Allegiance Administrators $450,000 Class Action Settlement
Consumers who entered into an excess wear and tear protection waiver agreement with Allegiance Administrators or Autoguard Advantage Corp. for a leased vehicle, submitted at least one eligible claim, and had their claim denied for a stated reason that is not a valid ground for denial under the actual terms and conditions.
Pro-rata share of $450,000 fund based on denied claim amount relative to total denied claims of all class members; no class member receives more than their denied claim value.
Official site: www.wearandtearwaiversettlement.com
Pending final court approval: you can file a claim now, but payments begin only after the court grants final approval (and any appeals conclude). Final approval is not guaranteed.
Who may qualify
Consumers who entered into an excess wear and tear protection waiver agreement with Allegiance Administrators or Autoguard Advantage Corp. for a leased vehicle, submitted at least one eligible claim, and had their claim denied for a stated reason that is not a valid ground for denial under the actual terms and conditions.
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.
Important dates
- Exclusion deadline
- July 21, 2026
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as No.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
No claim form is needed — American Legal Claim Services issues this refund automatically; confirm your eligibility and contact details on the official source.
- Check the official source to confirm you are within the eligible group — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Make sure American Legal Claim Services has your current mailing address or payment details if the official source provides a way to update them.
- No claim form is required for an automatic refund; you do not need to pay anyone or submit documents to receive it.
- 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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How we verified this record
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Proof requirement the official settlement website · Jun 17, 2026
- Administrator 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
- Claim deadline queued for re-check
- Official claim link queued for re-check
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Eligibility summary
Consumers who entered into an excess wear and tear protection waiver agreement with Allegiance Administrators or Autoguard Advantage Corp. for a leased vehicle, submitted at least one eligible claim, and had their claim denied for a stated reason that is not a valid ground for denial under the actual terms and conditions.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Proof requirement
No
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
No claim form required. The settlement administrator automatically mails checks to addresses on file.
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Payment status
Final approval pending
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
Pro-rata share of $450,000 fund based on denied claim amount relative to total denied claims of all class members; no class member receives more than their denied claim value.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Payment calculation: "(their denied claim amount ÷ total denied claims of all class members) × adjusted common fund" No class member receives more than their denied claim value.
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Administrator
American Legal Claim Services
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Court
United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Opt-out deadline
July 21, 2026
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Automatic refund
Yes — automatic, no claim needed
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
No claim form required. The settlement administrator automatically mails checks to addresses on file.
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Court case number
2:20-cv-03411-JLG-KAJ
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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No-claim explanation
Settlement administrator automatically mails checks to class members' addresses on file; no claim form must be submitted.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
No claim form required. The settlement administrator automatically mails checks to addresses on file.
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Case name
Cohen, et al. v. Allegiance Administrators LLC, et al.
Verified Jun 17, 2026 · against the official settlement website
Case: Cohen, et al. v. Allegiance Administrators LLC, et al.
Common questions
Is the Allegiance Administrators $450,000 Class Action settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Allegiance Administrators $450,000 Class Action settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. It is administered by American Legal Claim Services under case 2:20-cv-03411-JLG-KAJ in United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio. File only through the official settlement website (www.wearandtearwaiversettlement.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?
Consumers who entered into an excess wear and tear protection waiver agreement with Allegiance Administrators or Autoguard Advantage Corp. for a leased vehicle, submitted at least one eligible claim, and had their claim denied for a stated reason that is not a valid ground for denial under the actual terms and conditions.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: No. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Final approval pending. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Allegiance Administrators $450,000 Class Action Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Final approval pending. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Allegiance Administrators $450,000 Class Action Settlement claim form?
No claim form is needed — Settlement administrator automatically mails checks to class members' addresses on file; no claim form must be submitted. Never pay a fee to claim a settlement payment.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Settlement administrator automatically mails checks to class members' addresses on file; no claim form must be submitted.
Listed on the official settlement website (American Legal Claim Services).
Disclaimer
This service 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. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 17, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 17, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.