PITTSBURGH - A class action lawsuit has been filed against Ascena Retail Group Inc. d/b/a Dressbarn, citing alleged violation of telephone harassment statutes.
Stewart Abramson filed a complaint on behalf of himself and all persons and entities similarly situated March 7 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania alleging the New Jersey business contacted the plaintiff's cell phone for the purpose of telemarketing.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges that on Feb. 12 he sustained damages from receiving unwanted calls and text messages from Dressbarn on his cell phone. The plaintiff holds Ascena/Dressbarn responsible because the defendant allegedly contacted the plaintiff using an automatic telephone dialing system without prior consent.
The plaintiff requests a trial by jury and seeks to enjoin the defendant, as well as damages, court costs and any further relief the court grants. He is represented by Clayton S. Morrow of Morrow & Artim PC in Pittsburgh.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania Case number 2:17-cv-00294-CB