Wednesday, August 20, 2008

N.Y. Bodyshop Owner Wins Case Against Insurer

Bodyshop owner Greg Coccaro tells the story of how he successfully defended himself against fraud charges leveled against him by giant Progressive Insurance in a new podcast from Scene Genesis. The podcast can be heard on www.scenegenesis.com/ ; Click on About US/Press Room/Podcasts.

Coccaro, owner of North State Custom Auto in West Chester County, New York, triumphed when a New York Supreme Court judge tossed out Progressive’s case this month.

The story has important implications for insurers, bodyshops and consumers who trust their insurer to choose a bodyshop that will do safe, high-quality repairs—something that doesn’t always happen, Coccaro says.

The victory cost Coccaro $400,000 in legal fees over three years. His suit against Progressive is pending.

This is the latest of “Topics in Ten,” Scene Genesis’ monthly podcast that brings opinions and ideas to the collision-repair industry.

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