MCI Class Action Lawsuit

CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT ALLEGES IMPROPER MONTHLY SERVICE CHARGES TO NON-MCI CUSTOMERS

Girard Gibbs LLP is prosecuting a putative class action lawsuit on behalf of telephone customers nationwide who were unlawfully billed by MCI, Inc. for monthly service charges even though they were not MCI customers. The complaint alleges that MCI enrolled non-customers and former MCI long-distance subscribers without their knowledge or consent in the "Basic Dial-1 Plan" which carries a monthly service fee. The complaint further alleges that MCI's policy and practice is to reverse, refund, or credit back unauthorized charges only to consumers who threaten to bring legal action, lodge complaints with regulatory authorities, or take other action. According to the complaint, consumers who do not pay the unauthorized charges are turned over to collections agencies.

"MCI has been charging non-customers minimum usage fees and other monthly service fees without authorization even though MCI provided no service to these persons," said Daniel Girard, one of the attorneys for the plaintiff. "Consumers who mistakenly paid MCI or paid in response to a threatening collections notice should get their money back."

We are currently gathering evidence from consumers and from MCI for the purpose of filing a motion for an order certifying the class. This motion, if granted, would allow this case to proceed on behalf of everyone who meets the class definition described above. If you have been charged for MCI services that you did not receive, we would like to hear from you. Please call 1-866-981-4800, or fill in the form to the right to send us an email.

Why Girard Gibbs LLP?

Girard Gibbs LLP is a national litigation firm specializing in securities litigation, consumer class actions and complex business litigation. Girard Gibbs' managing partner Daniel Girard was voted one of Northern California's Super Lawyers in 2007, 2008, and 2009 by Law & Politics, recognizing him as one of the top 5-percent of attorneys practicing in Northern California.