LexisNexis False Deceased Reports Settlement
LexisNexis False Deceased Reports Settlement
LexisNexis will pay $13.5 million to settle claims that it incorrectly reported living people as deceased, leading to consumers being denied credit, insurance, and other opportunities. Eligible members can receive pro rata cash payments estimated at $150 or more.
Claim Value:
$150-$1000+
Overview
LexisNexis has agreed to pay $13.5 million to resolve allegations that it violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by incorrectly reporting living consumers as deceased in its identity verification and fraud prevention reports, which reportedly led to consumers being denied credit, insurance, and other opportunities. The settlement provides cash payments to individuals who were incorrectly flagged as deceased between August 11, 2017, and November 4, 2025.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for benefits if 1) you contacted LexisNexis FL to inquire about a deceased notation on a LexisNexis FL product from August 11, 2017 to November 4, 2025; or 2) an identity verification and/or fraud prevention transaction was run from August 11, 2017 to November 4, 2025 that incorrectly reported you as deceased.
You contacted LexisNexis about an incorrect deceased notation on a LexisNexis FL product between the relevant dates (Contact Member)
An identity verification and/or fraud prevention transaction was run between the relevant dates that incorrectly flagged you as deceased (Product Member)
This occurred from 8/11/2017 to 11/4/2025
File Your Claim by May 15, 2026
Estimated payment of at least $150.
Product Members must file a claim to receive payment.
Contact Members receive payment automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our mission is to help people get the compensation they deserve. We are providing this information and a direct link to the official site to ensure you don't miss out on money you may be owed. However, this will mean that claims submitted for this settlement will not be reviewed, monitored, or have additional support from ClaimsHero.
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