you based on that report
- Dispute any inaccurate or incomplete information
- Have your dispute reinvestigated and corrected within 30 days
- Sue LexisNexis for damages if it fails to comply with the law
If you lost a job, insurance coverage, or other opportunity because of an error in a LexisNexis report — or if the company ignored your dispute — you may be entitled to compensation under the FCRA.
Potential Damages in an FCRA Claim
Depending on the facts of your case, you may be entitled to recover:
- Actual damages – for lost income, emotional distress, and reputational harm
- Statutory damages – up to $1,000 per violation for willful misconduct
- Punitive damages – when LexisNexis knowingly disregards your rights
- Attorney’s fees and legal costs – so you pay nothing out-of-pocket
At Weiner & Sand LLC, we handle FCRA cases on a contingency fee basis — meaning you owe us nothing unless we win your case.
Why LexisNexis Errors Are So Widespread
Unlike many smaller background check companies, LexisNexis operates on a massive scale. Its databases pull information from millions of public records, court filings, insurance reports, and data brokers. Because these systems are automated, false matches and outdated records can easily slip through.
What’s worse, many consumers don’t even realize LexisNexis maintains a report on them until something goes wrong — such as an unexpected job denial or higher insurance quote.
If you’ve recently experienced an unexplained rejection or pricing change, it’s worth checking whether LexisNexis data was involved.
Why Hire Weiner & Sand LLC
Our attorneys have extensive experience litigating FCRA cases against major data reporting companies, including LexisNexis. We understand the systems they use, the compliance rules they often overlook, and the damages their errors can cause.
When you hire Weiner & Sand LLC, you get:
- A team focused on FCRA, employment, and consumer protection law
- Personalized, strategic representation tailored to your case
- A record of holding powerful companies accountable for data misuse and inaccuracy
Contact A LexisNexis Consumer Report Errors Lawyer
If LexisNexis Risk Solutions reported false, outdated, or misleading information that caused you harm, you don’t have to face them alone.
Call Weiner & Sand LLC today or complete our online contact form for a free consultation. We’ll review your report, explain your legal rights, and fight to restore your reputation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.