iPhones at Target
Allegations: Falsely advertising that phones are unlocked
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
Class-Action Tracker
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Certain Verizon Wireless Service Plans
Allegations: Falsely advertising monthly rates of wireless service plans
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Verizon Securities
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