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Consumer Law
Consumer Protection
Internet Fair Access Policy

Tina Walter, Christopher Bayless, and Eric Schumacher, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Hughes Communications Inc., Hughes Network Systems, LLC

Published: Jun. 9, 2012 | Result Date: May 16, 2012 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 3:2009-cv-02136 Settlement –  Hughes will provide $5 to $40 to certain internet subscribers

Court

USDC Northern


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Jennifer S. Rosenberg

Harris L. Pogust

Francis A. Bottini Jr.
(Bottini & Bottini Inc.)

Frank J. Johnson
(Johnson Fistel LLP)

William M. Audet
(Law Office of William M. Audet)

Alan R. Plutzik
(Bramson, Plutzik, Mahler & Birkhaeuser LLP)

Robert M. Bramson
(Bramson Plutzik Mahler & Birkaeuser LLP)

Derek T. Braslow

Joshua C. Ezrin


Defendant

Robert B. Hawk

J. Christopher Mitchell


Facts

Plaintiffs filed a class action against Hughes Communication for allegedly misrepresenting the actual speed of its internet service and for charging improper early termination fees.

Result

Hughes agreed to settle the matter by providing $5 or $40 in cash to certain former HughesNet satellite internet subscribers.


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