Investigation into Spam Texts to Washington Residents

Berger Montague is investigating whether Washington residents who received an unsolicited text through a referral program set up by companies seeking more users should file a Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA) lawsuit.

These companies, by setting up “refer a friend” programs, may have violated CEMA, a Washington state law that prohibits sending unsolicited advertising texts and imposes a $500 penalty–payable to consumers–per text. Allegedly, these companies reward current users for uploading or providing access to their contact lists and sending unsolicited texts to their contacts.

The Commercial Electronic Mail Act is a Washington consumer protection law designed to cut down on spam texts. In 2024, Robinhood paid $9 million to settle a class action lawsuit for a similar alleged violation. A class action lawsuit could help consumers recover money for any unsolicited texts they were sent.

If you have received this type of text, please email us at info@bergermontague.com, fill out the form on the right-hand side of the page, or telephone us at 1-800-424-6690.

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