Published
December 21, 2025
Updated
July 29, 2026
The $13.5 million LexisNexis settlement addressed allegedly inaccurate deceased notations on consumer reports; final approval is effective and the May 2026 claim deadline has passed.
Current Status
The court granted final approval, and the settlement became effective March 17, 2026. Product Member claims closed May 16, 2026. The official site listed June 15, 2026 as an estimated payment date but does not confirm that payments were issued.StatusFinal Approval Granted — Payment Confirmation Unavailable
Claim DeadlineMay 16, 2026 (Passed)
BenefitAt least $150 for qualifying Product Members; Contact Members automatic
Proof RequiredClaim and PIN were required for Product Members
What Was This Case About?
The plaintiff alleged that LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL reported living consumers as deceased and asserted claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. LexisNexis agreed to settle without the court deciding the merits.Who Was Included?
Product Members were consumers for whom LexisNexis allegedly sold a report containing a deceased notation. Contact Members were consumers allegedly contacted because a customer received such a report. Product Members needed to claim; Contact Members were scheduled for automatic payments.How Were Payments Calculated?
The notice stated that qualifying Product Members would receive no less than $150, with the final amount depending on approved claims and deductions. Contact Member payments were automatic under the settlement terms.Official Information
Review current notices and documents on the Deceased Report Suit website.
Settlement Amount
$13,500,000
Case Title
Scroggins v. LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc.
Case Number
3:22-cv-00545-MHL-SLS
Court
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Current Milestone
Final approval effective March 17, 2026
Official Website
Deceased Report Suit
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