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GEICO agreed to pay $19.1 million as part of a class action settlement to resolve allegations it failed to pay sales tax when paying out total loss claims.Â
The settlement benefits class members who were insured under California auto insurance policy through GEICO and were not paid either sales tax or regulatory fees on a claim submitted between June 27, 2015 (GEICO General), Oct. 23, 2016 (GEICO Indemnity), or June 30, 2017 (GEICO Casualty or Government Employees Insurance Company), through Aug. 27, 2020.
GEICO is an insurance company that offers automotive, homeowners, renters, motorcycle, boat and other insurance products. According to a class action lawsuit, GEICO fails to pay full total loss claims to automotive consumers.
When consumers get into a car accident, their vehicle may be declared a total loss if the damage to the vehicle eclipses the value of the car. In these cases, GEICO may pay a total loss claim for the actual cash value of the vehicle.Â
However, according to plaintiffs in the case, GEICO fails to include sales tax and regulatory fees in these payments.
The GEICO class action lawsuit argues these payments violated both the company’s insurance policies and California state law. GEICO refutes these claims, arguing it complied with all applicable laws and regulations.
GEICO hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to resolve these allegations with a $19.1 million class action settlement. GEICO agreed to a similar settlement with Florida policyholders.
Under the terms of the GEICO settlement, class members can receive a payment for unpaid regulatory fees of $6.88 and unpaid sales tax of 7.25% plus local sales tax.
According to the settlement website, average payment amounts are calculated to be $2,051.98. However, individual payments may be higher or lower.
GEICO will also change its business practices to begin prorating regulatory fees on total loss claim payments. This will ensure future payments include fees and other expenses are included in total loss payments according to applicable regulations.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is Oct. 27, 2022.Â
The final approval hearing for the GEICO settlement is scheduled for Dec. 15, 2022.
In order to receive a payment from the settlement, class members must submit a valid claim form by Nov. 11, 2022.
Who’s Eligible
The settlement benefits class members who were insured under California auto insurance policy through GEICO and were not paid either sales tax or regulatory fees on a claim submitted between June 27, 2015 (GEICO General), Oct. 23, 2016 (GEICO Indemnity), or June 30, 2017 (GEICO Casualty or Government Employees Insurance Company), through Aug. 27, 2020.
Potential Award
Varies
Proof of Purchase
No proof of purchase applicable
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
11/11/2022
Case Name
In re: GEICO General Insurance Co., Case No. 4:19-cv-03768-HSG, in the U.S. District Court Northern District of California, Oakland Division
Perez v. GEICO Indemnity Co., Case No.4:20-cv-07436, in the U.S. District Court Northern District of California, Oakland Division
Final Hearing
12/15/2022
Settlement Website
Claims Administrator
CA Total Loss Class Action Settlement Administrator
P.O. Box 8060
San Rafael, CA 94912-8060
844-494-0263
Class Counsel
Jacob Phillips
NORMAND PLLC
Scott Edelsberg
EDELSBERG LAW PA
Annick M Persinger
TYCKO & ZAVAREEI LLP
Andrew John Shamis
SHAMIS & GENTILE PA
Joshua A Fields
KIRTLAND & PACKARD LLP
Defense Counsel
Kymberly Kochis
Alexander Fuchs
Ian S Shelton
EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND LLP
Joseph R Ashby
SERGENIAN ASHBY LLP
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202 thoughts onGEICO California total loss sales tax, fees $19.1M class action settlement
Where are the checks ?
Does anyone know what’s going on ?
I was wondering if there is any news??
Any updates???
Here is the a part of the email i received last year regarding the settlement . I really hope i am wrong but this is where i drew my conclusion that leased vehicles did not have taxes paid . “The Settlement resolves claims alleging GEICO failed to properly prorate regulatory fees and, as for leased vehicles only, failed to properly include full sales tax in claim payment to insureds who sustained a total-loss “
Does anyone know what to do if you have moved since filing your claim and mail is no longer being forwarded?
I would call this number to see if they can update your info (844)494-0263
Any update and has anyone received the $2051.98 ?
I honestly don’t think we are getting the 2k . I read the lawsuit and for my understanding the 2k pertains to those who were leasing the vehicle and had a total loss claim
Where can I read that? Please!
Yes , I think most people won’t receive the larger payout , i for instance have not received the smaller payout and I did have a a total loss claim several years back, I believe we all just need to wait it out
I also had a complete total loss of vehicle. When I call I can’t seem to get any info
I have read over all the paperwork and haven’t seen anything regarding just vehicles that were only least
I had a total loss and my car was severely under valued and all I got was the $6 check. This is all a mess!!
Any updates?
If you are part of the 2 Class member you will received 2 checks. One for Sales tax and other one is for unpaid regulatory fee. The letter or the email that you received from last year will identify which class member you are part of. If you submitted your claim on time in KCC and you have your claim number that mean you are part of the Sales tax class member. I already received the first check which is the unpaid regulatory fee $6.88. The second check which is the Sales Tax we don’t know for sure when they will start sending it. If you have a claim number and you submitted it on time for sure you will get the big check. Thank you!
Typical Settlement Amount:
Benefits: (1) Sales Tax Class members will receive unpaid state sales tax of 7.25% plus any applicable local sales tax, based on the adjust value of the total-loss vehicle at the time of loss (minus any amount of sales tax including in the original total-loss claim payment; and (2) unpaid regulatory fees of $6.88. The average claim is estimated at $2,051.98, although individual payments will vary. (2) Regulatory Fee Class members who are not in the above Sales Tax Class will receive unpaid regulatory fees of $6.88.
Any updates I tried to call this morning to get some clarification and was on hold forever and then got disconnected