Verizon Securities
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that Verizon is committed to protecting the environment and people when its cables are covered in toxic lead
Verizon’s Advertised Rates
Case Name (Date)
Allen et al. v. Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless and Verizon Communications Inc.
23-cv-1138, D.N.J.
(Aug. 2023)
Corsi et al. v. Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless and Verizon Communications Inc.
22-cv-4621, D.N.J.
(July 2022)
Product/Service
Verizon’s wireless service plans
Allegations
Falsely advertising monthly rates that do not include an “Administrative Charge”
Status
Settled pursuant to the terms of a nationwide settlement in Esposito v. Verizon
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Allegations: Falsely advertising monthly rates of wireless service plans
Verizon Monthly Rates
Allegations: Falsely advertising monthly rates that do not include an “Administrative Charge”
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