Class action settlement
USAA (United Services Automobile Association)
About this settlement
USAA underpaid sales tax/fees on totaled leased vehicles
Summary
The lawsuit alleges USAA underpaid Michigan sales tax and vehicle fees to policyholders whose leased vehicles were declared total losses. USAA denies wrongdoing but will pay up to $647,263 in claims. Payments cover the 6% sales tax plus a $15 title fee and $8 registration fee not previously paid.
Who qualifies
Michigan USAA auto policyholders who insured a leased vehicle, made a first-party claim between January 27, 2015 and March 11, 2026, and had the vehicle declared a total loss without receiving full sales tax and fees. USAA staff and the judges are excluded.
Suits does not handle payments or process claims. Payments are issued by the claim administrator and typically take 3-6 months.