Drugs and Alcohol in the Collision Repair Industry
Given the myriad risks of on-the-job drug and alcohol use – and the steep price that shops can pay for negligent repairs – it’s more important than ever to ensure that your employees are focused, clean and sober.
What to Do When Insurance Carriers Paint You as the Bad Guy for Submitting a Supplement
If you can’t fight insurers legally, how do you combat their harmful and predatory practices?
Automatic Emergency Braking – Do You Know How It Operates?
With AEB being installed in many new vehicles, we must educate ourselves on what it is and how to handle repair.
When in Doubt … Sub It Out!
I have a repair where the responsible insurer has refused to provide for sublet charges, saying that they aren’t responsible if we can’t perform the function. How should I respond?
Federal Court Sides with Body Shops in Appeal of State Farm Price-Fixing Decision
Eight collision repairers that are suing State Farm for allegedly fixing prices and steering consumers to DRP shops have won their appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, giving new life to their case.
Federal Judge Dismisses Collision Repairers’ Racketeering Claims Against Insurance Companies
A federal judge has dealt a huge blow to a class-action lawsuit alleging that State Farm, Nationwide and other major insurers have engaged in fraud and extortion to suppress compensation rates for collision repairs.
State Farm Responds to CNN Report
Insurer believes the allegations in the lawsuit filed by the attorney general in Louisiana are not in line with its mission to serve the needs of its customers and its history of achievements in advancing vehicle safety.
Automotive Recyclers Association Files Class Action Against Takata Corporation Regarding Airbag Recall
Association seeks recovery for nationwide class of businesses burdened with defective inventory.
Louisiana Collision Repairers File Suit Against Multiple Insurers for Antitrust Violations
Repairers in 35 more states expected to file suits on similar grounds over next few months.
Indiana Body Shops File Suit Against 12 Insurers
Legal action aligned with suits filed by Mississippi and Florida aimed at stopping tortious interference by insurers.