Farmers-affiliated insurance agents (Nickolas Ward, Nate Esparza, Kyle Ryan Gray, Dustin Huffman, Jason Hall, Brian Shirey, and/or LeNard Rhone) allegedly called or texted phone numbers registered on the National Do-Not-Call Registry to market Farmers insurance products, in violation of the TCPA.
Eligibility
Received two or more telemarketing calls or text messages from the named agents or their agencies marketing Farmers insurance between April 19, 2020 and June 15, 2026, with a cellular phone number appearing on a list produced in the litigation.
Estimated Payout
Pro rata share of the $1,250,000 settlement fund, up to $160 per claimant
Claim Deadline
2026-09-14
Background
This case names several individual Farmers-affiliated agents and their agencies and, like the related Starling case, alleges violations of the TCPA's do-not-call rules under 47 U.S.C. § 227. Farmers agreed to make up to $1,250,000 available, with individual claimants eligible for a pro rata share capped at $160 after fees and costs are deducted. The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on September 23, 2026, at the St. Louis County courthouse in Clayton, Missouri.