Hit-and-Run Driver Asks for Forgiveness – 30 Years Later
According to an article in the TwinCities Pioneer Press, a guilt-ridden individual recently mailed $1,000 and a letter of apology to the local police department – for a hit-and-run crime that allegedly occurred three decades ago.
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.
Hurricane Harvey Leaves Record Numbers of Vehicles Damaged
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the claims for flood-damaged vehicles from Hurricane Harvey exceed the number of claims that resulted from Hurricane Katrina (approximately 300,000) and Superstorm Sandy (250,500).
2017 SEMA Show Preview: Going for Broke
It’s back to the bright lights of Sin City for the SEMA Show, where there is much for collision repairers to see and learn.
24 Facing Felony Fraud Charges in Las Vegas Car-Crash Caper
A Clark County, Nev., grand jury returned a 68-felony count indictment against 24 Las Vegas residents for their alleged roles in filing 23 fraudulent insurance claims related to staged automobile accidents and thefts.
Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair Publishes Best Practices for Dealing with Flood-Damaged Vehicles
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, the Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair is urging repairers, insurers, recyclers, auto auctions, dealerships and others to take a “safety-first” mindset when dealing with vehicles that might have been damaged in the flooding.
Former Niagara Falls Body Shop Owner Could Face Prison Time for Alleged Sales-Tax Evasion
Alfred Vitagliano, 76, the former operator of Fred’s Collision Shop, faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
What is the Proper Procedure for Submitting a Supplement?
When submitting a supplement to an insurance company, do we have to submit a copy of the original invoice for the parts and materials we buy from our vendors?
Insurance-Fraud Ringleader Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Staging Wrecks, Filing ‘Paper Collisions’
A judge recently sentenced 30-year-old Michael Young of Sacramento, Calif., to more than 10 years in state prison for leading a fraud scheme that bilked insurers out of an estimated $500,000.
CIC: In War on Counterfeit Auto Parts, OEMs Find Strength in Numbers
Since their first meeting in 2014, members of A2C2 have been working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to crack down on sales of counterfeit airbags and other automotive parts.
