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Insurer Settles Unpaid Labor Claims
A major insurance provider recently settled two class-action lawsuits over allegedly unpaid overtime. GEICO and the plaintiffs, six call center workers, settled for approximately $900,000 in late January after several years of litigation. The plaintiffs alleged GEICO didn’t pay them … Continue reading
Can Insurers Cry “Right to Repair”? Not According to the Florida Supreme Court
In the latest development of a five-year-long case, the Florida Supreme Court has ruled that GEICO cannot sue an auto glass shop for violating the Florida Motor Vehicle Repair Act (FMVRA). The insurance agency first filed the lawsuit against Kissimmee, … Continue reading
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Insurance Company Adjusts Pricing Structure Following Backlash
GEICO announced a partnership with scanning, diagnostics and calibration tool company asTech and an associated “pricing structure” for collision repair shops in July. Now, GEICO says it has updated that pricing structure following largely negative feedback from the shops. This … Continue reading
Consumer Group: Rate Increase Challenges Save Consumers $884.8 Million
Consumer Watchdog says it saved California insurance customers $884.8 million by challenging auto and homeowners insurance rate hikes sought by State Farm, Allstate, Pacific Specialty, and GEICO. The group also claims responsibility for Allstate and State Farm’s decision to lift … Continue reading
Insurance Industry Faces Big Job Losses
The U.S. insurance industry witnessed significant layoffs in 2023, with property and casualty (P&C) carriers carrying out most of these employment cuts. According to an S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis, the P&C sector saw a reduction of at least 6,800 … Continue reading
What in the World Is Going on with the Insurance Agency?
“So, Geico laid off about 6% of their workforce, 2,000 people. Liberty Mutual just laid off about 2% of their workforce, 850 people. We’ve already talked about Farmers and their 11% layoff. What in the world is going on with … Continue reading
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Can Insurers Sue Glass Shops? Florida Supreme Court to Decide
A panel of judges in the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals tossed the question of whether insurance companies may sue auto glass shops under Florida’s Motor Vehicle Repair Act up to the Florida Supreme Court. The case builds on … Continue reading
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GEICO Plans Layoffs and Tells Others to Return to the Office
A letter from GEICO Chairman, president and CEO Todd Combs informed workers it was laying off 2,000 of them. Read more on WGRZ.com
Feds Move to Cite GEICO for Anti-Union Actions
The National Labor Relations Board has found probable cause to allegations GEICO engaged in anti-union activity in attempting to undermine an organizing effort at its regional headquarters in Amherst. Read more on Investigativepost.org
Eleventh Circuit Dismisses Appeal from Geico
The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal from Geico with respect to a Florida judge’s ruling that the insurer could not use the state’s Motor Vehicle Repair Act to bring legal claims against windshield repair shop Glassco … Continue reading
GEICO Announces Auto Insurance Rate Increase in Illinois
Citing the inflation of repair and replacement prices, GEICOÂ will be raising auto insurance rates in Illinois by an average of 6%. The new rates will go into effect on May 30, 2022. Click here to read more.
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GEICO, Health Care Providers Settle Suit for Underpayments
The auto glass industry isn’t the only one suffering from payment challenges. GEICO General Insurance Co. and a class of health care providers requested a Florida federal court to sign off on a deal March 1 to permit health care … Continue reading
GEICO vs. Nationwide 2022 Car Insurance Comparison
Choosing between GEICO and Nationwide for your car insurance can be challenging. Both insurers have solid reputations and offer affordable rates for drivers across the United States. Click here to read more.
GEICO vs. Liberty Mutual 2022 Car Insurance Comparison
GEICO and Liberty Mutual are major companies with longstanding reputations in the car insurance industry. Both companies provide drivers with policies that offer different benefits and at varying costs. Click here to read more.
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The Gecko Will Pay Up: GEICO Settles in California Short Pay Case for $19.5 Million
GEICO reached a settlement deal of $19.5 million in a class-action lawsuit by California policyholders over sales tax and regulatory fees of insured vehicles and insured leased vehicles when total loss was declared. The legal battle began when Cindy Ventrice-Pearson … Continue reading
Oh, My Aching Back! Look Who Else Deals with Short pays
The glass industry isn’t the only one to deal with insurance short pays. Chiropractors do, too. On September 22, a Florida federal judge certified a class of health care providers to pursue claims that GEICO has engaged in a practice … Continue reading
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GEICO to Significantly Hike Auto Insurance Rates
GEICO is set to raise auto insurance rates in Illinois by more than 6% on average – one of its highest rate increases in the state in the last six years. Click here to read more.
