Washington Collision Repairer Addresses State Farm Over Short-Pays
Shop owner writes letters to State Farm over insurer’s refusal to pay for feather, prime and block and repair procedures recommended by vehicle manufacturers.
Thousands of State Farm Employees Complete I-CAR Training
State Farm and I-CAR announced that more than 2,700 State Farm Auto Physical Damage Appraisers (ADPAs) have completed the I-CAR 2015 Ford F-150 Structural Repair course (FOR06). This initiative complements State Farm’s program to encourage Select Service repairer participation in I-CAR’s Welding Training and Certification program. “The all-new 2015 Ford F-150 is a significant milestone
Former State Farm Employee Bob Medved Joins S/P2 Training Organization
S/P2, a company that helps the automotive service and repair industry meet annual OSHA and EPA requirements, has announced the addition of Bob Medved as senior account manager and industry representative. He will be working from his office in Bloomington, Ill. Medved brings many years of experience in the automotive industry to S/P2, first as
Louisiana Attorney General Files Suit Against State Farm
Allegations include unfair and fraudulent business practices to control repair industry and force unsafe repairs.
State Farm Ordered to Pay Georgia Woman for Breach of Contract and Bad Faith
Suit stemmed from insurer’s denials and underpayment of $4,000 in repairs being performed by Hernandez Collision Center in Savannah, Ga.
State Farm Issues Clarification on Hail Storm Communication
Insurer says message to Select Service shops was a reminder that direct order functionality of PartsTrader is an option when alternative parts are not available.
Seidner’s Collision Centers and State Farm Donate Recycled Ride to Los Angeles Family
Donation made possible through National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Recycled Rides program and sponsorship from Foothill Unity Center, Pasadena, Calif.
South Carolina Body Shop Files Suit Against State Farm
Suit filed by Coastal Collision Works lists defamation, unfair trade practices, breach of contract with insureds and breach of agreement with the shop as causes of action.
Ohio MSO Suing State Farm for Short-Pays
Three-C Body Shops seeking $296,807.93 for total-loss billings, of which it claims State Farm has only agreed to pay $31,565.03.
New York MSO Drops State Farm Select Service Over PartsTrader
Collision Experts says it wants to have the right to decide where to purchase parts.