Court certifies class action in aftermarket auto part lawsuit.(Illinois)

A circuit court judge in Madison County, Ill., recently certified a class action lawsuit regarding the use of aftermarket parts in the repair of damaged vehicles. The suit involves 30,000 Geico policyholders in the state and alleges that the company forced them to use lower-quality aftermarket parts when fixing their vehicles.

The Alliance of American Insurers expressed disappointment with the judge's decision, saying that it could have a chilling effect on the use of aftermarket auto parts throughout the country. "This will have a negative impact on the cost savings th