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Abraham Jewett, Jessy Edwards|February 22, 2023
Category: Legal News
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Update:
- SiriusXM has been hit with another class action lawsuit alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), three years after the company agreed to a class action settlement worth $32.4 million arising from claims that the satellite radio service violated the TCPA.
- In a complaint filed Feb. 15 in an Illinois federal court, plaintiffs Julie Campbell, Keith Sadauskas, Diana Bickford and Kerrie Mulholland say they’ve never paid for the radio service but bought vehicles equipped for it. They say the company obtained their contact information through their respective car dealerships and that telemarketing calls have continued “unabated.”
- However, SiriusXM slammed the lawsuit, saying that while it is a new complaint with new plaintiffs, the case brings the same claims that it already settled with the same lawyers. It said that settlement also included changes to Sirius’ business practices that plaintiffs’ lawyers at the time called “meaningful.”
SiriusXM calls class action lawsuit overview:
- Who: Julie Campbell, Keith Sadauskas, Diana Bickford and Kerrie Mulholland have filed a class action lawsuit against SiriusXM Radio Inc.
- Why: Campbell, Sadauskas, Bickford and Mulholland claim SiriusXM broke the law by sending unsolicited telemarketing calls to car owners, including to those with phone numbers listed on the National Do Not Call Registry.
- Where: The class action lawsuit was filed in Illinois federal court.
(Dec. 2, 2022)
SiriusXM has for years been placing unlawful and unsolicited telemarketing calls urging car owners — including those with numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry — to sign up for its satellite radio service, a new class action lawsuit alleges.
Plaintiffs Julie Campbell, Keith Sadauskas, Diane Bickford and Kerrie Mulholland claim Sirius XM has been making the telemarketing calls in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Campbell, Sadauskas, Bickford and Mulholland argue SiriusXM is “well aware” that it is engaging in unlawful conduct with the telemarketing calls, having reached two settlement agreements in the past decade worth over $60 million.
Further, Campbell, Sadauskas, Bickford and Mulholland claim hundreds of consumers have contacted the Federal Trade Commission about having received unsolicited telemarketing calls from SiriusXM.
“Even with all these complaints and the millions spent, Sirius XM has continued its illegal calls unabated,” the class action states.
SiriusXM accused of violating laws from several states in the U.S.
Campbell, Sadauskas, Bickford and Mulholland want to represent several classes, including nationwide classes of consumers with telephone numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry and those who registered their numbers with SiriusXM’s company-specific Do Not Call Registry.
The group also want to represent subclasses of consumers from Illinois, Washington, and North Carolina who registered their telephone numbers with SiriusXM’s company-specific Do-Not-Call Registry.
In addition to allegedly violating the TCPA, SiriusXM is accused of violating the Illinois Telephone Solicitations Act, the North Carolina Telemarketing Lawand the Washington Do Not Call Statute.
Plaintiffs are demanding a jury trial and requesting injunctive relief along with an award of statutory damages for themselves and all class members.
A similar class action lawsuit was filed against SiriusXM last month by an individual arguing the company broke the law by using an auto-dialer to send “annoying” and “unsolicited” sales calls to consumers in Florida.
Have you received an unsolicited telemarketing call from SiriusXM? Let us know in the comments!
The plaintiffs are represented by Laura M. Carroll and Mason A. Barney of Siri & Glimstad LLP, Daniel M. Hutchinson of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP, Jarrett L. Ellzey of Ellzey & Associates PLLC, and Carl R. Draper of Feldman Wasser.
The SiriusXM calls class action lawsuit is Campbell, et al. v. SiriusXM Radio Inc., Case No. 2:22-cv-02261, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois.
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Simon Blyth says:
I bought a new car in 2013. It came with free Sirius service for the first 12 months, after which time it stopped working. I didn’t think any more of it until by accident a couple of years later I realized what the strange charge on my credit card. After a lot of waiting I was put through to someone who said they would cancel it. Forgot about it again until 2019, then the same thing happened again. Same process, same pain. And now, guess what? Same again. I just cancelled it but this time got a proper confirmation #. But I’m done with these guys. They turned off the service, so it’s not even like I knew I was supposed to be getting it. I would be happy to join a suit.
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Lisa Miller says:
How about a class action suit for them charging people who never ordered the service. Second occurrence of them just charging me for something I don’t even have. No idea how they got my information as I no longer have the new car or trial. Cancelled multiple times but theu just start again. Guess I need to cancel that bank account.
