
Consumer advocates are crying foul over a proposed bill filed at the state legislature regarding car insurance claims and preferred repair shops. Lawyers and experts representing Consumer Watchdog say that Assembly Bill 1200 (AB 1200) would allow insurance companies to “steer” policyholders and claimants towards the providers’ preferred body shops. They contend that this is against an existing law that prohibits insurance companies from pushing clients to auto repair shops under contract with the insurers. In the past, the group has also been very vocal when it comes to issues about insurance. Under the proposed bill, insurance firms can recommend … (more) July 23, 2009