NOTICE OF CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT
Your rights may be affected by this class action Lawsuit, if Trans Union, LLC (“Defendant” or “Trans Union”) furnished an
employment background check about you to either Business Information Group, Inc., or HireRight, Inc., and that report
contained at least one record of a civil lien, bankruptcy, or civil judgment.
Your legal rights will be affected by this lawsuit. Please read this notice carefully. It explains the lawsuit and your legal rights,
including the process for excluding yourself from the case.
You can call (703) 621-5905 to speak with Consumer Litigation Associates (the law firm that is representing you) or write to them at: Consumer
Litigation Associates, P.C., 763 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite 1-A, Newport News, VA 23601. You may also contact them by e-mail at: TransUnion@clalegal.com.
PLEASE DO NOT ADDRESS ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LAWSUIT TO THE COURT OR CLERK’S OFFICE.
Your Legal Rights and Options in This Lawsuit
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Option 1:
Do Nothing
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If you do nothing, you will remain in the class and you will be legally bound by the outcome of the
case at trial, including all of the orders that the Court enters and any judgment that is entered. If the Plaintiffs
and the Class obtain a monetary judgment, you will be sent a second notice with instructions on how to obtain your portion of the award.
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Option 2:
Exclude Yourself Entirely
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You can remove yourself from participation in this class action. You will not be bound by any orders or judgments entered in the case,
but if the Plaintiffs and the Class are successful in obtaining monetary relief, you will not be entitled to receive a portion of that award.
If you exclude yourself, you will retain any right to file a separate lawsuit against Trans Union. Your request to opt out of the Lawsuit
must be postmarked by October 23, 2016.
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1. Why did I receive this notice?
The Court ordered this notice because you have a right to know about the certification of a class action lawsuit of which you may be a member, and about your options, before the case proceeds to trial.
This notice explains the lawsuit and your legal rights. Judge John A. Gibney, Jr., of the United States District Court for the
Eastern District of Virginia, is overseeing this class action. The case is known as
Tyrone Henderson, et al. v. Trans Union, LLC, et al., Case No. 3:14-cv-679-JAG (the “Lawsuit”).
You are a member of the Class and are affected by the outcome of the case if Trans Union supplied either Business Information Group, Inc., or
HireRight, Inc., with a background check about you that contained at least one record of a civil lien, bankruptcy, or civil judgment on
or after October 3, 2012, and if Trans Union did not provide you with notice that it had furnished that report on the day it furnished the report.
The Class is defined as follows: All natural persons residing in the United States (including all territories and other political subdivisions
of the United States) (a) who were the subject of a consumer report furnished by Trans Union, LLC (“Trans Union”) to (1) Business
Information Group, Inc., or (2) HireRight, Inc., (b) that was furnished for an employment purpose, (c) that contained at least one record of
a civil lien, bankruptcy or civil judgment, (d) on or after October 3, 2012, and (e) to whom Trans Union did not place in the United
States mail postage pre-paid, on the day it furnished any part of the report containing the public record, a written notice that it was furnishing
the subject report and containing the name of the person that was to receive the report. Excluded from the class definition are any employees,
officers, directors of Trans Union, any attorney appearing in this case, and any judge assigned to hear this action.
2. What is this lawsuit about?
Plaintiffs Joseph Buckley and Jonathan Harris, (the “Plaintiffs” or “Class Representatives”) are consumers who claim that Trans Union
violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1681, et seq. (the “FCRA”) in connection with preparing background reports.
Specifically, the Plaintiffs contend that Trans Union violated the FCRA by reporting adverse public record information—a civil lien,
bankruptcy, or civil judgment—to either Business Information Group, Inc., or HireRight, Inc., without either furnishing notice to the consumer of the
fact of such reporting on the day it furnished the report or maintaining strict procedures to ensure that the information was complete or up to date
at the time the report was prepared.
Trans Union has denied all claims in the Lawsuit and contends that it acted lawfully and in compliance with the FCRA at all times.
3. What is a class action and who is involved?
In a class action lawsuit, one or more people called a “Class Representative,” sue on behalf of other people who have similar claims.
