AMERICANS are set to get paid from a $1.95million settlement – and you don’t need any documents to cash in.
The money is being handed out by Farmers Insurance to settle claims against them in a class action lawsuit.
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Plaintiffs in the case claim that the Farmers Insurance violated Minnesota law.
The insurance company allegedly entered into undisclosed agreements with healthcare providers that prevented customers from using policy benefits at a provider of their choice.
Farmers Insurance is an insurance company that offers a number of policies – including auto insurance.
The company is not admitting any wrong doing through the lawsuit – choosing instead to settle with financial payments to those affected.
The settlement payout will benefit anyone who purchased or renewed an auto insurance policy between January 17, 2013, and September 13, 2023, in Minnesota.
The policy must have been for medical expense benefits under Minnesota’s No-Fault Act.
Under the terms of the settlement class members can receive a share of a $1.95million pot.
The exact amount will depend on how much each class member paid for insurance coverage.
The final approval hearing for the case is scheduled for August 19.
But the key date to remember is June 20, because this is the deadline for submitting a valid claim form.
And you don’t even need any documents to cash in.
Meanwhile, Amazon, Target, and Kroger shoppers may be eligible for part of a $22.5 million raw chicken settlement.
The payout applies to those who bought fresh or frozen raw chicken from Tyson Foods, Pilgrim’s Pride, or Foster Farms between 2009 and 2019.
The exact amount will depend on how much chicken they purchased and whether they have proof, such as receipts or purchase records.
Those who can show evidence of their evidence purchases may receive a larger share of the settlement.
However, claims can still be submitted without receipts, and payments will be made on a pro rata basis, meaning funds are divided based on how much each person qualifies to receive.
To benefit from the settlement, consumers must file a claim form by July 31, 2025.
What’s a class-action settlement?
Class action lawsuits offer groups of people, or ‘classes,’ a way to band together in court.
These suits are often brought by one or a few people who allege a company or other entity has wronged a large group of people.
When a suit becomes a class action, it extends to all “class members,” or people who may have similar complaints to those who filed the suit.
Companies often settle class actions – offering payment to class members who typically waive their right to pursue further legal action by accepting money.
These payout agreements frequently include statements by the defendant denying wrongdoing. Companies tend to settle class actions to avoid the costs of further litigation.
Pollution, discrimination, or false advertising are a few examples of what can land a class action on a company’s doorstep.