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A TRIBUNAL has approved a bid to launch a £600 million class action compensation claim against BT on behalf of customers who say they were overcharged for landlines.
Justin Le Patourel, the founder of Collective Action on Land Lines, is taking the landmark case to the Competition Appeal Tribunal for more than two million landline-only BT customers.
Law firm Mishcon de Reya has filed claims it says could result in payments of up to £500 each for 2.3 million BT customers.
Mr Le Patourel said: “We believe that BT has been overcharging millions of its most loyal customers for years.
“We are thrilled that this decision will bring us one step closer to putting right this injustice.”
The case will now proceed to full trial.
A BT spokesperson said they strongly disagree with the claims that any overcharging occurred and are considering all available options as they review the ruling.
