Opinion
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
OTIS D. WRIGHT, II, District Judge.
Proceedings (In Chambers): Order Correcting Prior Ruling [52] and Finding Moot Motion for Certification. [57]
Upon further review, the Court finds it necessary to strike the standing discussion from its May 11, 2011 Order. (Docket No. 52.) In its stead, the Court reinstates the January 27, 2011 Order, which found that Plaintiff fails to establish standing. ( See Docket No. 35.) Among other things, the alleged harm to Plaintiff's employment prospects is speculative, attenuated and implausible. Mere violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act does not confer Article III standing, moreover, where no injury in fact is properly pled. Otherwise, federal courts will be inundated by web surfers' endless complaints. Plaintiff also fails to allege facts sufficient to trace his alleged harm to Spokeo's alleged violations. In short, Plaintiff fails to establish his standing before this Court. This action is therefore DISMISSED. Spokeo's motion for certification of appeal is MOOT.
SO ORDERED.