US consumer watchdog sues Experian over consumer credit accuracy

Jan 7 (Reuters) - The top U.S. watchdog agency for consumer finance on Tuesday sued credit rating giant Experian EXPN.L, saying the company failed consumers who challenge the accuracy of consumer credit files, court records show.

Despite its legal obligations, "Experian fails consumers who dispute information in their consumer reports at every stage of the dispute process," the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said in a complaint filed in California.

(Reporting by Douglas Gillison)

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