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December 15, 2025, 3:20 PM EST. Verizon was found to violate Kansas consumer protection law after a small-claims case over unlocking an iPhone. The plaintiff argued that Verizon's changing terms, and the lack of clear federal guidance, rendered the current unlocking policy unlawful. The judge indicated FCC regulations couldn't decide the case at the state level, then issued a ruling several weeks later upholding the state-law violation. With the FCC position unchanged, the decision hints that other harmed consumers could pursue remedies in state courts or even pursue class actions against carriers. The plaintiff noted the path is straightforward for similar claims, though damages in this case have been resolved, and warned outcomes may hinge on state-law interpretations of consumer protection.