Newport Creative Communications

As part of a multistate group, Tennessee alleged that Newport Creative Communications had engaged in deceptive acts or practices by mailing sweepstakes promotions that imparted an improper sense of urgency, encouraging recipients to quickly donate money for the chance to win a cash prize; the Group contended that Newport did not clearly disclose that promotion recipients had not yet won anything. A settlement was obtained in the amount of $400,000, of which Tennessee received $21,000, and Newport Creative Communications agreed to amend its practices.

State Court Filings in Newport

• Petition (January 26, 2006)
• Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (January 26, 2006)
• Agreed Final Order (January 27, 2006)
  

This list includes only significant filings and is not intended to be a complete record of the matter.