Legal Opinion
Reynolds v. Diamond Foods & Poultry, Inc.
Supreme Court of Missouri
Decided July 23, 2002No. SC 84433PublishedCited by 50 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PER CURIAM. 1
James C. Reynolds appeals the dismissal of his action against Diamond Foods & Poultry, Inc., and Bob Smugala seeking damages pursuant to 47 U.S.C. section 227, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The trial court found there was no private right of action in Missouri under the TCPA. Enabling legislation is not necessary to create a private right of action under the TCPA. The judgment is reversed, and the case is remanded.
Reynolds maintains a fax machine at his barbecue restaurant, Reynolds Barbecue, located in St. Louis County. Between November 1 and November 28, 2000,…
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