Alabama State Farm total loss claims
Court case: Rochell Brent Dortch v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
State Farm shorted Alabama drivers on total loss payouts by not covering the full taxes and fees owed. If your car was totaled and you had a State Farm policy in Alabama, you could get money back.
Alabama policyholders who submitted first-party total loss auto claims to State Farm between November 7, 2018 and February 10, 2026, and were not paid full purchasing fees (sales tax, ad valorem taxes, license/tag/school fees). Payout: $20.50 per eligible claimant. Claim deadline: July 15, 2026. Checked against the official settlement source by SettleSignal on June 17, 2026.
Who may qualify
You self-certify the basics when you file — the settlement administrator makes the final eligibility decision.
You may qualify if you were an Alabama State Farm policyholder who filed a first-party total loss auto claim between November 7, 2018 and February 10, 2026, and State Farm didn't fully reimburse your sales tax, ad valorem taxes, or license, tag, and school fees.
Official eligibility wording (read the exact text)
Alabama policyholders who submitted first-party total loss auto claims to State Farm between November 7, 2018 and February 10, 2026, and were not paid full purchasing fees (sales tax, ad valorem taxes, license/tag/school fees).
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
New to the terms? Plain-English: claim deadline, proof of purchase, administrator, pro rata.
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
Important dates
How hard is this claim to file?
Watch out for
- The deadline is July 15, 2026 — missing it means no payment, even if you qualify.
- The Final Approval Hearing was June 15, 2026; if the court hasn't approved the deal yet when you file, payment could be delayed — but file anyway before the deadline.
- Only use the official site (alabamafeesettlement.com) or the official form link; do not trust look-alike sites or unsolicited emails claiming to help you file.
- Filing does not guarantee payment — the administrator will verify eligibility against State Farm's records.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
This record does not currently have an open public claim form — confirm the current status and any next steps on the official source.
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1Check the official settlement site for the current status — this record has no open public claim form right now.
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2If you already filed, watch the payment status on this record and on the official source; payments begin only after the court or program process concludes.
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3Never pay anyone to release a settlement payment — administrators do not charge fees.
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Optional, but it's the whole point — every field below traces to a named official source we re-check on a schedule.
- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Official claim link the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Court case the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Payment status the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
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Claim deadline
July 15, 2026
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Eligibility summary
Alabama policyholders who submitted first-party total loss auto claims to State Farm between November 7, 2018 and February 10, 2026, and were not paid full purchasing fees (sales tax, ad valorem taxes, license/tag/school fees).
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Payment status
Claim period open
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
$20.50 per eligible claimant
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Administrator
Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Alabama
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Official claim URL
forms.ksacms.com
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Objection deadline
May 15, 2026
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Opt-out deadline
May 15, 2026
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court case number
03-CV-2024-901729.00
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Case name
Rochell Brent Dortch v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Common questions
Is the Alabama State Farm total loss claims settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Alabama State Farm total loss claims settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by Kroll Settlement Administration LLC under case 03-CV-2024-901729.00 in Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Alabama. File only through the official settlement website (www.alabamafeesettlement.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 17, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Alabama policyholders who submitted first-party total loss auto claims to State Farm between November 7, 2018 and February 10, 2026, and were not paid full purchasing fees (sales tax, ad valorem taxes, license/tag/school fees).
How much can I get from the Alabama State Farm total loss claims settlement?
$20.50 per eligible claimant. The exact amount you may receive is decided by the settlement administrator based on your valid claim and is not guaranteed; a total settlement-fund figure is shared among all eligible claimants, not paid to each person.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is July 15, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
The official settlement source does not specify what documentation a claim needs. Check the official claim form before filing.
When will Alabama State Farm total loss claims pay out?
No payment stage is reported for this record yet. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Alabama State Farm total loss claims claim form?
The claim window for this settlement has closed. Check the official settlement site for payment status. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Who can file a claim?
Alabama State Farm policyholders who had a first-party total loss auto claim between November 7, 2018 and February 10, 2026, and weren't fully reimbursed for sales tax, ad valorem taxes, or license/tag/school fees.
How much will I get?
$20.50 per eligible claimant.
When is the deadline to file?
July 15, 2026. Don't wait — it's a hard cutoff.
Do I need to dig up paperwork?
The claim form is online and straightforward. It's worth having your State Farm policy number or claim number nearby, but State Farm's records should cover most of the verification.
Where to act
There is no open public claim form for this record right now. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Listed on the official settlement website (Kroll Settlement Administration LLC).
Status history
Every status and verification change we have recorded for this settlement, newest first. We log the date we made each change; we never publish the underlying evidence link.
- Claim deadline passed.
- Settlement published after verification.
- Verified field details updated from an official source.
Disclaimer
SettleSignal summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Claims are filed by class members themselves, on the official form. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
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