California Autobody Shop Owner Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Insurance Fraud
Hani Abujudeh, 55, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., the leader of an auto insurance fraud scheme, was sentenced to six years in state prison, according to authorities.
Every Body Shop Should Post John Eagle Verdict for Insurance Adjusters to See, Attorney Says
Attorney Todd Tracy, who represented Matthew and Marcia Seebachan in their negligence lawsuit against John Eagle Collision Center, has a message for body shops in the wake of the Seebachans’ court victory.
Body Shop’s YouTube Ad: ‘Insurance Companies Are Bad, Really Bad’
Ron Perretta, owner of Professionals Auto Body in central Pennsylvania, urges consumers to avoid DRP shops in a YouTube spot titled, “Dishonest Insurance Companies.”
ASA Survey: Tech Shortage, Insurance Rates Continue to be Nagging Issues for Body Shops
Some 47 percent of collision repairers pointed to the lack of skilled repair technicians as their most pressing challenge in 2016.
Ohio Body Shop Helps Customer Win Aftermarket Parts Case Against Grange Insurance
Small claims court ruled that Grange does not have the right to use aftermarket parts for third-party claimants who have lease contracts that state “repairs are to be completed using genuine manufacturer’s replacement parts.”
Insurance Companies Claim Collision Repairs Take Longer at Non-DRP Shops
Article published in insurance news source claims that the time from filing a claim to repair is typically shortened by about five to seven days if a consumer takes their vehicle to a DRP shop versus a non-DRP shop.
New Hampshire Body Shop Owner Takes on Insurance Department, State Farm Over Parts Issue
Insurance department rejects claim that State Farm’s use of OE surplus parts violated a state law due to the parts not being “like, kind and quality” to original parts.
Ohio Body Shop Wins Lawsuit Against American Family Insurance
Legal proceedings began when the insurer contested Three-C Body Shop’s billing on a total loss.
Survey Finds Consumers Shop Online for Auto Insurance to Get Better Price
Findings attest to the highly competitive nature of personal auto insurance markets and the degree to which consumers are using the Internet and personal Internet devices to comparison shop, says Insurance Research Council.
Mississippi Body Shop Owner Encouraged by Poll Results in Race for Insurance Commissioner
John Mosley says he has mounted a more aggressive grassroots campaign that he claims is working.