Update: The Court entered an Order granting final approval of the Settlement. Payments to class members are currently expected to be mailed by February 20, 2026. Please allow 10-15 business days to receive your check after mailing.

Sheldon v. Kansas City Life Insurance Company

In The Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri
at Kansas City
Case No. 1916-CV26689

Welcome to the Sheldon v Kansas City Life Litigation Website

 

  • A Settlement was reached with KCL in a class action lawsuit about the Cost of Insurance applied to these policies. If the Settlement is approved by the Court, you will automatically receive a payment. No further action is required.
  • The Settlement includes current and former owners of Century II VUL policies issued in the state of Missouri, that were active on or after January 1, 2002.
  • As part of the Settlement, Sheldon Class Members will be eligible to receive a portion of a cash Sheldon Settlement Fund funded by KCL; the total Sheldon Settlement Fund amount is $5 million.