Allstate Insurance Settles CIPA Class Action for $3,300,000

If you received a call on a cell phone from Allstate Insurance Company’s Claims Liability Determination Unit between February 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022, inclusive, and did not consent to have that call recorded, you may be eligible to claim a cash award from a class action settlement.

Allstate Insurance Company has agreed to pay $3,300,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged violations of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) by recording outgoing calls to cell phones without consent.

Can I Claim an Award?

To be eligible for a claim, you must have received a call on your cell phone from Allstate’s Claims Liability Determination Unit between February 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022, and did not consent to the call being recorded. This settlement affects individuals who were called during this period and did not receive an advisement at the outset of the call that it may be recorded.

You are part of the class if:

• You received calls on your cell phone from Allstate between February 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022.
• You did not receive an advisement at the outset of the call that it may be recorded.

What Awards Can Class Members Claim?

The settlement provides a total amount of $3,300,000 to be distributed among eligible class members who submit valid and timely claims. The exact amount each claimant will receive depends on the total number of valid claims submitted.

If 10% of the approximately 130,005 settlement class members submit a claim, each claimant would receive approximately $244.04. However, this is only a hypothetical, and the actual amount may vary.

• If the number of valid claims increases, the amount each claimant receives will decrease accordingly.
• Class Counsel will seek up to 30% of the settlement fund as payment for attorneys’ fees and costs, and up to $3,000 as a service award to the class representative.

Is Proof Required to Claim the Reward?

No, claimants do not need to proactively provide proof to claim an award. The settlement adminstrator will review your claim and determine if it is valid. Only submit a claim if you are a class member.

How to Claim Your Award

To claim your award, you can submit a claim form online or by mail. To file a claim online, visit the online claim form. If you prefer to mail your claim, send it to:

Tobajian Settlement Administrator

P.O. Box 301132

Los Angeles, CA 90030-1132

Make sure your claim form is postmarked no later than October 30, 2024.

Submitting a Claim

Follow these steps to submit your claim:

• Complete the claim form with your personal information, including your name, address, and the cell phone number where you received the call from Allstate.
• Certify that you received a call from Allstate on your cell phone between February 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022, and did not receive an advisement at the outset of the call that it may be recorded.
• Submit the completed form online or mail it to the provided address.

How do I Get Paid?

Once your claim is approved and appeals are settled, you will receive a cash payment.

$3,300,000 Settlement Fund

The settlement fund of $3,300,000 will cover:

• Cash payments to eligible class members who submit valid and timely claims.
• Attorneys’ fees and costs up to 30% of the settlement fund.
• A service award of up to $3,000 to the class representative.
• Costs and expenses of settlement administration.

Important Dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: October 30, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: January 10, 2025

When is the Tobajian Settlement Payout Date?

The awards will be paid after the court approves the settlement and any appeals are resolved. This process may take more than a year, so please be patient.

What Happens Next?

The court will hold a final approval hearing on January 10, 2025, to decide whether to approve the settlement. If approved, the settlement administrator will process the claims and distribute the awards. If there are any appeals, the process may take longer.