Collision Repair Industry Lawsuits
Collision Repair Industry Lawsuits
CA-Based Insurance Company to Pay $1.1M to Settle Delayed Claims Investigations
Alliance United Insurance faced a civil suit in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, alleging it frequently failed to respond promptly to claims.
Former Nikola CEO Ordered to Pay $165M in Damages
An arbitration panel determined Trevor Milton owes his former company for costs and damages it incurred due to his controversial actions.
Colorado Auto Body Shop Sued by Customer for Taking Too Long to Repair Car
StormWise Automotive Hail Repair took three times longer than it originally quoted to fix hail damage.
NC Man Sentenced for Stealing IDs to Buy $1M in Vehicles
Basilio Rafael Garcia used victims' Social Security cards and birth certificates to buy dirt bikes, SUVs and more from dealerships in North Carolina.
Tesla Owners' Lawsuit Shifted to Arbitration in Recent California Ruling
Four Tesla owners wanted to bring a class action lawsuit, but a judge ruled they agreed to arbitrate any legal claims when they purchased cars on the brand's website.
State Farm Asks for Steering Lawsuit in Maryland to Be Dismissed
Written by Autobody News Staff Published Oct. 3, 2023 On Sept. 27, State Farm filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought against it earlier this year by Total Recon Auto Center in Rockville, MD, which claims the auto insurance giant is steering Tesla customers away by intentionally giving its insureds false information.
Massachusetts Judge Says Prepaid Vehicle Maintenance Plans Not Subject to State Dealer Statute
Written by Dallin Wilson, Seyfarth Shaw LLP Published Sept. 12, 2023 A Massachusetts federal court judge has ruled an OEM-branded prepaid vehicle maintenance plan sold and administered by a third-party to auto dealers is not subject to the Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Dealer Act, and therefore dealers are not entitled to receive retail labor rates for work performed under the plan.
Chicago Sues Hyundai, Kia Over Steep Rise in Vehicle Thefts
Written by Brad Anderson, CarScoops Published Sept. 5, 2023 The City of Chicago has sued both Hyundai and Kia in response to the car theft crisis city officials say has been fueled by vehicles from the South Korean car manufacturers.
New Mexico Woman Sentenced to 2 Years for Stealing from Auto Body Shop Employer
Published Aug. 24, 2023 Christina Joyner, 48, of Rio Rancho, NM, was sentenced to 24 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $2 million in restitution to her former employer, after she pled guilty to wire fraud on Sept.
2 Ex-Tesla Employees Face Legal Action for Customer Data Leak
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published Aug. 22, 2023 Two former Tesla employees are currently facing a lawsuit filed by the EV maker over the leak of the “Tesla Files” earlier this year.
Lordstown Motors Agrees to Settle Trade Secret Lawsuit
Written by Ron Selak Jr., Tribune Chronicle Published Aug. 18, 2023 Lordstown Motors Corp. has agreed to pay $40 million to Karma Automotive LLC to settle a lawsuit that claims Lordstown Motors stole trade secrets and plundered employees from the California-based auto company.
Hyundai, Kia, Genesis Hit with Class-Action Suit Over Faulty Charging Ports
Written by Iulian Dnistran, InsideEVs Published Aug. 4, 2023 Owners of all-electric vehicles sold by Hyundai, Kia and Genesis have filed a nationwide class-action lawsuit against the car manufacturers, claiming certain models feature defective charging ports that can lead to longer than advertised charging times or even a failure to charge, potentially leaving users stranded.
Tesla, Rivian Head to Court in NDA Battle
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published Aug. 2, 2023 Tesla is heading to court against former employees who joined rival automaker Rivian in a lawsuit claiming they breached non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) related to trade secrets.
State Farm Ordered to Pay $277K to TX Policyholder
Published July 11, 2023 In June, a jury in Rusk County District Court in Texas found State Farm had “knowingly or intentionally engaged in unfair and deceptive acts or practices” when it undervalued and then totaled a policyholder’s pickup truck in 2020, the Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT) said.
