It was also discovered that USAA filed 80-100 such reports per week. (Credit: 1Roman Makedonsky/Shutterstock.com) It was also discovered that USAA filed 80-100 such reports per week. (Credit: 1Roman Makedonsky/Shutterstock.com)

A Dallas trial court's class action certification based on the insurer's alleged taking of title without proper notice could impact drivers involved in USAA-insured vehicle accidents. The case, in litigation for more than a decade, required the named plaintiff, Sunny Letot, to overcome a 2014 summary judgment in favor of United Services Automobile Association (USAA).

The issue has to do with whether USAA improperly takes title to vehicles it considers unrepairable, without knowledge or consent of the owner.

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Adolfo Pesquera

Adolfo Pesquera, based in San Antonio, covering Texas courts. Contact at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Adolfo_PEZ