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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.
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.
COVID-19 Puts Brakes on June NC Cruise-In
This is a time when owners of unique vehicles are waxing them up in anticipation of a new cruise-in season in Mount Airy, NC, but this year the coronavirus is injecting a major speed bump into the mix.
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Judge Weighs in on Another Protective Order in Allstate v. AGA Case
Auto Glass Inspection Services Inc. (AGIS) urged the court to grant an order of protection relating to Auto Glass America, LLC’s (AGA) notices of deposition duces tecum.
Models Confirm Florida in COVID-19 Resurgence, Warn of ‘Catastrophic Consequences’
Florida has ranked sixth in the nation for coronavirus spread for six weeks according to a model tracking COVID-19 transmission, and three other projection models forecast bad scenarios for the state by Oct. 1.
GA Senate Panel Wants Businesses Shielded from COVID-19 Suits
A Georgia Senate committee wants to protect businesses, governments, property owners and emergency personnel from being sued if someone claims they contracted COVID-19 because of them.
TN House Passes Bill to Protect Businesses from COVID-19 Lawsuits
Legislation to prevent businesses, schools, nonprofits and other entities from being sued in COVID-19-related lawsuits passed the Tennessee House on June 16.