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State law limits suit over unsolicited faxes (access required)

Published: October 20, 2011

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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 (access required)

Published: July 21, 2011

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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 (access required)

By: Sylvia Hsieh
Published: March 10, 2010

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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 (access required)

By: Pat Murphy
Published: February 1, 2010

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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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