Dish Network Fights Class Certification After Background Check Company Settles Claims

After a settlement involving claims against Sterling Infosystems, Inc. received final approval, Dish Network, LLC (Dish) continued to fight class certification against satellite television installers who have accused Dish of violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) regarding its use of background checks.

One of the claims asserted against Dish is that it did not provide class members with an appropriate consent and disclosure form under the FCRA.  Satellite television contractors who were part of the Dish Network Contractor Program were required to use Sterling to conduct background checks on individual technicians.  The disclosure forms identified the contractor as the company obtaining the reports and did not disclose that Dish would also be receiving the information provided by Sterling.