FEF Sends Demand Letter to Accuracy in Media
Glen Allen, an attorney in the Free Expression Foundation’s network, sent a demand letter to Accuracy in Media (“AIM”) on behalf of Austin Franco.
AIM impersonated another non-profit, Justice in the Classroom, in violation of multiple provisions of the District of Columbia’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act (“CPPA”) in order to gain access to Mr. Franco to make a surreptitious recording.
The CPPA authorizes treble damages, the recovery of attorney fees, and punitive damages. Mr. Franco alleges $60,700 in damages stemming from five separate violations of the act.
Mr. Allen and Mr. Franco gave AIM 30 days from July 30th to respond before pursuing all available legal remedies. After a week, AIM has given no answer. Read the full demand letter below.
