COMPLAINT ALLEGES VERTRUE ESTABLISHES MEMBERSHIPS WITHOUT CONSUMERS' INFORMED CONSENT

In June 2006, Girard Gibbs filed an amended class action complaint in United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee against Vertrue, Inc. (formerly known as MemberWorks) on behalf of all consumers in the U.S. whose bank debit cards were charged for one of Vertrue’s membership programs, and on behalf of all Tennessee residents whose credit cards were charged for a Vertrue membership program.  The complaint alleges that Vertrue establishes subscriptions for its membership programs in consumers’ names without their informed consent, and also impedes consumers’ ability to cancel these memberships.  A few of Vertrue’s many membership subscription programs include “Simply You,” “Homeworks Plus,” “Galleria,” “24 Assistance,” “24 Protect Plus,” “Lifestyle Rewards,” “Health Plus,” “Simple Escapes,” “Passport to Fun,” “Privacy Plus,” and “Privacy Matters.” 

We are currently gathering evidence from consumers and from Vertrue for the purpose of filing a motion for an order certifying the class.  This motion, if granted, would allow this case to proceed on behalf of everyone who meets the class definition described above.  We are also investigating the claims of consumers who reside in states other than Tennessee who were charged on their credit cards for one of Vertrue’s membership programs.  If you have been charged for one of Vertrue’s membership programs without your authorization, or have tried to unsuccessfully cancel a Vertrue membership established in your name, we would like to hear from you.  Please call 1-866-981-4800, or fill in the form below to send us an e mail.