Spectrum
Updated Jul 26, 2026
Spectrum Broadcast TV Surcharge Lawsuit
Spectrum subscribers allege the company advertised low cable rates while hiding its Broadcast TV Surcharge in the fine print.
Key facts
- Claim deadline
- TBD
- Potential payment
- Payment varies
- Proof requirement
- TBD
- Status
- Upcoming
Eligibility
Who may qualify?
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- Must be a Kentucky resident who subscribed to Spectrum’s television services and was charged the “Broadcast TV Surcharge.”
Case overview
What this settlement is about
A Kentucky federal lawsuit accuses Charter Communications, which operates Spectrum Cable, of misleading customers about the true cost of their service. According to the complaint filed by Richard Wookey, Spectrum advertises attractive low rates but then tacks on a 'Broadcast TV Surcharge' that resembles a government-mandated fee. The lawsuit claims this surcharge is really just a disguised price hike buried in the fine print, leading customers to pay more than they were led to expect. Wookey is seeking to represent all similarly affected customers across the country and alleges Spectrum's practices amount to breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and violations of consumer protection laws.
