Motorola yesterday announced a lawsuit filed against US company
Digital Wireless Technologies in response to numerous complaints
from consumers alleging that the company has inundated them with
unsolicited e-mails, or spam, entitled “Paging America”, offering a
free Motorola pager.
Motorola made the decision to file suit after an investigation
revealed that unsolicited e-mails sent to consumers misled them
into believing that Motorola was affiliated with the Paging America
offer. They contained Motorola trade marks and referred to free
Motorola pagers that, in fact, were neither free nor made by
Motorola. The lawsuit claims Paging America violated federal rules
and regulations on unfair competition, deceptive trade practices,
and also unsolicited e-mail statutes.
“This lawsuit reflects our desire to protect the value of the
Motorola brand, and our commitment to the millions of consumers who
purchase quality Motorola products”, stated Motorola Messaging Vice
President Miguel Pellon. “We are dedicated to protecting our
customers' rights as well as their privacy and we will not tolerate
the undermining of our valuable brand”.
