Facts

Justin Maghen filed a class action against Quicken Loans Inc. pursuant to Penal Code Section 632.7. Quicken filed a counterclaim.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff accused defendant of violating the laws by willfully recording plaintiff's conversations, and others similarly situated, without plaintiff's knowledge or consent in violation of Penal Code Section 632.7, which prohibits surreptitious recording. Plaintiff asserted a cause of action for invasion of privacy.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant denied the allegations and asserted various affirmative defenses. Defendant filed a counterclaim for declaratory judgment, seeking a declaration that California law does not apply to the out-of-state conduct alleged by plaintiff.

Result

Ultimately, the judge entered judgment in favor of Quicken and against Maghen. The court then dismissed as moot Quicken's declaratory judgment action.

Other Information

The case is being appealed.