FTC Files First Do Not Call Rule Civil Action

The Federal Trade Commission has filed its first case seeking civil penalties for violations of the Do Not Call Rule.

The FTC filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Las Vegas against Braglia Marketing Group, L.L.C. (BMG), Las Vegas, and its principals, Frank and Kate Braglia.

The FTC is seeking civil penalties of up to $11,000 for each violation of the Telephone Sales Rule–under which the Do Not Call Rule falls