State law limits suit over unsolicited faxes 
Published: October 20, 2011
Tags: consumer protection, junk fax, statute of limitations, Telephone Consumer Protection Act
State law provided the statute of limitations for a class action alleging that a business sent unsolicited fax advertisements in violation of federal consumer protection law, the 2nd Circuit has ruled in affirming a dismissal.
Junk fax suit can’t proceed as class action
Published: July 21, 2011
Tags: class action, consumer protection, junk fax, Telephone Consumer Protection Act
A plaintiff could not seek class-wide relief when pursuing a private cause of action under federal law prohibiting the sending of unsolicited fax advertisements, the New Jersey Appellate Division has ruled in affirming a dismissal.
Unsolicited fax claim can go forward
By:
Sylvia Hsieh
Published: March 10, 2010
Tags: junk fax, jurisdiction, Telephone Consumer Protection Act
A lawsuit in state court over unsolicited faxes can go forward under the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act even though the state legislature didn’t enact enabling legislation, the Illinois Appellate Court has ruled.
Insurance covers unsolicited fax lawsuit
By:
Pat Murphy
Published: February 1, 2010
Tags: advertising injury, junk fax, Telephone Consumer Protection Act
A business was entitled to coverage under its commercial liability policy when it was sued for allegedly sending unsolicited fax advertisements in violation of federal law, the Florida Supreme Court has ruled in answering a certified question from the 11th Circuit.
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