Class Action Lawsuits Against CJ, Be Free, and ValueClick
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Kellie Stevens, President of AffiliateFairPlay.com, has reported that two separate class action lawsuits were filed on April 20, 2007 against Commission Junction, Be Free and ValueClick. One names CJ and Be Free publishers (affiliates) as the plaintiffs. The other names CJ and Be Free merchants as the plaintiffs.
The lawsuits concern the use of adware. According to Kellie…
The lawsuits allege breach of contract, negligence and unfair business practices on CJ/BF’s part by allowing adware affiliates to operate within their Network. The gist of it seems to be that CJ/BF has knowingly allowed adware affiliates within their Network which commit commission theft and fraudulent transactions through adware applications. The suit is seeking monetary damages to both affiliates and merchants. More importantly, in my opinion, they are seeking a change in ValueClick’s corporate policy related to adware and compliance.
More details at http://www.cjclassaction.com/.
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On August 29 @ 10:54 am posted[...] Stevens has reported over at AffiliateFairPlay.com that things are moving forward with the class action lawsuit against ValueClick, Commission Junction, and Be Free. It looks like a ruling was handed down yesterday on ValueClick’s motions to dismiss. From the [...]
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On July 7 @ 10:20 am posted
[...] blog. Subscribe to my RSS feed or enter your e-mail on the top right to get updates by e-mail.Two class action lawsuits were filed in spring 2007 against ValueClick and Commission Junction concerning the use of [...]
I am Boycotting Commission Junction. Corporations need to be held accountable when they break the law and alienate their clients and customers
reply to this commentBrian -
What about the thing we have in the legal system about being considered innocent until proven guilty?
Also, by boycotting CJ, you’re boycotting a bunch of merchants who aren’t being charged with anything.
Personally, I pick and choose specific merchants to promote, based on their policies and the EPC I earn with them.
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