DirectTV, a leading digital TV and internet provider, has reached a settlement in a lawsuit alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
The lawsuit claimed that DirectTV made unsolicited phone calls to individuals listed on the National Do Not Call Registry
The settlement, amounting to $52 million, will be paid to individuals who received one or more phone calls from DirectTV‘s telemarketing agency, AC1 Communications, in violation of the TCPA.
The lawsuit, which included 113,997 phone numbers, highlighted the company’s disregard for consumer privacy. As a result, affected individuals on the registry will now have the opportunity to receive compensation. The estimated average payment for each eligible claimant is $461.
To determine eligibility, individuals who suspect they received unsolicited calls can check their number in the lawsuit database. Those who qualify have until August 7 to submit a valid claim form and receive their share of the settlement funds.
While the resolution of the DirectTV lawsuit offers hope for affected consumers, other payment-related news has emerged across the United States
Alaskan residents classified as “eligible-not paid” will receive their 2022 Permanent Fund Dividend payment of $3,284 on July 17. However, it is important to note that $2,662 of this payment is taxable income, while the remaining $662 is considered energy relief and is not subject to taxation.
Additionally, New Mexico is initiating income tax rebates for its residents this month. Starting from June 21, taxpayers can expect to receive rebates ranging from $500 to $1,000. The total amount of these rebates is $673 million, which has already been processed and will be deposited directly into eligible individuals’ bank accounts.