Verizon Wireless $100 Million Settlement for False Advertising

If you are a current or former Verizon post-paid wireless plan customer, you may be entitled to a payment from a class action settlement. This settlement addresses claims that Verizon charged a monthly Administrative Charge and/or Administrative and Telco Recovery Charge that was not properly disclosed. While Verizon denies any wrongdoing, they have agreed to a $100 million settlement to resolve these allegations. Eligible customers could receive a payment of up to $100, depending on various factors such as the length of their subscription and the number of claimants.

Who Benefits? Current and former Verizon post-paid wireless plan customers

How much can I get? Eligible customers could receive a payment of up to $100, depending on various factors such as the length of their subscription and the number of claimants.

Important Dates

• Fairness Hearing: March 22, 2024
• Deadline to File a Claim: April 15, 2024
• Opt-Out Deadline: February 20, 2024
• Objection Deadline: February 26, 2024

Eligibility for Settlement Class Members

The Settlement Class includes all individual consumer account holders in the United States who were charged and paid an Administrative Charge and/or an Administrative and Telco Recovery Charge from January 1, 2016, to November 8, 2023. This detailed eligibility encompasses a wide range of customers who may have been affected by the charges in question.

• Current and former Verizon post-paid wireless or data service customers
• Individuals who paid the specified charges during the relevant period

Excluded from the class are the judges involved in the case and their family members, Verizon and its affiliates, and individuals who opt out of the settlement.

Understanding the Settlement Awards

Settlement Class Members who submit a valid claim by the deadline can expect a payment. The settlement fund will be allocated to cover payments to claimants, administrative costs, and legal fees and expenses.

• Initial Allocated Amount: $15.00 for your account plus $1.00 for each month of service, up to a maximum of $100.00.

Services Subject to the Settlement

The settlement pertains to charges associated with Verizon's post-paid wireless plans that were not adequately disclosed.

• Post-paid wireless plans
• Administrative Charges
• Administrative and Telco Recovery Charges

Is Proof Required to Claim the Reward?

Claimants must file a claim to receive a payment, and the Settlement Administrator will review all claims to determine eligibility.

How to Claim Your Award

To claim your award, file a claim by April 15, 2024. You can file online at the official settlement website, or print a paper claim form from the website, fill it out, and mail it to the address provided.

Analysis of the Settlement Fund

The $100 million settlement fund will be used to compensate eligible claimants, cover settlement administration costs, and pay attorneys' fees and expenses. The final payment amount each claimant receives will depend on the number of valid claims filed and the duration of their subscription.

The Rationale Behind the Settlement

The settlement resolves a lawsuit alleging that Verizon implemented and increased charges in a deceptive manner. Verizon has agreed to the settlement to avoid the uncertainties and costs of ongoing litigation, and as part of the settlement, will amend its Customer Agreement to include revised Administrative Charge disclosures.