Northrop v. Hoffman of Simsbury, Inc.
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
134 F.3d 41 (1997)
Relevant factsFree
Northrop's credit report showed an unexplained inquiry from Hoffman, a car dealership with which she had no dealings, and Hoffman was evasive and later claimed its records were destroyed; Northrop sued citing FCRA provisions applicable only to consumer reporting agencies, and the district court dismissed because Hoffman was not such an agency.
IssueFree
Whether a complaint may be dismissed under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) if it provides sufficient facts to establish a claim for relief, despite failing to specify the correct statute under which relief is sought.