CHICAGO, IL – The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court’s decision dismissing a lawsuit filed by Anthony Roland against NBC Subsidiary (WMAQ‑TV) LLC, ruling the claims were frivolous and based on delusional allegations.
Roland alleged that the television station conducted “unauthorized Zoom calls” through his television, recorded him, and broadcast his image while imitating his gestures. He further claimed violations of privacy laws and provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930.
The appellate court agreed with the district court that the allegations were implausible and unsupported by credible evidence. The court noted that no evidentiary hearing was required because the claims lacked any basis in fact.
The panel also issued a warning to Roland, citing his history of filing multiple similar frivolous lawsuits in federal court since 2018. The judges stated that continued repetitive filings could result in sanctions, including fines or a filing bar within the circuit.
The dismissal was affirmed.
