{"id":11257,"date":"2025-08-29T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/activeprospect.com\/blog\/\/"},"modified":"2025-08-13T05:16:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T10:16:19","slug":"tcpa-lawsuits-surge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/activeprospect.com\/blog\/tcpa-lawsuits-surge\/","title":{"rendered":"TCPA lawsuits surge 29%: What marketers need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" src=\"http:\/\/activeprospect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TCPA_Updates_blog-1024x448.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activeprospect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TCPA_Updates_blog-1024x448.png 1024w, https:\/\/activeprospect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TCPA_Updates_blog-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/activeprospect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TCPA_Updates_blog-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/activeprospect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TCPA_Updates_blog-1536x672.png 1536w, https:\/\/activeprospect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TCPA_Updates_blog-2048x896.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The legal landscape around the <a href=\"https:\/\/activeprospect.com\/glossary\/tcpa\/\">Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)<\/a> is shifting dramatically. WebRecon\u2019s June 2025 litigation stats signal a major reversal in trend\u2014<strong>TCPA lawsuits spiked while other major statutes dipped<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what businesses, especially those involved in lead generation and marketing, need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">June TCPA cases jump by 29.1%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In June, <strong>257 TCPA lawsuits were filed, up 29.1%<\/strong> from May. That marked a stark contrast after May\u2019s decline in TCPA filings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Year-to-date (YTD) TCPA filings soared by 44.4%, highlighting significant upward pressure throughout 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other statutes\u2014FDCPA and FCRA\u2014declined month-over-month in June (FDCPA \u221211.3%, FCRA \u22121.2%) and remain down YTD.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TCPA represents the majority of class actions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TCPA remains the driving force behind consumer litigation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nearly <strong>79% of all TCPA filings were class actions<\/strong>, underscoring the high-risk nature of this statute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This compares to much lower class action ratios for FDCPA and FCRA (\u224811% and 3.9%, respectively).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">May\u2019s downturn was temporary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In May 2025, TCPA cases fell by 15.3% compared to April, while FDCPA and FCRA rose by 15.5% and 10.1%, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the decline, TCPA remains up 39.4% for 2025, while FDCPA stays down 9.1% YTD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CFPB complaints continue to surge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Consumer complaints rose as well<\/strong>, adding to regulatory pressure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In May 2025, 23,429 complaints were filed with the CFPB\u2014an 8.8% monthly increase and a staggering 97.6% increase YTD.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In June, CFPB complaints slightly dipped 1.7%, but remained elevated year-over-year with a ~99.5% increase from June 2024.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What this means for marketers &amp; lead buyers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TCPA compliance risk is accelerating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>High TCPA lawsuit volume, fueled largely by class-action filings, substantially ups the risk for organizations using <a href=\"https:\/\/activeprospect.com\/blog\/tcpa-autodialer\/\">autodialed<\/a> or prerecorded messages. With class actions dominating\u201479% of TCPA suits\u2014legal exposure is not just financial but also reputational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broader regulatory pressure is mounting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if TCPA filings lag, continued growth in consumer complaints signals regulatory momentum. Non-TCPA statutes still matter\u2014but <strong>TCPA is the most volatile exposure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State highlight zones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Courts with highest case volume:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Northern District of Georgia (Atlanta)<\/strong>: ~98 TCPA suits in June.