[ZushiZack]

No, the author didn't win $8000, because the judgement is suspended for 30 days, where Equifax can appeal (which they most certainly will, especially since the judgement was from a Pro Tem). There will likely be a new case in superior court, in front of an actual judge, who will realize the plaintiff could not prove any actual damage.

Also, taking a photo of yourself during a court hearing to post on your blog promoting your company is probably not a good idea considering photography is banned and it can get you charged for contempt, even after the fact.

Update: Author has taken the photo down, although it would be nice for him to provide an update to his readers saying as with all small claims cases, the judgement is suspended for 30 days and as such, he didn't actually win anything yet.

[dang]

Ok, we've revised the title above to downscale its ambitions to the factual.

[no29]

i made a note to check this a few weeks later.. lo' and behold, equifax lawyers up, appeals, and now this guy gets to play in big boys court.

2018-01-31 CASE_TRANSFERRED TO SUPERIOR COURT, RECORD AND EXHIBITS TRANSFERRED

2018-01-30 NOTICE OF APPEAL FILED BY APPELLANT EQUIFAX CREDIT INFORMATION SERVICES, INC MAILED TO RESPONDENT HAIGH, CHRISTIAN G.

2018-01-30 SUBSTITUION OF ATTORNEY-CIVIL AS TO PLAINTIFF HAIGH, CHRISTIAN G.

[tourist2d]

Yep, It's almost certain that they'll appeal the case. There have been plenty of similar posts asking for advice on r/legaladvice on reddit. The general consensus is unless you're willing to spend the next few years in court, don't try to sue Equifax.

https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/7lz38l/tried_t...

[joncrane]

That OP might actually be astroturfing, though.

I mean, it's definitely costing Equifax more than $435 to "fly a team of corporate lawyers" to some city. The optimal strategy would be to show up for that hearing. Win, or draw, the whole thing is costing Equifax more than it's worth. Which is what makes me suspect that it's made up. Equifax is evil, not dumb.

[g051051]

It's not made up...I couldn't believe he won either, but I looked up the judgement at the court web site. Sure enough, it's there. Based on his story and reading the judgement, I'd say he got incredibly lucky with a poorly prepared judge and defense lawyer. It'll be surprising if this holds up.

[joncrane]

I mean the OP in the linked reddit comment in the reply directly upstream from my post.