Welcome to the Burklund v. Farm Bureau Settlement Website
Important Notice of Class Action Settlement
A settlement has been reached in the case Shelly Burklund v. Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Case No. CI 23-2544, entitling members of the Settlement Class who submit a valid and timely Claim Form to payment of ACV Sales Tax and/or Regulatory Fees (“Replacement Fees”) for Covered Total-Loss Claims. This Notice explains: 1) the terms of the Settlement; 2) who is a member of the Settlement Class; 3) how to submit a Claim Form for payment; 4) how to request exclusion from the Settlement; 5) how to object to the Settlement; and 6) how to get more information about the Settlement.
IF YOU ARE A SETTLEMENT CLASS MEMBER, THIS LEGAL PROCEEDING MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS.
HELP IS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THIS NOTICE.
Call 1-888-726-1307 toll-free or carefully review the website for more information.
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS IN THIS SETTLEMENT
DO NOTHING
You have the right to do nothing. If you do nothing, you will be bound by the terms of the Settlement and will release any claim against Farm Bureau for Sales Tax and/or Regulatory Fees, even if you do not submit a Claim Form for payment. You will not receive a Settlement Payment if you do not submit a Claim Form for payment.
OBJECT TO THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT
If you think the terms of the Settlement are not fair, reasonable, or adequate to the Settlement Class Members, you may file a Notice of Intent to Object to the terms of the Settlement. If you object to the terms of the Settlement, you cannot request exclusion from the Settlement. If you object to the terms of the Settlement and your objection is overruled, you will be bound by the terms of the Settlement and all rulings and orders from the Court.
Exclude yourself from the Settlement
You have the right to not be part of the Settlement by excluding yourself or “opting out” of the Settlement Class. If you wish to exclude yourself, you must do so on or before March 1, 2025. You do not need to hire your own lawyer to request exclusion from the Settlement Class. If you exclude yourself from the Settlement Class, you give up your right to receive any benefits as part of this Settlement, and you will not be bound by any judgments or orders of the Court, whether favorable or unfavorable. However, you will keep your right to sue Farm Bureau separately in another lawsuit if you choose to pursue one.
Submit a Claim Form for Payment
You may submit a Claim Form for payment of unpaid Sales Tax and/or Vehicle Regulatory Fees. The maximum amount Defendant has agreed to pay for all Settlement Class Member Payments, Counsel Fees, and Court-awarded costs total is $4,200,000.00. You can submit a claim by signing the Claim Form you receive in the mail, carefully tearing at the perforation, and putting the Claim Form in the mail. You can call 1-888-726-1307 and request that the Claims Administrator send you a Claim Form (or a blank form that you will need to fill out).