Los Angeles County Files Lawsuit Against State Farm for Allegedly Mishandling Wildfire Survivor Claims
The suit alleges delays, repeated claim changes and underpayments, and says State Farm handled 13,700 wildfire claims and paid more than $6 billion.
- On Monday, Los Angeles County filed a lawsuit against State Farm, alleging the insurer engaged in unfair business practices by mishandling claims for survivors of the 2025 Eaton and Palisades wildfires.
- The 2025 wildfires killed at least 31 people and destroyed or damaged more than 16,000 structures, displacing 100,000 residents across Altadena and the Pacific Palisades.
- County Supervisor Kathryn Barger stated survivors "have spent far too long fighting to receive the benefits they paid for," as policyholders report deep delays, underpayments, and denials.
- Seeking restitution and injunctive relief, County Counsel Dawyn Harrison pursues the action following a similar May lawsuit filed by the California Department of Insurance.
- State Farm "strongly disagrees" with the county's characterization, stating it has paid more than $6.2 billion and closed about 78% of wildfire claims.
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The complaint is for the alleged improper management of insurance claims related to the Eaton and Palisades fires of 2025
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