Judd v. American Telephone & Telegraph Co.

The legislature created a statutory scheme for the regulation of alternate operator service companies. It included a cause of action against providers of telecommunications services for violation of the Consumer Protection Act to assure appropriate disclosure of telephone rates. However, the legislature did so only for violations of the regulations promulgated by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. Further, the legislature preempted any direct action against the phone companies. The decision of the trial court is affirmed.

FACTS

Sandy Judd, Tara Herivel, and Zuraya Wright,…