McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates v. McKesson Corp.

On June 20, 2025, in the United States, McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates, Inc. filed a class action lawsuit against McKesson Corporation in the Northern District of California. The plaintiff alleges that McKesson sent unsolicited facsimile advertisements to chiropractic offices without proper consent, violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The suit claims these junk faxes caused harm including wasted paper, ink, and time. McLaughlin seeks statutory damages for each fax received, representing a class of similarly affected businesses, asserting that McKesson's actions were knowing and willful.

The case is currently ongoing as of the filing date. No final judgment has been entered; the initial complaint seeks class certification and monetary relief.

The central dispute is whether the fax transmissions sent by McKesson constituted unsolicited advertisements under the TCPA, and whether McKesson had the necessary prior express consent from the recipients to send such faxes.

The case highlights ongoing strict enforcement of the TCPA against large healthcare corporations, emphasizing the legal risks associated with direct marketing via fax. It serves as a reminder to businesses regarding consent requirements, potentially affecting marketing practices in the healthcare distribution sector and reinforcing protections against nuisance communications for small practices.