Facts

Plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit against Steve Madden Ltd., claiming that the company sent unsolicited text messages to consumers advertising Madden's fashion products and promotional events. The lawsuit claimed that these messages violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act because consumers did not consent to receive text message advertisements.

Defendant denied it violated any law.

Result

The parties settled. Madden established a settlement fund of $10 million, with members of the settlement class entitled to receive up to $150 each.