The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against Experian, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the U.S., for allegedly conducting "sham investigations" into ...

The lawsuit seeks an injunction barring any further violations of the law, forfeiture of ill-gotten gains, restitution to repay consumers and monetary penalties. Experian denied the allegations.

In a move that could have significant implications for consumers and the credit reporting industry, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken legal action against Experian, one of the ...