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Allegations: Falsely advertising that phones are unlocked
In July 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against AT&T for allegedly misleadingly representing that it does not share or sell data about customers when, according to the complaint, the company routinely provides information about the real-time location of customers to third parties without the customers’ consent and without legal authority. (Scott et al v. AT&T Inc. et al, Case No. 19-cv-4063, N. D. CA.)
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Allegations: Falsely advertising that phones are unlocked
Allegations: Deceptively promoting data plans as “unlimited” when they are actually subject to limitations
Allegations: Falsely representing that it safeguards consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and the data was breached
Allegations: Falsely advertising that phone and internet services are reliable and provide superior coverage and speed when the company failed to provide services for multiple weeks
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that AT&T is committed to protecting the environment and people when its cables are covered in toxic lead
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that it would safeguard consumers’ personal data when it failed to do so and there was a breach
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising monthly fees without disclosing certain fees
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose when customers will be charged international roaming fees
July 2020: The case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as to the named plaintiff and When a complaint is dismissed without…
December 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. May 2016: After the…
In June 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against AT&T for allegedly using bait and switch tactics by advertising calling plans on the packaging of GoPhones that AT&T does not…
March 2016: The lawsuit was dismissed because the summons was not returned with proof that it was served, as required by Massachusetts law. October 2015: A class-action lawsuit was filed…
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