Attorney General Jim Petro reached a settlement of more than $65,000 in a lawsuit against Shelterguard Inc. for violation of federal do-not-call laws.
Columbus, OH-based Shelterguard violated the national do-not-call registry by continuously making calls in order to solicit sales to consumers who had placed their telephone numbers on the registry, according to officials. A second violation stems from the company’s continuous calls to people who had previously asked the company not to call them anymore. The settlement is the first in Ohio under the federal DNC laws.
The settlement requires Shelterguard to pay $400 to individuals who filed complaints with the Federal Trade Commission or the Attorney General prior to the Dec. 9, 2003 lawsuit filing date. The settlement also includes payment of $200 to anyone who filed complaints after the lawsuit was initiated. This settlement limits consumer damages to consumers who have already filed a complaint. The total amount in consumer damages is approximately $25,000, according to the Attorney General’s office.
Shelterguard will pay a civil penalty of $50,000, $25,000 of which is suspended on the condition the company does not violate the settlement agreement. The Attorney General’s Office will receive reimbursement for attorney fees and investigative costs in the amount of $15,000.
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