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State Farm Moves to Dismiss Steering Lawsuit
State Farm, a defendant in a lawsuit before the U.S. District Court of Maryland, filed a motion last week to dismiss Total Recon Auto Center’s (Total Recon) complaint against it. Total Recon, a collision center in Rockville, Md., provides services … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Headlines, glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged Bell Atlantic v. Twombly, compensatory damages, defamation per se, direct repair programs, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, lawsuit, motion to dismiss, out-of-pocket expenses, punitive damages, referral programs, Rule 9(b), State Farm, steering, TACC certified, Tesla, Tesla Labor Rate, tortious interference, Total Recon Auto Center’s, U.S. District Court of Maryland Leave a comment
Settlement Draws Closer in $2.3M Georgia USAA Underpayment Lawsuit
USAA has been ordered to pay nearly $573,000 in attorney’s fees alone after a federal judge granted preliminary approval to a class action lawsuit accusing it of underpaying taxes in total loss claims. Click here to read more.
Class Action Against Kia, Hyundai Alleges ‘Defective Vehicles’
If you think you are doing more smash-and-grab fixes lately, especially on certain vehicle makes, it could be for good reason. A recent class action lawsuit brought against Kia and Hyundai alleges that certain vehicles were manufactured without engine immobilizers … Continue reading
Consumer Protection Class Action Lawsuit Dropped Against Nissan
A consumer protection class action lawsuit accusing Nissan of knowingly selling vehicles with panoramic sunroofs that can spontaneously shatter was tossed out of court Monday, May 9, by a Washington federal judge. Filed May 25, 2016, Lohr v. Nissan North … Continue reading
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Missouri Collision Shop Sues for $10 Million in ‘Steering’ Lawsuit
In Collision Company v. State Farm, Brad Buck seeks $10 million from the auto insurance company for allegedly aggressively steering business away from his Kirksville, Miss., collision repair shop. The lawsuit also names the Missouri director of insurance and three … Continue reading
Lawsuit Alleging Kia Telluride Windshields ‘Defective’ Continues in California Court
In September 2020, glassBYTEs.com reported on the class action lawsuit filed by Yandery Sanchez against Kia Motors America Inc. The suit continues in court after a second complaint was filed against Kia in August 2021. Sanchez, who lives in Houston, … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged auto glass, California, Class Action, defective, Kia Telluride, lawsuit, windshield 3 Comments
California Court to Judge Honda Sunroof Class Action Case
A class action lawsuit against Honda alleges a manufacturing defect in sunroofs and moonroofs of the 2015 to 2020 Honda and Acura vehicles. Mary Tappana of Webb City, Mo., Darryl Roberts of Tacoma, Wash., and Dustin Fulcomer of Riverview, Fla., … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged 2015-2020, Acura, auto glass, California, Class Action, Honda, lawsuit, sunroof 9 Comments
Sunroof Lawsuit Against Mercedes-Benz Dismissed
An Illinois judge has dismissed with prejudice a class action lawsuit against Mercedes-Benz for the unexpected shattering of sunroofs. On June 14, 2020, Bruce Pickens filed suit against Mercedes-Benz, Daimler AG, Saint-Gobain Sekurit and Napleton Autowerks of Indiana Inc. on … Continue reading
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Allstate v. Auto Glass America to Settle Lawsuit
It’s all going away. More than two years of litigation ended Sept. 29 with the signature of a Florida judge in the case of Allstate v. Auto Glass America and its owner Charles Isaly. The case was dismissed with prejudice, … Continue reading
Class Action Lawsuit Against Allstate Dropped
A Texas law firm has dropped a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing Allstate of regularly calling unqualified expert witnesses. The Estes Law Firm, based in Richmond, Texas, filed the suit in January 2021 and represented nearly 10,000 Texas lawyers and law … Continue reading
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
Ohio Court of Appeals Rules Against Safelite
Shonda Hicks, a licensed insurance surveyor with the Safelite Group, won her appeal in Ohio court Sept. 2 in a workers’ compensation case involving her falling in a parking lot. On the morning of Feb. 8, 2018, Hicks, who was … Continue reading
Former Auto Glass Exec Arrested for Sexual Assault, Sheriff Declines to File Charges
“Which office do I go to [to] get my reputation back?” First uttered by former Labor Secretary Raymond J. Donovan upon the dropping of larceny charges against him in 1987, those words ring true to Mike Boyle of Bend, Oregon. … Continue reading
