Manzano v. Trans Union LLC

Background

Donald Addison Manzano brought this action under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, a federal law governing consumer credit reporting. The court construed his complaint as asserting claims under that law and state law against Trans Union (of Delaware) LLC. The opinion lists Trans Union’s service address as 555 West Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois 60661. Manzano is representing himself.

The court had previously granted Manzano permission to proceed without prepaying court fees. In such cases, federal law requires the court to direct the U.S. Marshals Service to serve the defendant.

Court’s action

The court directed the Clerk of Court to issue a summons for Trans Union (of Delaware) LLC, complete a U.S. Marshals Service Process Receipt and Return form with the defendant’s address, and provide the Marshals Service with the documents needed to serve the defendant. The Clerk was also directed to mail Manzano an information package.

The court explained that service must occur within 90 days after the summons is issued. If service does not occur within that period, Manzano should request an extension of time. The court also stated that Manzano must notify it in writing if his address changes and that the action may be dismissed if he fails to do so.

Disposition and significance

The court entered an order directing service. It did not rule on whether Manzano’s Fair Credit Reporting Act or state-law claims have merit. This is a procedural order addressing how the case will be served on the defendant.