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What did the court decide in Safeco Insurance Co. of America v. Burr?

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reckless disregard of a requirement of FCRA would qualify as a willful violation within the meaning of § 1681n(a)

The Court held that 'willfully' in the Fair Credit Reporting Act covers reckless violations, not only knowing ones. The sentence above is the court in its own words.

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