LexisNexis Deceased Report Settlement
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This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was May 16, 2026. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
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.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who was reported as deceased in a LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc. report, or anyone who contacted the company about a death record reported about them. The settlement includes "Product Members" (those identified in reports) and "Contact Members" (those who contacted the company).
What you can claim
Read from the official settlement notice. Confirm the terms that apply to you on the administrator's site before filing.
Cash payment
Product Members who submit a Claim Form affirming they are the person identified and are alive will receive a cash payment. Contact Members do not need to submit a Claim Form to receive payment.
Who is in the class
If You Were Reported as Deceased or Contacted LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc. About a Death Record Reported About You on a LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc. Report
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Product Members must submit a truthful Claim Form affirming their identity and that they are alive; Contact Members automatically receive payment without filing a Claim Form. The claim filing deadline is May 16, 2026. File online or mail your form to the settlement administrator using the information at www.DeceasedReportSuit.com.
Common questions
- How much does the LexisNexis Deceased Report Settlement pay?
- The total settlement fund is $13.5M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the LexisNexis Deceased Report Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was May 16, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the LexisNexis Deceased Report Settlement?
- Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
- Is the LexisNexis Deceased Report Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at deceasedreportsuit.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the LexisNexis Deceased Report Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for March 17, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- Kerry Jennifer Scroggins
Defendants
- LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc.
Counsel for plaintiffs
- Adam W. ShortConsumer Litigation Associates, P.C.
- Zachary Michael VaughanBerger Montague PC (DC-NA)
- Leonard Anthony BennettConsumer Litigation Associates
- Kevin Anthony DillonConsumer Litigation Associates (Richmond)
- John Justin MaravalliConsumer Litgation Associates P.C.
- Eleanor Michelle DrakeBerger Montague PC (MN-NA)
- Craig Carley MarchiandoConsumer Litigation Associates
- Drew David SarrettConsumer Litigation Associates, PC
Counsel for defendants
- Ronald I Raether , Jr.
- Joshua Daniel DaveyTroutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP (NC-NA)
- James F. McCabeAlston & Bird
- Derek Michael SchwahnTroutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP (GA-NA)
- David Neal AnthonyTroutman Pepper Locke (Richmond)
- Cindy Dawn HansonTroutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP (GA-NA)
- Julie Diane HoffmeisterTroutman Pepper Locke (Richmond)
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