$61M Progressive Michigan total loss class action settlement

Update:

• Final approval for this class action settlement was granted Nov. 21, 2024.

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Progressive Michigan Insurance Co. and Progressive Marathon Insurance Co. will pay $61 million to resolve claims they failed to include certain fees in total loss payments.

The Progressive Michigan settlement benefits individuals insured under a Progressive Marathon Automobile Insurance Policy in Michigan who made a first-party claim for physical damage or theft to their vehicle(s) and received a total loss claim payment between July 18, 2013, and July 22, 2024.

The settlement also benefits individuals insured under a Progressive Michigan Automobile Insurance Policy in Michigan who made a first-party claim for physical damage or theft to their vehicle(s) and received a total loss claim payment between July 18, 2016, and July 22, 2024.

According to the class action lawsuit, Progressive breached the terms of its Michigan policies by failing to include sales tax, certificates of title fees and vehicle registration transfer fees in total loss payments. Plaintiffs argue their total loss settlements should have included compensation for these fees based on their policies’ terms.

Progressive is an insurance company with subsidiaries such as Progressive Michigan Insurance Co. and Progressive Marathon Insurance Co. that serve specific regions or industries.

The Michigan Progressive companies have not admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay $61 million to resolve the total loss class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the Progressive Michigan settlement, class members can receive a proportional cash payment based on the amount they allegedly should have received for sales tax, certificates of title fees and vehicle registration transfer fees. Payment amounts will vary depending on how many class members file claims and the amount deducted for fees and expenses.

The exclusion and objection deadline is Oct. 22, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Nov. 21, 2024.

To receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Dec. 6, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals insured under a Progressive Marathon Automobile Insurance Policy in Michigan who made a first-party claim for physical damage or theft to their vehicle(s) and received a total loss claim payment between July 18, 2013, and July 22, 2024. Also, individuals insured under a Progressive Michigan Automobile Insurance Policy in Michigan who made a first-party claim for physical damage or theft to their vehicle(s) and received a total loss claim payment between July 18, 2016, and July 22, 2024

Potential Award

Varies

Proof of Purchase

Policy or claim numbers

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

12/06/2024

Case Name

Ubillus v. Progressive Marathon Ins. Co., Case No. 2019-741-CK, and Perry, et al. v. Progressive Michigan Ins. Co., et al., Case No. 2022- 971-CK, both in the 22nd Circuit Court for the Washtenaw County, Michigan

Final Hearing

11/21/2024

Settlement Website

UbillusPerryTotalLossClassAction.com

Claims Administrator

Ubillus Perry Total Loss Settlement
c/o A.B. Data, Ltd
P.O. Box 173063
Milwaukee, WI 53217
[email protected]
877-390-3159

Class Counsel

Michael L Pitt 
Beth M Rivers 
PITT MCGEHEE PALMER BONANNI & RIVERS PC

Scott J Jeeves 
Roger L Mandel
JEEVES MANDEL LAW GROUP PC

Jeff Ostrow
KOPELOWITZ OSTROW PA

Defense Counsel

Elaine M Pohl 
Drew L Block 
PLUNKETT COONEY PC

Karl A Bekeny
Benjamin C Sassé 
TUCKER ELLIS LLP