JOHNSON v. NEWSMAX MEDIA, INC.

What this case is about

The plaintiff alleges that Newsmax Media violated federal telephone law by sending unsolicited text messages or making automated phone calls to consumers without their proper consent. The lawsuit claims that Newsmax used an automatic telephone dialing system or pre-recorded messages to contact people in ways that are restricted under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. The plaintiff contends that these communications were unwanted and that Newsmax failed to obtain the legally required consent before reaching out to recipients. The proposed class is expected to include other consumers across the United States who received similar unsolicited calls or text messages from Newsmax Media, potentially representing a large number of people who were contacted without giving proper permission.

What happens next

The case is in its earliest stage. The defendant has not yet responded. Class certification — the court's decision on whether the case can proceed as a class action — typically takes 12 to 24 months after filing.

Source: CourtListener docket entry. This summary was generated automatically and may not reflect subsequent filings.