A Florida auto center received short
pay settlement payments from three insurance companies and filed a new suit
against a fourth all in a week’s time, according to Gunder’s Auto Center.

Gunder’s, who
as we’ve documented isn’t afraid to take insurance companies to task for trying
to cut corners and cheat consumers from what’s owed to them, was once again
successful in winning in a suit battle against State Farm,  21st Century and Security National,
according
to ABRN.

“We stay very busy, and last week was no
different other than we received three settlements from insurers to bring
closure to three lawsuits; and we filed a new lawsuit against Travelers,” said
Ray Gunder, in a press release from the 43-year-old collision repair shop based
in Lakeland, Fla.

The lawsuits were filed on behalf of
customers, much the same way Leif has done when necessary on behalf of his
consumers – and a big reason for the ‘Ask Leif’ campaign.

Gunder filed legal complaints
against Farmers Insurance, 21st Century and Security National insurance
companies. Recently, Gunder received notice they agreed to pay Gunder for
charges they previously denied on items including paint and materials, parts
return fees and other procedures pertinent to proper repairs.

They also agreed to pay all legal
costs and Gunder’s attorney’s fees, which amounted to $3,314.34 and $1,690.86,
respectively.

Last week Gunder also received a
settlement payment of $346.66 from State Farm.

Last week a second lawsuit was filed
against The Travelers for their not paying of a parts return fee resulting from
the acquisition and subsequent return of ill-fitting after-market parts.

“A fee I might add, that most, if
not all other carriers now pay,” Gunder said.

“The more (lawsuits) we do the faster they
seem to settle” said Gunder. “The best thing is that more and more insurers and
claims people are paying what is fair and reasonable to avoid being sued. The
need for legal action is decreasing as more insurers pay what is fair and
reasonable. We have a reputation for quality work and I hear on a regular basis
now: ‘I’m told to pay Gunder’s what you ask for because we know you are going
to do it… and actually Ray… we’d pay other shops in your area but they simply
don’t ask.'”

Gunder said he is overwhelmed at all
the attention he has been getting on these lawsuits.