In this insightful episode of FCRA Focus, host Dave Gettings and guest Jonathan DeMars, an associate in Troutman Pepper’s Consumer Financial Services Practice Group, delve into the recent Supreme Court decision in Department of Agriculture Rural Development Rural Housing Service v. Kirtz. This ruling examines the potential liability of the government under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and has implications through the legal community and beyond. Join us as we explore the intricacies of the case, the arguments that swayed the Supreme Court, and the likely effects on both government entities and private parties. This episode offers our insights into a case that defines the boundaries of sovereign immunity within the realm of credit reporting.
Transcript: The Kirtz Decision: FCRA and Government Liability Unpacked (PDF)