Say It Isn’t So, Flo: Lawsuit Alleges Progressive Underpays
Two New Yorkers filed suit against Progressive Corp. on July 22, alleging the car insurer is underpaying and arbitrarily undervaluing claims by New York policyholders for totaled vehicles by deceptively adjusting the claims process. Plaintiffs Dominick Volino of Duchess County … Continue reading
State Farm Seeks Trial in $1.4 Million Suit Against Auto Glass Company
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and State Farm Fire and Casualty Company (collectively State Farm) has filed a federal lawsuit in Florida’s Middle District Court against At Home Auto Glass LLC, William Camp and Nicholas Alexander (collectively defendants). The … Continue reading
November Brings Avalanche of Court Filings in Insurance Case
The case of Allstate vs. Auto Glass America and its owner, Charles Isaly (AGA) produced more than 30 separate legal filings in the month of November—an average of more than one per business day. The filings appear to coalesce around … Continue reading
Judge Denies Request to Conceal Testimony
In a month of contentious legal wrangling that has seen 24 documents (motions, responses, orders etc.) filed this far, the judge in the Allstate vs Auto Glass America (AGA)* lawsuit and its counter suit ruled today upon an item both … Continue reading
Case Closed: Final Verdict Issued in Defective Sunroof Suit
The defective sunroof lawsuit between plaintiff Tom Kondash and defendant Kia Motors America, Inc. (Kia) has come to an end. According to the final judgement, several motions were denied that included excluding expert testimonies. It is ordered and adjudged that … Continue reading
Judge Rules Against Class Certification in Lawsuit
U.S. District Court Judge Matthew W. McFarland, recently issued an order denying class certification the alleged defective sunroof lawsuit between plaintiff Tom Kondash and defendant Kia Motors America, Inc. (Kia). According to the order, Kondash’s class action request was denied … Continue reading
Allstate vs. AGA Lawsuit and Countersuit Continues
The lawsuit filed by Allstate Insurance* against Auto Glass America and its owner Charles Isaly (AGA) and AGA’s countersuit continue to work their way through the U.S. District Court in Orlando. The past two weeks have seen motions concerning witnesses, … Continue reading
Federal Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss
U.S. District Judge, Carlos Mendoza, denied Auto Glass America (AGA) and its owner Charles Isaly’s motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction in its assignment of benefits (AOB) fraud lawsuit yesterday. The ongoing legal battle is between Allstate … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged AGA, Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company, Allstate Indemnity Company, Allstate Insurance Company, Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company, AOB fraud, Auto Glass America (AGA), Charles Isaly, lawsuit, motion to dismiss for lack of subject mater jurisdiction Leave a comment
Court Grants Parts and Denies Parts of Tesla’s Motion to Dismiss in Injury Lawsuit
A Federal Judge recently ruled to grant parts and deny parts of Tesla’s motion to dismiss, in its lawsuit with plaintiff, Marlen Mesutovich Izzetov and his minor child. Izzetov has alleged the electric auto manufacturer is responsible for injuries his … Continue reading
Judge Orders Progressive to Pay Up
U.S. District Judge Timothy Savage awarded $700,000 in legal fees to attorneys with Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP and Caputo & Mariotti PC for their work on behalf of a class of Progressive Specialty Insurance Co. (Progressive) customers who … Continue reading
Lawsuit Alleges Glass Company Is Responsible for Driver Accident
Defendants Marvin Martinez and Cooper Glass Company LLC (Cooper Glass) have responded to a complaint by Akara Williams which alleges the company should be held responsible for an automotive accident between one of Cooper Glass’ vehicles and Williams’ vehicle. Both … Continue reading
Court Partially Dismisses Motion in Allstate v. Auto Glass America Lawsuit
A Florida District Court judge ruled to partially approve and partially dismiss certain aspects of a previously filled motion to dismiss in the Allstate versus Auto Glass America, LLC (AGA) and its owner, Charles Isaly lawsuit. The court announced its … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged AGA, Allstate, Allstate Insurance Co., AOB, Auto Glass America, Charles Isaly, FDUTPA, lawsuit 1 Comment
Auto Glass America Seeks Answers to Dispositive Motion in Allstate Lawsuit
