ChexSystems Consumer Credit Class Action
Last verified October 18, 2026Source: courtlistener-litigationHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
Still being litigated: the claims below are allegations, not findings, and there is no settlement, claim form or payout yet.
Where this case stands
In litigation
The case has been filed and is being fought in court. There is no settlement, no claim form and no payout yet; many class actions are dismissed or never certified.
Pending in the District Court, E.D. New York (No. 1:24-cv-03228).
- April 30, 2024Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action against ChexSystems, Inc., apparently concerning consumer credit reporting practices, filed under the Fair Credit Reporting Act or similar consumer-credit statute. The nature of suit is 480 Consumer Credit, indicating claims related to how consumer credit information is reported or handled.
Do you qualify?
No settlement exists yet, so there is nothing to file and no class definition to check. If the case settles, the settlement will define exactly who qualifies — watch this case and we'll let you know.
How to file
There is no claim to file yet. If this case reaches a settlement, a claim process will open — usually with an official settlement website and a filing deadline.
Common questions
- Can I file a claim in the ChexSystems Consumer Credit Class Action case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed April 30, 2024 in the District Court, E.D. New York (No. 1:24-cv-03228).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the ChexSystems Consumer Credit Class Action?
- For the plaintiffs: Kevin Christopher Mallon (Mallon Consumer Law Group PLLC); Simratpal Kaur (Youth Represent); Shomari Ward (Youth Represent); Michael Clayton Pope (Youth Represent). For ChexSystems, Inc.: Stephen Jay Steinlight (Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP); Kathleen Michelle Hutchenreuther (Troutman Pepper Locke LLP); David M. Gettings (Troutman Pepper Locke LLP). From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Shanique Best
Defendants
- ChexSystems, Inc.
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Kevin Christopher MallonMallon Consumer Law Group PLLCRepresents Shanique Best3 tracked cases · $10.3M in disclosed settlementskmallon@consumerprotectionfirm.com · (646) 713-1008
- Simratpal KaurYouth RepresentRepresents Shanique Bestskaur@youthrepresent.org · (646) 759-4464
- Shomari WardYouth RepresentRepresents Shanique Bestsward@youthrepresent.org · (646) 759-4453
- Michael Clayton PopeYouth RepresentRepresents Shanique Bestmpope@youthrepresent.org · (646) 759-8082
- Lauren Kw BrennanFRANCIS & MAILMAN, P.C.Represents Shanique Best3 tracked caseslbrennan@consumerlawfirm.com · (215) 735-8600
- James A FrancisFrancis Mailman Soumilas P.C.Represents Shanique Best19 tracked cases · $167.8M in disclosed settlementsjfrancis@consumerlawfirm.com · (215) 735-8600
Counsel for defendants
- Stephen Jay SteinlightTroutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLPRepresents ChexSystems, Inc.2 tracked casesstephen.steinlight@troutmansanders.com · (212) 704-6000
- Kathleen Michelle HutchenreutherTroutman Pepper Locke LLPRepresents ChexSystems, Inc.3 tracked caseskathleen.hutchenreuther@troutman.com · (757) 687-7759
- David M. GettingsTroutman Pepper Locke LLPRepresents ChexSystems, Inc.2 tracked cases · $1.2M in disclosed settlements defendeddave.gettings@troutman.com · (757) 687-7500
Other cases these firms appear in
- Nelnet Consumer Credit Class Action · Mallon Consumer Law Group PLLC
- Johns Hopkins University Spring 2020 Settlement · Mallon Consumer Law Group PLLC
- Greenidge v. HomeTap Equity Partners Class Action · FRANCIS & MAILMAN, P.C.
- Pepenella v. Domaine Bousquet Fraud Class Action · FRANCIS & MAILMAN, P.C.
- Cleara Statutory Class Action · Francis Mailman Soumilas, P.C.
From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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