Bobbitt Settlement Administrator Valic Class Action Lawsuit

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Answer 1 · June 1, 2023

I am one of the lawyers representing the named Plaintiffs in the case. This is a legitimate settlement. The case name and cause number are contained within the notices that you were sent. If you would like to confirm the existence of the case, please call the United States District Court, District of Arizona sitting in Tucson. The cause number of the case is No. CV09-629-TUC-FRZ. Ask to speak with a court clerk that can confirm the existence of the case.

VALIC is not the defendant in the case we are settling. Rather, the defendants in this case are law firms that had previously sued VALIC in an underlying case. The lawyers missed some deadlines in the underlying case and it was dismissed as a result. We sued those law firms in this case and their insurers are putting up the settlement money.

Answer 2 · May 30, 2023

I had a Valic account years back so shouldn’t they have that personal info. Mine got rolled over so I don’t know account number and definitely not mailing out my SS number. Anyone know what to put where it’s asking account number?

Answer 3 · May 26, 2023

Is this a legit settlement class action case?

Answer 4 · May 25, 2023

They have my info. Sending form back with no social security #. Will see what happens. If I am in or out they will let me know.

Answer 5 · May 30, 2023

Do you know the reason why they got sued?

Answer 6 · May 23, 2023

They should notify people by phone. The hospital ORHC should be involved to make it lagetimate. Verify it is true.

Answer 7 · May 23, 2023

My mom was in this when she was working at a hospital. But she passed away a few years ago. Just trying to find out some info on it.

Answer 8 · May 23, 2023

I have not seen the letter yet as my mail is currently delayed from forwarding BUT I did get a call fromy personal VALIC representative yesterday. He's getting a large number of inquiries about this from his clients.

It is legit BUT as someone has posted the reality is that the only ones who make anything from class action suits are the lawyers

Someone estimated $16 per claim when you do the math. Probably not far from wrong and I will probably ignore it when I actually have the paperwork on hand.

Answer 9 · May 22, 2023

Noticing most everybody questioning the legitimacy of this letter has a medical background and probably a steady reliable job and could be easily scammed for money. If they have my address and found me they have enough information to send me a check. A red flag to me.

Answer 10 · May 22, 2023

The dates for the class action lawsuit are dates of my employment with DCDS in Castle Rock CO. Since the account was transferred to another retirement plan in 2004, does my Social Security Number serve as my account number for VALIC?

Answer 11 · May 22, 2023

It might well - my old Valic (now AIG) account dates from 1994 with a public university. That said, I'd not put my SSN on the letter but write -confidential- instead. My name and address are not confidential - they have that all ready to send me the letter. The Valic account numbers I provided, would be new information for them if they were data farming, but as I no longer have that Valic/AIG account (rolled over into a new 401k), what could be done with it beyond validating an account of record?

Answer 12 · May 22, 2023

Why when I call the number on the paper,to get information to talk to a person.it sent you to the website, and that not giving you what you need to know.

Answer 13 · May 21, 2023

I investigated the legal cases in question, only to find it's about a bunch of lawyers suing another bunch of lawyers for malpractice. The administrator Rust Consulting of Minneapolis is collecting information on potential claimants. I did not find and record of fraud complaints against Rust Consulting but did see that their approval ratings among people they deal with in generally around 20%, not exactly stellar.

I took some time to figure out how much I might gain. with about $21 million after legal fees and expenses, divided among 1.3 million potential claimants, I could make a whopping $16.

Now, do I really want to give my SS Number and other personal data to somebody I don't know for a lousy $16? I think not!

Answer 14 · May 20, 2023

The fact that they are asking for my social security number is enough for me not to touch this thing with a 10ft pile. If it was legit, they would already have that information from Valic. No thanks.

Answer 15 · May 20, 2023

The case was settled with the SEC, and Valic agreed to make the payment to investors/clients. However, I have not found a source identifying Bobbit as being assigned as administrator. However, if you think Bobbit is a reputable company, and the addresses seem to match, then a fair judjement can be made.

Answer 16 · May 21, 2023

May 21, 2023 at 10:11 AM by an anonymous user from: Perris, California, United States

This made no sense.

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Answer 17 · May 20, 2023

Is this a scam? The I do have Valic accounts - not sure of legitimacy of the letter?

Answer 18 · May 19, 2023

Stigler, Oklahoma United States

I received letter May 16 no return envelope

I had Valic account working for HomeHealth

Called No. on claim form was recording couldn’t get information to talk to real person.

Could it be a scam?