Auto Glass America, LLC (AGA) and its owner, Charles Isaly, recently filed documents with a Florida District Court regarding its dispositive motion to dismiss. According to court documents, AGA and Islay stated that its dispositive motion to dismiss and supporting … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged AGA, Allstate, Auto Glass America, Charles Isaly, lawsuit, windshield replacements 1 Comment
Progressive Looks to Consolidate Class Action Lawsuit over Medical Short Pay
Progressive Select Insurance Co. (Progressive) has recently been in Florida’s federal courtroom over a class action lawsuit, which could have implications for the auto glass industry, led by MRI provider Clearview Imaging LLC (Clearview). The lawsuit centers on medical providers … Continue reading
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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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Hyundai’s Exploding Sunroof Lawsuit Final Hearing to Be Had
A U.S. District Court of California judge has set the date for the settlement hearing for an ongoing legal battle between Billy Glenn and Hyundai. The hearing is scheduled for August 12, 2019. The lawsuit began four years ago when … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged Billy Glenn, exploding sunroofs, Hyundai, lawsuit, NHTSA, settlement hearing 1 Comment
Exploding Sunroof Case Continues for Volkswagen
A lawsuit against Volkswagen Group of America (VW) will continue, as a California federal court judge ruled against VW’s motion to dismiss “certain claims” in the plaintiff’s second complaint. The judge also stated there is enough supporting evidence alleging the … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged defect, exploding sunroofs, Jetta 2013, KATRI, lawsuit, Rosaura Deras, Volkswagen 9 Comments
Some Find Issues With Fees In Safelite Case
The messy dispute between the Minnesota Insurance Commissioner, Mike Rothman and Safelite have resulted in some hefty fees for Safelite’s attorneys. Last week the Eighth Circuit Court ruled the legal team for the auto glass repair company deserved close to … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged 14th amendment, AAA, commissioner of commerce, first amendment, lawsuit, Minnesota, Safelite 1 Comment
Prius Owners Bring Lawsuit against Toyota – Claiming Defective Windshields
Several Toyota Prius owners filed a lawsuit against the car company claiming to have defective windshields. According to the vehicle owners’ complaint, Prius windshields from 2016 and 2017 randomly crack and break without being in hazardous conditions. According to the … Continue reading
State Farm Auto Lawsuits Still a Hot Topic in Florida
Usually when a car accident leads to a windshield replacement, the victim contacts his or her insurance provider. From there, he or she goes through a series of steps in order to get their vehicle back on the road. Recently, … Continue reading
State Farm Responds to Claims of Influencing Non-OEM Auto Repair
A jury recently found Texas-based John Eagle Collision Center liable for injuries sustained by Matthew and Marcia Seebachan following a 2013 crash because a repair was not done according to OEM specifications, according to the verdict. Now, State Farm is … Continue reading
Lawsuit Against Fuyao Glass America for Unpaid Wages Continues to Grow
Bad news keeps rolling in for Fuyao Glass America (FGA). Since the beginning of March, 222 current or former employees have requested to join the lawsuit against the company for alleged unpaid overtime wages and rounding policy. Lead plaintiff Julia … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged auto glass manufacturer, Fuyao Glass America, lawsuit 1 Comment
Wilson Responds to Safelite’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment
Former Safelite president and CEO Dan Wilson has responded to a request his former employer made for partial summary judgment in a suit he filed last year. The suit alleges that Safelite’s nonqualified deferred compensation plan (known as the Safelite … Continue reading
Chrysler Lawsuit Regarding Leaking Sunroofs Seeks Class Action Status
The lawsuit against Chrysler for leaking sunroofs is still trying to reach class-action status. The lawsuit, which was first filed in 2014, alleges the manufacturer was negligent in disclosing to owners that regular maintenance is needed on affected vehicles’ sunroof … Continue reading
Volvo Asks for Writ of Mandamus in Sunroof Lawsuit
Volvo has requested the U.S. District Court of New Jersey to issue a writ of mandamus which requires the court to make a ruling on the merits of the company’s eight motions for summary judgment, and why they chose to … Continue reading
Court Partially Grants Summary Judgment in Safelite Labor Lawsuit
