Individuals who received unsolicited telemarketing calls advertising Allstate products from Oh Insurance Agency between April 19, 2013 February 21, 2017 may be eligible for cash payment. The company reached a settlement over allegations of violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Claim deadline is Tuesday, 15 October 2019.
What are some of the most famous TCPA settlements?
The most famous TCPA settlement occurred in August 2014, when Capital One (and three collection agencies) agreed to pay $75.5 million to end a class action suit that arose from the bank’s use of an autodialer to call consumers’ cell phones.
What is the TCPA and how does it affect me?
Companies violate the TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act) by illegally contacting consumers, often via autodials and/or robocalls. These violations can lead to multimillion-dollar class action settlements. Contact us for a free legal consultation.
How much is the settlement fund available to the class?
The settlement fund available to the class is $2,400,000. Class counsel was awarded 25% of the gross settlement amount, $600,000, for attorney’s fees, and $51,071.92, in litigation costs. Loading...
Did HSBC violate the TCPA?
In 2017, another Plaintiff, John Monteleone, joined and a First Amended Complaint was filed alleging that HSBC and PHH Mortgage Corporation negligently and willfully violated the TCPA. After discovery, motions, and a mediation, the parties reach a settlement in 2018.
Capital One Settles For $75.5 Million
The most famous TCPA settlement occurred in August 2014, when Capital One (and three collection agencies) agreed to pay $75.5 million to end a clas...
Bank of America Settles For $32 Million
Some other notable TCPA settlements include: 1. HSBC: $40 million (Sep. 2014) 2. FreeEats.com and AIC Communications: $32.4 million (Sep. 2017) 3....
Woman Awarded $229,500 For TWC Robocalls
Over a span of less than a year, Araceli King of Texas received more than 150 robocalls from Time Warner Cable (TWC). These calls reminded Ms. King...
Dish Network Hit With $280M Fine, $61M Verdict
In January 2017, a North Carolina jury hammered Dish Network with a $20.5 million award in a class action case filed because of 51,000 telemarketin...
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As one of the largest consumer protection firms in the country–with 300 attorneys and a support staff of over 1,500–we are one of the few with the...
When did the TCPA settlement happen?
The most famous TCPA settlement occurred in August 2014, when Capital One (and three collection agencies) agreed to pay $75.5 million to end a class action suit that arose from the bank’s use of an autodialer to call consumers’ cell phones. Here are the five largest TCPA settlements in history:
How do companies violate the TCPA?
Companies violate the TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act) by illegally contacting consumers, often via autodials and/or robocalls. These violations can lead to multimillion-dollar class action settlements. Contact us for a free legal consultation. 855.300.4459. Breadcrumb.
How much did the TCPA increase in 2015?
From just 2014 to 2015, there was a 45 percent increase. These soaring numbers are due to a number of factors, including a boost in public awareness of the TCPA and the expansion and strengthening of the Act. Violations can lead to lawsuits, which often lead to settlements.
Can a TCPA lawsuit lead to a settlement?
Violations can lead to lawsuits, which often lead to settlements. Over the past few years, for the reasons noted above, TCPA settlements have grown exponentially larger and more frequent. If you are receiving unwanted calls or messages, contact us today to learn your rights and options under the TCPA.
My Grandparents gave me a check and now my bank thinks I'm committing fraud
My Grandparents gave me a check and now my bank thinks I'm committing fraud.
My dad used my SSN to take out a CC in my name then stops paying it
A year and a half ago I discovered my dad had taken out a credit card in my name. He admitted it and I gave him a time frame to pay it off. Not only did he not pay it off, he stopped paying it all together. Of course, this left a bad mark on my credit report.
My credit score dropped 30 points because I have "no loan activity." If I continue to not have "loan activity" will my score keep dropping?
Damn. I went from 820 to 790. I know that's still good, but I was proud of my credit score being above 800.
My (24) Dad (58) passed away unexpectedly. My brother (22) and i are having trouble finding all his assets
Like the title suggests, dad died and he didn't really have his affairs in order. I guess I'm just looking for a roadmap of things to take care of and suggestions of things we might be forgetting. My brother and i are his only two sons, and are therefore next of kin.
Should I buy my childhood home ?
My Grandmother is selling her home for 430k in Maryland, the place burned to the ground a few years ago and is basically brand new. She is gifting equity of 10% to me since I have just graduated and have no money to put down, my salary at my new job is 95k. The mortgage lender worked out that my mortgage would end up being almost $2200.
When did the parties reach a settlement?
After discovery, motions, and a mediation, the parties reach a settlement in 2018. The Court preliminarily approved a settlement in June 2019, and on December 30, 2019, the court granted final approval to the parties settlement agreement. This included the class definition, articulated as:
What is a class action against HSBC?
In 2015, Plaintiff Saber Ahmed filed a class action against HSBC Bank USA, N.A. for violations of the TCPA. In 2017, another Plaintiff, John Monteleone, joined and a First Amended Complaint was filed alleging that HSBC and PHH Mortgage Corporation negligently and willfully violated the TCPA. After discovery, motions, and a mediation, the parties reach a settlement in 2018. The Court preliminarily approved a settlement in June 2019, and on December 30, 2019, the court granted final approval to the parties settlement agreement. This included the class definition, articulated as:
This settlement is closed!
Please see what other class action settlements you might qualify to claim cash from in our Open Settlements directory!
Join a Free TCPA Class Action Lawsuit Investigation
If you were contacted on your cell phone by a company via an unsolicited text message (text spam) or prerecorded voice message (robocall), you may be eligible for compensation under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
