Collision Repair Industry Lawsuits

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

Former Texas Police Chief Convicted of Insurance Fraud Conspiracy

Christopher Filline was indicted in 2020 after he and co-conspirators devised a plan to defraud Farmers Insurance Group.

Autobody News Staff

Arrest Made in 1999 Disappearance of Colorado Auto Body Shop Owner

Dale Williams, who owned an auto body shop in Nucla, CO, disappeared after responding to a call about a stranded driver.

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Lawsuits Related to Non-OEM Parts, Insurers Suing Shops, Crash Reports See Court Activity

GEICO, CDK Global, Repairify, LKQ Corporation and GM are among the companies involved in current federal lawsuits.

John Yoswick

California Porsche Restoration Firm Faces $11.7M in Lawsuits

A local news station investigated CPR Classic after a former client who never received payment for a Porsche 911 reached out.

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Leader of Ring That Stole 500 Catalytic Converters Sentenced

Rafael Davila, aka "Robbin Hood," led a ring that stole about $2 million in catalytic converters from vehicles in Massachusetts over nine months.

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Stellantis Files More Lawsuits Against UAW Over Strike Threats

The automaker now has lawsuits filed against 23 local UAW units from Massachusetts to California accusing them of breaching their contract.

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Stellantis Sues UAW Over Strike Threat at Los Angeles Facility Amid Investment Disputes

The automaker filed the lawsuit the same day workers at its LA Parts Distribution Center voted to authorize a strike if needed.

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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.

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Mercedes-Benz Shattering Sunroof Lawsuit Can Move Forward

The lawsuit alleges sunroofs spontaneously explode in several models, produced between 2011 and the present.

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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.

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