PTZ Insurance Robocalls Class Action Settlement

UPDATE:

• TCA viewers reported this settlement paying out a second distribution of $54.07 as of July 2, 2021.
• Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got paid!

PTZ Insurance has agreed to pay $5.5 million to resolve class action claims that they placed robocalls using a prerecorded voice to consumers regarding a 30-day gift of insurance.

The settlement will provide benefits to individuals who received a phone call from PTZ Insurance that used a prerecorded voice to play a Day 2 or Day 6 message between Oct. 16, 2013 and Nov. 30, 2016.

Plaintiff Christopher Legg filed his class action lawsuit against PTZ Insurance Agency in December 2014. Legg claimed that PTZ placed unsolicited telemarketing calls to consumers using a prerecorded voice in violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) is a federal law that protects consumers from harassing calls, texts, and faxes sent to them without their consent. Under the TCPA, consumers can file lawsuits against businesses and seek up to $1,500 in damages for each call that violates the law.

PTZ has not admitted any wrongdoing by settling the TCPA claims against them. Instead, the insurance company has agreed to pay $5.5 million so that the claims can be resolved without the time, costs, and risks associated with continuing litigation.

The amount each Class Member will receive depends on the amount of claims filed. With a five percent claim rate, Class counsel estimates that payments may be around $92. With a claim rate of 10 percent, Class counsel estimates that payment may be around $46.

After payment of Class Member awards, attorneys’ fees, court costs, and the plaintiff’s service award, a second round of payments will be made if there are enough funds for each Class Member to receive $10 or more. If a second round is not justified, the remaining funds will be donated to the National Association of Consumer Advocates.

In order to receive payment from the PTZ TCPA settlement, Class Members must file a valid claim by Aug. 28, 2019. The deadline for exclusion and objection is Aug. 28, 2019. The final approval hearing is scheduled for Oct. 31, 2019.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who received a phone call from PTZ Insurance that used a prerecorded voice to play a Day 2 or Day 6 message between Oct. 16, 2013 and Nov. 30, 2016.

Potential Award

Around $92, based on Class counsel estimates.

Proof of Purchase

To file a claim online, Class Members must provide their unique claim number and PIN.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

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

8/28/2019

Case Name

Legg v. PTZ Insurance Agency Ltd., et al., Case No. 1:14-cv-10043, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Final Hearing

10/31/2019

UPDATE: The PTZ Insurance Robocalls Class Action Settlement was granted final approval on October 31, 2019. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.

UPDATE 2: On  March 21, 2020, Top Class Actions viewers started receiving checks in the mail worth $595 from the PTZ Insurance class action settlement. Congratulations to everyone who filed a claim and got PAID.

Settlement Website

www.PTZTCPASettlement.com

Claims Administrator

PTZ TCPA Settlement
c/o KCC Class Action Services LLC
P.O. Box 404144
Louisville, KY 40233-4144
info@PTZTCPASettlement.com
1-855-222-6851

Class Counsel

Keith J. Keogh
Timothy J. Sostrin
KEOGH LAW LTD.

SCOTT OWENS PA

Defense Counsel

Eric L. Samore
Molly A. Arranz
John C. Ochoa
SMITHAMUNDSEN LLC