Answer 19 · May 22, 2023

Could be valid, could be a scam. Asking for SSN is a big red flag - if I was returning the letter filled in, I'd fill in "confidential" in the space for SSN.

Not having a return envelope etc isn't unusual. Class actions always send out a broad notice to cover everyone.. but you as a potential class member then have to OPT IN to be part of the settlement, or else you do nothing and are still in the class and get no further ability to sue. That is how class actions in the US work.

Of the several I've been class members of, they never had return envelopes, etc. Some had websites where you could file online but often it was just a postcard I got in the mail directing me to go to a website to read about it. The valid settlements will provide references to the relevant court cases so one can look things up.

Answer 20 · May 19, 2023

Hello, I received the application, I call you to check if I was listed, and I was. Did valid cover employee at Bellflower medical centre.?. Long Beach CA.

Answer 21 · May 18, 2023

All these people that have responded has anyone gotten a reply to validate? People are still checking in, regardless. It would be nice to know the whole scoop.

Answer 22 · May 18, 2023

Even if it is not a scam is it worth the hassle of filling out the form and receiving $50.00

Answer 23 · May 19, 2023

I'm going to file. The form isn't that complicated and $50 is a meal out.

Answer 24 · May 19, 2023

If you give social security number you might lockup and get a lot more than just a meal!

Answer 25 · May 18, 2023

May 18, 2023 at 1:34 PM by an anonymous user from: Sacramento, California, United States

Is this a scam

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Answer 26 · May 20, 2023

May 20, 2023 at 1:04 PM by an anonymous user from: Redmond, Washington, United States

Is this a scam

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Answer 27 · May 18, 2023

Look on www.casemine.com. bobbitt vs Milner LLP

I’m not a lawyer but I looked at the above website

And it Looks like the case was denied to be a class action suit.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA (18 May 2021)

In 2009, Plaintiffs Philip Bobbitt and John Sampson brought the instant class action suit for negligence and breach of fiduciary duty against the Drnek litigation attorneys: Milberg LLP, Melvyn Weiss, Michael Spencer, Janine Pollack, Lee Weiss, and Brian Kerr; Uitz & Associates and Ronald Uitz; the Lustigman Firm, Sheldon and Andrew Lustigman (collectively "Milberg" or "Defendants"). Early in the litigation, Plaintiffs asked the district court to certify the same class of individuals that had previously been certified in the Drnek litigation. Applying the Restatement (Second) of Conflict of Laws, District Judge Frank R. Zapata found that class litigation would be unmanageable because the district court would need to apply the law of every state in which a putative plaintiff was domiciled. Bobbitt v. Milberg, LLP, 285 F.R.D. 424 (D. Ariz. 2012). Judge Zapata thus denied certification. Id.

Answer 28 · May 18, 2023

If you received this letter like I did and you still have your VALIC account or still get monthly statement, I would recommend contacting your own VALIC representative. I am about to do this to see if it is, in facr, a scam. Representative would know positively!

Answer 29 · May 22, 2023

I contacted my Valic/AIG/Corebridge agent, and he could not provide any info or opinion, because his employer is not a party to this lawsuit. So I will play it safe and not divulge my SS for some pizza money.

Answer 30 · May 18, 2023

I think this is a scam. because when you call the lawyers nobody answers. if they are real lawyers they will pick up the phone.

Answer 31 · May 19, 2023

VALIC AIG was bought out by another company and none of original phone numbers work.

Answer 32 · May 18, 2023

May 18, 2023 at 9:58 AM by an anonymous user from: Redmond, Washington, United States

Do not send form back.

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Answer 33 · May 18, 2023

Former VT teacher. Can't we just ignore it or do we really need to contact them to opt out? Doesn't seem worth the effort or risk.

Answer 34 · May 18, 2023

My wife had an account with valid working through the hospital. She is past. My question is can I receive the benefits from this account? And how do I know I qualify.

Answer 35 · May 18, 2023

I have the same question. I called the phone number to ask if I can collect on behalf because it will probably going unclaimed money . Does anyone know of a direct phone number . Thank you for any help

Answer 36 · May 18, 2023

May 18, 2023 at 9:04 AM by an anonymous user from: Florida, United States

Where is the File A Claim page

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Answer 37 · May 18, 2023

What is Bobbit Settlement Administrator? I was supposed to get a piece of mail from them (looking on my mail online that I'll be getting) and somehow the mail was not in my mailbox. The post office decided not to mail it to me for some reason. I th9ught someone was suing me?

