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North Carolina Body Shop Sues Six Insurers on Behalf of Customers

Pack Brothers Collision Center accuses Nationwide, State Farm, Allstate, GEICO, Penn National and Amica of refusing to pay for “reasonable and necessary” parts, procedures and materials.

North Carolina Collision Repairer Sues Nationwide on Behalf of Customer

K&M Collision alleges that Nationwide refused to pay for “reasonable and necessary” parts, procedures and materials and is seeking $2,956.98 plus legal fees and court costs.

More Insurance Companies Concede to Gunder’s Rate Increases

Approximately 26 insurers have now elected to pay Gunder’s Auto Center’s increased labor rates and material invoicing.

Travelers Suit Against Iowa Body Shop Owner Dismissed

Insurance company claimed shop violated contract, overbilled and billed for work not “reasonable and customary.”

Infinity Insurance Settles Short-Pay Lawsuit with Gunder’s Auto Center

Lakeland, Fla., body shop receives two settlement checks for more than $2,000 for non-payment of ‘fair and reasonable’ labor rates.

North State Custom Lawsuit Against Progressive Moves Forward

Ruling in favor of New York shop paves way for deceptive acts and practices claims against insurers that steer policyholders to shops outside their networks.

Maryland Body Shop Releases Consumer Information Video

Mark’s Body Shop’s video highlights faulty repair of a MazdaSpeed6, emphasizing importance of selecting a quality repair facility.

Trademark Infringement Case Against AASP-NJ Dismissed

Rockland Exposition Incorporated’s claims regarding “NORTHEAST” trademark have been discharged after four years of litigation.

Fifteen Insurers Concede to Florida Body Shop’s Labor Rate Increase

With the help of legal counsel, Gunder’s Auto Center has convinced insurers to pay new labor rates for body, refinish and frame/unibody repair.

CARA Partners with Collision Billing Services

Choice Autobody Repair Association says partnership will help its members get full payment from insurers on behalf of their customers.

California Insurers Say New Auto Body Repair Regulations Biased Toward Shops

Association of California Insurance Companies says regulations could result in less consumer choice and higher repair bills.

Lawsuit Over Defective Airbags Leads to Hyundai Recall

Settlement addresses allegations that airbags in some 2007-2009 Hyundai Santa Fe crossover vehicles failed to deploy in some types of collisions.