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Nicholson v. Hooters of Augusta

Date: 06-15-2001

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Carl C. Brown, Jr.

Court: Superior Court, Richmond County, Georgia

Plaintiff's Attorney: Harry D. Revell of Burnside, Wall, Daniel, Ellison & Revell, August, Georgia

Defendant's Attorney: Mark C. Wilby of Fulcher, Hagler, Reed, Hanks & Harper, August, Georgia

Description:

Class action claims by 1,320 class members based on violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 which prohibits the unsolicited transmission of "junk faxe" advertising. Hooters of Augusta hired Value-Fax to send faxes to 2,500 businesses and individuals over a five week period.

Outcome:

Plaintiffs' verdict for $12 million.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

The Telephone Cunsumer Protection Act prohibits the transmission of unsolicited advertisements by fax. 47 U.S.C. 227

About This Case

What was the outcome of Nicholson v. Hooters of Augusta?

The outcome was: Plaintiffs' verdict for $12 million.

Which court heard Nicholson v. Hooters of Augusta?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Richmond County, Georgia, GA. The presiding judge was Carl C. Brown, Jr..

Who were the attorneys in Nicholson v. Hooters of Augusta?

Plaintiff's attorney: Harry D. Revell of Burnside, Wall, Daniel, Ellison & Revell, August, Georgia. Defendant's attorney: Mark C. Wilby of Fulcher, Hagler, Reed, Hanks & Harper, August, Georgia.

When was Nicholson v. Hooters of Augusta decided?

This case was decided on June 15, 2001.