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California employers buckle up! A recent decision from the Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District in California is raising serious alarm bells. In an opinion filed February 4, 2026, the Court determined that under California state law, a mere technical violation of the Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA) is sufficient for a lawsuit to proceed against an employer – no actual harm needed. What’s ICRAA? Before we dive into the case opinion, let’s start w