Junk Faxer Receives $12 Million Fine
A class-action suit against Hooters, a restaurant chain, for sending "junk faxes" has resulted in a $12 million judgment. Hooters, in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, sent unsolicited fax messages to over 1,300 individuals in Augusta, Georgia.Dispute Over Ads Draws Wide Scrutiny After Award, New York Times, July 22, 2001 (registration required).
