Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Sixth Circuit -- Philip Charvat v. NMP, LLC

 Federal courts have statutory jurisdiction under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

Damages sufficient for diversity jurisdiction.

Pendant state claim valid.

Invasion of privacy claim not barred as a matter of law.

Concurrence - Majority went too far into merits. 

Philip Charvat v. NMP, LLC
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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