LexisNexis is paying $150 to $1,000 to people it wrongly reported as dead
Being marked as “deceased” in a database sounds like a glitch you might laugh about. But for a lot of people, it wasn’t funny. It actually meant getting denied credit, blocked from services, and having to prove they were still alive.
Now, LexisNexis Risk Solutions is paying out millions to fix it.
LexisNexis provides background data used for credit applications, job checks, insurance approvals, and tenant screenings. According to the lawsuit, some people were wrongly flagged as deceased in the system.
That error didn’t just sit quietly. It showed up in reports used by banks, employers, and other services, leading to real-world consequences like denied applications.
While LexisNexis didn’t admit wrongdoing, it agreed to a $13.5 million settlement to resolve the claims. So, eligible people can receive at least $150 and up to $1,000 or more, depending on how many claims are filed.
Who actually qualifies for the settlement
There are two main groups in this settlement. For starters, there are Contact Members. These are people who reached out to LexisNexis about being marked as deceased since August 2017. If they didn’t opt out earlier, they don’t need to do anything. Their payments will be automatic.
On the other hand, there are Product Members—people who were flagged as deceased during identity or fraud checks. Those who fall under this category had to submit a claim to get paid, and the final extended deadline just passed on May 16, 2026. If you missed the window, you might miss the money, but automatic payments for Contact Members are slated to begin rolling out around mid-June.
As a Product Member, you would have received a notice, a claim number, and a PIN. All of that needs to be entered exactly to complete the process. Miss it, and you miss the money.
Source: The Sun
