MCI Billing Class Action Lawsuit Settlement

Class Action Lawsuit Summary:

Excessive Charges, Billing Scam Reported by MCI Customers

Girard Gibbs was contacted by customers of the telecommunications carrier MCI (now Verizon) who felt they had been victimized by a billing scam. The telecom customers complained that MCI billed them higher rates because they had not subscribed to MCI's long distance service. MCI's customers also reported that it had billed them for hidden surcharges without notice.

California Attorneys File Class Action Lawsuit Against MCI

Girard Gibbs filed a class action lawsuit against MCI on behalf of affected customers. The lawsuit alleged that MCI engaged in telecom fraud and unfair billing practices, and that this conduct violated the federal Communications Act of 1934 and Telecommunications Act of 1996. The court later appointed Girard Gibbs as co-Lead Counsel in the class action lawsuit.

$90 Million Settlement in MCI Billing Class Action Lawsuit

Ultimately, a nationwide settlement was negotiated that proved to be one of the largest-ever telecom class action settlements, valued at $90 million. The cash settlement allowed MCI customers to seek a refund of the alleged overcharges or a flat $75 cash payment.

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.