Consumers’ shop choice, data privacy and control, patent violations at heart of lawsuits
By John Yoswick
There’s been lots happening related to the industry in courtrooms around the country, even when body shops themselves aren’t a direct party to a lawsuit. Data privacy and ownership, patent violations, and who is responsible for the wording used to tell drivers about their right to use the shop of their choice, have all been at the focus of recent disputes. Here’s Automotive Report’s annual look at some of these legal battles within the industry.…



