Federal Judge Upholds $925 Million Damages Verdict In Robocall Case
August 18, 2020 3:32PM PDT
Credit: MGN
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – A federal judge has upheld a $925 million damages award in a class-action case against a Michigan-based marketing company that a jury in Portland, Oregon, found had conducted unlawful telemarketing practices.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reports ViSalus Inc. placed nearly 2 million recorded robocalls to potential customers across the country offering deals on weight-loss products, dietary supplements and energy drinks.
An Oregon woman who had once been a promoter for the company brought the suit, arguing the outfit’s prerecorded calls violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
ViSalus did not immediately return an email seeking comment.
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