The U.S. District Court of California’s Central District has granted in part and denied in part Safelite’s motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit where the company stood accused of nine violations of California’s Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA.) In … Continue reading
Court Rules in Favor of Safelite in Discrimination Lawsuit
For what it said are reasons of inconsistency and lack of substantial evidence, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has granted Safelite’s motion for summary judgment against terminated employee, Mauro Castillo Vidal. Vidal had filed a … Continue reading
The End: GlasWeld’s Lawsuit Against Its Former President is Dismissed
Five years after GlasWeld Systems Inc. filed a suit against the company’s former president Michael Boyle, for patent infringement, the United States District Court of Oregon has ruled in favor of a GlasWeld motion for dismissal of all claims. In … Continue reading
Safelite Responds to Discriminatory Allegations in Lawsuit
Safelite has responded to allegations of multiple discrimination claims in terminated employee Mauro Castillo Vidal’s opposition for summary judgment, Vidal says management began treating him differently after his wife Christina filed a separate lawsuit against the company. Mauro Vidal worked … Continue reading
Safelite Motions for Partial Summary Judgment in Dan Wilson Suit
Safelite has requested that the court make a partial summary judgment in a case filed by former company president and CEO Dan Wilson. In the suit, filed last September, Wilson alleged that the company’s nonqualified deferred compensation plan (known as … Continue reading
Lawsuit Alleges Nissan Knew about Defective Sunroofs
Nissan is under fire following a lawsuit alleging that certain 2008-present Nissan and Infiniti models have defective panoramic glass sunroofs, causing them to explode spontaneously. The lawsuit alleges that these sunroofs are made from defective tempered glass, which fails to … Continue reading
BMW Settles Two Class-Action Lawsuits
BMW has settled two class-action lawsuits that claimed the manufacturer’s sunroofs were defective on certain makes and models, resulting in thousands of dollars’ worth of damage not covered under warranty. The lawsuit, which was brought forth by California residents Monita … Continue reading
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Porsche Settles in ‘Windshield Glare’ Lawsuit
Auto maker Porsche has reached a settlement for an undisclosed sum with plaintiffs in a case that accused the company of a “windshield glare” defect in some of its vehicles. In court documents dated September 15, plaintiffs Alyce Rubinfeld and … Continue reading
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Most of Shattered Sunroof Lawsuit Against Hyundai Dropped
Billy Glenn, owner of a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, has filed a lawsuit against Hyundai after the car’s panoramic sunroof allegedly shattered without cause, only to experience the same incident with its replacement. The plaintiff claims the panoramic sunroofs … Continue reading
GlasWeld Responds to Boyles’ Request for Trial Date
In the latest development in the GlasWeld-Boyle lawsuit, officials from GlasWeld have filed a response to Mike and Christopher Boyle’s recent motion asking the court to set a trial date for the ongoing alleged patent infringement lawsuit. In their latest … Continue reading
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Rich Campfield Sues Safelite
A lawsuit against Safelite Group, Safelite Solutions and Safelite Fulfillment LLC alleging misleading advertising has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio by Rich Campfield, founder of Ultra Bond in Grand Junction, Colo. According to court documents “The heart of this case is Safelite’s long-running and egregiously misleading advertising and promotional scheme in which it falsely tells consumers that cracks longer than six inches cannot be repaired.” Continue reading
Chrysler Says Warranty Protects It from Paying Class Action Damages
Chrysler has asked the judge to strike plaintiffs’ claims for damages and injunctive relief due to a Basic Limited Warranty former owners received when they purchased their vehicles. The class action lawsuit revolves around allegations that certain Chrysler models have a sunroof defect that causes them to leak. Continue reading
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Insurers Seek Dismissal of Class Action Collision Repair Suit
Several insurers have filed motions to dismiss a class action suit filed by a Downington, Pa.-based collision repair shop. Crawford’s Auto Center filed the suit in April under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (the RICO Act) and names … Continue reading
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