Knipmeyer v. Bell Atlantic Corp.

SHEPPARD JR., /.,

This is a class action against Bell Atlantic Corporation and its local operating companies. The plaintiffs, Kevin and Joanne Knipmeyer, claim that the phone companies misrepresented the meaning of the term “nonpublished telephone number.” At issue are the defendants’ preliminary objections. Because the “filed rate doctrine” bars the Knipmeyers’ claims, the court sustains the objections and dismisses the complaint.

FACTS

The defendants — collectively, “Bell Atlantic” — are Bell Atlantic Corporation and its nine local operating companies: Bell Atlantic-Delaware, Bell…