Mass. Judge Rejects Class Certification for Diminished Value Auto Claims June 23, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson A judge in Massachusetts has denied class certifications for claimants seeking payments from two insurers for the lost resale value...
Florida Hotel Valet Gave $300,000 Ferrari to Wrong Person January 26, 2018 The owner of a $300,000 Ferrari is suing Marriott International, saying a hotel valet gave his keys to a young...
Car Owners to Continue Fight With GM for Billions After Bankruptcy Ruling April 17, 2015 By Linda Sandler and Margaret Cronin Fisk General Motors Co. car owners will still seek $7.5 billion for the diminished value of recalled vehicles, despite a ruling...
A Primer on Diminution in Value Claims April 2, 2015 By Gary Wickert One of the recurring questions Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C. (MWL) is called on to answer involves when and under...
Excluding Stigma Damages in the Under Insured Motorist Context March 19, 2014 By Steven Plitt “Stigma damages” and “diminished value” damages are not synonymous concepts. “Diminished value” damages generally are available where a vehicle sustains...
Vermont Artist Says He’ll Fight Trademark Lawsuit November 29, 2011 By WILSON RING A folk artist expanding his home business built around the words “eat more kale” says he’s ready to fight root-to-feather...