AT&T Unauthorized Charges Class Action

Class Action Lawsuit Summary:

Defendant:	AT&T Corp.
Allegations:	Unauthorized charges; Violation of the Communications Act
Result:	Settlement provides cash payments to class members; Girard Gibbs praised by court

Telephone Customers Complain About AT&T Charges

Telephone customers across the country reported to our telecom fraud attorneys that they were being assessed unauthorized charges by AT&T, although they were not AT&T customers at the time the charges were issued.

Girard Gibbs’ Attorneys File AT&T Class Action Lawsuit

After investigating the consumer complaints, Girard Gibbs filed a class action lawsuit alleging that AT&T entered into agreements with local exchange carriers that allowed AT&T to place unauthorized long distance charges on monthly telephone bills. The lawsuit also contended that AT&T refused to refund the charges unless the customer switched over to AT&T long distance, and alleged this practice violated the Communications Act of 1934.

Class Action Settlement Provides Cash Reimbursements to Class Members

Girard Gibbs LLP negotiated a class action settlement that provided cash reimbursements to affected telephone customers across the nation. The Honorable David R. Herndon approved the settlement, writing that our consumer attorneys had "conducted the litigation and achieved the settlement with skill, perseverance and diligent advocacy."

Why Girard Gibbs LLP?

Girard Gibbs is a national litigation firm representing consumers, investors, employees, and small businesses in cases involving consumer protection, personal injury, securities, antitrust, and employment laws. The firm’s senior partners, Daniel Girard and Eric Gibbs, have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 and Northern California Super Lawyers, and have earned AV-Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, recognizing them in the highest class of attorneys for professional ethics and legal skills.