Allstate facing privacy lawsuit over cellphone tracking of drivers, Reuters says

Allstate (ALL) must face a proposed class action alleging it unlawfully tracked drivers via cellphone data without consent, using the information to adjust premiums, deny coverage, and sell data to other insurers, Reuters’ Jonathan Stempel reports. U.S. District Judge Jeremy Daniel ruled that plaintiffs may proceed with claims under the Federal Wiretap Act, citing allegations that the company monitored detailed driving and phone-use behavior to monetize the data, Stempel writes.