Lawsuits

Read about significant lawsuits involving the collision industry, covering legal battles, outcomes, and their implications for repair shops and stakeholders.

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Indiana Auto Dealer Accused of Massive Odometer Fraud

A lawsuit filed by the state's attorney general claims KBB Auto Sales rolled back a total of 14 million miles on at least 216 vehicles before selling them.
Autobody News Staff
Mercedes-Benz-exploding-sunroof-lawsuit

Mercedes-Benz Shattering Sunroof Lawsuit Can Move Forward

The lawsuit alleges sunroofs spontaneously explode in several models, produced between 2011 and the present.
Autobody News Staff
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UAW Files Charges Against Stellantis for Contract Violations, Considers Local Strikes

Stellantis is denying reports it is shifting Dodge Durango production to Canada, which the UAW said would contradict terms agreed upon to end the 2023 strike.
Autobody News Staff
William-Nero-Hyundai-Genesis-lawsuit

Federal Appeals Court Upholds $16M Verdict in Florida Dealership’s Dispute with Hyundai

A jury found Hyundai breached a a right of first refusal agreement with the dealership's owner, William Nero, to establish Genesis dealerships.
Autobody News Staff
Fisker-Ocean-owner-class-action-lawsuit

800 Fisker Ocean Owners Retain Legal Representation for Lawsuits Against Bankrupt EV Maker

Owners say they weren't told about the impending bankruptcy filing when they bought the SUVs, leaving them to figure out service issues on their own.
Autobody News Staff
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Former Travelers Insurance Employee Sentenced in $268K Fraud Scheme

Colette Palin, of Aurora, CO, said she committed theft and insurance fraud to pay her sister's medical bills and her own gambling debts.
Autobody News Staff
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Judge Denies State Farm's Motion to Dismiss Federal Class Action Lawsuit

The lawsuit accuses State Farm of systematically undervaluing and underpaying policyholders for totaled vehicles.
Autobody News Staff
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Murrieta, CA, Considers New Law to Combat Catalytic Converter Theft

If passed, those found in violation of the new law could face fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, and potentially jail time.
Autobody News Staff
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New York Auto Body Shop Owner Sentenced for Tax Fraud

Brian Soltan failed to report $2.8 million in taxable sales from his East Islip auto body shops over a period of nearly five years.
Autobody News Staff
Texas-GM-lawsuit-driver-data-sharing

Texas Sues GM Over Secret Sale of Driver Data to Insurers

GM allegedly violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by misrepresenting its products and the use of customer driving data.
Autobody News Staff

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