North Carolina Body Shop Wins Short-Pay Arbitration Against Nationwide
K&M Collision wins $2,506.98 on behalf of customer for underpayment of reasonable and necessary repair costs.
Maryland Collision Repairer Wins Short-Pay Lawsuit Against GEICO
Insurer must pay $392.95 in repair costs on behalf of its policyholder.
The Hartford Ordered to Pay $20 Million to Connecticut Shops
Judge rules in shops’ favor nearly 10 years after lawsuit filed for unfair trade practices and labor rate suppression.
Florida Collision Repairer Sues Bristol West Insurance for Short Pays
Shop alleges insurer denied payments for posted labor rate and procedures deemed necessary to properly restore customer’s vehicle.
Florida Body Shop Sues Infinity Insurance for Short Pay
Collision Concepts suing on behalf of customer for underpayment of $611 for arbitrary discount on parts and failure to pay for reasonable and necessary repair costs.
Mississippi AG Instructs Insurers to Pay Properly for Hail Damage
Letter comes after collision repairers complain that insurers are not paying for necessary procedures to repair vehicles to pre-accident condition after recent hail storm.
State Farm Concedes to Gunder’s Labor Rate and Material Invoicing
Insurer provides full payment for disputed amount of $553.77 to settle lawsuit Florida shop filed on behalf of customer.
Legal Expert Erica Eversman to Be Featured on Collision-Focused Radio Show
Well-known consumer advocate and attorney will speak with Billy Walkowiak of Collision Safety Consultants on a variety of industry issues.
GEICO Joins State Farm in Seeking Gag Order Against Gunder’s Auto Center
Insurer sends notice to Gunder’s attorney that they will also seek delay/continuance for several scheduled depositions.
Progressive Settles Lawsuit with Greg Coccaro and North State Custom
Settlement comes just before Jan. 28 trial date, ending eight-year legal battle.
West Virginia Court Bars Liberty Mutual from Selling Used or Aftermarket Parts
Permanent injunction from Circuit Court of Kanawha County relates to vehicles less than three years old.
Florida Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Collision Repairers’ Suits Against State Farm, Progressive
Court ruling says Ray Gunder of Gunder’s Auto Center and Paul Hawks of Bernie’s Paint & Body do have legal standing on behalf of customers who grant them Power of Attorney.