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Federal Decision on “Right to Repair” Case Delayed in MA
A Massachusetts federal judge has delayed a ruling in Alliance for Automotive Innovation v. Healey to Nov. 2, 2021. U.S. Massachusetts District Court Judge Douglas Woodlock scheduled a ruling by Sept. 20 in the case of automakers suing over an … Continue reading
AGSC Alerts Members of Pertinent Legislation
The Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) sent out a ‘legislative alert’ to notify its members of several bills that are under review in Colorado, Massachusetts and Oregon. The organization says the legislation could impact business. Colorado The punishment for certain … Continue reading
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More Issues Surface With Right To Repair Law – Does it Pose Cybersecurity Threats?
“I said I was going to rule from the bench,” said U.S. District Court Judge Douglas Woodlock at the end of a video conference hearing about Massachusetts’ Right to Repair legislation. “And I have ruled from my chair, so you … Continue reading
Massachusetts Voters Vote Yes on Right to Repair Bill
Massachusetts residents spoke out and voted “yes” on the Right to Repair Bill. According to the results, Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly voiced their support at the ballot box for Ballot Question 1, which will preserve vehicle owners’ rights to have access … Continue reading
Safelite Solutions Now Powers MAPFRE Insurance’s Auto Glass Program
Safelite Solutions (Safelite) will soon take over claims administration for MAPFRE Insurance in a Massachusetts auto glass program. MAPFRE refers to the program as a single end-to-end management solution that is expected to benefit all of its auto glass claims. … Continue reading
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JN Philips Acquires Glaser Auto Glass
JN Phillips Auto Glass, part of TruRoad Holdings Inc., has acquired Glaser Auto Glass, a two location company headquartered in New Bedford, Mass. Both companies have years of experience in serving Massachusetts’ drivers, according to JN Philips Auto Glass. “Glaser … Continue reading
A Massachusetts Bill is under Review Again
A Massachusetts House bill concerning motor vehicle service contracts is under review again. The bill, number 190, was introduced to the House of Representatives in January 2017. It added several definitions to its motor vehicle service contracts section. From there, … Continue reading
Bill Introduced in Massachusetts Would Add Auto Glass to Service Contract Definition
A Massachusetts bill has been introduced in both the House and Senate there that would amend the definition of service contract to include windshield repair and replacement service. If passed, windshield repair and replacement would then have to adhere to … Continue reading
Massachusetts AGRR Technician Charged with Murder
Richard Langley, a technician for Ace Auto Plate Glass in West Roxbury, Mass., was arraigned late last week on one count of murder, according to the Plymouth Assistant District Attorney Bridget Norton Middleton. Langley is accused of allegedly stabbing his wife to death and was ordered held without bail. Continue reading