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Verizon Wireless cell phone plan might charge a fixed dollar late fee that may violate California law.
Investigation Source
- California
Investigation Scope
Category Information
Investigation Topics
- Deceptive Late Fees
- Excessive or Unauthorized Fees
Product or Service
- Verizon Cell Phone Plans
Injury Type
- Monetary Loss
Investigation Details
Verizon Wireless charges California consumers a flat $5 late fee regardless of the type of plan the consumer has purchased. This fixed rate late charge is a penalty that may violate California consumer protection laws. If this investigation leads to a class action lawsuit, California consumers who paid a late fee would potentially be reimbursed the late charges.
Defendant Details
| Name (Stock Symbol) | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| Verizon Wireless | Verizon Wireless, a subsidiary of Verizon Communications Inc., operates a wireless voice and data network. |