Global Tel*Link (GTL) Robocall Class Action Settlement

Global Tel*Link has agreed to pay $8.8 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging the company violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) when it sent automated messages to 1.8 million people.

According to the class action lawsuit, Global Tel*Link operates pay phones in correctional facilities. The plaintiffs alleged that the company used an auto dialer to call those accepting a collect call from inmates in correctional facilities to ask them for billing information. The plaintiffs say that use of the auto dialer to send out unwanted calls violated the TCPA.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 was enacted by Congress to regulate how companies use phones and faxes to advertise. The TCPA prohibits the use of  unsolicited automated or pre-recorded telephone calls, as well as sending unsolicited text messages and faxes. The TCPA carries steep fines for violations – from $500 to $1,500 per prohibited act.

GTL denies any wrongdoing under the terms of the settlement agreement.

The company will pay Class Members approximately $60 for calls they received from GTL from Dec. 5, 2010 through April 7, 2017.

The deadline to opt out of the settlement agreement is June 15, 2018.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members include all persons using and/or subscribing to a mobile telephone number to which a “Notification Call” was placed from Dec. 5, 2010 through April 7, 2017.

Notifications calls include calls “(i) placed by or on behalf of GTL, (ii) to a number attempted in a Failed Inmate Call Attempt, (iii) using a prerecorded voice message, (iv) to explain in sum and substance that inmate calls could not be completed and/or billed, and that the called party could take certain steps to arrange for billing and/or setup a prepaid account.”

Potential Award

$60

Settlement documents estimate Class Members will receive $60 each. However, the exact amount may vary depending on the total amount of claims filed.

Proof of Purchase

Claim number or mobile phone number called.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

6/15/2018

Case Name

David Martin v. Global Tel*Link Corporation, Case No. 2:15-cv-02495, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Final Hearing

8/20/2018

UPDATE: On August 20, 2018, the Global Tel*Link (GTL) Robocall Class Action Settlement was granted final approval.  However, on September 19, 2018, an appeal was filed. Claims will not be paid until all appeals are exhausted.  We appreciate your ongoing patience. Top Class Actions will continue to provide updates as we learn more.

UPDATE 2: On January 24, 2019, the appeal to the Global Tel*Link (GTL) Robocall Class Action Settlement was dismissed. It is not known how quickly claims will be paid. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

UPDATE 3: According to the settlement website, checks will be mailed on April 11, 2019.  Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

UPDATE 4: On April 15, 2019, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving checks in the mail from the Global Tel Link TCPA class action settlement worth as much as $178. Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID!

Settlement Website

www.GTLTCPAsettlement.com

Claims Administrator

GTL TCPA Litigation Settlement Administrator
c/o Kurtzman Carson Consultants
P.O. Box 404041
Louisville, KY 40233-4041
1-844-200-9299
TCPAsettlement@KeoghLaw.com

Class Counsel

Timothy J. Sostrin
KEOGH LAW LTD

Patric A. Lester
LESTER & ASSOCIATES

Defense Counsel

Robert J. Herrington
Matthew R. Gershman
GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP

Join a Free TCPA Class Action Lawsuit Investigation

If you were contacted on your cell phone by a company via an unsolicited text message (text spam) or prerecorded voice message (robocall), you may be eligible for compensation under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

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