NOTICE OF PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT
A federal court has authorized this website notice.
This is not a solicitation from a lawyer. You are not being sued.
| This settlement resolves a dispute with Allegiance Administrators and Autoguard Advantage Corporation over whether certain claims filed by lease customers under the Excess Wear & Tear Protection Waiver Agreement were wrongfully denied. |
The parties have reached a proposed $450K settlement. Attorneys for the class will seek a fee of up to $150K, (plus reimbursement of certain costs) out of the proposed settlement amount. You have been identified as a potential class member and may be entitled to money. |
Your rights are affected whether you act or not. |
The Court will hold a final fairness hearing on November 6, 2026. You can check this website to learn more and review the motion for approval and attorneys’ fees request.
You do not need to do anything. If you take no action, you will receive your payment, you will be bound by the settlement, and you will not be able to bring another lawsuit for the same issues against Allegiance Administrators, LLC or Autoguard Advantage Corporation.
Why did I get this notice?
This notice is to tell you about the settlement of a class action lawsuit brought in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Cohen, et al. v. Allegiance Administrators, LLC, et al., Case No. 2:20-cv-03411-JLG-KAJ, brought on behalf of persons who entered into an Excess Wear & Tear Protection Waiver Agreements (“Waiver Agreements”) with Defendants, submitted eligible claims for coverage under the Waiver Agreements, and were denied coverage for reasons not set forth in the terms and conditions of the Waiver Agreements. You received this notice because our records indicate you are a member of the group of people affected, called the “class.” This notice gives you a summary of the terms of the proposed settlement agreement, explains what rights class members have, and helps class members make informed decisions about what action to take.
The Court approved this notice because you have a right to know about a proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit, and about all of your options, before the Court decides whether to approve the settlement. If the Court approves it, and objections and appeals (if any) are resolved, the Settlement Administrator will make the payments the settlement allows.
What do I do next?
Read the notice you received to understand the settlement. Then, decide if you want to:
| Options | More information about each option |
| Do Nothing | You will automatically receive a payment for your share of the Settlement Fund. If the Court approves the settlement, you give up your right to bring your own lawsuit about the issues within this lawsuit. |
| Opt Out | Exclude yourself from the settlement. You will get no payment. This option allows you to bring another lawsuit against Defendants about the same issues raised in this lawsuit. |
| Object | Tell the Court why you do not like the settlement or the request for attorneys’ fees and costs. If the Court approves the settlement, you will still receive payment and give up your right to bring your own lawsuit about the issues within this lawsuit. |
| Go to a Hearing | Ask to speak in Court about the fairness of the settlement. |
Read through this website to understand the specifics of the settlement and what each choice would mean for you.