Lawsuit By Three Kenosha, Wis., Body Shops Against State Farm Gets Green Light
The original multi-part complaint alleged State Farm had engaged in “wrongful conduct” that harmed the three shops, with the two main counts being breach of contract and tortious interference.
Driverless Vehicles Could Slam Brakes on Accident-Related Lawsuits, Attorney Says
For companies with drivers on the payroll, the shift to fully autonomous vehicles could usher in massive reductions in potential liability, LeClairRyan attorney Peter Hart asserts in a May 19 column for the website Law360.com.
Man Files Lawsuit Claiming Racist Behavior at Gerber Collision & Glass
Ernest Garner claims he was constantly the target of racist comments, even though he complained to his supervisors.
Jury Awards $27M in Defamation Lawsuit to Fired Allstate Employees
The employees were fired in December 2009 for allegedly timing trades to boost their own incentive bonuses at the expense of the company’s investment portfolios.
Lawsuit Blames Snapchat Speed Filter for Car Crash
Car crash victim alleges that Snapchat’s speed filter, which an 18-year-old girl who hit him was using to display the speed at which she was moving while taking a photo, encourages reckless driving.
Hyundai Lawsuit Against Rydell Chevrolet Over ‘Gray-Market Parts’ Moves Forward
Hyundai alleges that Rydell is selling gray-market parts – likely intended for use in Hyundai vehicles in other countries and possibly even counterfeit – as “Genuine OEM Parts.”
All May Not Be Lost in Judge’s Dismissal of Florida Collision Repairers’ Lawsuits
Barrett Smith of Auto Damage Experts, Inc., discusses his thoughts on the news of Florida’s courts dismissing the multi-district lawsuit against insurers.
Michigan TV Station Report Highlights Body Shops’ Federal Lawsuit, Questionable Parts
The shops are alleging that at the time they are used, the parts are deformed and often unsafe, putting their credibility on the line.
State Farm Auto Insurance Lawsuit to be Heard in Louisiana
The suit, filed in Louisiana’s 19th Judicial District Court, alleges State Farm violated Louisiana’s Unfair Trade Practices Act and Monopolies Law.
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.