PCTG Consumer Complaint Report Record ID#: 1256398413

Date of Report Submission: 10/24/09

Complaint Comments:

This complaint is the second one on behalf of the insured Daniel Martinez. On the first complaint State Farm refused to pay the $705.10 supplement for additional paint & materialswhich was noted on the first complaint. After countless phone calls from the consumer to his insurance company I received a check from State Farm in the amount of $472.05. This Fed Ex envelope had no supporting documentation( supplement).This was $275.35 less than my supplement. I called State Farm and spoke to Kim in claims, explained to her the problem and needed to see how they came up with this random amount. She said she would fax over the supplement. Upon receiving the faxed supplement I noticed that it was the original estimate. I called back a second time, this time I spoke to Melody I told her that I needed supporting documentation otherwise I said there could be a violation of the appraisers act there. I was put on hold and was transferred to Lynette who said she knew what I was looking for and would fax it over. About an hour later I received another fax but this time it was my original paint invoice. I still don't understand what is happening. I tried to handle this discrepancy without going to the State in the form of sending letters to not only the original appraiser but his supervisor Bob Brass and also a copy to Jim Johns at the Insurance commission. I have not heard a word from anyone. My only recourse is to file another formal complaint. If State Farm were just doing there job and write the supplement for the check amount this could probably be resolved. Our mutual customer knows that he is responsible for any differences and would also like to resolve this promptly. Thank you Mark C. Vettori

Itemized List of Submitted Complaints
Violation of Unfair Claims Settlement PA Code Title 31
Refusal to leave copy of appraisal
Non-itemized listing of all damages
Arbitrary Capping & Underpayment

Consumer Information

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Repair Facility Information

Repair Facility: Hunt Auto Body

State Appraiser License: 144440

Shop Representative: Mark C. Vettori

Address: 10 Lincoln Circle

City: Fairless Hills

State: PA

Zip: 19030

Phone: 215-946-8488

Insurance Information

Insurance Company: State Farm

Claim Number: 53G339298

Insurance Company Representative: Gerald Schiavone

Date of Loss: 08/20/2009

Appraiser License Number: 140813

Insurance Company Phone: 800-839-8050

Legislator Information

Consumer Legislative Representative: Manderino, Kathy (D) - District 194

Consumer Senator: Stack, Michael J. (D) - District 5

Repair Facility Legislative Representative: Melio, Anthony J. (D) - District 141

Repair Facility Senator: Tomlinson, Robert M. (R) - District 6