Manuel v. Wells Fargo Bank – $12 million settlement
Manuel v. Wells Fargo Bank – $12 million settlement

CLA represented a class against Wells Fargo Bank for violations of the FCRA relating to the obtaining and use of background checks for employees and applicants. The case resulted in a nationwide settlement of $12,000,000, from which class members obtained shares.

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