Collision Repair Industry Lawsuits
Collision Repair Industry Lawsuits
Driver of Tesla That Went Off a CA Cliff Arrested, Charged with Attempted Murder
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published Jan. 4, 2023 On Jan. 3, the internet was shocked by the news that all four people in a Tesla had survived a 250-foot plunge off a cliff at Devil’s Slide in California.
Oklahoma Family Out $1000s After Auto Repair Shop Shuts Down Without Finishing Repairs
Written by Kaylee Olivas, KFOR Published Dec. 28, 2022 A Yukon, OK, family is out thousands of dollars in parts and labor after the auto repair shop they were working with closed before finishing repairs.
3 Missouri Men Sentenced for Scheme to Transport Stolen Catalytic Converters
Published Dec. 28, 2022 Three Rogersville and Springfield, MO, men have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a scheme to transport tens of thousands of stolen catalytic converters across state lines as part of a multi-million-dollar business.
Dan O'Brien Kia in NH to Pay $1.25M to Settle Deceptive Acts Allegations
NH Kia Dealership to Pay $1.25M to Settle Deceptive Acts Allegations Published Dec. 20, 2022 A $1.25 million settlement agreement was reached with DMO Auto Acquisitions, LLC, dba Dan O'Brien Kia, to resolve allegations of unfair and deceptive acts or practices committed at the Dan O'Brien Kia dealership in Concord, NH, New Hampshire Attorney General John M.
Iowa Mechanic Ordered to Pay $7.2M to Ex-Angie's List CEO Bill Oesterle Over Classic Cars
Written by Johnny Magdaleno, Indianapolis Star Published Dec. 20, 2022 A boutique mechanic in Iowa accused of faking the authenticity of a vintage sports car he sold and overcharging for service work on multiple rare vehicles has been ordered to pay $7.
Ford Super Duty Lawsuit Alleges Roofs Crush in Rollover Crashes
Written by David A. Wood, CarComplaints.com Published Dec. 20, 2022 A Ford Super Duty truck roof lawsuit alleges occupants are injured and killed in rollover crashes because the truck roofs are weak and dangerous.
30 Individuals, 21 Businesses Charged in Pennsylvania Title Washing Scheme
Published Dec. 13, 2022 Criminal charges were announced Dec. 9 in Pennsylvania against 30 individuals and 21 businesses for “title washing” and for re-titling stolen vehicles in Lebanon, Lehigh and Philadelphia counties.
CarMax Reaches Settlement Over Failure to Disclose Vehicle Recalls
Published Dec. 8, 2022 A multistate coalition of 35 attorneys general on Dec. 1 secured $1 million from CarMax for failing to disclose open safety recalls on their used vehicles to consumers before sales.
Hertz to Pay $168M to Settle False Rental Car Theft Claims
Hertz to Pay $168M to Settle False Rental Car Theft Claims Published Dec. 5, 2022 Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.
NY Auto Business Owner Convicted of Filing False Tax Returns, Hiding Cash Income
Published Nov. 30, 2022 A federal jury in Central Islip, NY, on Nov. 9 returned a guilty verdict on all five counts of superseding indictment charging Lorraine Pilitz---also known as "Lorraine Christie" and "Lorraine Storms"---with illegally structuring financial transactions, corruptly obstructing the IRS and filing false tax returns.
Texas Custom Corvette Shop 1983 Triple Murder Goes to Trial
Written by Steven Symes, Motorious Published Nov. 28, 2022 Shocking news came out of League City, TX, the morning of Nov.
New Hampshire Body Shop Owner ‘Winging’ Own Case Beats State Farm in High Court
Written by Jim Sams, Insurance Journal Published Nov. 22, 2022 Collision repair shop owner Steve Piispanen didn’t hire an attorney because he considers them to be “not educated” when it comes to insurance law.
Honda Destination Fee Lawsuit Filed in New Jersey
Written by David A. Wood, CarComplaints.com Published Nov. 11, 2022 A Honda destination fee class action lawsuit was filed for New Jersey residents who leased or purchased a Honda vehicle from a Honda dealership between October 2016 to the present.
Lucid Group Sues Texas Over Direct Sales Ban
Written by Dan Mihalascu, InsideEVs Published Nov. 9, 2022 Lucid Group has filed a federal lawsuit in Texas over the state's rules on auto dealerships, which the EV startup labels "economic protectionism.
