Blizzard v. Nationwide TCPA Settlement – Claim Up to $17.50 Cash
If you received one or more prerecorded voice messages from Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company about renewing or expiring pet-insurance policies between January 6 2021 and October 22 2025, you could receive up to $17.50 cash. Eligible consumers must file a claim by March 11 2026. Submit your claim online today.
Who Is Eligible?
You are part of the Settlement Class if:
- You live in the United States, and
- You received at least one prerecorded voice call on your cellphone from Nationwide regarding the renewal or expiration of a pet-insurance policy between January 6 2021 and October 22 2025.
The following are not eligible: the presiding judge, Nationwide and its affiliates, released parties, their immediate families, and anyone who opts out.
Settlement Benefits
- Total common fund: $1.4 million
- Individual payment: up to $17.50 per valid claim (amount may be reduced pro rata after fees, costs and service award)
- One claim per class member
How to File a Claim
- Visit the official website: tcpapetsettlement.com.
- Complete the secure online claim form or mail a paper form.
- Make sure your claim is submitted online by 11:59 p.m. ET or postmarked no later than March 11 2026.
Your Legal Rights & Options
- Submit a Claim – by Mar 11 2026
Receive payment if the settlement is approved. - Exclude Yourself – by Jan 20 2026
Keep your right to sue Nationwide, but get no money from this settlement. - Object – by Jan 20 2026
Tell the Court what you do not like about the deal. - Attend the Final Hearing – Feb 24 2026
Ask to speak about the settlement’s fairness. - Do Nothing
You get no payment and give up the right to sue later.
Key Dates
- Class period: Jan 6 2021 – Oct 22 2025
- Opt-out & objection deadline: Jan 20 2026
- Final approval hearing: Feb 24 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET (virtual)
- Claim deadline: Mar 11 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Blizzard v. Nationwide TCPA Settlement about?
Plaintiff Tara Blizzard alleges Nationwide violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and Florida Telephone Solicitation Act by sending prerecorded voice messages promoting pet-insurance renewals without consent. Nationwide denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle for $1.4 million.
How much money will I receive?
Class members who file timely, valid claims will receive up to $17.50 each, subject to deduction of court-approved administration costs, attorneys’ fees and the service award.
Will I give up my right to sue Nationwide?
Yes. Unless you exclude yourself by January 20 2026, you will release all claims covered by the settlement and cannot sue Nationwide for the same issues.
When will payments be sent?
Checks will be mailed after the Court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. This process may take several months—please be patient.