October Term 2001 · Docket 00-1045

When does the two-year clock start for Fair Credit Reporting Act claims?

The parties dispute whether the statute of limitations begins at the improper disclosure or when the plaintiff discovers the injury.

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TRW Inc. v. Andrews
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    What happened at the argument

    Mr. Henderson stated the statute has two parts. He noted the main part sets the limitation start date.

    Mr. Nager explained the Ninth Circuit's holding. He said the clock starts upon injury discovery.

    Mr. Jones addressed the misrepresentation exception. He claimed it does not negate the discovery rule.

    Chief Justice Rehnquist asked about liability in a suit. He clarified the consequence of the legal interpretation.

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What this case is about

This case concerns the timing of legal claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The core issue is the start date for the two-year limitation period.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on October 9, 2001.

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What each side wants

TRW Inc. wants the clock to start at the date of the improper disclosure.

Andrews wants the clock to start when she discovers the injury.

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What each side says

TRW Inc. argues the statute sets a fixed start date for liability.

Andrews argues the discovery rule delays the start of the limitation period.

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What the justices asked

Does the misrepresentation exception negate the injury discovery rule?

When does liability arise under the Fair Credit Reporting Act?

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Why it matters

This dispute determines when consumers can sue for credit reporting errors. It defines the window for seeking legal redress. It impacts the stability of credit reporting records.

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What happens next

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  1. Revision 1 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.

  2. Revision 2 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.

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