Orleans, Jefferson, St. Charles, and St. Bernard Parish, LA, Cox Cable Subscribers Certified as Class in Late Payment Action |
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The class has been certified in an action filed against Cox Communications of New Orleans, Inc. on behalf of all current and former residential subscribers of Cox cable television service in Orleans, Jefferson, St. Charles, and St. Bernard Parishes who have been assessed or who have paid a late fee to Cox in connection with their cable television service. The action alleges that the fees are unreasonable and bears no relationship to the actual cost Cox incurs when a subscriber pays a bill late, in violation of state law. Class members do not need to take any action to remain eligible.
The class excludes all bulk cable subscribers. Inquiries regarding the action should be directed to:
Cox Cable Late Fee Litigation 1717 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130
A trial has been scheduled in the matter for April 5, 2004.
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