Case Name (Date)

Flannery et al. v. American Express Co.
23-cv-7931, C.D. Cal.
(Sept. 2023)


Product/Service

American Express credit cards


Allegations

Falsely representing that American Express only conducts hard credit score inquiries (which impact credit scores) if applications are approved and applicants accept the credit cards when the company actually performs hard credit inquiries that negatively affect applicants’ credit scores even when their applications are denied


Status

Pending



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