State Farm 17c Letter Below is a copy of a cookie-cutter letter State Farm Insurance sends their policyholders after they receive a demand for Diminished Value. The letter clearly references the Mabry V State Farm court case and the DV amount being offered is based on a formula from the
PSA: Atlanta, GA 03/23/2017 State Farm as of late has been extremely difficult in working with on Diminished Value claims. It’s been brought to our attention that State Farm adjusters and claims handlers have been told to hold the line and decline or reject most of the DV claims submitted
This is State Farm’s standard cookie cutter – robot- letter issued to claimants requesting Diminished Value. Please read the Georgia Insurance Commissioner’s directive on 17c and the Mabry Formula. Why this letter in inaccurate: Mabry was a class action settlement. The class consisted of “all persons issued in Georgia automobile
State farm admitting that the 17c formula is unfair and that an actual appraisal yields a “great deal more” than the formula! Obviously, unless a “dispute arises”, they will try to sell you on their mabry formula. Tell State Farm NO, you will not accept their settlement offer. Hire Diminished
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