Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard has announced a $5.9 million settlement with DISH Network. The agreement settles consumer protection allegations from attorneys general in 46 states. The company denies any wrongdoing.
The states alleged that DISH network refused to accept reponsibility for the misconduct of its third party retailers and installers; failed to disclose all terms and conditions of their customer agreements, including the availabilty of rebates, credits and free offers; did not disclose that purchased or leased equipment was previously used or refurbished; and charged credit cards and bank accounts without providing adequate notice and obtaining appropriate authorization.
Unresolved complaints sent to DISH Network or the Arizona Attorney General’s Office since January 1, 2004 are elligible for restitution. Consumers can also file a complaint to be considered for the restitution program as long as the complaint is about activity that took place within the last two years.
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