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Author Archives: Gregory Johnson
The Problem with Renting Fast Cars: A Special Report of the Auto Rental News
I was recently interviewed in connection with a most interesting article by Chris Brown of the Auto Rental News: “Enter the world of brokering, where fleet funding, commercial insurance and even car ownership are not necessities. As the name suggests, … Continue reading
Posted in Coverage, Rentals
Tagged Auto Insurance, Graves Amendment, Rental Car, Rental Car Liability, Vicarious liability
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Minnesota Car Rental: Handling BI/PD, UM/UIM & Rental Vehicle Damage Claims
By Greg Johnson. This article provides a brief overview of Minnesota rental car coverage law, from priority of payment for bodily injury and property damage liability claims to uninsured and underinsured motorist claims to no-fault claims to rental vehicle damage … Continue reading
Rental Car Coverage: Diminution in Value, Loss of Use & Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) — the Basics
By Greg Johnson. This is the first in a series of articles addressing claims for damage to, and loss of, rented vehicles. It provides an overview of the types of damages a rental car company may sustain (and, thus, may … Continue reading
Auto Dealer-Arranged Financing: When must TIL Disclosures be Provided?
By Greg Johnson. I recently posted an article, “Auto Dealer-Arranged Financing and the Truth in Lending Act: Understanding the Basics.” This is one of several posts that get more specific. Under the federal Truth in Lending Act (“TILA”), 15 U.S.C. § … Continue reading
Auto Dealer-Arranged Financing: Compliance with TILA May Satisfy State Retail Installment Sales Act — TILA Preemption and TILA Safe Harbors.
By Greg Johnson. I recently posted an article, “Auto Dealer-Arranged Financing and the Truth in Lending Act: Understanding the Basics.” This is one of several posts that get more specific. Prior to the passage of the federal Truth in Lending Act … Continue reading
Auto Dealer-Arranged Financing and the Truth in Lending Act: Understanding the Basics
By Greg Johnson. With all the discussion about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau advocating the end of the so-called dealer reserve, I decided to post a series of articles outlining the auto dealer-arranged financing process supplemented by some of the … Continue reading
The Auto Dealer’s Coverage Form (ADCF) Policy: No Coverage for Violations of Prior Damage Disclosure Statutes.
In 2013, Insurance Services Office (ISO) rolled out its new Auto Dealers Coverage Form (ADCF) Policy. The ADCF Policy replaces the Garage Liability (GL) Policy which had been available for decades. One of the most major differences between the GL … Continue reading
Sonic Dealerships Lose Class Action Insurance Coverage Dispute with Chrysler Insurance: Statutory Errors or Omissions Coverage did not apply to Dealers’ Failure to Disclose Price of Etch in Retail Installment Sales Contracts.
By Greg Johnson. I recently posted an article providing a general overview of the insuring clause to the “Acts, Errors or Omissions” of the new Auto Dealers Coverage Form (“ADCF”) Policy. (See the article here). This optional coverage is primarily … Continue reading
The Auto Dealer Liability Policy: Analyzing Coverage for Statutory Acts, Errors or Omissions Claims (TILA, CLA, FCRA, ECOA, FTC, GLB, CFA & UDTPA)
By Greg Johnson. In previous posts, I’ve discussed the new Auto Dealers Coverage Form (“ADCF”) policy which ISO developed to replace the Garage Liability Policy in late 2013. Prior blog articles include: The Comprehensive Guide to the 2013 Auto Dealer’s … Continue reading
Minnesota Bad Faith in First-Party Benefits: Recap of Bad Faith Litigation
By Greg Johnson. In 2008, the Minnesota Legislature passed a statute, Minn. Stat. § 604.18, that limits liability for “bad-faith” denial of first-party insurance policy benefits. This article summarizes the reported case law, all from the Minnesota Court of Appeals and all opinions unpublished. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bad Faith, First-Party Insurance, Insurance Law, Insurance policy
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