Progressive PIP Insurance Class Action Lawsuit Settlement

Progressive has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit that accused the insurance company of deceptive business practices by having its website recommend Massachusetts consumers with health insurance purchase automobile insurance with a $8,000 Personal Injury Protection (PIP) deductible.

Lead plaintiff Wanda Estrada claims that when she answered “yes” to the “health insurance question” on the Massachusetts direct sales website, it automatically recommended that she purchase car insurance that contained an $8,000 PIP deductible instead of a $0 PIP deductible.

The Progressive insurance class action lawsuit states that when Estrada was involved in a automobile accident and tried to receive PIP benefits through the car insurance policy, she was denied based on the $8,000 deductible.

PIP is a type of car insurance that covers medical bills, lost wages, and funeral and other expenses resulting from a collision.

Progressive denies any wrongdoing or liability but agreed to the terms of the class action settlement to avoid further litigation expense.

Who’s Eligible

The Progressive PIP Insurance class action lawsuit settlement is open to all Class Members who purchased the Massachusetts automobile insurance policy through the Progressive website between May 1, 2008 and April 27, 2010.

Class Members must have answered “yes” to the health insurance question during purchase stating that he or she was covered by health insurance and the car insurance policy contained an $8,000 PIP deductible.

If you are not sure whether you qualify as a Class Member, you can call the Claims Administrator at 1-866-665-8445.

Potential Award

$1,875

Proof of Purchase

N/A

In order to receive a portion of the Progressive Settlement Fund, Class Members must file a Claim Form by Feb. 28, 2016. If you are not on the known list of Class Members provided by Progressive, you may be required to provide additional documentation with your Claim Form.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

Claim Form Deadline

02/28/2016

Case Name

Wanda Estrada, et al. v. Progressive Direct Insurance Company, Case No. 12-CV-30020 FDS in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Final Hearing

01/29/2016

Settlement Website

https://MassPIPClaims.com

Claims Administrator

Settlement Administrator
c/o Rust Consulting, Inc.
PO Box 2439
Faribault, MN 55021-9100
866-665-8445

Class Counsel

CONNOR, MORNEAU & OLIN, LLP
ALEKMAN DITUSA, LLC

Defense Counsel

Peter B. Moores
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION – MA

A. Hugh Scott
CHOATE, HALL & STEWART

Michael P. Mullins
DAY PITNEY LLP