APCIA Praises Florida Legislature for Passing Senate Bill 1002 to Address Rampant Lawsuit Abuse Related to Assignment of Benefits Abuse in Auto Glass Claims

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 3 (TNStalk) -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association issued the following statement on May 2, 2023:

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The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today issued the following statement, attributed to its vice president of state government relations Logan McFaddin, regarding the Florida Legislature's passage of Senate Bill 1002.

"APCIA praises the Florida Legislature for passing Senate Bill 1002 to help end assignment of benefits abuse in auto glass claims and protect consumers from these predatory scams. The number of lawsuits related to AOB auto glass claims has exploded in recent years as a handful of unscrupulous lawyers and auto repair shops have exploited Florida's current law to line their own pockets at the expense of Floridians.

"Senate Bill 1002 is another positive step forward in addressing rampant legal system abuse in Florida, which hurts Floridians in the form of higher costs. APCIA encourages Governor DeSantis to sign the bill to help put an end to rampant AOB auto glass schemes, protect consumers, and ultimately help lower costs."

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is the primary national trade association for home, auto, and business insurers. APCIA promotes and protects the viability of private competition for the benefit of consumers and insurers, with a legacy dating back 150 years. APCIA members represent all sizes, structures, and regions--protecting families, communities, and businesses in the U.S. and across the globe.

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Original text here: https://www.apci.org/media/news-releases/release/75778/