GEICO Seeking to Amend Lawsuit Against Oregon Auto Body Shop
GEICO is seeking to amend its lawsuit against Leif’s Auto Collision Centers and shop owner Leif Hansen to add allegations of unjust enrichment, and to elaborate on why it is asking the court to allow the insurer to refuse to … Continue reading
Driving Miss GEICO: Three Views from the Cockpit
If there is a truly American, rags to riches story in offshore powerboat racing, it is that of the Miss GEICO team, which exited the sport yesterday. That some 14 years ago two relatively unknown powerboat racers—Maryland’s Marc Granet and … Continue reading
GEICO partners with Tractable to Accelerate Accident Recovery with AI
GEICO, the second-largest auto insurer in the US, is partnering with Tractable to accelerate its auto claim and repair process. Tractable’s proprietary computer vision technology, trained on millions of historical claims, assesses vehicle damage like a human appraiser. Inserting AI … Continue reading
Geico Data Breach Leads to Class-Action Lawsuit
Plaintiffs Alexander Mirvis, Betty Butler and Lainie Froehlich filed a class action complaint against defendant Geico over a recent data breach that compromised the Social Security numbers, addresses, credit card numbers and driver’s license numbers of current and former customers. … Continue reading
Arizona Defendants Plead the Fifth in GEICO Case
Arizona defendants Sean Alexander, Terry Godfrey and Anthon Godfrey, in the auto glass services business as A&G Auto Glass and sued by GEICO in federal court for alleged fraudulent insurance claims, have pleaded their Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination. In … Continue reading
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GEICO Files Another Arizona Lawsuit
GEICO has filed a $300,000 federal lawsuit in Arizona against A&G Auto Glass for alleged fraudulent or non-reimbursable claims for windshield replacement services. GEICO claims that A&G Auto Glass did not actually provide the claimed replacement services and did not … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Headlines, glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged A&G Auto Glass, alleged fraudulent or non-reimbursable claims, Anthon Godfrey, Arizona, assignment of benefits (AOB), comprehensive automobile insurance coverage, federal lawsuit, Geico, Godfrey Companies, Sean Alexander, Terry Godfrey 1 Comment
COVID Rebates at the Center of Latest Geico Class Action Complaint
Jessica Day has become the lead plaintiff in a California class action lawsuit against Geico Casualty Company, Geico Indemnity Company, and Geico General Insurance Company (collectively Geico). Day alleges Geico wrongly refused to pay back overcharged premiums during the pandemic … Continue reading
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Another Lawsuit Reaches Settlement
The Florida assignment of benefits (AOB) fraud lawsuit between Government Employees Insurance Co., GEICO Indemnity Co., GEICO General Insurance Company and GEICO Casualty Co. (collectively GEICO) and the defendants: Smart Ride (originally organized under the name Chipio Windshield Repair, LLC), … Continue reading
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GEICO Dismisses AOB Fraud Lawsuit Following Settlement
The Central California lawsuit between Government Employees Insurance Co., GEICO Indemnity Co., GEICO General Insurance Company and GEICO Casualty Co. (collectively GEICO) and Winaffix Auto Glass LLC (WAG) and its owners, Tal Elzari and Navid Vatankhahan has ended. According to … Continue reading
Geico Sends Notice On New Market Pricing
Geico recently sent out a notice regarding its new policy on glass market pricing for recalibrations, in the U.S. excluding Florida. The auto insurance’s new pricing policy will become effective for glass shops May 14, 2020. Geico says the rate … Continue reading
Geico Files Another AOB Fraud Lawsuit – This Time in Arizona
Government Employees Insurance Co., GEICO Indemnity Co., GEICO General Insurance Company and GEICO Casualty Co. (collectively Geico) filed a complaint in Arizona Federal Court against defendants, Auto Glass Express (AGE) and its owners and managers, Danielle Dean and Saxton Lafasto … Continue reading
Geico Files Complaint Against Winaffix Auto Glass and Its Owners for Alleged Fraud
Government Employees Insurance Co., GEICO Indemnity Co., GEICO General Insurance Company and GEICO Casualty Co. (collectively Geico) has filed a federal lawsuit in Central California against Winaffix Auto Glass LLC (WAG) and its owners, Tal Elzari and Navid Vatankhahan. The … Continue reading
Geico Seeks More Than $144,000 Through Lawsuit
Government Employees Insurance Co., Geico Indemnity Co., Geico General Insurance Company and Geico Casualty Co. (collectively Geico) has filed a federal lawsuit in Florida’s middle district against the following parties: Smart Ride (originally organized under the name Chipio Windshield Repair, … Continue reading
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Arizona Geico Fraud Lawsuit Reaches Settlement Agreement
