Hess v. Equifax Information Services LLC
Last verified September 19, 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. Arkansas (No. 3:26-cv-00016).
- January 12, 2026Case filed
What happened
A proposed class action against Equifax Information Services LLC concerning consumer credit matters. Based on the nature of suit code, the case apparently involves claims related to consumer credit reporting or credit information practices, potentially including data privacy or breach issues commonly associated with credit reporting agencies.
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 Hess v. Equifax Information Services LLC case?
- No. The case is still being litigated — there is no settlement, no claim form, and no payout. It was filed January 12, 2026 in the District Court, E.D. Arkansas (No. 3:26-cv-00016).What a class action lawsuit is →
- Who are the attorneys in the Hess v. Equifax Information Services LLC?
- For the plaintiffs: Eliyahu R. Babad. From the public court docket.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Malcolm Hess
Defendants
- Trans Union LLC
- Equifax Information Services LLC
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Eliyahu R. BabadRepresents Malcolm Hessebabad@steinsakslegal.com · (201) 282-6500
From the public court docket, contact details as filed; not an endorsement.
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