Case: Accessible Credit Reports Agreement

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Filed Date: 2005

Closed Date: 2011

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Case Summary

In April 2005, attorneys representing individuals who were blind or visually impaired entered into structured negotiations with Equifax Information Services LLC ("Equifax"), Experian Information Solutions, Inc. ("Experian"), and TransUnion LLC ("TransUnion"). In September 2005, the parties entered into a settlement agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, three credit report companies agreed to take affirmative steps to make sure that blind people could read the credit reports that they …

In April 2005, attorneys representing individuals who were blind or visually impaired entered into structured negotiations with Equifax Information Services LLC ("Equifax"), Experian Information Solutions, Inc. ("Experian"), and TransUnion LLC ("TransUnion"). In September 2005, the parties entered into a settlement agreement.

Under the terms of the agreement, three credit report companies agreed to take affirmative steps to make sure that blind people could read the credit reports that they received from these companies. On-line reports were to meet standards set by the Web Accessibility Initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium. Credit reports would also be made available in Braille, Large Print, and on audio CD. The agreement was signed with the American Council of the Blind (ACB), the California Council of the Blind (CCB), and other blind people.

As of December 31, 2008, credit reports are now available from all three credit reporting companies in accessible formats.

Summary Authors

Kristen Sagar (5/12/2009)

People


Attorney for Plaintiff

Dardarian, Linda M. (California)

Feingold, Lainey [Elaine] (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Goerss, Richard G (Georgia)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Document

Settlement Agreement

Sept. 1, 2005

Sept. 1, 2005

Settlement Agreement

Accessible Credit Reports Press Release

April 23, 2008

April 23, 2008

Press Release

Docket

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Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Disability Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: 2005

Closing Date: 2011

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

individuals who are blind or visually impaired

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Attorney Organizations:

Law Office of Lainey Feingold

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Equifax Information Services LLC, Private Entity/Person

Experian Information Solutions, Inc., Private Entity/Person

TransUnion LLC, Private Entity/Person

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12111 et seq.

Special Case Type(s):

Out-of-court

Available Documents:

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Private Settlement Agreement

Order Duration: 2008 - 2011