Lawsuit Says Voter Guide Statements Incorrect

August 1, 2012

Proponents of the vehicle insurance discount initiative on the November ballot say California’s voter guide statements on Proposition 33 are inaccurate.

The Proposition 33 campaign has filed a Sacramento lawsuit saying the state attorney general and opponents of the initiative submitted inaccurate statements for the official voter pamphlet.

The proposition, backed financially by Mercury insurance chairman George Joseph, would allow motorists to change insurance companies and continue to receive the loyalty discount they got from their former company.

The suit says the pamphlet language is likely to prejudice voters against the initiative.

The Los Angeles Times reported the voter pamphlet suggests illegal price fixing by stating Proposition 33 would allow insurance companies to set prices.

The attorney general’s office says the summary is fair and accurate.

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  • August 1, 2012 at 4:45 pm
    Anejo says:
    Exactly Wayne, I've seen rate increase filings on the CDI website where the comissioner has come back with a rate decrease. It's scary for insurance companies to do a rate fil... read more
  • August 1, 2012 at 2:02 pm
    Wayne says:
    Perhaps you should look into how rates are set.
  • August 1, 2012 at 1:35 pm
    Brokette says:
    "The Los Angeles Times reported the voter pamphlet suggests illegal price fixing by stating Proposition 33 would allow insurance companies to set prices." Uh. . . don't most ... read more
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