(B) an action to recover for actual moneta
ry loss from such a violation, or to
receive up to $500 in damages for each such violation, whichever is greater, or
It shall be an affirmative defense in a
ny action brought under this paragraph that the
defendant has established and implemented,
with due care, reasonable practices and
procedures to effectively prevent telephone so
licitations in violation of the regulations
prescribed under this subsect
ion. If the court finds that
the defendant willfully or
knowingly violated the regulati
ons prescribed under this s
ubsection, the court may, in its
discretion, increase the amount of
the award to an amount equal to not more than 3 times
the amount available under subpara
graph (B) of this paragraph.
How could he explain an out and out lie. What's he going say? The call went like this?
Telemarketer: Hello!
Steve: I'm on the DNC and I am going to sue you!
Telemarketer: OK no problem come on over and pick up your check.
Steve: I'll be right over.
That's the only possible way he got paid in 3 hours.