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Final Rule on Automotive Software Copyright Protection Exemption Excludes Repair Industry

October 28, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Library of Congress Reading Room

Final rule by the Library of Congress gives consumers the ability to circumvent copyright protection on vehicle software, but excludes third-parties. Repair industry groups concerned it could impact independent repair facilities. The Library of Congress published its final rule on the Exemption to Prohibition on Circumvention of Copyright Protection Systems for Access Control Technologies in […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: ASA, Auto Care Association, Automotive Ser, Coalition for Auto Repair Equality, Copyright, DMCA, SEMA. Library of Congress, Specialty Equipment Market Association

Telephone Interview: David Byers, CEO, CARSTAR Collision Repair Experts

October 23, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

In our telephone interview, Byers discusses the sale of the collision repair facility network to Driven Brands announced yesterday. Yesterday, Driven Brands, Inc., a portfolio company of Roark Capital, announced that it acquired Kansas-based CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts. CARSTAR is one of the largest multi-shop networks of independently owned collision repair facilities in the […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Acquisitions, CARSTAR, David Byers, Interview

Massachusetts ADALB Overturns Ruling on Use of Video to Appraise Damage; Addresses Used Part Specification

October 9, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safety concerns led to repeal of last year’s advisory ruling by the appraiser licensing board on the use of photos and video. Issues new ruling cautioning appraisers on specification of used parts, such as suspension, that could impact safety. Following the appointment of three new members to the Massachusetts Auto Damage Appraiser Licensing Board by […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: estimating, Massachusetts Auto Damage Appraiser Licensing Board, photography, suspension, used parts, video

Interview: Terry Fortner, LKQ Corporation

August 7, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Terry Fortner Interview

In our exclusive video interview, Fortner details a new legislative effort to hold OEMs responsible for recalls that may impact collision repair facilities. Larges scale recalls have become a troubling fact of life for vehicle manufacturers. In our video interview embedded below, Terry Fortner from LKQ Corporation details a new legislative effort to hold vehicle […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Interview, LKQ Corporation, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts, Recalls

U.S. Senator Reiterates Call to Investigate Auto Insurance “Scheme”

February 20, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

A frequent critic of both insurance companies and vehicle manufacturers, U.S. Senator Blumenthal of Connecticut asks Attorney General to investigate possible illegal practices by auto insurers. Asks for DOJ update on 1963 Consent Decree’s applicability to today’s marketplace. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal announced yesterday that he sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder urging […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: 1963 Consent Decree, Department of Justice, Lawsuits, Senator Blumenthal

CNN Report Highlights Poor Quality Parts and Repairs, Body Shop Lawsuits against Auto Insurers

February 12, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision repair industry reacts to Anderson Cooper 360 segment in prime time warning of unsafe repairs due to poor quality parts and repair work. Antitrust lawsuits against insurers detailed. Viewers of CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360 segment broadcast last night were exposed to the controversies surrounding insurance company referral programs, parts choice and collision repair quality […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Auto Insurance, CNN, Non-OEM Parts, Recycled Parts

Collision Repairers File 2nd Amended Complaint in Antitrust Suit against Auto Insurers

February 11, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

As expected, collision repairers have filed another amended complaint seeking to address concerns that led Judge to dismiss the case for a second time last month. Collision repair facility operators in Florida have filed a second amended complaint in their suit brought against more than 30 insurance companies. As CollisionWeek reported January 23, U.S. District […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Antitrust, Lawsuits

Antitrust Suits against Auto Insurers Suffer Setback

January 23, 2015 By CollisionWeek Editor

U.S. District Judge finds problems with the complaint brought by collision repair facilities alleging antitrust violations. Allows plaintiffs until February 10 to amend complaint on six of seven counts. 1963 Consent Decree found not to apply to current case. In an amended order issued yesterday, U.S. District Judge Gregory A. Presnell has dismissed without prejudice […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: 1963 Consent Decree, Antitrust, Lawsuits

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Who Helped Overturn Aftermarket Parts Verdict against State Farm at Center of Election Controversy Again

October 24, 2014 By CollisionWeek Editor

Effort to get Justice Lloyd Karmeier voted off the court gains the financial support of Plaintiff Attorneys who could gain from reinstatement of judgments in class-action lawsuits. Donations in the election of Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd Karmeier are again making headlines. This time, however, plaintiff attorneys were reported this week to have made large […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Election, Karmeier, Lawsuits, State Farm

Federal Lawsuit Filed Against 7 Insurers Alleging Conspiracy to Control the Cost of Collision Repairs

May 14, 2014 By CollisionWeek Editor

Repair facility alleges violation of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act, Fraud and Unjust Enrichment by the largest U.S. insurers. Seeks class action status. A lawsuit brought by a Pennsylvania-based collision repair facility was filed April 30 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, naming State Farm, Allstate, GEICO, […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Crawford Auto Center, Lawsuit, State Farm

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