This
page was created as a source of information to consumers
who are inquiring about a class action lawsuit recently filed against
GTE (now known as Verizon). The lawsuit alleges that certain billing
practices of GTE constitute unfair or deceptive practices and that
there may be a class of consumers who have been affected by these
practices. The case focuses on GTE's long-distance billing procedures.
A complete copy of the complaint that was filed in court can be
accessed by clicking on the sidebar link entitled "View The
Complaint Filed in Court". The contents of the complaint are
only allegations until such time as those allegations are proven
in court.
The lawsuit addresses a number of issues. One of those issues regards your selection of a long-distance carrier. The second issue concerns whether GTE has over-billed consumers for phone service charges from long-distance carriers.
