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U.S. Senator Blumenthal Joins Collision Repair Association in Call to Preserve 1963 Consent Decree

August 20, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Blumenthal Press Conference

Senator Blumenthal has repeatedly called on the U.S. DOJ to enforce the 1963 insurance industry antitrust consent decree to protect consumers and competition. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal from Connecticut joined members of the Auto Body Association of Connecticut yesterday to warn the public of the potential consequences of the proposed termination of a 1963 consent […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: 1963 Consent Decree, Anti-Steering, Antitrust, Auto Body Association of Connecticut, U.S. DOJ

New Hampshire Governor Vetoes OEM Collision Repair Procedure Bill

August 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

New Hampshire Governor Vetoes OEM Collision Repair Procedure Bill

Governor Sununu expressed concern over impact on insurance prices, ability of smaller repair facilities to compete in message outlining reasons for veto. On August 15, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu vetoed legislation that would have required insurance companies to pay claims based upon OEM collision repair procedures citing the legislation’s potential to increase the cost […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, legislation, New Hampshire, OEM Repair Procedures

Interview: Ken Park, Volvo Cars USA

August 15, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ken Park Volvo Interview

Park details the Volvo Certified Collision Facility program requirements, Volvo Accident Advisor and other enhancements to the program designed to benefit vehicle owners needing collision repair. Over the last few months, Volvo Cars USA, has announced several initiatives to support vehicle owners and its collision repair certification program including structural parts restrictions, an Accident Advisor […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Interview, OEM Certification, Volvo

1963 Insurance Anti-Trust Consent Decree Nominated for Termination

August 9, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

For decades collision repair facility operators who oppose insurance company direct repair programs and labor rate setting have sought to have an over 55 year old consent decree applied to today’s industry. The 1963 consent decree reached between the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) and three insurance industry trade associations has been nominated to be officially […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: 1963 Consent Decree, Antitrust, Direct Repair Programs, Labor Rates, U.S. DOJ

Federal Appeals Court Rules Against ABPA in Ford Collision Repair Part Design Patent Suit

July 26, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Upholds lower court finding that Ford’s design patents for the F-150 are valid and enforceable. The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on July 23 published its public opinion rejecting arguments by the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) that design patents covering a hood and headlamp for the Ford F-150 are invalid. […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Automotive Body Parts Association, Design Patents, Ford Motor Company, Lawsuits, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts

Vermont Supreme Court Awards Over $40,000 to Collision Repair Shop in Short Pay Case

July 11, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vermont Supreme Court Opinion

Justices reverse Superior Court ruling in favor of Nationwide Insurance in assignment of benefits lawsuit involving over 70 claims. The Vermont Supreme Court on June 28 reversed a lower court ruling that had overturned a jury award of over $40,000 to a Vermont collision repair facility that had sued Nationwide Insurance for underpayments on claims. […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Assignment of Benefits, Lawsuits, Vermont

California Passes Bill Clarifying Insured Ability to Select Collision Repair Shops, Allows Insurers to Require Safety System Repairs as Condition of Payment

July 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

California Assembly Bill 1538

California passes legislation amending regulations governing the payment of automobile collision repairs. Measure now goes to Governor. The California Assembly has passed legislation to amend Section 560 of the Insurance Code that details insurance company responsibilities for the payment of claims for collision coverage. The amended version of Assembly Bill 1538 (AB 1538) was passed […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: California, legislation, Safety

Rhode Island Passes Legislation Clarifying Need for Physical Inspections on Collision Repair Claims Exceeding $2500

June 27, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Interview with Jina Petrarca from Auto Body Association of Rhode Island details legislation

Rhode Island amends its unfair claims practice regulations. Jina Petrarca from Auto Body Association of Rhode Island details legislation in interview. The Rhode Island legislature passed House and Senate companion bills that amend and expand the definitions of unfair claims practices committed by insurers with regard to physical inspection, performance of appraisals, retail valuation and […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Interview, legislation, Photo Estimating, Rhode Island

NSF Discontinues Collision Repair Parts and Business Certification Programs

June 21, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF International

NSF International announced it will discontinue its automotive certification programs in September. NSF International yesterday announced it will discontinue its Automotive Parts Certification program and affiliated automotive certification and registration programs, effective September 30, 2019. Certified parts manufactured on or before that date will be considered “NSF certified” for the lifetime of the part. A […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Australia, Certification, Certified Automotive Parts Association, China, MQVP, Non-OEM Parts, NSF International

New Hampshire Legislature Passes OEM Collision Repair Procedures Bill

June 14, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

New Hampshire OEM Collision Repair Procedures HB 664

Legislation includes both collision repair and auto glass. Does not require use of OEM parts included in recommendations. The New Hampshire House of Representatives on Thursday concurred with Senate amendments to a bill prohibiting insurance companies from knowingly fail to pay a claims based upon OEM collision repair procedures. The bill keeps New Hampshire’s existing […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Advance Driver Assistance Systems, legislation, Materials, New Hampshire, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts, OEM Repair Procedures, Paint

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