Vodafone class action lawsuit: 110,000 consumers are waiting for justice!

Vodafone class action lawsuit: 110,000 consumers are waiting for justice!

There is news from the world of telecommunications: The class action lawsuit against Vodafone continues to drag on and is causing a lot of conversation among those affected. The oral hearing was planned for next Wednesday, but the Hamm Higher Regional Court (OLG) has now canceled it. How Northern Courier reported, the aim is to first have the need for clarification regarding questions of European law clarified by the European Court of Justice (ECJ).

A look at the numbers shows: over 110,000 customers have joined the class action lawsuit brought by the Federal Association of Consumer Organizations (vzbv). This lawsuit is directed against the price increase of five euros per month that Vodafone ordered for landline and internet in 2023. This means that around 10 million current contracts are affected, which is not exactly a small number. Consumer advocates argue that the price increase is unlawful and are demanding reimbursement of the corresponding price differences.

Legal assessment and procedure

Vodafone, on the other hand, is undeterred and defends the price increase by pointing to increased costs. The Hamm Higher Regional Court has suspended the proceedings, which are running under file number I-12 VKl 1/23, for an indefinite period of time. Loud Mirror You can still register for the lawsuit if you are affected by the price increase and receive internet or telephone from Vodafone.

In May 2023, vzbv filed the class action lawsuit to demand compensation for affected consumers. In order to take part in the lawsuit, you must have been affected by the price increase during the contract term. A special page of the Consumer advice center provides information on how to examine your case. It is important to note that the claims do not become time-barred once they are registered in the lawsuit register.

A long-term process

However, the legal situation could drag on for a longer period of time - until 2026, according to estimates. The vzbv sees the class action lawsuit as one of the first cases to be heard under the new legal situation and emphasizes the possibility that affected consumers could ultimately receive money back directly without having to sue themselves.

So it remains exciting! The next steps in this legal dispute could have a lasting impact on the rights of consumers in Germany and show how important it is to organize when dealing with such problems.