How Can I Sue HireRight for Compensation After They Lied on My Background Check?
If HireRight reported false, outdated, or misleading information about you, you may be able to sue them under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The FCRA requires companies like HireRight to make sure background checks are accurate and properly matched to the correct person. When HireRight makes serious mistakes, especially ones that cost you a job, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
When Can You Sue HireRight?
You may have a valid claim against HireRight if they:
Reported criminal charges that do not belong to you
Reported a closed, dismissed, or expunged case incorrectly
Labeled a misdemeanor as a felony
Mixed your record with another person
Reported outdated information
Failed to fix your dispute
Showed incorrect employment or education history
Cost you a job, contract, or opportunity due to false information
Even one inaccurate entry can be enough for a claim.
What the FCRA Requires From HireRight
HireRight must ensure:
Maximum possible accuracy
Up-to-date records
Proper reinvestigation after you dispute
Correct matching to the right person
Disclosure of the source of the information
Timely correction when errors are proven
If HireRight fails to meet these legal duties, you may sue them in federal court.
What Compensation Can You Get for a False HireRight Report?
Depending on the violation, you may be entitled to:
Statutory damages (up to $1,000)
Actual damages (lost income, job opportunities)
Emotional distress damages
Punitive damages (for reckless violations)
Attorney’s fees and court costs
Many HireRight cases settle privately for meaningful compensation.
How We Can Help
If HireRight reported false information and it harmed your job prospects, we can investigate the error, file an FCRA claim, and pursue compensation on your behalf, with no upfront cost to you.