Verizon to Respond to Fraud Case With Motion to Compel Arbitration: Order

Verizon’s response to a class action alleging the carrier engaged in a “bait-and-switch” scheme (see 2303010015) will take the form of a motion to compel arbitration, said a Monday consent order (docket 3:23-cv-01138) in U.S. District Court for New Jersey in Trenton. Verizon’s response to the March 6 complaint is due Monday, but the company requested additional time to consider the complaint. The parties agreed to an April 28 date for the motion to compel arbitration. Plaintiffs’ response is due by May 29, and Verizon’s reply in support of its motion will be filed by June 19, said the order. The complaint alleges Verizon dupes customers by prominently advertising flat monthly rates on postpaid plans and then charging higher rates after customers sign up for service.