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    • Margaret Wike, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. Vertrue Inc. fka Memberworks Inc., et al.

    Jul. 23, 2011
    Verdicts and settlements
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    Consumer Law
    Consumer Protection
    Electronic Fund Transfer Act

    Margaret Wike, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. Vertrue Inc. fka Memberworks Inc., et al.

    Published: Jul. 23, 2011 | Result Date: Apr. 15, 2011 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |
    Case number: 3:06-cv-00204 Settlement –  Equitable Settlement

    Court

    USDC Tennessee


    Attorneys

    Plaintiff

    Christina H.C. Sharp

    David W. Garrison

    Daniel C. Girard
    (Girard Sharp LLP)

    Amanda M. Steiner

    George E. Barrett

    A.J. Debartolomeo
    (Gibbs Law Group LLP)


    Defendant

    Toby S. Soli

    Robert S. Patterson

    Robert A. Horowitz
    (Greenberg Traurig LLP)


    Facts

    Margaret Wike filed a class action suit against Vertrue Inc. and Adaptive Marketing.

    Contentions

    PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
    The class alleged violations of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act. The class contended that Vertrue and Adaptive used telemarketers to sign consumers up for membership programs and their debit cards were charged monthly fees without their prior written consent.

    Result

    The parties reached a settlement whereby class members would receive $150 for each valid claim.


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