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Allegations: Falsely advertising that phones are unlocked
In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Verizon Wireless alleging that its May 2019 Mother’s Day promotion was a bait-and-switch scheme. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the company falsely promised that consumers who bought an iPhone XR, iPhone XS MAX, iPhone XS, or iPhone X as part of the promotion would get a free iPhone XR when, according to plaintiffs, consumers received a charge for the “free” iPhone on their next bill. (Wise et al v. Verizon Wireless Services, LLC, Cellco Partnership, both d/b/a Verizon Wireless et al, Case No. 60CV-20-1970, Arkansas State Court, Pulaski County)
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Allegations: Falsely advertising that phones are unlocked
Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects customers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2021
Allegations: Charging subscribers more than the advertised rate by adding an undisclosed fictitious fee to their monthly bills
Allegations: Falsely advertising monthly rates of wireless service plans
Allegations: Falsely advertising monthly rates that do not include an “Administrative Charge”
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that Verizon is committed to protecting the environment and people when its cables are covered in toxic lead
November 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…
December 2016: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties settled the matter. The terms of the settlement agreement have…
February 2016: The appeal was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. (Hansell et al v. TracFone Wireless, Inc. dba Straight Talk Wireless et al, Case No.…
February 2016: The appeal was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. (Hansell et al v. TracFone Wireless, Inc. dba Straight Talk Wireless et al, Case No.…
Some class-action settlements that left consumers behind.
These definitions are a joke.
When companies green it, they better mean it.
Some bad ads from this year.
Except when there’s battery damage.