Texas Sues Allstate for Allegedly Tracking People To Raise Insurance Prices [Video]

The state of Texas has filed a lawsuit against insurance giant Allstate, accusing the company of using invasive tracking methods to collect personal data and hike car insurance rates.

Newsweek has contacted Allstate for comment via email.

Why It Matters

The allegations raise questions about privacy, data usage, and consumer protection in the insurance industry.

The sector has been under fire recently after some firms withdrew home cover in high-risk areas before the Los Angeles wildfires, in which tens of thousands of people have lost their homes. The murder of health insurance CEO Brian Thompson also prompted discussions nationwide over health care costs and insurance practices.

What To Know

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton alleges that Allstate has been “illegally” gathering data through mobile applications, including Life360, a location-sharing platform.

Newsweekhas contacted Life360 for comment …