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Consumer Law
Consumer Protection
Telephone Consumer Protection Act

In Re: Collecto Inc. Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) Litigation

Published: Oct. 27, 2017 | Result Date: Aug. 10, 2017 |

Case number: USDC Massachusetts 14-md-2513-RGS Settlement –  $3,200,000

Judge

Richard G. Stearns


Attorneys

Plaintiff

J. Andrew Meyer
(Morgan & Morgan PA)

David C. Parisi
(Parisi & Havens LLP)


Defendant

Charles R. Messer
(Carlson & Messer LLP)

David J. Kaminski
(Carlson & Messer LLP)

Stephen A. Watkins
(Carlson & Messer LLP)


Facts

A class action was filed against Collecto Inc. involving alleged violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

Contentions

PLAINTIFFS' CONTENTIONS: Defendant allegedly made telephone calls to cell phones using automated dialing systems in violation of the TCPA.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS: Defendant denied using an automated dialer.

Result

The parties reached a $3.2 million settlement.

Other Information

Master MDL No. 14-md-2513-RGS. Related Cases: 1:13-cv-11944-RGS; 1:14-cv-10478-RGS; 1:14-cv-10532-RGS


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