Answer 38 · May 17, 2023

Glad to see so many people deciding not to file their form, as it means more settlement $ for those of us who do. It is a legitimate settlement matter.

Answer 39 · May 18, 2023

The only thing I dislike is, they want your social security number. If they sent me this form, they have all of my information, wouldn't you think

The form we have to complete wants our social security number and I would think they have our information or we would not have received the form to fill out

Answer 40 · May 19, 2023

May 19, 2023 at 2:01 PM by an anonymous user from: Redmond, Washington, United States

Light bulb just came on

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Answer 41 · May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023 at 6:15 PM by an anonymous user from: Springfield, Missouri, United States

This is a scam

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Answer 42 · May 18, 2023

why do you think that, I also received the form to complete but haven't been able to see that it is a scam. I do have a problem with putting my social security number on it though

Answer 43 · May 19, 2023

I have never been asked for my Social Security number in a in a class action suit I once received $67 from SEARS auto shop in area. They had info on me and did not ask for social security number. Red flag, red flag

Answer 44 · May 18, 2023

why do you think that, I also received the form to complete but haven't been able to see that it is a scam. I do have a problem with putting my social security number on it though

Answer 45 · May 17, 2023

It asks to provide valic accounts/ss ‘if known.’

I would just sign and send the form back without the personal information that it’s requesting.

Answer 46 · May 17, 2023

I received the letter yesterday I wondered if this a scam

Answer 47 · May 17, 2023

I am very suspicious of the fact that all my information is requested.

Answer 48 · May 17, 2023

I am wondering if they want our ss# to verify that we are who we say we are, and that it's not someone else posing as us in case we have moved from the address that they have sent?

Answer 49 · May 19, 2023

It appears that you only need to add SS # if you are adding Valuc acct info. If I got a letter then my info is already in the database for members. I am not adding SS.

Answer 50 · May 18, 2023

My mother worked at the hospital and received a packet, but we have a few questions. All I get is a recording of options which didn’t answer my mother's questions

Answer 51 · May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023 at 5:10 PM by an anonymous user from: Ashburn, Virginia, United States

have you sent the letter back.

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Answer 52 · May 17, 2023

Please send me forms regarding lawsuit. I worked with University Hospital or 36 years.

I did not receive forms. Post office did not deliver mine. Having problem with my mail.

Thanks in Advance

Harriet G...

Answer 53 · May 17, 2023

I am wondering if this Bobbitt settlement is a scam I don’t want to disclose my social security number

Answer 54 · May 17, 2023

I received the same paper as well and been working g ror the same company for 43 years

Answer 55 · May 17, 2023

I got the same letter in North Carolina, but I’m not returning it. You’re only going to get like $24 and some change. It’s not worth the risk to give out your ss#.

Answer 56 · May 17, 2023

I am not sure if this is legitimate or not, and in my opinion it's not worth the risk to try to collect a few dollars.

Answer 57 · May 17, 2023

I am also wondering if this is real. Scam? I received mine 5/16/23 and I don't want to include my s/s#.

Answer 58 · May 17, 2023

I have the same letter I been working for this company for 43 years and still working there?don't give your ss n

Answer 59 · May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023 at 11:54 AM by an anonymous user from: Southampton Township, New Jersey, United States

Scam ...

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Answer 60 · May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023 at 11:09 AM by an anonymous user from: Budd, Illinois, United States

Is this legitimate?

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Answer 61 · May 17, 2023

Received letter 5/16/'23 in mail. Checking it out now.

Answer 62 · May 17, 2023

Normally you shouldnt have to do anything unless you decide to opt out call # 833-915-1143

Answer 63 · May 17, 2023

I don’t remember my acct number. How can I get info?

Answer 64 · May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023 at 1:13 PM by an anonymous user from: Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States

Call AIG 800-225-5244

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Answer 65 · May 17, 2023

I guess we all have to same question. I am going to reach out to some pf my former co-workers to see if they have received the same letter. I am going to call the number on the letter as well

Answer 66 · May 17, 2023

I called AIG and was on hold a bit but well worth it at this time. It is real and they are very helpful with account numbers as well. AIG 18002255244

Answer 67 · May 17, 2023

I got a letter and did have Valic, but was immediately suspicious of the form letter looking fake and as others mentioned, there is no return envelope (BRE). I called the phone number listed (833) 915-1143 and the man's voice on the recording sounded like it was masked (like when witness needs anonymity and voice is disguised). Four options were given (that I didn't select), after which I waited a few seconds to see if a customer service person would come on the line, but that strange voice said goodbye and I was disconnected. If this is a scam, and it seems to have signs of that, I wonder how they can have a PO Box in MN to collect all this data from people, and if not legit, and not be traced or prosecuted? I'm not sure about the website of www.bobbittsettlement.com, but the documents do look like official court documents. Therefore, although I have serious suspicions, this may be legit as supported by website documents, however the real case could have expired and they're using old data as a scam. It's also important when going to a website sent to you by mail, that you have good security protection. I just got alerts that "suspicious connections were blocked" by my security program as I went to their website! I don't see any benefit for myself in responding or filing a claim as the risk is not worth a few dollars you might see (doubtful).

