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Case ID: 4860 | Consumer Products | 07/07/2006
According to a nationwide lawsuit recently filed in federal court, Cingular Wireless misled and overcharged millions of AT&T cell phone users when Cingular bought AT&T Wireless. In October 2004, Cingular bought AT&T's cell phone system, after assuring federal regulators that the merger would be "seamless."
The lawsuit claims, instead of the new and better services that Cingular promised AT&T customers, Cingular immediately began dismantling and degrading the AT&T network, forcing AT&T customers to move to Cingular's cell network. AT&T customers were forced to buy new phone equipment, move to higher cost plans, and, in some cases, an $18 "transfer" or "upgrade fee." Some customers who tried to go to another company were hit with "early termination fees" of $175. Others who didn't want to pay or couldn't afford the fees have been stuck with riding out their contract with AT&T Wireless while suffering poor to no reception. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Seattle, Washington on behalf of all AT&T Wireless customers who were deceived or overcharged by Cingular's actions related to the merger. The class action is brought by attorneys for the non-profit Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR), a California-based crusader for consumer rights, and other consumer oriented law firms. "Cingular promised AT&T customers it would 'raise the bar'; instead, it lowered service quality, forced AT&T customers to move to Cingular, and then raised prices," said a lawyer for FTCR. Pam Pressley, FTCR's Director of Litigation, said, "AT&T customers all over the country have complained about Cingular's conduct. Cingular gave people no choice: put up with the problems, pay to transfer to Cingular, or pay $175 to get out. Too bad it takes a lawsuit to protect people" Pressley continued. "Cingular has displayed an arrogance which sends the message that their market share is more important than their customers," said a lawyer representing consumers. "The lawsuit seeks to hold Cingular accountable to their loyal customers who have been forced to pay added fees just to get the service they were promised" states a lawyer for Cingular customers. The lawsuit states, that as part of the merger with AT&T, Cingular promised that AT&T's customer base would be allowed use of "the combined network, without roaming charges," and insisted that "customers will continue to enjoy the benefits of their current phones, rate plans and features, without any service interruption" the lawsuit states. "In fact, AT&T customers were not allowed access to the combined network, and, according to the FCC, Cingular Wireless logged the highest number of consumer complaints in the industry in the first quarter following the merger" according to a lawyer representing the cell phone users. The lawsuit seeks to represent all AT&T Wireless customers who were deceived or overcharged by Cingular's actions related to the merger. At Lawcash.com, it is our goal to keep you informed about important legal cases, class actions and settlements. Our lawyers offer free legal evaluations in tort cases, class actions, personal injury, and other lawsuits because we are dedicated to helping you resolve your legal complaints. Other Consumer Products Cases of Interest Credit card agreements for complex enough as they are, without the bank trying to scam you. A class action has been filed against Home Depot, Lowe's, and Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia on behalf of Washington consumer's, who allege that the stores’ enticing promotions actually force them to pay significantly more interest for existing or future balances in violation of the Washington Consumer Protection Act. A class action has been filed against membership shopping warehouse operator PriceSmart, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSMT) and certain of its officers and directors by stockholders who purchased the company's common stock between December 20, 2001, and November 7, 2003. The action claims that the defendants violated federal securities laws by issuing a series of material misrepresentations to the market over this time period, thereby artificially inflating the price of the company's securities. You should always take great care in checking your credit card statement, to make sure there are no unauthorized charges. A class action has been filed against AEGON Direct Marketing Services, Inc. on behalf of all consumers in California who were improperly charged for membership in AEGON programs from December 30, 1999, to the present, allegedly due to the company’s misuse of their financial information and unfair and deceptive trade practices. A class action lawsuit was filed against Home Warranty of America, Inc. which alleges that it systematically denies claims for coverage. California's consumer protection laws go farther than those of most other states in granting security to its citizens. A class action has been certified against the Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. on behalf of all persons who, between April 2, 1997, and the date of any eventual judgment in this action, purchased for personal, family, or household purposes any Leatherman tool in California that was contained in packages on which an unqualified "Made in U.S.A." or "U.S.A." representation was made.
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