Welcome to the website for the Chavez v Allstate Class Action Lawsuit.

Notice of Class Action Lawsuit

If you are a California resident who purchased personal automobile insurance from Allstate covering any portion of the time period from March 1, 2020, to June 11, 2021, you are a member of the Class.

A lawsuit is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California against Allstate Northbrook Indemnity Company (“Allstate” or “Defendant”). Plaintiff Minerva Chavez (“Plaintiff”) brought this lawsuit against Allstate seeking to recover overpayments of insurance premiums resulting from the reduction in driving during the COVID-19 pandemic. The case is captioned Minerva Chavez, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Allstate Northbrook Indemnity Company, Civil Action No. 3:22-cv-00166 AJB-MMP (S.D. Cal.) (the “Lawsuit”).


Your Legal Rights and Options in This Lawsuit
SUMMARY OF YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS CLASS ACTION:
Ask to be Excluded You will not receive a payment from this lawsuit, but you will retain any rights you currently have with respect to Allstate and the issues in this case. This is the only option that allows you to bring your own lawsuit against Allstate.

Requests for exclusion must be postmarked no later than October 28, 2024.
Do Nothing You will remain a member of the Class and will be bound by the judgment whether favorable or unfavorable to the Plaintiff and the Class.

These rights and options— and the deadlines to exercise them —are explained in the Notice and on the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page of this website.

Current Status

The Notice has been sent to all known, potential Class members on September 13, 2024, in accordance with the Joint Motion for Court Approval of Class Notice and Notice Plan entered by the Court.

Also, effective September 13, 2024, Class members are able to:

  • File an opt out request following the instructions provided here;
  • Review Important Documents here;
  • Listen to recorded information about the case by calling toll-free 1-877-840-5506.

Please check this website for updates.

Important Dates
  • March 1, 2020 – June 11, 2021
    Class Period
  • October 28, 2024
    Deadline to Exclude Yourself from the Settlement