The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) prohibits auto-dialed robocalls without your permission. That probably comes as some surprise since you, like most other people with a cell phone, receive multiple robo calls per week. Those calls are against the law. There have been a slew of recent class action settlements for violations of the TCPA.
- On March 20, 2019, Nationwide Insurance Company agreed to a $5 million settlement for claims of violations of the TCPA.
- On April 12, 2019, Allstate Insurance Company agreed to a $10.5 million for claims of violations of the TCPA.
- On May 8, 2019, Pet Health Inc. agreed to pay $5.5 million settlement for claims of violation of the TCPA.
- On May 23, 2019, Home Depot and Atlantic Water and Air agreed to a $4,350,000 settlement for telemarketing and robocalls made by Atlantic Water and Air, acting on behalf of Home Depot, allegedly in violation of the TCPA.
- On May 28, 2019, Checker’s Drive-In Restaurant agreed to a $3.5 million settlement for claims of violations of TCPA.
Class actions allow consumers harmed in small ways to band together to sue. The class representative – the person who sues on behalf of the class – often will receive an incentive award, which can be as large as $20,000.
So, if you have received a robocall or have been contacted more than 2 solicitation calls in a 12-month period, despite having your number listed on the Do Not Call Registry, that may constitute a violation of the TCPA.
Contact Klaproth Law if you are aware of a company violating the TCPA.
