CClaimWatch
Plaintiff counsel in 4 cases

Adam W. Short

Consumer Litigation Associates, P.C.

Address of record
763 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Suite 1-A, Newport News, VA 23601, 757-930-3660
Email
adam@clalegal.com
Phone
(757) 930-3660
Fax
Fax 757-930-3662

Contact details as filed with the court in the cases below.

4
Cases tracked
3 active · 1 settled
$13.5M
Plaintiff-side recovery
Disclosed settlement funds
—
Defense-side exposure
Resolved in settlements
1
Cases with values
of 4 tracked

Case history

Publicly tracked matters where this attorney is listed as counsel.

Plaintiff counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

Bilodeau v. Trans Union Data Breach/Credit Reporting Class Action

A proposed class action against Trans Union, LLC, apparently concerning consumer credit reporting or credit-related practices. The nature of suit code indicates a consumer credit matter, which commonly involves allegations regarding data breaches, privacy violations, or improper handling of credit information affecting ordinary consumers.

Filed
October 27, 2025
Represents
Steven Bilodeau, Jr., Susan Hudspeth, Brian Mitchell, Raymond Smith, Wilton Wahlkamp
Plaintiff counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

Fifth Third Bank Sales and Lending Practices Class Action

A proposed class action against Fifth Third Bank, National Association, apparently concerning sales and lending practices related to Dividend Solar Finance, LLC. The case was transferred to the District of Minnesota as part of an MDL, and the docket reflects a Truth in Lending nature of suit. These are allegations in a newly filed case, not proven facts and not yet a settlement.

Filed
October 8, 2024
Represents
Heather Kenny
Plaintiff counselActive litigation — no settlement yet

Fifth Third Bank Solar Lending Practices Class Action

A proposed class action against Fifth Third Bank, National Association, apparently concerning the bank's sales and lending practices related to Dividend Solar Finance, LLC. The case was transferred to the District of Minnesota as part of an MDL over those practices. The docket text indicates consumer credit claims, but specific allegations are not detailed.

Filed
May 31, 2024
Represents
Heather Kenny
Plaintiff counselSettled — claims closed

LexisNexis Deceased Report Settlement

LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc. reported death records about individuals who were actually alive. The company disclosed inaccurate deceased status information on consumer reports, violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Settlement fund
$13.5M
Claim deadline
May 16, 2026
Represents
Kerry Jennifer Scroggins

“Recovery” and “exposure” refer to total disclosed settlement funds in associated cases, not money personally won or lost by an attorney. Settlements generally resolve disputed allegations without a finding that either side won. Data comes from public court dockets and may be incomplete.