Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

Symetra Life Insurance

Allegations: Misrepresenting terms of life insurance policies

Pacific Discovery Xelerator Life Insurance Policies

Allegations: Misrepresenting terms of life insurance policies

ANICO Life Insurance Policies

Allegations: Misrepresenting the terms of life insurance policies

Fidelity and Life Guaranty Life Insurance

In June 2014, a state court judge preliminarily approved a settlement to a class-action lawsuit against Fidelity & Life Guaranty Life Insurance, Co. The complaint alleges that, among other things,…

New Era Life Insurance

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it would protect consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2024

Colonial Penn’s ‘Whole Life Insurance’

Life insurance company’s TV ad doesn’t tell the whole story.

National Western Life Insurance

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that the company safeguards consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach

Wilco Life Insurance

AmGen’s Life Insurance Policies

Annuities from Security Benefit Life Insurance

Allegations: Deceptively representing the performance and returns of annuities

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Affordable Care Act Plans

In September 2014, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Cigna Health and Life Insurance Co. for allegedly deceptively engaging in a bait and switch scheme. Among other things, plaintiffs claim…

Midland National Life Insurance

September 2014: A federal judge granted final approval of this settlement. June 2014: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement to a class-action lawsuit against Midland National Life Insurance Company.…

SelectQuote

Can you actually get “guaranteed” life insurance for $1 a day?

Ty J. Young Inc.’s Fine Print is a Must-Read

You could lose money.

Let’s Judge Mortgage Scammers

Deceptive mailings attempt to trick homeowners into thinking they need to take action.

Premier Financial Alliance Pyramid Scheme Claims

Allegations: Operating an illegal pyramid scheme and making deceptive income claims

Six Deceptive Ads Targeting Seniors

The new tricks targeting old dogs.

Washington National Insurance

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects consumers’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in November 2023

Mortgage Insurance Scam Goes Blue

The color changes but the deceptive marketing stays the same.