Case Updates
Fourth Circuit affirms that UTC Fire & Security and Honeywell may not be held vicariously liable under the TCPA for calls placed by downstream purchasers and dealers of their products
March 14, 2018
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U.S. Chamber challenges vicarious liability for TCPA violations made by third parties
September 01, 2017
The U.S. Chamber, joined by the National Association of Manufacturers and the Security Industry Association, filed an amicus brief in the Fourth Circuit, arguing that there was no basis to hold manufacturers vicariously liable under the TCPA for telemarketing calls made by third parties.
Thomas R. McCarthy and Bryan K. Weir of Consovoy McCarthy Park PLLC served as co-counsel for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the U.S. Chamber Litigation Center.
Case Documents
- Order Granting Summary Judgment -- Hodgin v. UTC Fire & Security Americas Corp., Inc. (USDC - Northern District of West Virginia).pdf
- Brief of Appellants -- Hodgin v. UTC Fire & Security Americas Corp., Inc. (Fourth Circuit).pdf
- U.S. Chamber Amicus Brief -- Hodgin v. UTC Fire & Security Americas Corp., Inc. (Fourth Circuit).pdf
- Opinion -- Hodgin v. UTC Fire & Security Americas Corp., Inc. (Fourth Circuit).pdf