South Dakota cashing in on $10 million settlement with wireless companies
May 10, 2024
PIERRE, S.D.–South Dakota is set to receive money as part of a $10 million settlement with major wireless companies.
According to the office of Attorney General Marty Jackley, the settlement was part of a national lawsuit that alleged AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon engaged in deceptive and misleading advertising practices.
In a statement, Jackley said, “South Dakotans were misled, and this settlement includes financial and corrective action aimed at protecting our consumers.”
South Dakota will receive about $71,000 to be used by the Consumer Protection Division for consumer protection efforts.