Mid-Atlantic Sports Network Text Ads Class Action Settlement

Sports fans have secured a $2.5 million Mid-Atlantic Sports Network class action settlement, resolving claims that the company sent unwanted text ads in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

If you received a Mid-Atlantic Sports Network text ad from or on behalf of TCR Sports Broadcasting Holding on your mobile phone since Dec. 12, 2013, you could get cash from this settlement.

TCR Sports Broadcasting Holding, also known as Mid-Atlantic Sports Network, specializes in putting local and collegiate sports on television, including baseball, basketball, and football games; and related pregame and postgame shows. The company operates in Pennsylvania and North Carolina and is available through cable and satellite.

A class action lawsuit accused the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network of sending spam text messages to consumers in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. The plaintiff said that he and others had signed up to receive updates via text about sporting events, but received ads for car companies as well.

“After visiting the MASN website and reading and relying on the above-mentioned statements concerning MASN’s texting service, Plaintiff texted the keywords ‘Nationals’ and ‘Orioles’ to the SMS short code 29292 from the 5841 Number – for the sole purpose of receiving informational ‘updates and breaking news’ concerning the Orioles and Nationals, as promised on the MASN website,” the class action lawsuit states.

However, within days the plaintiff started receiving Jiffy Lube, Mercedes and Hyundai text ads being sent from Mid-Atlantic Sports Network.

The class action lawsuit was originally filed in 2017. In it, lead plaintiff Sebastian Gonzalez, claimed that in addition to sending unwanted text ads, it used an automatic dialing system in violation of federal law.

The federal law, known as the TCPA or the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, prohibits companies from contacting consumers with advertising via phone without prior permission.

Additionally, the law, originally enacted in 1991, does not allow the use of automatic dialing systems, or systems that allow companies to randomly store and dial phone numbers to use to send telemarketing or spam text messages to consumers.

The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network text ad class action lawsuit claims were ended when the company agreed to pay $2.5 million. In addition, the company has agreed to revise its business practices regarding the use of text messages to market to consumers.

Class Members will receive a portion of the settlement award, minus attorney and settlement administrator fees and the plaintiff’s award. The exact amount each Class Member receives depends on the number of valid claims that are filed.

To submit a claim online, Class Members must provide a Notice ID and Confirmation Code provided on their Notice.

Class Members who do not receive Notice will need to print and mail a Claim Form. Claim Forms must include the Class Member’s cellular telephone number that received the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network text ads.

The deadline to object to or opt out of the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network text ads class action settlement is April 16, 2019.

Who’s Eligible

Class Members include “all persons who received one or more text messages sent by or on behalf of TCR Sports Broadcasting Holding, LLP from December 12, 2013 through the date that the proposed Settlement is approved by the Court.”

Potential Award

Settlement payments will be distributed equally to all Class Members who file a valid claim.

Proof of Purchase

Online claims require a Notice ID and Confirmation Code.

Mailed forms require the cellular telephone number that received a Mid-Atlantic Sports Network text ad.

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

07/15/2019

Case Name

Sebastian Gonzalez v. TCR Sports Broadcasting Holding, et al., Case No. 1:18-cv-20048-DPG, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Final Hearing

05/22/2019  UPDATED

UPDATE: The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network Text Ads Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on May 24, 2019. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

Settlement Website

MASNTextMessageSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

MASN Text Message Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street
Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-888-623-6170

info@MASNTextMessageSettlement.com

Class Counsel

David P. Milian
Ruben Conitzer
CAREY RODRIGUEZ MILIAN GONYA LLP

Defense Counsel

Robert J. Herrington
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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