Wireless Advocates, LLC, a wireless carrier retailer, has been involved in a number of lawsuits over the years. These lawsuits have alleged a variety of wrongdoing, including:
- Wage and hour violations: In 2011, Wireless Advocates agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that the company had violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by failing to pay its employees overtime wages. The lawsuit alleged that Wireless Advocates had required its employees to work off-the-clock and that the company had failed to properly compensate them for their work.
- Unfair business practices: In 2019, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against Wireless Advocates alleging that the company had engaged in unfair business practices by misleading consumers about the cost of its services and by charging them hidden fees. The CFPB also alleged that Wireless Advocates had made it difficult for consumers to cancel their service. Wireless Advocates agreed to pay a $2.2 million civil penalty to settle the lawsuit.
- Deceptive marketing: In 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against Wireless Advocates alleging that the company had engaged in deceptive marketing practices by misrepresenting the terms and conditions of its services. The FTC also alleged that Wireless Advocates had failed to properly disclose the risks associated with its services. Wireless Advocates agreed to pay a $1 million civil penalty to settle the lawsuit.
In addition to these lawsuits, Wireless Advocates has also been cited by the government for a number of violations, including environmental violations and violations of consumer protection laws.
Wireless Advocates has denied any wrongdoing in all of these lawsuits. The company has also stated that it is committed to providing its customers with high-quality service and products.
It is important to note that Wireless Advocates is currently in bankruptcy proceedings. The company filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in January 2023. It is unclear what impact the bankruptcy proceedings will have on the lawsuits that Wireless Advocates is facing.
