Consumer Protection Litigation Rises in 2026 as FCRA Lawsuits Surge 43.8%, WebRecon Reports
Consumer protection litigation and debt collection complaints continued to outpace 2025 levels through September, according to WebRecon’s latest litigation statistics, released Oct. 22. FCRA lawsuits led the increases, climbing 43.8% year over year, while FDCPA and TCPA litigation also remained elevated.

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Lex Machina Report Suggests Consumer Protection Lawsuits Reach 10-Year High
Federal consumer protection litigation reached a 10-year high in 2025, driven by sharp increases in credit reporting, telemarketing, and data breach lawsuits, according to a new report from Lex Machina. The findings point to growing litigation exposure for debt collectors, creditors and other consumer financial services businesses as artificial intelligence introduces additional compliance questions.

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More Than 9.3 Million Federal Student Loan Recipients in Default, Education Department Reports
More than 9.3 million federal student loan recipients were in default as of June 30, 2026, an increase of approximately 400,000 during the second quarter, according to the U.S. Department of Education. The growing default population represents $234 billion in outstanding debt.

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