Posted by 101livescan on 2/8/10 9:41am
Msg #321895

Signix vs. NNA Settlement

Looks like all I have to do is write in and stake my claim for $302, reimbursement for the bg chk they did in 2007, plus $250, well, hell, better than a poke in the eye.

I wonder how many people were named in this settlement as recipients entitled to reimbursement.

Obviously not that many people on this board. Last year I made the conscious decision to cut away a lot of my affiliations due to expenses, changing market and lower signing fees being offered.

A lot of companies I worked for two years ago don't even exist, and I found another market to supplant that lost revenue. I think NNA has diminished in size tremendously. Those not in the signing biz don't want the liability or responsibility that comes with the territory.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 2/8/10 9:50am
Msg #321898

Re: Signix vs. NNA Settlement...???

"write in and stake my claim for $302, reimbursement for the bg chk they did in 2007, plus $250, "

Why $552? My understanding is the settlement is $52 per person/claimant - if this is the same one that was posted about previously. How did the BGC cost you $552? or $302 for that matter.

Reply by 101livescan on 2/8/10 10:06am
Msg #321900

Re: Signix vs. NNA Settlement...???

I will confirm in a while. Called counsel definitely $52 reimb, then $250 for certain sub agents, $302 total.

Reply by 101livescan on 2/8/10 10:10am
Msg #321901

Re: Signix vs. NNA Settlement...???

I will confirm in a while. Called counsel definitely $52 reimb, then $250 for certain sub agents, $302 total.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 2/8/10 10:21am
Msg #321902

Sub-Class Members...if you had adverse action taken against

you...

"Who is a Sub-Class Member? For the period from October 6, 2006 to April 22, 2009, all Class Members against whom Defendants allegedly took adverse action without (i) providing these consumers with a copy of their report and a description in writing of their FCRA rights and (ii) notifying these consumers that the consumer reporting agency that prepared the reports did not make the decision to take the adverse action and was unable to provide the consumers with the specific reasons why the adverse action was taken are Sub-Class Members. "

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 2/8/10 10:25am
Msg #321903

Link to Settlement

http://www.nationalnotary.org/settlement.htm

And you CAN opt for a cash payment rather than their offer of a free year's membership

Reply by EHarp/MO on 2/8/10 10:44am
Msg #321905

Re: Signix vs. NNA Settlement...???

The class action is for those who were not aware that a credit report was part of the Background check. The sub-class is for those who never received a copy of the "Screening Solutions Summary Report" is the way I understood the counsel.

The report summary list:
InstaCheck – Identity Verification
Multi-State Court Search (National Criminal)
Blocked Persons List (OFAC)
Criminal Records Search
Driving Record

There is no mention of a credit report on the summary. It also does not pick up states off of the main land.

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 2/8/10 2:21pm
Msg #321933

If you look in the stipulation PDF file, there are pages and pages of names listed under the class they belong to. The majority fall under the $52 provision. The ones that get more are those, as I read it, that were actually denied the CBG status based on the background check (adverse action). When that happens, they are required to notify you of certain things, and apparently they failed to do that.

I don't think they actually pulled entire credit files, just some parts of it in order to verify identity and address information.

Reply by MW/VA on 2/8/10 2:29pm
Msg #321937

I still think this is odd. There was another class action suit brought again Lexis-Nexis about 2 years ago.
Now Signix. These are both companies affiliated with NNA bgc's. I'm still smelling a rat in this mix.

Reply by Jessica Ward on 2/8/10 2:39pm
Msg #321947

Thanks for the heads up--I was named in this and never knew it. You rock! I think I only qualify for the $52, but yes, had no idea they were going to pull my credit info. :-/

Reply by garland/CA on 2/8/10 3:49pm
Msg #321955

How did everyone select the $52 back option? I called the 757-873-1010 number (attorney handling the case) and they are emailing me a form to complete. Just wondered if there was another way to select the cash back option that I missed?

Reply by Marian_in_CA on 2/8/10 5:05pm
Msg #321965

Here's how to ask for the cash:

Download (and I suggest reading) the following PDF:

http://www.nationalnotary.org/stipulation.pdf

Do a search for your name to see which class, if any, you might be in.

Go to the end of the file and you'll see the form to fill out. It's page 420 of the PDF, "Election of Cash Payment."

Mail a copy to BOTH attorneys:

Class Counsel
Leonard A. Bennett
Consumer Litigation Associates, PC, Suite 100
12515 Warwick Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23606


Art Silbergeld, Esq.
BINGHAM MCCUTCHEN LLP
1620 26th Street, Fourth Floor, North Tower
Santa Monica, California 90404



However, on page 19 of the stipulation, you'll note that if more than 7.5% of the class members opt for the cash, the NNA may not settle. So, remember this is only a proposed settlement.

Honestly, I think a lot of us are hoping everyone asks for cash. It will not be a pretty outcome for the NNA if that happens. 7.5%? That's not very much.

Reply by MW/VA on 2/8/10 8:25pm
Msg #321984

Re: Here's how to ask for the cash:

Awwww.. wouldn't that be too bad if it hurt NNA's cash flow.....

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 2/8/10 9:14pm
Msg #321988

That's just it - they won't allow that to happen

if over 7.5% of those eligible file for cash payments they won't settle.

Reply by garland/CA on 2/8/10 9:06pm
Msg #321987

Re: Here's how to ask for the cash:

thank you! I'll send those off tomorrow morning!

Reply by garland/CA on 2/8/10 11:23pm
Msg #322008

Re: Here's how to ask for the cash:

The address I received when the form was emailed to me is:

Christopher Colt North
The Consumer & Employee Rights Law Firm, P.C.
751-A Thimble Shoals Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23606

(757) 873-1010

I was told to mail it back there....hmmmmm seems confusing. I assume they will get all the forms to the right place.