The original case involved a plaintiff, Steven Bellshaw, who alleged a notice issued by Farmers about their auto repair shop options did not include all of the information required by state law. (Credit: majivecka/Adobe Stock)
The Supreme Court of Oregon has reversed a $26.3 million class action ruling against Farmers Insurance Co. of Oregon.
The original case involved a plaintiff, Steven Bellshaw, who alleged a notice issued by Farmers about their auto repair shop options did not include all of the information required by state law. Oregon’s “choice-of-shop” statute (ORS 746.290(2)) bars insurers from requiring that policyholders use certain repair shops as part of a claim settlement.
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