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Class action accuses Jones Day of pulling plaintiff's credit and driving records through LexisNexis

A class action filed Monday in New York State Supreme Court accuses Jones Day of violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Driver's Privacy Protection Act by obtaining a New York man's credit and driving records as a litigation tactic. Plaintiff Shmuel Levy is also suing LexisNexis, which he says provided the report.

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Key points

  • Plaintiff Shmuel Levy filed the class action on October 26, 2026, in the Supreme Court of the State of New York.New York Law Journal
  • The complaint alleges Jones Day pulled his credit and driving records as a litigation tactic.New York Law Journal
  • It asserts claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Driver's Privacy Protection Act.New York Law Journal
  • Levy is also suing LexisNexis for providing the report.New York Law Journal
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