Verizon Admin Charge Settlement: $100 Million
CLAIM FILING PERIOD CLOSED
Breaking it down (for us mere mortals):
Who: If you have a Verizon Wireless cell and data plan that you pay for at the end of each month - this is for you!
What: Verizon was (allegedly) naughty and charged users a monthly administrative and/or recovery fee unfairly and without adequate disclosure.
Where: Consumers residing in the United States (based on account holders’ last known billing address).
When: For account holders with plans active between January 1, 2016, and November 8, 2023.
What Now?
File your claim with us today! The deadline to file this case with Class Action Connection is April 14, 2024.
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Disclaimer: You can file yourself without using a claims recovery service like Class Action Connection by visiting www.VerizonAdministrativeChargeSettlement.com or calling 1-844-689-0186. Claim forms are being delivered and are available online today. Class members need not sign up for a third-party service in order to participate in any monetary relief. No-cost assistance is available from the Class Administrator and Class Counsel during the claims-filing period. Class Action Connection can help file claims for you and address any questions and/or concerns along the way. Review this summary of this class action settlement and steps to take if you would like us to file for you.
What is the background on this lawsuit? Why is there a Settlement?
The lawsuit is about claims that Verizon Wireless (“Verizon”) charged a monthly Administrative Charge and/or Administrative and Telco Recovery Charge (collectively, “Administrative Charge”) on Verizon post-paid individual consumer wireless accounts that was unfair and not adequately disclosed.
The Court has not ruled in favor of either Plaintiffs or the Defendant. Instead, both sides have agreed to a settlement. By agreeing to the Settlement, the parties avoid the costs and uncertainty of a trial, and if the Settlement is approved by the Court, Settlement Class Members who submit timely and valid claim forms will receive a Settlement Payment, as described in this Notice. Defendant denies all legal claims in this case. Plaintiffs and their lawyers think the proposed Settlement is best for everyone who is affected.
Who is eligible for this settlement?
Current and former Verizon customers who had a postpaid wireless or data service plan and were charged an "Administrative Charge and/or an Administrative and Telco Recovery charge" between Jan. 1, 2016, and Nov. 8, 2023, are eligible to receive compensation under the settlement, the settlement agreement shows.
The “Settlement Class” includes consumers residing in the United States (based on account holders’ last known billing address) who received postpaid wireless or data services from Verizon and who were charged and paid an Administrative Charge between January 1, 2016 and November 8, 2023. Postpaid wireless plans are those in which holders pay for services at the end of a monthly billing cycle.
How can I participate?
We’re ready to file your claim today. Click on any of the buttons on this page to get started reclaiming what’s yours! Note that we safeguard your personal information and only use it to verify eligibility and to process payments once the settlement is paid out.
The deadline for submitting this Claim Form is April 15, 2024 at 11:59:59 P.M. PT.
How much money will I receive?
For eligible Verizon customers, the initial payout will start at $15.00 for your account plus $1.00 for each month your account received postpaid wireless or data services from Verizon and was charged and paid an Administrative Charge and/or an Administrative and Telco Recovery Charge between January 1, 2016 and November 8, 2023, up to a maximum initial allocated amount of $100.00. The final payout will also depend on how many eligible customers file their claim forms from the $100 Million Settlement Fund that pays for:
All Settlement Payments
All Settlement Administration Expenses
All Taxes and Tax Expenses
Any Service Awards to the Class Representatives, and
Any Fee Award to Class Counsel.
We’re here to help and are ready to assist you in filing your claim form today!
How do I pay CAC for their services?
There is no risk when you file through Class Action Connection – we do not charge any upfront fees for our services. When the Claims Administrator distributes settlement funds, we simply deduct a recovery fee of 20% from the settlement payment. This allows us to continue filing for more claimants in additional cases and continue spreading the good word. We appreciate your support!
Do I need to file a claim with Class Action Connection?
No, you can always file a claim on your own. If you are a Settlement Class Member, you must complete and submit a valid Claim Form in order to receive a payment. You may request a Claim Form by calling the Settlement Administrator toll free at 1-844-689-0186, visiting www.VerizonAdministrativeChargeSettlement.com or emailing info@VerizonAdministrativeChargeSettlement.com. To be valid, a Claim Form must be completed fully and accurately signed under penalty of perjury and timely submitted
You may submit a Claim Form by U.S. mail or file a Claim Form on the Settlement Website. If you send in a Claim Form by U.S. mail, it must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2024. If you file a Claim Form on the Settlement Website, then you must do so by April 15, 2024.
