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State Farm Washington Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Diminished Value Settlement

State Farm · Washington automobile insurance and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage · Settlement Reached

About this case

Washington policyholders Tyler Hardy and Jermine Santiago alleged that State Farm failed to pay diminished vehicle value under uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage after qualifying accidents. State Farm denies wrongdoing and agreed to an $8.8 million settlement, which remains subject to court review and approval.

Case overview

Defendant company
State Farm
Product or service
Washington automobile insurance and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage
Case name
Tyler Hardy and Jermine Santiago v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance
Case status
Settlement Reached
Lawsuit type
Consumer
Reported harm
Other

Participation information

Washington diminished value settlement claim

The proposed settlement covers certain Washington policyholders with State Farm policies issued between January 13, 2019 and preliminary approval who had uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage and qualifying vehicle damage, including at least $1,000 in repairs and specified vehicle age, mileage, and damage conditions.

More information about submitting a claim is expected after preliminary approval. Eligible class members who submit a valid claim form are expected to receive a pro-rata share based on repair costs.

Type
Settlement Claim
Total settlement amount
$8,800,000
Payout
Payments are expected to be calculated pro rata based on vehicle repair costs, with a stated maximum of $800 per claim. Vehicles with prior accident history receive half the standard amount.
Reported proof requirement
Unclear

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