The ongoing legal battle between Government Employees Insurance Co., Geico Indemnity Co., Geico General Insurance Company and Geico Casualty Co. (collectively Geico), and six parties has come to a close in an Arizona courtroom. According to the joint settlement motion, … Continue reading
Geico Files Complaint Against Six Parties for Fraud
Government Employees Insurance Co., Geico Indemnity Co., Geico General Insurance Company and Geico Casualty Co. (collectively Geico), has filed a complaint against six parties in Arizona, alleging the group participated in “fraudulent acts” which included billing the auto insurer for … Continue reading
Geico RICO Lawsuit Could See a New Timeline
The ongoing lawsuit between Geico Insurance Co. (Geico) and Shazam Auto Glass, LLC, (Shazam) and its owner, Sean Martineau has newly proposed court dates following requests for additional time. According to court documents, both parties met and filed a joint … Continue reading
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Navy Veteran Benefitted By Service King, Geico through Allies in Service Program
Service King Collision (Service King) partnered with Geico and local charity, Allies in Service, to donate a 2015 Honda Accord to Bernard Gourlay, a Navy veteran, through the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides™ program. A ceremony took place September … Continue reading
Shazam Auto Glass and Its Owner File Motion to Dismiss Fraud Lawsuit
Shazam Auto Glass, LLC, (Shazam) and its owner, Sean Martineau have filed a motion to dismiss its lawsuit against Geico Insurance Co.’s (Geico). Shazam and Martineau stated Geico’s complaint is “due to be dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction … Continue reading
Geico Liable For Totaled Car Fees
Last week a federal judge sided against Geico in an ongoing Florida lawsuit. According to court documents, Florida drivers who totaled their cars are entitled to title and license plate fees from the insurance company. The judge mentioned the payments … Continue reading
Geico and Advantage Auto Glass Settle Fraud Lawsuit
The ongoing lawsuit between Government Employees Insurance Co., GEICO Indemnity Co., GEICO General Insurance Company and GEICO Casualty Co. (collectively Geico) and Advantage Auto Glass, LLC, (AAG) and its owner, Jeremy Solheim, has ended. Recently filed court documents state both … Continue reading
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New Date for Geico Fraud Response
Government Employees Insurance Co., GEICO Indemnity Co., GEICO General Insurance Company and GEICO Casualty Co. (collectively Geico) initially opposed the request by Advantage Auto Glass, LLC, (AAG) and its owner, Jeremy Solheim’s for additional time to respond to its complaint. … Continue reading
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Geico’s Florida Fraud Case May Get a New Date
Geico Insurance Co.’s (Geico) Florida lawsuit against Shazam Auto Glass, LLC, (Shazam) and its owner, Sean Martineau, might have a new date in court. Yesterday Martineau and his company, requested an extension to respond to Geico’s allegations against them. Geico … Continue reading
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Geico Files Complaint Against Shazam Auto Glass, LLC and Owner for Fraud
Geico Insurance Co. (Geico) has filed a federal lawsuit in Florida against Shazam Auto Glass, LLC, (Shazam) and its owner, Sean Martineau. The insurance company alleges Shazam and Martineau are responsible for a “fraudulent scheme” that included falsifying windshield replacement … Continue reading
Geico Files Complaint Against Advantage Auto Glass and Owner for Fraud
Geico Insurance has filed a federal lawsuit in Arizona against Advantage Auto Glass, LLC, (AAG) and its owner, Jeremy Solheim. The insurance company alleges AAG and Solheim are responsible for submitting thousands of fraudulent glass repair claims. Geico is seeking … Continue reading
Judge Rules in Favor of Geico in VIP Auto Glass Lawsuit
The legal battle between VIP Auto Glass and Geico General Insurance Company has come to an end. Judge Mary S. Scriven dismissed the October 2016 case against the insurer, which claimed the company violated Florida law by underpaying auto glass … Continue reading
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Insurer Inspections Costing One Auto Glass Repair Company More than $35 K
Less than a year after its inception, Houston-based Safe Tech Auto Glass implemented a proprietary software system that streamlined every aspect of the business, allowing its technicians to service more vehicles in a day. The company’s six locations, all in … Continue reading
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Eleventh Circuit Reversal of Anti-Trust Lawsuit Encourages Progression of Similar Cases
The reinstatement of a lawsuit by five auto repair shops against insurers for violating antitrust laws has spurred more auto shops whose lawsuits have been stagnant since 2015 to follow suit. In September, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed … Continue reading
