Safe Streets USA is a telemarketing company that sells home security systems. The company has been accused of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) by making unsolicited telemarketing calls to consumers.
In 2022, two class action lawsuits were filed against Safe Streets USA alleging that the company violated the TCPA by:
- Placing calls to consumers without their consent
- Using automated dialing systems to make calls
- Calling consumers on their cell phones without their prior consent
Allegations
The plaintiffs in the lawsuits allege that Safe Streets USA:
- Called consumers multiple times per day
- Called consumers at early hours of the morning and late hours of the night
- Failed to identify themselves as telemarketers at the beginning of the calls
- Refused to remove consumers from their call lists when requested
Damages
The plaintiffs are seeking damages for the consumers, including:
- Monetary compensation for the value of their time
- Injunctive relief to prevent Safe Streets USA from further violating the TCPA
Status of the Lawsuit
The lawsuits are currently in the discovery phase. The parties are exchanging evidence and taking depositions of witnesses.
Potential Impact
If the plaintiffs are successful, the lawsuits could have a significant impact on Safe Streets USA. The company could be forced to pay millions of dollars in damages and could be required to change its telemarketing practices.
Additional Information
- The lawsuits are not the first time that Safe Streets USA has been accused of violating the TCPA. In 2019, the company was fined $1.3 million by the Federal Trade Commission for violating the TCPA.
- The lawsuits are being brought by two law firms: The Law Offices of Jason S. Kim and The Law Offices of Lisa A. Goldberg.
Conclusion
The Safe Streets USA lawsuits are important cases that could have far-reaching implications for telemarketing companies across the country. The outcome of the cases will be closely watched by consumers, telemarketers, and regulators alike.
