The Backer Law Firm v. Costco Wholesale Corporation

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Case Number:

4:15-cv-00327

Court:

Missouri Western

Nature of Suit:

Other Statutory Actions

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Stephen R. Bough

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  1. March 06, 2018

    Law Firm Slams Costco's Jury Instruction In Junk-Fax Suit

    A law firm has objected to Costco's proposed jury instructions in a Telephone Consumer Protection Act class action accusing the retailer of sending unsolicited faxes, telling a Missouri federal court Monday that they appear designed to cause confusion.

  2. November 29, 2017

    Law Firm Denied Bid For Win In Costco Junk-Fax Suit

    A Missouri federal judge on Tuesday rejected a law firm's motion for summary judgment in its class action accusing Costco Wholesale Corp. of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by sending unsolicited fax advertisements, holding that key facts remain in dispute.

  3. April 28, 2017

    Costco Fax Recipients Get Class Cert. In TCPA Suit

    A group of people and companies led by a law firm accusing Costco of sending unauthorized faxes in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act can proceed on their claims as a class, after a Missouri federal judge Thursday found the issue to be common and the class members ascertainable.

  4. March 01, 2017

    Backer Firm Looks For Class Cert. In Costco Junk Fax Suit

    The Backer Law Firm LLC asked a Missouri federal judge Tuesday to certify a class of people and companies whom Costco Wholesale Corp. sent unsolicited fax advertisements that violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, saying the allegations are best handled as a class action.

  5. September 28, 2015

    Costco Can't Stay Junk Fax TCPA Class Action

    A Missouri federal judge on Monday declined to stay a proposed class action accusing Costco Wholesale Corp. of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by sending unsolicited fax ads, saying that the potential consequences of a delay and the expense outweigh hitting pause on the case pending a Federal Communications Commission ruling.

  6. May 04, 2015

    Costco Hit With 2 Junk Fax TCPA Class Actions

    Costco Wholesale Corp. was hit with two proposed class actions alleging that the retailer sent unsolicited fax advertisements, in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.