A nationwide Settlement has been proposed in a class action alleging that Allstate violated Federal Civil Rights laws in connection with its use of credit report information to price personal lines insurance policies. Allstate denies it did anything wrong and the Court made no determination that Allstate did anything wrong.
Before any Settlement benefits are provided, a Hearing will be held by the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas on December 18, 2006 to decide whether or not to approve the Settlement. More information on the Settlement can be obtained by calling (866) 817-6514, going to the Web site at www.creditusesettlement.com, or writing to DeHoyos Settlement, P.O. Box 9000 #6428, Merrick, NY 11566-9000.
The Settlement Class affects people that meet several criteria:
-> Black/African American or of Hispanic or Latino origin; who are
-> Currently or formerly insured under an Allstate homeowners, automobile, condominium or renters insurance policy, and were charged more than the lowest premium based on their credit information; or
-> Applied for an insurance policy from one Allstate insurer but were issued a...
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