LA County Opens Investigation Into Farmers Insurance Handling of Wildfire Claims
The probe follows complaints that Farmers delayed testing and remediation payments and underpaid or denied wildfire claims for Eaton and Palisades survivors.
- On Wednesday, Los Angeles County announced an investigation into Farmers Insurance Company for its handling of claims filed by survivors of the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades Fires.
- Policyholders reported widespread delays, underpayments, and refusals to cover testing and remediation of toxic substances like lead and asbestos discovered in standing homes after the fires.
- Supervisor Lindsey Horvath stated, "Farmers has had more than enough time to do right by their customers," emphasizing families should not choose between unsafe homes and financial devastation.
- County Counsel Dawyn Harrison pledged to investigate potential violations of California's Unfair Competition Law, while Farmers stated, "We do not believe the inquiry accurately characterizes our actions," promising cooperation.
- Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit against State Farm last month for similar claims mishandling, and officials now seek Farmers' cooperation on an expedited basis to resolve disputes for displaced residents.
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L.A. County probes Farmers Insurance Company’s handling of wildfire claims
Los Angeles County launched a probe into Farmers Insurance Company's handling of claims by policyholders impacted by last year's devastating Eaton and Palisades wildfires, after a growing number of residents complained of delays, denials and underpayments
L.A. County launches investigation into Farmers Insurance over wildfire claims
Los Angeles County announced Wednesday that it has launched an investigation into Farmers Insurance over its handling of Palisades and Eaton Fire claims. The probe is focusing on possible violations of California's Unfair Competition Law. This comes after policyholders reported delays, refusal to pay for testing and remediation of lead and other contamination, underpayments and [...]
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LA County opens investigation into Farmers Insurance handling of wildfire claims
Los Angeles County is investigating Farmers Insurance Company for alleged mishandling of wildfire survivor claims. Here's what you need to know.
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