May 13, 08:00 PM

Alameda County Sues Progressive, USAA for Allegedly Undervaluing Totaled Cars, Seeks Civil Penalties

Alameda County has filed a civil lawsuit against multiple car insurance companies, including Progressive and USAA, for allegedly undervaluing totaled cars to pay owners less money than they are owed. The lawsuit, filed on April 26 in Alameda Superior Court, claims that these companies violated state laws prohibiting unfair competition and false advertising. The suit seeks civil penalties against the companies and restitution for their customers. A California prosecutor alleges that these insurers have carried out a scheme to defraud customers by making 'lowball' offers for vehicles totaled in accidents.

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