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Geico Motions for Entry Default Judgement against VIP Auto Glass
Geico General Insurance Company has asked the U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida Tampa Division to enter default judgment in its favor in the October 2016 lawsuit filed by VIP Auto Glass (VIP). The auto glass shop was seeking … Continue reading
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Auto Glass Shops Seek Class Certification Against Geico
VIP Auto Glass Inc. (VIP) and Class members are seeking class certification in a Florida lawsuit against Geico General Insurance Company for allegedly violating the state’s law by underpaying auto glass shops not affiliated with Safelite Retail facilities or participants … Continue reading
Geico Plans 4.4% Rate Hike in Illinois
Geico Plans 4.4% Rate Hike in Illinois
GEICO Sued for Underpaying Windshield Repair Costs
A Florida automotive glass company has leveled a class-action lawsuit at Geico General Insurance Co., claiming the insurance company short-changed the repair shop. Continue reading
Geico Names Vice President of New York Operations
Geico has moved Rick Hoagland to the role of vice president of its New York regional operations. He succeeds John Pham, who was named vice president of Geico’s Virginia Beach region and the company’s military, motorcycle and recreational vehicles division. Continue reading
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Geico Names New Senior Vice President
Nancy Pierce has been named senior vice president of Geico. She will continue to have general management responsibilities for the mid-Atlantic regional operations in Fredericksburg and Virginia Beach, Va. Pierce will also oversee the company’s commercial and motorcycle operations. Continue reading
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Which AGRR-Related Companies Make the Fortune 500 Cut?
Several AGRR-related companies, including insurers and automakers, are named to this year’s Fortune 500 list. Looking more closely at the insurance sector, editors point out, “As miles driven continues to plateau, there will be less demand for car insurance.” Continue reading
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Pennsylvania Repair Center Files RICO Class Action Against Multiple Insurers
Crawford Auto Center of Downington, Pa., has asked the U.S Northern District Court of Illinois, Eastern division, to approve a national class action under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) against State Farm, Allstate, Geico and dozens of other insurers for allegedly “long-running unlawful conduct to suppress compensation to repair facilities for automotive collision repairs covered by insurance.” Like the cases filed in Florida and Indiana, this lawsuit has potential implications for the AGRR industry, as glass repair companies allege similar issues with third-party administrators (TPAs), which handle glass claims for insurers. Continue reading
Repair Shops Respond to State Farm’s Request for Dismissal of Antitrust Case
Attorneys for repair shops that sued State Farm recently responded to the insurer’s request for the U.S. Middle District of Florida Court, Orlando division, to dismiss their antitrust and steering lawsuit, writing, that there is “more than sufficient facts asserted to satisfy the pleading requirements.” The Florida repair shops sued State Farm and dozens of other insurers. The case has potential implications for the AGRR industry, as some automotive glass repair companies allege similar issues with third-party administrators (TPAs), which handle automotive glass claims for insurers. Continue reading
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State Farm Denies Allegations in Florida Repair Shops’ Antitrust Lawsuit
State Farm’s attorneys deny the company has violated antitrust laws in their court response to a group of Florida collision shops which filed a lawsuit alleging State Farm (and dozens of other insurers) use a direct repair program to “illegally control and depress” repair rates and if the shops don’t comply, customers are steered away. This case has potential implications for the AGRR industry, as independent automotive glass repair shops allege similar issues with third-party administrators (TPAs), which handle automotive glass claims for insurers. Continue reading
AGRR-Related Companies Make Fortune’s Most Admired List
Several AGRR-related companies, including insurers and automakers, are named to this year’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list by Fortune, which is expected to hit newsstands later this month. On the insurance side, Berkshire Hathaway, parent company to Geico, is ranked at No. 4 out of the top 50 companies. Automakers to make the top 50 include BMW at No. 14, Toyota at No. 25 and Volkswagen at No. 36. Additional insurance companies and automakers were scored but did not make it into the top 50. Continue reading