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Michael Smallwood says:
add me to the list, had Sirius for 3 years sold the ruck they won’t turn it off and keeps trying to charge my card
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Terri Hanson says:
Please add me – I called Sirius today to cancel my service and they had an automated message that wanted to add a “premium plan” – saying it was 14.99 per month – and by the time they added the US Music Royalty fees and taxes, it was $18.46. I said NO loudly and clearly each time it asked and they STILL put the plan through and charged my card. Could NOT get a live person on the phone. Went to Live Chat online and took over an HOUR to get it corrected and they saifd it would take 3-5 days to process the credit. Can you say ILLEGAL!
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Michael Sadonsky says:
I to have them calling me multiple times a day. I block that number and they use a different one. I do not have or renewed the subscription after the free trial ended. They don’t get the hint. Add me to the list
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39 thoughts onSiriusXM class action claims company placed unsolicited telemarketing calls
Simon Blyth says:
I bought a new car in 2013. It came with free Sirius service for the first 12 months, after which time it stopped working. I didn’t think any more of it until by accident a couple of years later I realized what the strange charge on my credit card. After a lot of waiting I was put through to someone who said they would cancel it. Forgot about it again until 2019, then the same thing happened again. Same process, same pain. And now, guess what? Same again. I just cancelled it but this time got a proper confirmation #. But I’m done with these guys. They turned off the service, so it’s not even like I knew I was supposed to be getting it. I would be happy to join a suit.
Reply
Lisa Miller says:
How about a class action suit for them charging people who never ordered the service. Second occurrence of them just charging me for something I don’t even have. No idea how they got my information as I no longer have the new car or trial. Cancelled multiple times but theu just start again. Guess I need to cancel that bank account.
Reply
Michael Smallwood says:
add me to the list, had Sirius for 3 years sold the ruck they won’t turn it off and keeps trying to charge my card
Reply
Terri Hanson says:
Please add me – I called Sirius today to cancel my service and they had an automated message that wanted to add a “premium plan” – saying it was 14.99 per month – and by the time they added the US Music Royalty fees and taxes, it was $18.46. I said NO loudly and clearly each time it asked and they STILL put the plan through and charged my card. Could NOT get a live person on the phone. Went to Live Chat online and took over an HOUR to get it corrected and they saifd it would take 3-5 days to process the credit. Can you say ILLEGAL!
Reply
Michael Sadonsky says:
I to have them calling me multiple times a day. I block that number and they use a different one. I do not have or renewed the subscription after the free trial ended. They don’t get the hint. Add me to the list
Reply
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The article you provided discusses a class action lawsuit against SiriusXM Radio Inc. over alleged violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) due to unsolicited telemarketing calls to car owners, including those on the National Do Not Call Registry. Here's an overview of the concepts involved:
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Class Action Lawsuit: A legal action brought by a group of people with similar grievances against a defendant. In this case, individuals like Julie Campbell, Keith Sadauskas, Diana Bickford, and Kerrie Mulholland are the plaintiffs alleging SiriusXM's illegal telemarketing practices.
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Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA): A federal law that restricts telemarketing and the use of automated phone equipment. The plaintiffs claim SiriusXM violated this law by making unsolicited telemarketing calls.
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National Do Not Call Registry: A list that consumers can join to opt out of telemarketing calls. SiriusXM allegedly made calls to individuals listed on this registry, which is against the law.
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Violation of State Laws: The lawsuit alleges SiriusXM violated specific state laws related to telemarketing, such as the Illinois Telephone Solicitations Act, North Carolina Telemarketing Law, and Washington Do Not Call Statute.
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Plaintiffs' Claims: The plaintiffs seek to represent classes of consumers affected by SiriusXM's telemarketing practices. They demand injunctive relief, statutory damages, and represent consumers from various states and registries.
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Legal Representation: The plaintiffs are represented by legal firms like Siri & Glimstad LLP, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein LLP, Ellzey & Associates PLLC, and Feldman Wasser.
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Consumer Complaints: Testimonials from individuals affected by SiriusXM's alleged practices, citing instances of unauthorized charges, difficulty in canceling services, and continued unwanted calls.
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Previous Settlements: Mention of previous settlements (worth over $60 million) related to similar claims against SiriusXM, suggesting a pattern of alleged illegal conduct.
This case exemplifies how companies face legal action for alleged violations of consumer protection laws, particularly in the realm of telemarketing practices. The accumulation of complaints, previous settlements, and alleged breaches of federal and state regulations forms the basis of this ongoing lawsuit.