$8.31M TransUnion Bankruptcy Report Settlement
Trans Union agreed to an $8.31 million settlement resolving claims that certain consumer reports inaccurately included bankruptcy remarks without corresponding public-record bankruptcy entries. Trans Union denies wrongdoing.
Benefit Summary
No Bankruptcy Group members will automatically receive $100 and may submit a claim for an estimated payment of about $1,000. Aged Bankruptcy Group members must claim to receive an estimated payment of about $350. The estimates may increase or decrease with actual claim rates.
Maximum Award
Estimated about $1,000 for No Bankruptcy Group claimants; actual pro rata payments may vary
Who Is Included
United States and territory residents for whom Trans Union sold a consumer report from January 6, 2020 through January 31, 2023 that included a bankruptcy remark on a tradeline, omitted a bankruptcy entry from the report's public-record section, and had no government-held bankruptcy filing within the prior ten years. The notice separates members into No Bankruptcy and Aged Bankruptcy groups.
- Proof required: No supporting documents are specified. Online claims require the unique Claim Number and PIN from the notice.
How to File a Claim
- Claim method: Online
- Claim deadline: 2026-10-30
- Instructions: Submit a claim online by October 30, 2026 using the Claim Number and PIN on the notice. No Bankruptcy Group members receive $100 automatically if they remain in the class but may claim a higher estimated payment; Aged Bankruptcy Group members must claim to receive payment.
Case Details
- Case name: Brooks v. Trans Union, LLC
- Case number: 2:22-cv-00048-KSM
- Court: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- Official Settlement Website: https://brooksbankruptcyclassaction.com/
Sources
Claim form, FAQ, deadlines, administrator information
Court-approved notice describing eligibility and benefits