Other customer guarantees were also misleading, the complaint states, and many customers were charged for repairs that should have been free. Comcast , the world ’s largest broadcast and cable television company , is facing a $ 3.7bn lawsuit filed by Washington State which alleges that the company breached the Consumer Protection Act on nearly 2 m companies . The suit accuses the company of misrepresenting its consumer - protection scheme and other benefits to customers . If successful , the claim will constitute one of the country ’s largest ever legal payouts .
Comcast , the world ’s largest broadcast and cable television company , is facing a $ 3.7bn lawsuit filed by Washington State which alleges that the company breached the Consumer Protection Act on nearly 2 m companies . The suit accuses the company of misrepresenting its consumer - protection scheme and other benefits to customers . If successful , the claim will constitute one of the country ’s largest ever legal payouts .