Francis & Mailman, P.C. and SmithMarco, P.C. Announce FCRA Settlement with Core-Mark Distributors, Inc.

ATLANTA, Feb. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- A proposed settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit alleging that Core-Mark Distributors, Inc., violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA"). Plaintiff alleged that Defendant violated the FCRA by procuring, or causing to be procured, consumer reports for applicants, and failing to provide copies of the same and/or written notices of FCRA rights prior to taking adverse action against such individuals. Defendant denies that it violated the law in any fashion.

The proposed settlement class includes people who, between December 1, 2013, and the present, applied for employment with or were employees of Core-Mark for whom Core-Mark procured or caused to be procured a consumer report, as defined by the FCRA, and for whom Core-Mark used adverse information contained in the consumer report to disqualify such individuals from employment with Core-Mark.

Through this Settlement, Core-Mark, has agreed to pay $300.00 to each Class Member. Payments will be made by check directly to Settlement Class Members if the settlement is finally approved. There is no need to file a claim.

Settlement Class Members may object to the proposed settlement or request exclusion from the Settlement Class. If you believe you are a Settlement Class Member and you have not received a settlement notice, you must call 1-888-663-7193 or send you name, address and phone number to Crosby v. Core-Mark Distributors, Inc., Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 404000, Louisville, Kentucky 40233-4000 no later than March 16, 2018. 

There will be a Fairness Hearing on April 16, 2018 to determine the fairness, reasonableness, and adequacy of the settlement; whether the Settlement Class is adequately represented by the Class Representative and Class Counsel; and whether an order and final judgment should be entered. The Court also will consider Settlement Class Counsel's application for an award of attorneys' fees and expenses and Class Representative's compensation.

You will be represented at the Fairness Hearing by Settlement Class Counsel, unless you choose to enter an appearance in person or through your own counsel. The appearance of your own attorney is not necessary to participate in the Fairness Hearing. 

Sharon Crosby, on behalf of herself and all similarly-situated individuals v. Core-Mark Distributors, Inc., Case No. 1:15-cv-04198-SCJ-JFK, United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia.

SOURCE Francis & Mailman, P.C.