Katrina Travelers Settlement
Case No. 09-7332
 

IF YOU SUSTAINED ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF DAMAGE, DESTRUCTION OR HARM TO PROPERTY IN LOUISINA RELATED TO HURRICANES KATRINA AND/OR RITA,

AND, AT THE TIME OF THE LOSS, HAD ANY RIGHTS UNDER A POLICY OF INSURANCE FROM A TRAVELERS COMPANY

YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO BENEFITS FROM A PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT 

 

Welcome to the Travelers Katrina class action settlement website.

A settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit against certain property casualty affiliates of the Travelers Companies, Inc. regarding Travelers’ handling of claims arising out of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The Lawsuit alleges that Travelers mishandled claims, thereby allegedly causing class members to receive fewer benefits than those to which they were entitled. Travelers denies all claims and liability stated in the complaint.

 

more frequently asked questions

Important Settlement Dates - Thursday, May 13, 2010

September 3, 2010- Deadline for "Excluding yourself from the Settlement Class"

To exclude yourself from the Settlement Class, you must send a letter by mail saying that you wish to do so. The request must state: "I/we request that I/we be excluded from the Settlement in Arthur v. Travelers, Case No. 09-7332. Please see FAQ 6 for complete details on how to exclude. 

September 27, 2010- Deadline for "Objecting to the Lawsuit"

If you're a member of the Settlement Class, you can object to the proposed settlement if you don't think the proposed settlement is fair, reasonable or adequate.You can give reasons why you tink the Court should not approve it. The Court will consider your views. To object, you must send a letter stating that you object to the proposed settlement. Please see FAQ 10 for complete details on how to object.

October 27, 2010- "Fairness Hearing" 

The Court will hold a Fairness Hearing at 9:30  a.m. on October 27,2010 to consider wheter the proposed Settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate.The Hearing will be at Courtroom S of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, 500 Potdras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130