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Allstate Sued for Alleged Cellphone Tracking of Drivers

3/4/2026

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Allstate Insurance Company (Northbrook, Illinois-based insurer) faces a lawsuit alleging tracking drivers’ cellphones.
U.S. District Judge Jeremy Daniel allowed drivers to pursue claims under the Wiretap Act.
The suit claims Allstate used the data to raise premiums, deny coverage, and sell it.
Allstate contends drivers did not prove data capture or rate increases.
The litigation consolidates 15 lawsuits; Texas filed a similar case in January 2025.

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Allstate Insurance Company (Northbrook, Illinois-based insurer) faces a lawsuit alleging tracking drivers’ cellphones.
U.S. District Judge Jeremy Daniel allowed drivers to pursue claims under the Wiretap Act.
The suit claims Allstate used the data to raise premiums, deny coverage, and sell it.
Allstate contends drivers did not prove data capture or rate increases.
The litigation consolidates 15 lawsuits; Texas filed a similar case in January 2025.