If a credit card issuer has declared me deceased to all3 credit reporting agency’sand this has effected my credit, do I have a case to sue?
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If a credit card issuer has declared me deceased to all3 credit reporting agency’sand this has effected my credit, do I have a case to sue?
Asked on December 29, 2011 under General Practice, Arkansas
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If a credit card issuer has declared you deceased, you can certainly sue for any damage this has caused you. Let's say you went to obtain a mortgage loan or car loan, and the loan was denied simply because it shows you died! You need to have solid damages and not simply have it be a clerical mistake. Contact the credit card company and a) verify your identity and b) make sure they immediately under the Fair Credit Reporting Act send a correct to all credit reporting agencies and make sure they send you a copy of the letter of correction the credit card company sent to the credit reporting agencies.
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