Notice of Intent to File Lawsuit Against Credit Bureau
Sample notice letter regarding legal action
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]
[Date]
[Credit Bureau Name]
[Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]
RE: Notice of Intent to File Lawsuit - Violations of Fair Credit Reporting Act
Dear Sir/Madam:
This letter serves as formal notice of my intent to file a lawsuit against your organization for violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.
Violations:
You have failed to investigate disputes I submitted regarding inaccurate information on my credit report within the required 30-day period. The disputed items are as follows:
[LIST SPECIFIC DISPUTED ITEMS AND ACCOUNT DETAILS]
Despite my repeated requests and documented disputes, these inaccurate items remain on my credit report. This constitutes willful non-compliance with the FCRA.
Damages:
As a result of your violations, I have suffered actual damages including:
- Denial of credit applications
- Higher interest rates on credit products
- Emotional distress and mental anguish
- Loss of employment opportunities
I am entitled to recover actual damages, statutory damages up to $1,000 per violation, and attorney fees.
Settlement Offer:
I am willing to settle this matter for $[AMOUNT] if you agree to:
- Immediately remove all disputed inaccurate items from my credit report
- Provide written confirmation of removal
- Pay the settlement amount within 30 days
If I do not receive a satisfactory response within 30 days of this letter, I will file a lawsuit in [STATE] court.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Signature]

