These are so frequent that it’s almost not worth noting, especially because the Class Action Fairness Act means that these are (one hopes) the last of a dying breed, but Consumerist finds another class action settlement with little merit. The attorneys—who include class actioner Joe Whatley, who has mysteriously avoided being mentioned in Overlawyered before now—are seeking $5.5 million in the Kansas state-court nationwide settlement. Some class members get a $5 invoice credit from Sprint, but only if they sign a new two-year contract.
Dog bites man department: another worthless class action settlement
These are so frequent that it’s almost not worth noting, especially because the Class Action Fairness Act means that these are (one hopes) the last of a dying breed, but Consumerist finds another class action settlement with little merit. The attorneys—who include class actioner Joe Whatley, who has mysteriously avoided being mentioned in Overlawyered before […]
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The most important outcome of a successful class action is forcing corporations to stop illegal and fraudulent conduct. As I understand about the Sprint Class action, Sprint was consistently overbilling customers–a few dollars here and there adds up over time. Individually, it makes no sense for those people to sue, so Sprint keeps on stealing. The Class action forces Sprint to stop.
[Editor’s note: Jason’s description appears to be incorrect. The class action complained about disclosure. There is nothing on the settlement website indicating that Sprint is lowering its rates rather than submitting a longer disclosure form explaining its rates.]