The 5th circuit is a treasured location to forum shop to get the outcome the plantiffs are looking for.

https://prospect.org/justice/2024-04-15-americas-fifth-circuit-problem/

https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/commercial/thanks-to-big-data-landlords-know-how-to-squeeze-the-most-out-of-renters-eb7e5f02

https://www.housingwire.com/articles/yardis-rent-setting-software-illegally-drove-rent-prices-up-for-millions-of-renters-lawsuit/

It’s a huge opening to get sued. So you could lose millions, but it’ll never make you a cent. So most are advised to just confirm very basic information like how long the employee worked there.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/141319-what-can-i-say-about-former-employees