$17M Jury Award Against American Family Mutual Reinstated
Midwest News May 6, 2009
A Missouri appeals court has reinstated a $17 million jury award in a class action lawsuit against American Family Mutual Insurance Co. over aftermarket vehicle parts.
The Missouri Court of ...
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Subject: RE: RE: Aftermarket Parts
Posted On: May 6, 2009, 1:40 pm CDT
Posted By: Ray
Comment:
I agree with Gil - as long as the vehicle comes back looking and working well what is the big deal? I benefit when they replace a fender or bumper or other body part that is aftermarket (not necessarily a used part). Gil's right - the cost of OEM parts is a huge ripoff. If you tried to built a car from OEM parts, a sedan might cost almost $100,000 (or so I read several years ago). Don't seem right for them to rip us off and cause an increase in my auto premiums.
Subject: RE: RE: Aftermarket Parts