Home insurance company is paying customers $550 from $2m ‘underpayment’ settlement – look for the blue forms in the mail
According to The Sun , Customers of State Farm may be eligible to receive hundreds of dollars in a one-time distribution following a class action lawsuit over underpaid vehicle claims in Washington state. The lawsuit accused the insurer of failing to pay full claims for vehicles with permanent damage after accidents, leaving them unable to return to their previous condition. The plaintiffs argued that State Farm should have compensated customers for “diminished value” damages under Washington state law.
Although State Farm did not admit any wrongdoing, it agreed to a $2.09 million settlement to resolve the claims and avoid further legal costs. Customers who meet certain eligibility criteria may be entitled to a portion of this settlement.
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Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for the settlement, customers must meet the following requirements:
- They must have had coverage through State Farm Fire and Casualty Company.
- The vehicle must have had repairs covered under Washington’s underinsured motorist property damage provision.
- The accident causing the damage must have occurred between March 23, 2012, and February 13, 2024.
- The repair estimate must be $1,000 or more, and the vehicle must be no more than six years old.
- The vehicle must have had no more than 90,000 miles and sustained structural damage, deformed sheet metal, or required body paint work as a result of the accident.
How to File a Claim:
Eligible customers should have already received a blue claim form in the mail, containing a Unique ID and Passcode. This can be used to file a claim online through the settlement website.
Those who did not receive the form but believe they are eligible can download and print a form to mail to the settlement administrator. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the settlement administrator at 1-844-552-0038 or info@SanithSettlement.com.
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Deadline and Payment Details:
The deadline to file a claim is November 12, 2024. After this date, no further claims will be accepted. The settlement has already been approved by the court, with a distribution estimate of $550 per claimant, though the exact amount will depend on the total number of claims and the documentation provided. Payments will likely be issued soon after the deadline.
Other Settlements with Approaching Deadlines:
In addition to this settlement, other claims with approaching deadlines include:
- A $6,000 distribution for a data breach involving a dental care network.
- Up to $1,000 for consumers who made purchases through a popular electronics chain, with a filing deadline of November 26, 2024.
Eligible individuals should take action before the deadlines to ensure they don’t miss out on these settlements.
