Dick’s Sporting Goods Spam Text Class Action

In late October 2016, sporting goods retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods asked a court to dismiss a spam text class action lawsuit that claims that Dick’s violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) by sending unwanted text advertisements. The plaintiff claims that he had agreed to take part in Dick’s mobile advertising program but continued to receive texts after he rescinded or cancelled his permission for Dick’s to send the text advertisements. In the Dick’s Sporting Goods Spam Text Class Action case, the company argued that the plaintiff has not suffered any damages.

The TCPA prohibits the sending of spam texts or making automated robocalls without the prior consent of the recipient. The statute also allows recipients to rescind their consent. In this lawsuit, the plaintiff claims that he received at least eight spam text advertisements after he had revoked his permission for Dick’s to send him texts.

Have you received an unwanted call from Dick’s Sporting Goods?

If you have received unwanted text advertisements or uninvited robocalls to your cell phone from Dick’s Sporting Goods or any other company, you may have a valid TCPA claim and be entitled to recover damages. Violations of the TCPA can lead to a recovery of damage of up to $1500 per improper text or robocall.

Contact an experienced robocall lawyer at Dimond Kaplan & Rothstein, P.A. today for a free consultation to discuss your rights and potential legal claims.