can I sue for incorrect crimminal info reported from background co to potiential employer?

background check was provided to a company offering me a job. I was contacted by HR of hiring company and told we can no longer continue with the application process because background check came back negative. also stated I could re-apply listing my correct criminal record, if I wanted to. I told HR that was incorrect information and asked for background company name and phone number. this company reported I was arrested, convicted and served time in jail for possessing schedule 1-5 drugs. mind you the position I had accepted is in medical office that handles medications regularly. background co treated me like I was lying, never returning my calls, ect. I had to do my own research to prove my innocence. finally after 5days they apologized and said they reported incorrect info and contacted hiring co and re-sent corrected background check