Pettigrew v. Radius Global Solutions LLC

Background

Isaac Pettigrew, who is proceeding without a lawyer, brought this action under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, a federal law governing consumer reports. He alleges that Radius Global Solutions LLC accessed his consumer report from TransUnion without a legally permitted purpose. He seeks a declaration and damages. The opinion states that the court had previously allowed Pettigrew to proceed without prepaying court fees.

Service of process

Because Pettigrew was allowed to proceed without prepaying fees, the court explained that he was entitled to assistance from the court and the United States Marshals Service in serving Radius. The Clerk of Court was instructed to issue a summons for Radius, complete a United States Marshals Service Process Receipt and Return form with Radius’s service address, and provide the Marshals Service with the documents needed to serve the defendant.

The court stated that service must occur within 90 days after the summons is issued. It also stated that Pettigrew should request more time if service is not completed within that period. Pettigrew must notify the court in writing if his address changes, and the court may dismiss the action if he fails to do so.

Ruling

Judge Gary Stein ordered the Clerk to mail Pettigrew an information package and to arrange for service of the summons and complaint through the United States Marshals Service. The order concerns the mechanics of starting the case and does not decide the merits of Pettigrew’s Fair Credit Reporting Act claims.