In this case the Plaintiffs, Joseph Buckley and Jonathan Harris, are the Class Representatives. One court resolves the issues for everyone in the
Class – except for those people who choose to exclude themselves from the Class. The trial in this case will resolve the claims for all people in the Class.
4. Is there any money available to me at this time?
No. There is no money available now because the Court has not yet conducted a trial to determine if money will
be available. If there is a monetary award, eligible class members will be sent a second notice with instruction on
how to claim their share of the class benefits. You do not have to do anything at this time in order to stay in the
Class and maintain the possibility of getting money from the Lawsuit.
5. What am I giving up to stay in the class?
Unless you exclude yourself from this Class, you will be considered a Class Member, which means you give up your right to sue or continue a
lawsuit against Trans Union regarding the legal issues that were raised in this case. Unless you formally exclude yourself from the Lawsuit,
you will also be bound by all orders and judgments that the Court enters in this case. However, if you remain in the Class and the Class
obtains a monetary award at trial or a settlement with Trans Union, you will be entitled to claim a share of the Class benefits.
6. How do I exclude myself from the lawsuit?
To completely exclude yourself from the Lawsuit, you must send a letter stating that you want to be excluded from
the Henderson, et al. v. Trans Union, LLC, et al. case. Be sure to include: (1) the name of the
Lawsuit, “Henderson v. Trans Union, LLC,” Civil Action No. 3:14-cv-679-JAG; (2) your full name, current address,
and telephone number, (3) a statement of intention to exclude yourself from the Lawsuit; and (4) your signature. You must mail your
Exclusion Request so that it is postmarked no later than October 23, 2016 to:
Henderson v. Trans Union, LLC Lawsuit
Notice Administrator
P.O. Box 1367
Blue Bell, PA 19422
7. Do I have a lawyer in the case?
The Court has appointed Leonard A. Bennett, Susan M. Rotkis, and Craig C. Marchiando of Consumer Litigation Associates, P.C., 763 J.
Clyde Morris Boulevard, Suite 1-A, Newport News, Virginia 23601; Matthew J. Erausquin and Casey S. Nash of Consumer Litigation Associates, P.C.,
1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 600, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; James A. Francis, John Soumilas, David Searles, and Lauren K. W. Brennan
of Francis & Mailman, P.C., 100 S. Broad Street, Suite 1902, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19110; Dale W. Pittman of
The Law Offices of Dale W. Pittman, P.C., 112-A West Tabb Street, Petersburg, Virginia 23803; and John C. Bazaz of
The Law Offices of John C. Bazaz, PLC, 4000 Legato Road, Suite 1100, Fairfax, Virginia 22033 to represent you and other Class Members.
Together, the lawyers are called Class Counsel. You will not be separately charged by these lawyers for their work on the case.
If you want to be represented by your own lawyer, you may hire one at your own expense.
8. How will the lawyers be paid?
If successful at trial, Class Counsel will ask the Court for an award of attorney’s fees. Class Counsel will also ask the Court to
reimburse their costs and expenses incurred by them and by the Class Representative in litigating this matter.
9. When and where will the trial be?
The Court will hold a trial on April 3, 2017, at 9 a.m. in Courtroom 6000 of the United States District Court,
Eastern District of Virginia, Spotswood W. Robinson, III and Robert R. Merhige, Jr., Federal Courthouse, 701 East Broad Street,
Richmond, Virginia 23219. You may attend the trial, but you do not have to.
10. Do I have to come to the trial?
No. Class Counsel will litigate the case on your behalf. You are welcome to attend at your own expense if you so desire.
If you have excluded yourself from the Lawsuit, your claims will not be litigated at the trial and you will be free to bring
your own individual claim against Trans Union.
11. How do I get more information?
If you have questions about the case, you can call (703) 621-5905, email TransUnion@clalegal.com or write to:
Henderson v. Trans Union, LLC Lawsuit
Notice Administrator
P.O. Box 1367
Blue Bell, PA 19422
PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE COURT OR THE CLERK REGARDING THIS LAWSUIT.