Top Class Actions  |  August 2, 2022

Category: Closed Class Actions

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CenturyLink has agreed to a $844,655 class action lawsuit settlement to end claims from the Minnesota attorney general that the company misrepresented the price of its internet and television services. 

A class of 12,094 has been established; it is made up of those Minnesota CenturyLink consumers who were allegedly charged more than CenturyLink promised to charge them. 

CenturyLink offers high-speed internet, fiber, voice, phone and TV services for homes and small businesses in 36 states, according to the company’s website.

According to the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office, CenturyLink falsely represented the price of its services by advertising one price, but charging a higher price to consumers who purchased the products. 

CenturyLink has not admitted any wrongdoing related to the Office of the Attorney General’s claims, but has agreed to settle the claims in order to avoid the continued costs and risks of litigation.

Under the terms of the class action settlement, CenturyLink has changed the way it does business in Minnesota and has agreed to pay money to compensate consumers who were overcharged.

Class members will be eligible to receive a flat-rate payment of $480, or they can choose to submit their CenturyLink bills showing the amount they were overbilled, if that amount exceeds $480.

In addition to agreeing to provide benefits to consumers who were allegedly overcharged, as part of the CenturyLink class action settlement, the internet provider has agreed to change the way it does business in Minnesota. The company has agreed to now honestly disclose its prices to consumers. 

No opt-out, objection or final hearing dates are listed on the settlement website.

The deadline to file a claim in the Minnesota CenturyLink billing practices lawsuit settlement is Oct. 3, 2022.

Who’s Eligible

A class of 12,094 has been established; it is made up of those Minnesota CenturyLink consumers who were allegedly charged more than CenturyLink promised to charge them. 

Potential Award

$480

Proof of Purchase

Bills showing the overcharges may be needed in some cases

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

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Claim Form Deadline

10/03/2022

Case Name

State of Minnesota vs. CenturyTel Broadband Services LLC, d/b/a CenturyLink Broadband, et al., Court File No. 02-cv-17-3488, in the District Court of Anoka County, Minnesota

Final Hearing

N/A

Settlement Website
Claims Administrator

MN AG Century Link Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street
Philadelphia PA 19103
Info@MNAGCenturyLinkSettlement.com

Class Counsel

Keith Ellison
ATTORNEY GENERAL
STATE OF MINNESOTA

James W Canaday
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
STATE OF MINNESOTA

Alex K Baldwin
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
STATE OF MINNESOTA

Defense Counsel

Jerry W. Blackwell
BLACKWELL BURKE PA

Russell S. Ponessa
HINSHAW & CULBERTSON LLP

David M Aafedt
Joseph M. Windler
WINTHROP & WEINSTINE PA

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9 thoughts onMinnesota CenturyLink billing practices $845K lawsuit settlement

  1. Waybe says:

    Has anyone received their check? They say they are mailing them out

    1. No I haven't says:

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  2. Jolynn Zeller says:

    Questioning when distribution of funds will occur status-post filing of Centurylink overcharge complaint that was filed prior to October 3,2022. Have heard nothing since advisement that claim was filed.

    1. jeff gohman says:

      How long do we have to wait I put all my things together and have not heard nothing yet about the refund

  3. Jolynn Zeller says:

    Questioning when distribution of funds

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