USAA Settles Georgia Class Action on Underpaid Taxes in Auto Claims
Written by Insurance Journal Staff Reports Published July 3, 2023 A federal judge in Georgia has given preliminary approval to a $2.
Tesla Driver in Fatal Model S Crash in CA Gets Probation
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published July 3, 2023 The driver of a Tesla involved in a crash in California in 2019 that caused the deaths of two people in another car has been sentenced to two years of probation, after pleading no contest to two counts of vehicular manslaughter.
Lordstown Motors Files for Bankruptcy, Sues Foxconn for ‘Bad Faith’
Written by Iulian Dnistran, InsideEVs Published June 27, 2023 Ohio-based Lordstown Motors, the maker of the Endurance all-electric pickup truck, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is looking for a new owner, the company announced June 27.
Tesla Direct Sales Lawsuit Thrown Out in Louisiana
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published June 19, 2023 A federal court on June 16 dismissed Tesla's lawsuit against the State of Louisiana, aimed at enabling direct sales of vehicles.
CT Man Admits Stealing and Selling Catalytic Converters
Published June 14, 2023 Roberto Alicea, 31, of New Britain, CT, pleaded guilty June 13 before U.S. District Judge Sarala V.
Missouri Man Pleads Guilty to $1.1 Million Insurance Fraud Conspiracy
Published June 14, 2023 A Kansas City, MO, man who formerly lived in Columbia, MO, pleaded guilty in federal court to his role in a $1.
NHTSA Tells Automakers Not to Comply with Massachusetts’ Right to Repair Law
Published June 14, 2023 The National Highway and Transportation Safety Authority (NHTSA) on June 13 sent a letter to 22 automakers, telling them not to comply with a Right to Repair law recently enacted in Massachusetts, citing "significant safety concerns.
Lordstown Planning to Bring Litigation Against Foxconn
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published June 9, 2023 Lordstown Motors has never had a smooth road, battling money issues, production bottlenecks and other issues, until it was saved by Foxconn in 2021.
State Farm Facing Class Action Lawsuit Over Luxury Vehicle Repairs
By Mika Pangilinan, Insurance Business Magazine Published June 9, 2023 State Farm has been hit with a class action lawsuit over allegations that it refused to cover the cost of repairs for luxury vehicles.
New York City Sues Hyundai, Kia Over Easy-to-Steal Cars
Written by Thanos Pappas, CarScoops Published June 7, 2023 A new development unfolded in the ongoing Hyundai and Kia vehicle theft controversy June 6, as New York City filed a lawsuit against the two Korean automakers, accusing them of negligence.
CA Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Identity of VA Auto Shop Owner
Published June 1, 2023 A Los Angeles, CA, man pleaded guilty May 23 to fraud and identity theft charges in connection with stealing the identity of the owner of a Richmond, VA, auto shop, Lotsey & Hardy Tire Company.
Judge Denies Automakers' Request to Block Right to Repair Law in MA
Published May 31, 2023 Massachusetts' Right to Repair Law will go into effect June 1, after a federal judge on May 30 denied a motion by an automaker-backed trade group to block it until a final decision has been issued in a case brought by the trade group after state voters approved the law in 2020.
Automakers Seek to Block Enforcement of MA Right to Repair Law
Published May 30, 2023 The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, a trade group representing automakers, on May 26 asked a federal judge to stop Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell from enforcing a Right to Repair law originally approved by the state's voters in November 2020.
Judge Calls NY Auto Body Shop Embezzler ‘Unfixable’ at Sentencing
Published May 25, 2023 A woman with a criminal history of embezzling money was sent back to prison by Dutchess County Court Judge Edward McLoughlin.
Hyundai, Kia Resolve Class Action Lawsuit Brought in Response to Vehicle Thefts
Hyundai, Kia Resolve Class Action Lawsuit Brought in Response to Thefts Published May 18, 2023 Hyundai Motor America and Kia America, Inc.
Tesla Accused of Race-Based Discrimination, Retaliation by Former HR Manager
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published May 11, 2023 Tesla is currently facing a new race-based discrimination lawsuit, this time from a former human resources manager at the Fremont Factory in California.
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