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Central District California (Los Angeles)<\/strong>: ~64 suits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Northern District Illinois (Chicago)<\/strong>: ~46 suits\u2014the top TCPA hubs for repeat litigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What ActiveProspect users should do now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Audit your consent language &amp; data flows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Use tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/activeprospect.com\/trustedform\/verify\/\">TrustedForm Verify<\/a> to confirm that consent language meets TCPA standards (clear disclosure, no condition of purchase, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hs-cta-embed hs-cta-simple-placeholder hs-cta-embed-188398141338\"\n  style=\"max-width:100%; max-height:100%; width:700px;height:244.9375px\" data-hubspot-wrapper-cta-id=\"188398141338\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com\/web-interactives\/public\/v1\/track\/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLL8xqqOFiP%2FEFZ2UF%2Bttq8OmmITHNIp5ihLoj6tyOG4aQ1iQ5XDhdFvW2z0EI8hrDUsskkZlnrX%2FLgwfeCejdq6t6thDipGDJMyoNDYHGu5LpdMlUXReFfZF49P%2FRX7ir3d%2BxJJxtLnZFuirJPOfwZ5yPcw%2F0sjiMrLXzwzmppGFExoXrjAK%2FDXpNzk9wcY7ps%3D&#038;webInteractiveContentId=188398141338&#038;portalId=47215574\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"CTA_TFverify\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/47215574\/interactive-188398141338.png\" style=\"height: 100%; width: 100%; object-fit: fill\"\n      onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Track lead origin &amp; repeat litigants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Identify high-risk leads and domains. Confirm ownership to build traceability into your funnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Enable conversion feedback loops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Use CRM integrations (e.g., via <a href=\"https:\/\/leadsbridge.com\/\">LeadsBridge<\/a>) to tie lead sources back to conversion outcomes\u2014this improves decision-making and budgeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Use partner configuration controls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/activeprospect.com\/leadconduit\/\">LeadConduit<\/a> help reduce lead-source ambiguity by letting buyers specify delivery and acceptance criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hs-cta-embed hs-cta-simple-placeholder hs-cta-embed-188401657133\"\n  style=\"max-width:100%; max-height:100%; width:700px;height:228.5625px\" data-hubspot-wrapper-cta-id=\"188401657133\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com\/web-interactives\/public\/v1\/track\/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLK7JxSE6bGHE2%2BSmXehRENSil2CVtAKu5TbOT6q3kn%2Bx7ORTDKDRo2dpYH9MayXxoCWsKm3oBWM8r2eNvSbZTbo3ElBCbC2dDQ8WTZeQ7UUg0KcE5O66ogU8ZO05QCSDCBMYD5wo%2B65amRG03SNHw2vu7vYGYZsN5z9bJ0XImu%2FPjnhhqsklPjFiw%3D%3D&#038;webInteractiveContentId=188401657133&#038;portalId=47215574\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"CTA_LC\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/47215574\/interactive-188401657133.png\" style=\"height: 100%; width: 100%; object-fit: fill\"\n      onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Watch class action risk zones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Protect your exposure by filtering out leads from known repeat plaintiffs or high-risk states using suppression lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/webrecon.com\/webrecon-june-2025-stats-full-reversal-from-may\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WebRecon\u2019s report<\/a> reveals a major reversal in TCPA litigation trends: Cases surged while other consumer statutes declined. With class actions representing the overwhelming majority of TCPA suits and consumer complaints still surging, <strong>compliance efforts cannot be reactive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marketers and lead buyers must <strong>prioritize strong consent capture, real-time quality validation, conversion tracking, and proactive partner collaboration<\/strong>. By doing so, organizations can better navigate the evolving litigation landscape\u2014and turn compliance into a competitive advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more insights, subscribe to InsideCBM now and <strong>stay ahead in a high-risk TCPA environment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"hs-cta-embed hs-cta-simple-placeholder hs-cta-embed-187648982932\"\n  style=\"max-width:100%; max-height:100%; width:700px;height:244.9375px\" data-hubspot-wrapper-cta-id=\"187648982932\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com\/web-interactives\/public\/v1\/track\/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJ0GaKMxdSq6tVg6PNTFp8XomQ9gN3f%2FfRSdBE6YstltdRMqBX1gml5tCH3dWPZRi0Wy884CiAJQsUHOIS0Afv4g%2BN27utaPU9jilW25BI9YEuZcUg6Ei28V%2F2OXENcxiylcAUimo178%2Fmox%2BmveivwRCwaXBq9Z%2Bn8VIrrIvyGndaTBb6fHnM6&#038;webInteractiveContentId=187648982932&#038;portalId=47215574\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"CTA_InsideCBM\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/47215574\/interactive-187648982932.png\" style=\"height: 100%; width: 100%; object-fit: fill\"\n      onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: This post is based on WebRecon\u2019s litigation data and does not constitute legal advice. 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