What is this lawsuit about?
Ms. James and Ms. Seniuk filed this lawsuit against Chase, alleging that Chase violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”), 47 U.S.C. § 227, when calling consumers on their cellular telephones, via an automatic telephone dialing system, at wrong numbers – in that that the subscriber to the phone number called was different from the party that Chase was trying to reach. Chase denies the allegations. The parties have agreed to a settlement.
Why is this a class action?
In a class action, one or more people called “class representatives” file a lawsuit on behalf of people who have similar claims. All of these people together are a “class” or “class members.” The Court accordingly resolves claims for all class members, except for those who exclude themselves from the class.
Why is there a settlement?
Ms. James and Ms. Seniuk, on the one hand, and Chase, on the other, have agreed to settle the lawsuit to avoid the time, risk, and expense associated with it, and to achieve a final resolution of the disputed claims. Under the settlement, class members will obtain a payment in settlement of the claims that Ms. James and Ms. Seniuk raise in the lawsuit. Ms. James, Ms. Seniuk, and their attorneys think the settlement is best for all class members.
Who’s Eligible
You are a member of this class if you received calls from Chase between Jan. 1, 2014 and Mar. 22, 2016 that:
- were directed to a phone number assigned to a cellular telephone service,
- were wrong number calls – in that the subscriber or customary user of the phone number called was different from the party that Chase was trying to reach,
- were placed using an automatic telephone dialing system, and
- were directed to a phone number associated with a Chase deposit account according to Chase’s records.
Potential Award
$45 – $75 (estimated)
Proof of Purchase
Claimants must supply the telephone number(s) on which they received the call.
Claim Form Deadline
3/21/2017
Case Name
Michelle James, et al. v. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Case No. 8:15-cv-02424, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division
Final Hearing
6/5/2017
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
James v. JPMorgan Chase Settlement Administrator
c/o Kurtzman Carson Consultants (KCC)
P.O. Box 43418
Providence, RI 02940-3418
1-844-225-4535
Class Counsel
Michael L. Greenwald
James L. Davidson
Aaron D. Radbil
GREENWALD DAVIDSON RADBIL PLLC
Defense Counsel
Adam K. Levin
Carolyn A. DeLone
Mitchell E. Zarnoff
HOGAN LOVELLS US LLP
Michael S. Hooker
PHELPS DUNBAR LLP