Nationwide Catalytic Converter Theft Ring Busted
Published Nov. 3, 2022 Federal, state and local law enforcement partners from across the U.S. executed a nationwide, coordinated takedown Nov.
Ford Hit with $105M Verdict Over Trade Secrets
Written by Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press Published Oct. 28, 2022 A federal jury in Michigan found Ford Motor Co.
PA Junkyard and Auto Repair Shop Ordered to Pay $106,000 in Restitution
to Customers Published Oct. 25, 2022 Junkyard and auto repair shop Progress Auto Salvage, Inc., and owner and operator Emeka K.
Washington, D.C., Auto Group Fined $3.3M by FTC for Violating Fair Lending Laws
Washington, D.C., Auto Group Fined $3.3 Million by FTC for Violating Fair Lending Laws, Adding Fees Written by Lesley Fair, FTC Published Oct.
Carvana Sues Michigan After Officials Suspended Its License to Sell Cars
Written by Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press Published Oct. 19, 2022 Car dealership Carvana accused Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson of violating state laws after the state suspended the license of the Carvana dealership in Novi, MI, earlier in October, and it wants the courts to intervene.
Tesla Requests Retrial for Race Bias Lawsuit that Resulted in $137M Jury Verdict
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati Published Oct. 18, 2022 Tesla wants a new trial in its case against former worker Owen Diaz, who sued the company for racial discrimination and was awarded a stunning $137 million jury verdict.
Nikola Founder Trevor Milton Convicted on 3 Counts of Fraud
Written by Ben O’Hare, InsideEVs Published Oct. 17, 2022 Nikola Motors founder and former CEO Trevor Milton was convicted on three of the four counts of fraud he was facing.
Michigan Suspends Novi Car Dealership Carvana's License Citing 'Imminent Harm' to Public
Written by Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press Published Oct. 13, 2022 The Michigan Department of State has suspended the license of the Carvana dealership in Novi, MI, for "imminent harm to the public," a claim Carvana calls "baseless.
Minnesota Law Firm Files Class Action Complaint on Behalf of Kia and Hyundai Theft Victims
Published Oct. 13, 2022 Hellmuth & Johnson announced its clients have brought a class action against Kia America, Inc.
Subaru Battery Settlement Final Approval Hearing Information
Written by David A. Wood, CarComplaints.com Published Oct. 11, 2022 A Subaru battery settlement final approval hearing is approaching after Subaru agreed to settle the class action lawsuit that alleges software errors cause the battery to drain.
GM Hit with $102.6 Million Jury Verdict in Class Action Over Defective Engines
Published Oct. 6, 2022 In a rare class action trial verdict, a California federal jury on Oct. 4 found the nation’s largest automobile manufacturer hid an engine defect that resulted in excessive oil consumption, leading to engine damage, stalling and premature breakdown in tens of thousands of General Motors’s 5.
Sweeping Fraud Arrests Announced in Pennsylvania Car Title Washing Ring
Published Oct. 5, 2022 Criminal charges were brought against 19 individuals and 13 businesses for “title washing,” Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Oct.
Car Repair Coverage Company Ordered to Pay $1.7 Million to PA Consumers
Published Oct. 5, 2022 A court order has been secured for more than $1.7 million in restitution for Pennsylvania residents against Omega Vehicle Services, LLC, which did business as Delta Auto Protect, along with its manager, Charles Seruya, for violating consumer protection laws.
Pennsylvania Auto Body Shop Owner Charged with Submitting $426K in Falsified Insurance Claims
The owner of Chalfont Collision Center in Chalfont, PA, submitted nearly 300 false insurance claims over several years to four insurance companies, pocketing more than $426,000 in payouts.
Class-Action Lawsuit Claims Chevrolet, GMC Trucks, SUVs Were Made with Defective Paint
General Motors is facing a class-action lawsuit because of the paint on Chevrolet and GMC’s line of full-size trucks and SUVs from the model years 2015 through 2019.
Mercedes Red Paint Settlement Final
Written by David A. Wood, CarComplaints.com Published Dec. 6, 2021 A Mercedes red paint settlement has been granted final approval by a federal judge after car owners alleged their 590 Mars Red paint blistered, peeled and bubbled.
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