Heckathorn TCPA Settlement
Up to $160
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What happened
Insurance agents working for Farmers Insurance allegedly made telemarketing calls and sent text messages marketing Farmers insurance to phone numbers registered on the National Do-Not-Call Registry, violating the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who received two or more telemarketing calls or text messages from insurance agents Nickolas Ward, Nate Esparza, Kyle Ryan Gray, Dustin Huffman, Jason Hall, Brian Shirey, and/or LeNard Rhone (or their agencies) marketing Farmers insurance between April 19, 2020 and June 15, 2026, whose phone number appeared on a list produced in the litigation.
Who is in the class
You are included if you received calls or text messages from insurance agents Nickolas Ward, Nate Esparza, Kyle Ryan Gray, Dustin Huffman, Jason Hall, Brian Shirey and/or LeNard Rhone or their agencies marketing Farmers® insurance from April 19, 2020, through June 15, 2026 and your cellular phone number appeared on a list produced in the litigation.
Quoted from the settlement notice.
How to file
Submit a claim form postmarked by September 14, 2026. This is the only way to receive a payment from the settlement fund.
Common questions
- How much does the Heckathorn TCPA Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Up to $160. The total settlement fund is $1.3M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the Heckathorn TCPA Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was September 14, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the Heckathorn TCPA Settlement?
- Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
- Is the Heckathorn TCPA Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Atticus Administration LLC is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at heckathorntcpasettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the Heckathorn TCPA Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for September 23, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
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