AT&T
Allegations: Falsely representing that it safeguards consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and the data was breached
AT&T “Unlimited” Wireless Service Plans
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 against AT&T for allegedly deceptively marketing wireless service data plans as “unlimited” when the plans are actually limited by numerous conditions and the company does not adequately disclosing such conditions to consumers. (Hayes et al v. AT&T Mobility LLC, Case No. 15-cv-13669, D. MA.)
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AT&T Securities
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that AT&T is committed to protecting the environment and people when its cables are covered in toxic lead
iPhones at Target
Allegations: Falsely advertising that phones are unlocked
AT&T’s “Unlimited” Data Plans
Allegations: Deceptively promoting data plans as “unlimited” when they are actually subject to limitations
AT&T’s Phone and Internet Services
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
AT&T
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that it would safeguard consumers’ personal data when it failed to do so and there was a breach
AT&T’s Bait-and-Switch Marketing
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising monthly fees without disclosing certain fees
AT&T’s International Roaming Fees
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose when customers will be charged international roaming fees
The Monthly Cost of DirecTV Services
AT&T Customer Data
DirecTV’s Quoted Monthly Costs
AT&T’s Bait and Switch Tactics
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