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James X. Bormes v. USA
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13-1602
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July 22, 2014
Gov't Not Immune From FCRA Damages, 7th Circ. Rules
The Seventh Circuit ruled Tuesday that the federal government isn't shielded from damages for violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, but still upheld on separate grounds the dismissal of an attorney's class action over the government's alleged unlawful disclosure of his credit card information.
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September 27, 2013
7th Circ. Weighs Gov't Immunity In FCRA Class Action
An attorney asked the Seventh Circuit on Friday to revive his class action against the U.S. government seeking damages under the Fair Credit Reporting Act for the alleged unlawful disclosure of his credit card information, arguing the law clearly waives the government's sovereign immunity.