Gunder’s Auto Center Files Multiple Lawsuits for Short-Pays
Ray Gunder once again goes after several insurers for allegedly not paying for “fair and reasonable” charges.
State Farm Settles Two Lawsuits in One Week with Gunder’s
Gunder’s “pounding the rock” results in State Farm settling two lawsuits he filed on behalf of customers for not paying for what he deemed recommended and necessary repair procedures.
State Farm Settles Three Lawsuits with Gunder’s
State Farm has elected to settle three pending lawsuits filed by Gunder’s Auto Center for under-paid paint and materials, low labor allowances and refusal to consider R & I procedures related to car-cover, color sand and buff and others.
California Court Ruling on Steering Case Could Open Door to More Consumer Lawsuits Against Insurers
A report out of the Insurance Journal is predicting more consumer protection lawsuits against California insurance companies after a June 15 state appellate decision reinstated a policyholder’s 2009 lawsuit against Progressive over alleged unfair claims practices. Chris Hughes sued Progressive after alleging that it neglected to inform insureds of their right to choose the repair
Antitrust, Lawsuits, Labor Rates and More Discussed at Northeast Forum
Representatives of various state associations met at the Meadowlands Exposition Center on March 18 in Secaucus, New Jersey to update the collision repair industry on various legal and legislative goings-on in their respective states. California I-CAR Southwest Regional Manager Gene Lopez talked about how OSHA is cracking down on shops in the Golden State. In
AASP/NJ to Host Auto Body Laws and Regulations Seminar
One of New Jersey’s top automotive attorneys will provide an overview on how to develop a strong contract to protect your shop and customers.
Vehicle Calibrations and Mechanical Repairs
Whether you’re replacing a radiator or repairing collision damage, deviating from OEM requirements will make a shop a target for blame should something go wrong.
AASP/NJ Talks Photo Estimating, Insurer Conduct at Town Hall
Executive Director Charles Bryant focused on state regulations governing auto physical damage claims and unfair claim settlement practices.
Auto Glass: Adding Value to Your Body Shop
With the auto glass business model changing, there are more advantages to body shops adding glass service or actively marketing it.
Attorney Erica Eversman, Former Shop Owner Present at 2018 Repairer Driven Education (RDE)
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) has released a new video from the 2018 RDE lineup featuring attorney Erica Eversman and former shop owner Wade Ebert as they present “More than Just a Hand Shake: The Professional Administrative (Legal) Documents You Really Need to Operate a Successful Shop”.
