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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
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
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155 thoughts onGlobal Tel*Link (GTL) Robocall Class Action Settlement
I receieved a check for $178.49 today May 6. I tried to cash it with my netspend card and it wouldnt go thru. I will attempt to go to Bank Of America tomorrow and see if they will cash it. I have a feeling a lot of these checks are going to have cashing problems because a lot of peoples information seems to be missing off the check. Mine says my first and last name so we’ll see what happens.
Can we get the check reissued under our name as I cannot cash at any bank as it was written to consumer cellular. Anyone have any luck? Thanks
My dad got his check today in the mail he said however it came was basically like a little postcard you would have never knew if you threw it away or anything he said a lot of people probably threw it away cuz he basically almost threw his away cuz I how small it was and he got a $178 check from Fremont Ohio
Still no check in Tn website to contact claims administrator is not valid email address.
Hi my name is Teresa Collins I received my settlement the check amount is $178.49 this check needs to be void it’s in Teresa Cannon no Teresa Collins Cannon is my boyfriend last name that is in prison how can you fix this my address is all the same and so is my phone thank you
No check in Cal
No check in NC
Soo how can you cash the checks iwent to 2 different places and was denied.
i moved from my old address how do i get my money if im not at address anymore. tried emailing the email address listed and keep getting mail demon undeliverable..
Got my money
Did you cash it at bank of America?