$2.09M State Farm Wash. insurance class action settlement

A $2.09 million State Farm settlement resolves claims that the insurer underpaid Washington claims by excluding “diminished value” payments from claims.

The settlement benefits individuals with State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. insurance whose vehicle repairs were covered under the underinsured motorist property damage provision of a Washington policy for an accident occurring between March 23, 2012, and Feb. 13, 2024, where the repair estimate exceeded $1,000, the vehicle was no more than six years old and had less than 90,000 miles and the vehicle suffered structural damage, deformed sheet metal and or required body or paint work.

The insurance class action lawsuit claims State Farm failed to fully pay certain vehicle claims after accidents where covered vehicles could not be repaired to their pre-accident conditions. According to plaintiffs in the case, they should have been compensated for “diminished value” damages stemming from these irreparable losses under Washington law.

State Farm is an insurance company that covers vehicles and other property.

State Farm hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay more than $2.09 million to resolve the Washington insurance class action lawsuit.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive a payment based on their vehicle repair costs. Exact payment amounts will vary depending on the number of claims filed and repair cost details, but each claimant may receive around $550.

The deadline for exclusion and objection was Aug. 28, 2024.

The final approval hearing for the settlement was scheduled for Sept. 27, 2024.

To receive State Farm settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Nov. 12, 2024.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals with State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. insurance whose vehicle repairs were covered under the underinsured motorist property damage provision of a Washington policy for an accident occurring between March 23, 2012, and Feb. 13, 2024, where the repair estimate exceeded $1,000, the vehicle was no more than six years old and had less than 90,000 miles and the vehicle suffered structural damage, deformed sheet metal and or required body or paint work.

Potential Award

$550

Proof of Purchase

Insurance claim information

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

11/12/2024

Case Name

Sanith v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, Case No. 18-2-06616-1, in the Washington Superior Court for Pierce County

Final Hearing

09/27/2024

Settlement Website

SanithSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Sanith v. State Farm
c/o JND Legal Administration
P.O. Box 91238
Seattle, WA 98111
[email protected]
844-552-0038

Class Counsel

Stephen M Hansen
LAW OFFICES OF STEPHEN M HANSEN PS

Scott P Nealy
LAW OFFICE OF SCOTT P NEALY

Defense Counsel

Thomas W Curvin
EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (US) LLP