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]