Author Archives: Seth Maiman

Zero Deaths: AGSC, Safety Pros Gather in New York to Build Toward Ultimate Goal

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Seth Maiman

The Auto Glass Safety Council attended the 2023 annual meeting of the Governors Highway Safety Association, which is putting its “Vision Zero” plan into action. Continue reading →

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Rhode Island Law Restates Consumer Choice for Glass Repair

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Seth Maiman

The state of Rhode Island has enacted insurance legislation that reiterates existing state law that prohibits insurance companies from steering consumers to a preferred auto glass company. The Surplus Lines Insurance bill was signed by the Governor on June 30. … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Considers Auto Glass Safety Bill

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Seth Maiman

The Massachusetts legislature Joint Committee on Transportation held a hearing on March 9 on legislation that would create state auto glass replacement safety standards. The bill, H. 4445, introduced by Representatives Josh Cutler and Kathleen LaNatra, defines “Aftermarket safety glass … Continue reading →

Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story | Tagged auto glass, auto glass replacement safety standards, Auto Glass Safety Council, Automotive Glass Replacement Safety Standard, Joint Committee on Transportation, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, windshields | 2 Comments

Settlement Reached in Subaru Class Action Windshield Lawsuit

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Seth Maiman

A settlement has been reached in the class action lawsuit against car manufacturer Subaru that alleged that the windshields of certain vehicles were prone to cracking. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, Subaru will extend the warranty of the … Continue reading →

Posted in glassBYTEs Headlines, glassBYTEs Original Story | Tagged 2015 and 2016 Outback and Legacy vehicles, authorized retailer or third party, Class Action Lawsuit, cracking, et al. v Subaru of American, Inc., Khona, one free windshield, replacement, Settlement, Subaru, unlimited miles, Warranty, windshields | 26 Comments

Trial by Jury Set for Allstate v. Auto Glass America Case

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Seth Maiman

A November 1, 2021 trial date has been set by the U.S. District Court in Orlando, Fla., in the long running Allstate v. Auto Glass America litigation. At a Status Conference held last month with the parties District Judge Carlos … Continue reading →

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