TCPA Class Action Lawsuits Against AT&T, State Farm, and CVS
Case Overview
Two separate class action lawsuits were filed against AT&T Services Inc. by consumers alleging the company repeatedly sent marketing text messages despite the recipients asking them to cease communication. Additional similar claims were brought against State Farm and CVS Pharmacy by other plaintiffs.
The core allegations involve violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules regarding do-not-call procedures. Plaintiffs claim the defendants failed to honor opt-out requests, resulting in unwanted texts that caused inconvenience and invasion of privacy. Some complaints also cite violations of California's Unfair Competition Law.
The lawsuits demand a jury trial and seek statutory damages of $500 per violation, with up to $1,500 for knowing or willful violations. Consumers who received unwanted marketing texts after opting out or sending a "STOP" command may be able to join these lawsuits. Specific case numbers and representatives are listed for the various complaints.
Who May Qualify
Consumers who received more than one marketing text from AT&T within any 12-month period on a residential cell phone number after asking the company to stop, or who received texts before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m. local time (for AT&T). Other lawsuits involve ignoring opt-out requests for State Farm and CVS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the basis for these lawsuits?
The lawsuits allege that AT&T, State Farm, and CVS violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) by continuing to send marketing text messages to consumers even after they explicitly asked the companies to stop receiving such communications.
What damages are the plaintiffs seeking?
The plaintiffs are requesting statutory damages of $500 for each violation, and they are also seeking up to $1,500 for any violation that was known or done willfully. They are also demanding a jury trial.
Who can join these lawsuits?
Consumers who received unwanted marketing texts after opting out or sending a "STOP" command may be able to join these class actions. Specific complaints cover different instances of alleged violations by each company.
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