Washington, D.C. attorney general sues AT&T, alleging overcharges

WASHINGTON: Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine filed a lawsuit against AT&T Mobility National Accounts, alleging that the company overcharged the city millions of dollars for cellphone and internet services, Racine’s office said in a statement on Wednesday.

Racine’s office said AT&T was contractually required to give the city the cheapest data and wireless phone services available.

“Instead, AT&T knowingly invoiced the District for features, add-ons, and other services it did not need, causing millions in improper charges that were paid for with taxpayer funds,” Racine’s office said.