November 6, 2023
Class Action Update
Auto Insurance Offset Class Action
Case:
Yvonne Belanger, et al. v. Allstate Fire and Cas. Ins. Co., et al. 1:19-CV-00317-WJ-SCY
About:
New Mexico Allstate policyholders and beneficiaries have the option to file claims through a secure claims website, which is monitored by a third-party administrator approved by the federal court. The administration of this website, including frequently asked questions and important contact numbers, is also handled by Epiq.
For those who prefer an alternative method, Class Members who have received notice via email or postcard can request a paper claim form to be sent through the US mail. The submission of this form does not incur any cost for the Class Member.
Class Members who submit a claim will have the choice to either receive a return of a portion of premium Allstate collected for UIM benefits or have their UIM bodily injury and/or UIM property damage claims readjusted without any offset in the event of a car crash. To access more information and updates regarding the New Mexico Class Action, please visit https://www.newmexicoallstateclassaction.com/.
- January 1, 2004–July 11, 2022
Class Period - February 5, 2024
Deadline to Submit a Claim Form - December 6, 2023
Deadline to Exclude Yourself from the Settlement - December 6, 2023
Deadline to Object to the Settlement - March 26, 2024
Final Approval/Fairness Hearing
October 31, 2023
Breach of Contract and Insurance Bad Faith Jury Trial Verdict
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Venue: First Judicial District Court for the State of New Mexico Judge: Honorable Maria Sanchez-Gagne Plaintiff’s Wrongful Death Estate Trial Lawyers: Kedar Bhasker, Arturo Nieto Defendant: State Farm Insurance Company
Bhasker Law is happy to share a big win in an insurance bad faith case. After a seven-day trial in Santa Fe, New Mexico’s First Judicial District Court, a 12-person jury awarded a multi-million dollar special jury verdict.
The jury found that State Farm violated the Unfair Practices Act (UPA) and the Unfair Insurance Claims Practices Act (UIPA). State Farm unilaterally changed the insured person’s auto insurance coverage without their knowledge or consent.
Bhasker Law effectively presented evidence and witness testimonies, showing how State Farm withheld crucial benefits from a grieving family who lost a loved one in a car accident over six years ago.
Working with Arturo Nieto of Nieto Law, as co-counsel, the trial lawyers secured this significant verdict for the Wrongful Death Estate.
This verdict has important implications for auto insurance consumers in New Mexico. It holds State Farm accountable for its actions and highlights the need for fair practices in the industry.
In response to State Farm’s conduct, the special jury verdict form also provided a multi-million dollar award for punitive damages.
Bhasker Law continues to advocate for fair practices in the auto insurance industry and is committed to helping New Mexican consumers through trial advocacy.
https://firstdistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov/
Date: May 12, 2023
Progressive Auto Insurance Class Action UIM Settlement Announced
For more information visit:
https://www.progressivenmumsettlement.com/
Notice has been mailed and emailed to settlement class members. Class Members must submit a claim form to receive a settlement. Class Members may be entitled to compensation for injuries suffered in a car crash dating back to 2004 or a return of underinsured motorist premiums.
Visit the website, call the toll-free number or one of the court appointed class counsel law offices, including the
Law Office of Kedar Bhasker, LLC
Law Office of Geoffrey R. Romero, LLC
Corbin Hildebrandt, P.C.
The website also includes important dates and links to court filings like the settlement agreement and claim forms.
October 6, 2021
Bhasker Law gets big win.
Kedar Bhasker successfully argued before the New Mexico Supreme Court on January 7, 2020 regarding a certified question of law from the federal court.
On October 4th, 2021 the New Mexico Supreme Court issued an opinion that says minimal limits Underinsured Motorist Coverage is misleading and insurance companies must provide more disclosures.
With this decision Bhasker Law and co-counsel continue the fight against auto insurance and the collection of premiums for worthless coverage in Federal Court.
Stay posted for more results.
August 5, 2020
The Second Judicial District Court for the County of Bernalillo concludes its first civil jury trial post COVID shut down.
The three day trial began on Monday, August 3, 2020 and was originally scheduled for March 16, 2020, just three days after courthouses across the state and the civil jury system came to an abrupt halt.
The complaint was filed August 2018 and the plaintiff waited over two and a half years to have his day in court. and the six person jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiff, awarding him for medical costs and pain and suffering.
https://seconddistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov/