The court granted final approval and the settlement fund was distributed. The July 31, 2024 claim deadline has passed.
StatusFinal Approval Granted · Fund DistributedSee the current-status update above.
Claim DeadlineJuly 31, 2024The claims or election period is closed.
Settlement Fund$21.875 millionDeductions and allocation terms apply.
Potential BenefitApproximately $33 to $167Eligibility and allocation rules apply.
What Happened?
The lawsuit alleged that Assurance IQ or its agents placed certain artificial or prerecorded-voice calls without the consent required by the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Assurance denied wrongdoing and settled.
Who Was Covered?
The class covered qualifying recipients of calls identified by the records and reverse-lookup process described in the official notice between October 1, 2018 and March 6, 2024.
What Benefits Were Available?
Valid claimants received a pro rata share of the net fund. The notice estimated payments at approximately $33 to $167, although actual payments depended on participation and deductions.
How Claims Were Filed
Claims had to be submitted by July 31, 2024. The settlement has been approved and distributed.
• Claim, exclusion, and objection deadline: July 31, 2024
• Final approval hearing: September 3, 2024
• Distribution: Completed
Settlement Fund and Legal Fees
Notice, administration, legal fees, expenses, benefit payments, and other court-approved deductions are governed by the settlement documents and orders. These amounts can affect individual benefits.
Case Information
Smith v. Assurance IQ, LLC, Case No. 2023-CH-09225, in Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.