* August 1, 2001: Agents file class-action lawsuit against Allstate for age discrimination and violation of federal civil rights laws.* November 9, 2001: National Association of Professional Allstate Agents sues Allstate for contract violations (see January 2002, page 8).
* December 20, 2001: Agents file a second lawsuit against Allstate for breach of duties under the Employment Retirement Income Security Act.
* December 27, 2001: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sues Allstate for illegally converting agents to independent contractors and for violating federal age discrimination and civil rights laws.
* March 11, 2002: Allstate files counterclaims against agents for committing fraud.