Answer 68 · May 17, 2023

$32,150,000 settlement before deductions - 1,300,000 members of the class - $24.73 per claimant if everyone submits (if it's legit), or $49.46 if half submits and it's legit - worth the risk?

Answer 69 · May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023 at 7:02 PM by an anonymous user from: Ashburn, Virginia, United States

If all members get in this lawsuit

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Answer 70 · May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023 at 8:43 AM by an anonymous user from: Houston, Texas, United States

I received it to.

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Answer 71 · May 17, 2023

I got the letter too! Shouldn’t there be a return envelope, a number you can call and don’t they already know my account # and SS #?

I feel this is a scam

Anyone else find anything out

Answer 72 · May 17, 2023

If this is legit, wouldn't they already have our ss# and account number? Why hasn't Bobbitt responded to any of these questions?

Answer 73 · May 17, 2023

Yeah, that seems very strange to me. Perhaps these guys are just fishing for clients to create a lawsuit that does not yet exist?

Answer 74 · May 17, 2023

looks like it may be legit but I would not provide any information to them without further checking. If they have your name and address or email they should have the information they need. Please look at the below websites for further info. I am not part of this but received a letter at my address for a person who used to live at my address. Outside looked like it could be money so I was trying to advise them.

https://www.rustconsulting.com/

https://www.rustconsulting.com/cases

https://bobbittsettlement.com/Home/portalid/0

Answer 75 · May 17, 2023

If it were legit, they would already have your SS# as it was required when you signed up.

Answer 76 · May 17, 2023

Received it in VT but don't know if it's valid. Shouldn't we be able to find a settlement of a class action claim?

Answer 77 · May 17, 2023

Received same letter/claim form in MD. Need more info, proof it is valid from VALIC before I will respond.

Answer 78 · May 17, 2023

I received the letter in Maine. I believe this is valid. Here's why:

I was interested in starting with a trusted source of information with my own search, and following paths from the trusted source to verify the address and phone number rather than trust an unsolicited piece of paper. I started with the Better Business Bureau went from there. I'm looking for reviews, length of time in business, BBB rating, and company profile.

The address on the form to be sent is Rust Consulting. Rust is the third party administrator, following the tasks established by the parties and to answer class members questions. Doing a search on Rust Consulting MN BBB, I went to their reviews.

https://www.bbb.org/us/mn/minneapolis/profile/class-action-settlement-administrator/rust-consulting-inc-0704-11002239/complaints

With the BBB, there are 63 complaints closed in last 3 years, and 26 complaints closed in last 12 months, all negative. Complaints are spaced over a long period of time. The negative reviews makes sense to me - there are bound to be some, and why would you file a BBB report that doesn't complain? They are dealing with volume transactions, and a relatively small amount of complaints is not bad. Every case was responded to with (to me) satisfactory answers and explanations.

While customer ratings and their responses are of interest, that's not why I came to BBB. I am still interested in what BBB provided for an unbiased rating and the business profile.

BBB provides an A rating for the company that has been in business for 27 years.

Viewing the Rust Consulting Business Profile on the BBB site I click on Visit Website, which takes me to https://www.rustconsulting.com/ .

On the Rust Consulting website, I am now searching for the address and phone number to verify that the PO Box they want me to send the form to is legitimate and the phone number on the form can be trusted in case I have questions.

I click on Cases at the top and that takes you to a page that lists trending cases. The address where you send forms to and the phone number for questions is listed on the case (Bobbitt v. Milberg) that I find on the right hand side. They match the information provided on the form. Milberg is the listed defendant on the form we received.

I am satisfied that I would be sending the form to a legitimate administrator.

Why SSN? I can only guess that with 1.3 million members in the claim pool, it is the most efficient way for them to verify and process claims. Personally, I am always leery in giving my SSN out, and whether you choose to provide it and file is up to you.

Answer 79 · May 16, 2023

How do I find out if it is a scam or not?

Answer 80 · May 17, 2023

Is this a scam. Cannot find a phone number that I can call to talk with someone.

