TracFone Wireless
Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects customers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2021
Verizon Wireless’s May 2019 Mother’s Day Promotion
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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Verizon Securities
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that Verizon 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
Verizon’s Advertised Rates
Allegations: Charging subscribers more than the advertised rate by adding an undisclosed fictitious fee to their monthly bills
Certain Verizon Wireless Service Plans
Allegations: Falsely advertising monthly rates of wireless service plans
Verizon Monthly Rates
Allegations: Falsely advertising monthly rates that do not include an “Administrative Charge”
Verizon Equipment
Promotional Gifts for Verizon FiOS Service Subscribers
TracFone Wireless Unlimited Data Plans
Straight Talk Cellular Phone Plans
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