Real‑World Case Studies
The Cost of Inadequate Background Screening
Every industry faces unique hiring risks. From hotels and cleaning crews to healthcare facilities, one bad hire can lead to regulatory penalties, lawsuits, or even patient harm. These recent cases show why consistent, thorough background checks aren’t just a formality — they’re essential to protecting your people, your brand, and your bottom line.
Hospitality: Hotels Under Immigration Enforcement Pressure
In early 2025, U.S. hotels increased background checks by 36% following heightened immigration enforcement and workplace raids. Foreign‑born workers make up a significant portion of hotel staff, making I‑9 compliance critical. Without proper screening, hotels risk civil fines of up to $16,000 per violation, criminal charges, contract loss, and immediate operational disruption when staff are removed. In one example, ICE fined Denver businesses over $8 million for employment violations.
SureCheck Solution:
Fast, reliable I‑9 verification, immigration status validation, and audit‑ready hiring processes to stay compliant and avoid sudden staffing crises.
Commercial Cleaning: ABM Industries’ $5.8M Lawsuit
ABM Industries faced years of sexual harassment and assault claims after supervisors with prior criminal histories were hired and promoted without proper vetting. The result: multimillion‑dollar settlements, federal lawsuits, and lasting reputational harm. Lack of ongoing monitoring allowed offenders to move between job sites undetected.
SureCheck Solution:
Criminal and sex offender checks, continuous monitoring, multi‑site reporting, and role‑specific packages to protect vulnerable night‑shift and remote workers.
Healthcare: The Multi‑State “Impostor Nurse”
A woman posing as a nurse used 20 aliases, seven Social Security numbers, and stolen credentials to work in multiple facilities across several states, all without a valid license. She was accused of stealing medications and delivering substandard patient care. Facilities relying on limited checks missed critical red flags, from license verification to alias tracking.
SureCheck Solution:
Multi‑state license verification, SSN and alias checks, OIG/SAM exclusion screening, Nursing Impostor Alert monitoring, and verified employment history to ensure only qualified professionals provide patient care.
The Bottom Line:
Negligent hiring can mean fines, lawsuits, lost contracts, and permanent damage to your reputation. SureCheck builds industry‑specific screening programs that close the gaps generic checks miss, so you can hire with confidence and protect what matters most.