Dillard's

A class action lawsuit was filed against the department store chain for collecting home telephone numbers to determine customer's home addresses for follow-up marketing and other potential purposes. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of consumers who shopped at the department store between July 4, 2004 and July 8, 2005 and who were asked to provide their home telephone number when using a non-Dillard's credit card. California law bars retailers from requiring such information. Dillard's has agreed to provide $20 gift cards to 250,000 eligible California customers. (Aug-30-06) [RECORD NET]