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State Farm New Mexico Underinsured Coverage Settlement
Court case: Schwartz v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., et al.
If you had a State Farm auto policy in New Mexico with uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage between 2010 and 2021, you could get a portion of your premiums back. You must file a claim by July 2, 2026, and proof of your coverage is required.
Official eligibility wordingYou held a New Mexico State Farm auto insurance policy with uninsured/underinsured motorist (U) coverage between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2021. Excluded: those who filed separate lawsuits against State Farm before the notice date regarding Schmick offset reductions/denials, or those who previously settled such claims before the notice date.
Open to residents of: New Mexico
Key facts
- Who may qualify You may qualify if you held a New Mexico State Farm auto insurance policy that included uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage at any point from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2021. You're excluded if you filed a separate lawsuit against State Farm before the settlement notice date over Schmick offset reductions or denials, or if you already settled such a claim before that date.
- Estimated payout$20,925,000 total settlement; eligible claimants receive up to 21% of premiums paid for minimum limits underinsured motorist coverage or up to 13% for non-minimum limits coverage, subject to pro rata reduction if claims exceed settlement amount
- Claim deadlineJuly 2, 2026 (closed)
- Proof requiredYes
- What you needYou'll need to file a claim at schwartzuimclasssettlement.com and provide proof of your State Farm New Mexico policy with UM/UIM coverage during the eligible period. Have your policy details or billing records handy.
- CourtUnited States District Court for the District of New Mexico
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Watch out for
- Your payment could be reduced if the total valid claims exceed the $20,925,000 fund — everyone's share is scaled down proportionally in that case.
- What you get depends on your coverage type: up to 21% of premiums if you had minimum limits coverage, or up to 13% for non-minimum limits coverage.
- If you already filed a separate lawsuit or settled a Schmick offset claim against State Farm before the notice date, you're out of the class and can't file here.
- The deadline is July 2, 2026. Don't wait.
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- Claim deadline passed.
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