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TCPA & FDCPA Cases Surge – January 2026 Litigation Report






Monthly Legal Snapshot: January 2026

Key Statistics at a Glance

97

Total Cases Filed YTD
(U.S. District Courts)

522

Total class actions filed
(71% of total)

17%

Increase from January 2025


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OVERVIEW

Plaintive Activity Overview
  • Pro Se Plaintiffs (YTD): 97
  • Top Districts for Repeat Plaintiffs in June:
    • California (124)
    • Florida (82)
    • Texas (46)
  • Out-of-Jurisdiction Filings:  27 plaintiffs filed outside their home jurisdiction.


Hotspot States for TCPA/FDCPA Cases

These four states account for 53% of all U.S. filings in June.

124

California Case Count

82

Florida Case Count

46

Texas Case Count


TRENDS

TCPA Case Trends


  • Cases Involving TCPA (January): 41% of all filings)
  • Highest Monthly TCPA Total in 2026 So Far
  • YTD TCPA Cases: 97
  • Class Action TCPA Requests: ~71% of TCPA-related filings
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MITIGATE RISK

2026 TCPA

EXPECTATIONS

What to Expect in 2026

In 2025, a total of 2,523 TCPA cases were filed, compared to 1,647 cases in 2024, representing a 53% year-over-year increase. In both years, approximately 70% of TCPA cases sought class action status, underscoring plaintiffs’ continued preference for large-scale exposure strategies. 

If early 2026 filing trends persist, TCPA litigation volume is likely to remain well above historical norms, continuing the upward pressure on compliance, consent management, and litigation risk mitigation strategies.

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