Date: 10-16-2024

Case Style:

Susan Kemen v. Cincinnati Bell, Inc.

Case Number: 1:22-CV-152

Judge: Douglas R. Cole

Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio (Hamilton County)

Plaintiff's Attorney:

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Defendant's Attorney: Douglas Edward Hart

Description:

Cincinnati, Ohio Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment Act violation consumer law lawyer represented the Plaintiff.

The "Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment" law, also known as the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), essentially limits the use of automated dialing systems, pre-recorded voice messages, and faxes for telemarketing purposes without explicit consumer consent, aiming to protect individuals from unwanted telemarketing calls and text messages; essentially, companies need to get permission before using automated methods to contact consumers via phone or fax.

Key points about the TCPA:

Purpose:

To regulate telemarketing practices and protect consumers from unsolicited telemarketing calls, including robocalls and unwanted faxes.

Main restrictions:

Automatic dialing systems (ATDS): Limits the use of systems that can automatically dial phone numbers without human intervention.

Pre-recorded voice messages: Requires prior consent before using pre-recorded voice messages to contact consumers.

Do Not Call Registry: Companies must consult the national Do Not Call Registry to avoid contacting people who have opted out of telemarketing calls.

Enforcement:

Individuals can sue companies that violate the TCPA, potentially leading to significant penalties.

Outcome: 10/15/2024 38 STIPULATION of Dismissal by Plaintiff Susan Kemen. (Kaufman, Avi) (Entered: 10/15/2024)
10/15/2024 ***Civil Case Terminated per doc 38 . (kh) (Entered: 10/15/2024)

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