New Jersey’s Valley National Bank is facing a putative class action in federal court after violating the federal fair credit reporting law when the company obtained consumer reports on job applicants without first informing the candidates. The suits seek damages of $100 to $1,000 for about 1,000 people over the past two years.
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NJ Bank Sued by Job Applicants Over Credit Reports
Nov 1, 2016 | Credit Checks, Data Protection & Privacy, Fair Credit Reporting Act
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