January 2026 Litigation Update: Consumer Litigation Activity Remains Elevated Entering the New Year

Consumer litigation activity continues at elevated levels as 2026 begins, despite mixed monthly results across the major consumer protection statutes tracked by WebRecon. While filings under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) increased noticeably during the month and complaints submitted to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) also rose, filings under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) declined modestly compared to... By: Shipkevich PLLC