Settlement Structure: Claims Made
Active: Closed
Closed Settlement Statement:
According to court documents, the claim submission deadline has passed. Please contact the claims administrator if you have any questions.
Case Summary:This matter alleges that Verizon Wireless charged customers for unauthorized third-party services from companies provided Premium SMS services like ringtones, wallpapers, and text message subscriptions to things like sports and entertainment.
Docket Number:3:15-cv-03268-PGS-LHG
Filing Deadline: December 31, 2015
Proof of Purchase:Submit claim form; claims will be verified with Verizon Wireless
Eligibility:You may be eligible if you are the current or former owner of a Verizon Wireless account, were charged for Premium SMS that you did not consent to, and have not already received a refund for the SMS. You must submit a claim form by December 31, 2015 in order to receive a refund.
Typical Settlement Amount:Varies; refund of unauthorized PSMS charges, depending on the number of claim submitted; former account holders with claims of less than $3 may not receive any refund. Refunds may be in the form of a check, a credit, or an offset on an account.
Total Settlement Amount: $70,000,000
Class Representative Proposed Incentive Fee:Claim Form: Verizon Wireless Claim Form
Case Name: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. CellCo Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless
Settlement Website: Verizon Wireless Premium SMS Refund Program
Claims Administrator:
Garden City Group
Verizon Wireless Premium SMS Refund Program Administrator
c/o GCG
P.O. Box 10186
Dublin, OH 43017-3186
1-888-726-7063