U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
May 14, 2009
Class Action Against Farmers Group Revived by 9th Circuit
A Los Angeles district judge wrongly dismissed a class action against Farmers Group Inc. alleging the insurance giant charged racial minorities higher premiums than whites, a 9th Circuit panel ruled Tuesday.
Daily Journal Staff Writer A Los Angeles district judge wrongly dismissed a class action against Farmers Group Inc. that alleged the insurance giant violated federal law by charging racial minorities higher premiums than whites for homeowner policies, a divided 9th Circuit panel ruled Tuesday. The 2-1 ruling reversed U.S. District Judge John F. Walter's finding in favor of the insurance group and revived the lawsuit filed by a black...
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