So after calling Verizon 2 separate times (and promised a callback that didn't happen) I disabled the Display Auto-Rotate. This seemed to resolve my issue but only temporarily. Now, when I want to use my phone & make sure the touchscreen will work, I first turn ON the auto-rotate, exit out of the settings, then go back in, disable it & then it's OK for a few hours.
Seriously though? Is this going to be my life until I get a new update?