Dish Network slammed with record-setting penalty for violating FTC rules
Less than a month ago, a federal judge tripled the award for private plaintiffs to $60 million in a class action lawsuit against the popular satellite TV company Dish Network. Unfortunately for Dish, they can't put away their checkbook quite yet. In addition to the TCPA suit, Dish has now also been held liable for an FTC fine of $280 million. The telemarketing fine comes as part of the separate case filed on behalf of the FTC and four states. Judge Sue E. Myerscough found Dish liable for millions of calls in violation of DNC laws and call abandonment rules. Out of the $280 million penalty, $168 million will go to the Federal Government, which will be the largest civil penalty ever for a violation of the FTC Act. The remaining $112 million we be awarded to the four states that were involved in the litigation.
No comments:
Post a Comment