A retired auto mechanic in Memphis, Tenn. pled guilty in federal court March 6 to trafficking counterfeit airbags and causing a dangerous good or forbidden explosive to be placed onto a commercial aircraft. United States Attorney Kevin G. Ritz announced the guilty plea March 7. According to information presented in court, Mohammed Al-Abadi, 51, imported […]
Six Indicted in Connection with Large Scale Collision Repair Insurance Fraud Scheme in Massachusetts
Individuals alleged to have filed false and fraudulent claims through auto body repair shop. Six people have been indicted in Massachusetts over allegations they used an auto body repair business to file more than $1 million in fraudulent insurance claims against multiple insurance carriers. Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan, Everett, Mass. Chief of Police Steven […]
Florida Man Accused of Selling Phony Insurance Policies to Car Buyers
On February 5, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of William Diehl for allegedly impersonating an insurance agent and defrauding consumers purchasing auto insurance. Diehl, while not licensed as an insurance agent, sold multiple fraudulent and non-existing automobile insurance policies to several unsuspecting victims, many of whom may still be unaware […]
Tesla Settles California Hazardous Waste Disposal Suit
Vehicle manufacturer settles with 25 California District Attorney Offices over hazardous waste disposal violations at service centers, energy centers and factory. San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas, along with 24 other District Attorneys throughout California, announced February 1 that a judge in San Joaquin County has ordered Tesla, Inc. to pay $1.5 million as […]
Former Root Insurance Exec Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Company of More Than $10 Million
Defendant used stolen funds to buy a yacht, amphibious plane, and luxury vehicle. Brinson Caleb Silver, 43, the former Chief Marketing Officer of Root, Inc., the online car insurance company, pleaded guilty in a U.S. District Court in Ohio on November 28 to one count each of wire fraud and contempt of court. As part […]
California Collision Repair Shop Owner Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Returns
Orange County shop owner omitted nearly $3 million in income. The owner of three Orange County, Calif. auto body shops pleaded guilty yesterday to a federal criminal charge for deliberately failing to report nearly $3 million in income to the IRS over a seven-year period, causing a tax loss to the United States of almost […]
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit that Alleged Tesla Monopolizes Repair and Parts Markets for its Vehicles
While dismissing antitrust claims, Judge allows plaintiffs 21 days to amend their complaint. U.S. District Judge Trina L. Thompson ruled in favor of a motion by Tesla to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit by car owners that alleges the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer has an unlawful monopoly on repairs and parts. The suit, Virginia […]
New York Collision Repair Shop Owner Pleads Guilty to Income Tax Fraud
Shop owner had previously been convicted in New York State court of insurance and sales tax fraud. A New York State man pleaded guilty October 11 to conspiring to defraud the United States relating to his efforts to conceal income from the IRS. In 2016, the defendant had also been convicted of insurance and sales […]
Victory Automotive Group to Pay $9 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Paycheck Protection Program Loan
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that Port Richey, Fla.-based automotive management company Victory Automotive Group Inc. (VAG) has agreed to pay $9 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by knowingly providing false information in support of a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application it submitted. Congress created […]
Florida Adjuster Arrested in Alleged $11 Million Auto Insurance Fraud Conspiracy
Florida Chief Financial Officer announces arrest in Broward County over allegations of more than 1200 fraudulent payments on auto insurance claims. On September 28, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the arrest of Angela Augustine, an insurance claims adjuster, for allegedly conducting a $11.6 million automobile insurance fraud scheme. Using access to auto […]
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