Civil Litigation
Sep. 11, 2025
Putative class claims Allstate underpaid auto policyholders through deductions
A putative class action alleges Allstate unlawfully deducted storage and towing fees from total loss settlements, with plaintiffs' counsel claiming the practice is systemic and violates California insurance contracts and consumer protections.
A putative class action in Los Angeles County Superior Court accuses Allstate and its affiliates of systematically underpaying total loss claims by making unauthorized deductions from settlement payments.
The lawsuit arises from an alleged Allstate practice of deducting storage costs and other related expenses to safeguard vehicles against further losses after crashes. Plaintiffs' attorneys Maro Burunsuzyan and David L. Scott in Glendale say that Allstate deducted $3,722 and ...
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