Answer 81 · May 17, 2023

The phone number is in the 2nd sentence.

Answer 82 · May 16, 2023

I think this is a scam. They have our names since we received a letter. Seems like Valic would be required to turn over employee accounts that were affected.

Answer 83 · May 16, 2023

I would never put my social on anything. No return envelope?

Please post if anyone finds out anymore info.

Answer 84 · May 16, 2023

Letter received in Delaware also.

Website seems to concern florida teachers.

When will we hear back from your site about whether this is a legitimate claim.

Answer 85 · May 17, 2023

May 17, 2023 at 11:55 AM by an anonymous user from: Southampton Township, New Jersey, United States

no it includes people from other states too

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Answer 86 · May 16, 2023

May 16, 2023 at 8:45 PM by an anonymous user from: Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Even wonder about answering here.

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Answer 87 · May 16, 2023

Same questions here. Scam? Asking for SSN,no way. Sounds legitimate but too many questions.

Answer 88 · May 16, 2023

Is this letter legitimate because it doesn’t have a return envelope. Some of the information on the form is asking for my Social Security number. is there a reason that there is no fax number on the letter. And there’s not a person that you can call and speak to concerning the information on the form.

Answer 89 · May 16, 2023

I need to do my homework and find out if the settlement is true. I don't trust the claim form is asking for SS#, signature and to mail the form. I SEE A RED FLAG!

Answer 90 · May 16, 2023

HI my name is Elizabeth Romo and I had Valic through CHW and I received a claim form, but I don’t have the acct number for Valic, will that be a problem?

Answer 91 · May 17, 2023

Do not send your Social Security number...

I received a notice too and I think it's a scam.

Answer 92 · May 16, 2023

I have done some further reading because I received the same letter. It looks as though the Drnek v. VALIC case was dismissed around 2005. Two teachers by the last name Hall then tried to open their own case but that claim was denied as well because they had been members of the original case and some statute had run out. I think this is a scam.

Answer 93 · May 16, 2023

Same questions as everyone else. It is hard to trust such mailed forms that require personal information such as SS# and account numbers. Is this legit?

Answer 94 · May 16, 2023

Adblock detected adds on website www.bobbitsettlement.com but the online checkers say it's new and detected nothing. I'm suspicious though and will NOT give out my SSN ever

Answer 95 · May 16, 2023

same letter and I thought it curious that there was no return envelope. greedy much?

Answer 96 · May 16, 2023

Wondering the same. The letter looks legit, but one related website was Indian. I'll keep digging.

Answer 97 · May 16, 2023

This is one of the better claims administrators in business for many decades. They have offices across the country. Check out the BBB website for more information.

DSN

Answer 98 · May 16, 2023

I also got a letter today and want to know if it is legit, because of having to give out my Social Security Number

Answer 99 · May 16, 2023

Replied earlier to a special post; same question and felt uncomfortable being asked for social security numbers. Called our current financial advisor; won’t do anything until we talk with him.

Answer 100 · May 16, 2023

Just got a letter in the mail, I guess we all are wondering the same thing

Answer 101 · May 16, 2023

Do not include your account numbers nor social security numbers..at least, that is what I am going to do.

Answer 102 · May 16, 2023

I’m wondering too. I hate giving out my full SSN .

Answer 103 · May 16, 2023

I too am trying to determine the legitimacy of this. The form sent to me requested my social security number and VALIC account numbers.?

Answer 104 · May 16, 2023

I also got a letter…. Same …Bobbie Settlement Administrator

Answer 105 · May 16, 2023

I received the same letter. You would think they would already have the information they are requesting, if it was legitimate. I will be contacting AIG (Valic) directly for verification. Especially since they are requesting my social security number, that raises a red flag with me.

Answer 106 · May 16, 2023

Also received letter. Looked up on internet. Article written by foreigner, poor spelling

Answer 107 · May 16, 2023

Is this legit or another scam? Please answer

Answer 108 · May 16, 2023

I just got the letter for the settlement,and I also wonder is this is legal. I don't want to send my information to other people that I don't know.

Answer 109 · May 16, 2023

Ditto here. The questionnaire includes a request for my Social Security number.

Answer 110 · May 17, 2023

I am DEFINITELY not including my SS# if I decide to return the form.

Answer 111 · May 16, 2023

I got a letter too, and am wondering the same thing, is it legit?

Answer 112 · May 16, 2023

May 16, 2023 at 4:10 PM by an anonymous user from: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

I'm wondering the same. Scam?

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