An Oregon federal court judge issued an Opinion on May 29, 2020 that the defendant, Ruby Receptionists, Inc., and defense counsel cannot communicate with the class members absent a prior court approval.

On April 24, 2020, the court certified a class action in this matter. Click here to learn more.

The case is McKenzie Law Firm et al. v. Ruby Receptionists, Inc., USDC D. OR, Case No. 3:18-cv-1921-SI. Stoll Berne attorneys Keith Dubanevich and Cody Berne represent the Plaintiffs and the Class.

The opinion can be read here.


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On April 24, 2020, an Oregon federal court certified a class of Ruby Receptionists’ customers in a case that arises from claims that the company misled its customers and breached its contracts by billing for time a call was on hold, and by rounding up every call resulting in overcharges.

The court stated that class eligibility includes:

“All persons or entities in the United States who obtained receptionist services from Defendant Ruby Receptionists between November 2, 2012 and May 31, 2018, pursuant to its form Services Agreement.”

Stoll Berne represents the Plaintiffs. The case is in McKenzie Law Firm et al. v. Ruby Receptionists, Inc., USDC D. OR, Case No. 3:18-cv-1921-SI. To read the Court’s opinion, click here. Law360 published an article on this certification and that can be found by clicking here. For more information, contact Stoll Berne attorneys Keith Dubanevich or Cody Berne.


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