In 2015, the Tennessee Regulatory Authority (TRA) along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and nine other states filed a complaint against Caribbean Cruise Line, Inc. for violating the Tennessee and federal Do Not Call Telemarketing laws and has issued a fine in the amount of $500,000.
Both telemarketing laws were established to prohibit unwanted telephone solicitation calls to consumers.
Recently, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida approved an Order for Permanent Injunction and Civil Penalty Judgement against Caribbean Cruise Line, Inc. It required the company pay a civil penalty of $500,000, of which, Tennessee received $26,213.18 representing affected Tennesseans.
“The consumer protections established in state law is designed to give consumers relief from unsolicited telephone calls,” said TRA Chairman Herb Hilliard. “I applaud our team of investigators for their dedication and vigilance in enforcing the state’s laws and for working towards weeding out those who deliberately break the law.”
State Rep. Curry Todd of Collierville, said, “As a co-sponsor of the original enabling legislation, it pleases me to see the TRA proactively pursuing these bad actors. Protecting the consumers of Tennessee has and will continue to be a priority for me.”