Insurer Silently Closes Approved Claim Mid-Repair, Stranding Claimant
An Allstate claimant had an approved repair and rental car reservation abruptly canceled when the insurer closed the claim without notice, after determining another party was responsible. The claimant was left stranded at the rental facility and only learned of the change by contacting the repair shop directly.
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Insurance claims closed without reviewing submitted evidence
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