State Farm agent added unknown person to policy without consent, overbilling for 28 months
A State Farm agent added an unauthorized third party to a customer policy, resulting in 28 months of inflated premiums. The refund offered does not reflect the full overcharge and the insurer refuses to provide a transparent accounting.
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