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- Insurer Impact from Sally Expected to be Moderate; Losses Estimated at $1B to $3B
- SK Innovation Accelerates Hiring at its First U.S.-based Electric Vehicle Battery Site in Georgia
- GEICO’s Response Team Ready to Handle Auto Claims Related to Hurricane Sally
- State Farm Cuts Tennessee Auto Rates 9.5%
- Train Full of Cars Tries to Go Under a Bridge, Causes $2 Million Damage
Southeastern News
Local news stories affecting the auto body industry in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia
Virginia Becomes First State to Adopt COVID-19 Workplace Safety Mandates
On July 15, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) Safety and Health Codes Board voted 9-2 to approve the nation’s first emergency workplace regulation related to COVID-19.
Auburn University Building New Autonomous Vehicle Research Facility
For researchers in Auburn University’s GPS and Vehicle Dynamics Laboratory, prepping autonomous vehicles outside in Alabama’s elements---from the sweltering summer sun to pop-up thunderstorms---has become a near daily occurrence.
Craigslist Car Fraudster Serving 6 Years for Vehicle Fraud
Robert Brandon Malone, 35, of Prattville, AL, was sentenced to 71 months (5.9 years) in prison for wire fraud and the transportation of a stolen vehicle.
AL Gov. Issues Statewide Mask Order
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a statewide mask order.
South FL Mayors Warn Governor COVID-19 Situation Will Get Worse Before It Gets Better
With south Florida the nation’s COVID-19 hot spot, Miami County mayors told Gov. Ron DeSantis on July 14 they could not issue emergency closures even if they had to.
Federal Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Allstate Case
U.S. District Judge Carlos Mendoza denied Auto Glass America (AGA) and its owner Charles Isaly’s motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction in its assignment of benefits (AOB) fraud lawsuit July 13.
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Classic Collision Acquires H&M Auto Body in Miami
Classic Collision, LLC., an Atlanta-based multi-site collision repair operator, announced it is has acquired H&M Auto Body in Miami, FL.
GEICO, Smart Ride Lawsuit Reaches Settlement
The Florida assignment of benefits (AOB) fraud lawsuit between Government Employees Insurance Co., GEICO Indemnity Co., GEICO General Insurance Company and GEICO Casualty Co. (collectively GEICO) and defendants Smart Ride (originally organized under the name Chipio Windshield Repair LLC), Andrew Baker, Gerald Salko, Lawrence Tenebaum and Michael Meryash (all of whom controlled Smart Ride), the Baumer Group LLC, Stealing Home LLC and Rekaba LLC reached a settlement, and the case is expected to be dismissed.
WV Auto Dealers Adapt to Coronavirus Pandemic
Chris Miller knows a thing or two about cars, but, like other business owners, he didn’t have a repair manual for handling the impact of the new coronavirus on the local economy.
Bill to Protect GA Businesses From COVID-19 Lawsuits on Governor's Desk
A bill that would offer Georgia businesses legal protection from certain coronavirus-related lawsuits is on Gov. Brian Kemp's desk.