Damages

09.12.2016 | Joshua H. Threadcraft

Another Court Dismisses TCPA Claims for Lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction, Holding Single Phone Call Does Not Confer Standing

Smith v. Altima Medical Equipment, Inc., Case No. Ed CV 16-00339-AB (DTBx) (C.D. Cal. Jul. 29, 2016) Plaintiff filed a TCPA class action lawsuit based…

11.9.2012 | Joshua H. Threadcraft

Missouri Court of Appeals Reverses and Renders Summary Judgment, Holding Insurer Not Liable For Indemnity Because TCPA Statutory Damages Are A Penalty

Columbia Casualty Co. v. Hiar Holdings, L.L.C., No. ED 98253 (MO. App. E.D. Oct. 23, 2012) Plaintiff insurance company appealed the trial court's summary judgment…

09.21.2012 | Joshua H. Threadcraft

The TCPA- In re Jiffy Lube International, Inc. Text Spam Litigation ($47 Million Settlement).

A proposed settlement has been reached in a class action filed against Jiffy Lube relating to 2.3 million marketing text messages allegedly sent on April…

09.18.2012 | Joshua H. Threadcraft

The TCPA – Southern District of California Rules Economic Damages Unnecessary For TCPA Claim

In a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of those purportedly receiving text messages regarding the XBOX gaming system, Defendant argued that the absence of…

09.9.2012 | Joshua H. Threadcraft

The TCPA- Recoverable Damages

Private party litigants can seek the following relief under the TCPA: (1) Injunctive relief; (2) Actual damages or $500 for each violation of the Act…