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#26-142 Askins v. CRST Expedited, Inc., S297573. (A172921; 120 Cal.App.5th 1190; San Mateo County Superior Court; 19CIV00644.) Petition for review after the Court of Appeal reversed an order granting class decertification in a civil action. This case presents the following issue: Is an allegation that defendant violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA; 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.) sufficient to allege an injury and bring an FCRA claim in California courts?

Petition for review granted: 9/23/2026

See the Court of Appeal Opinion.