Massachusetts
Automakers’ Lawsuit Opposing Updates to Massachusetts’ Right to Repair Law Lingers On
It has been over 18 months since Massachusetts voted to approve an replace to the state’s ‘proper to restore’ legislation [view related post], nevertheless, the adjustments have nonetheless not gone into impact. Why? Properly, the automakers’ lawsuit that seeks to dam the legislation continues to be making its manner by means of the U.S. District Courtroom. Alliance for Automotive Innovation v. Healy, Docket No. 1:20-cv-12090 D. Mass 2020). As we beforehand wrote, the suitable to restore legislation permits shoppers to take their automotive to any restore store (not simply the vendor) and have their mechanic plug a twine into the automotive’s onboard pc system to determine what’s unsuitable with the automotive, or, alternatively, a shopper should buy a tool and do that themselves. This has nonetheless not been applied resulting from this pending lawsuit. Nevertheless, now, in a current transient filed by the Massachusetts Proper to Restore Coalition, legal professionals known as for a “immediate resolution” on this lawsuit and allege that automakers are utilizing “delay techniques with a purpose to keep away from and stop the implementation of proper to restore legal guidelines.” Particularly, the transient acknowledged, “Undoubtedly, delays are an inevitable a part of litigation [. . .] However delay has additionally been an integral a part of auto producers’ technique in irritating the continuing efforts of shoppers and impartial restore outlets to acquire truthful and equitable entry to diagnostic information wanted to keep up and restore automobiles.”
In April 2022, Choose Douglas Woodlock introduced he wanted further time to launch his ruling following a June 2021 bench trial, resulting from his “demanding” felony trial schedule, the recommencement of non-trial proceedings, and different obligations. Choose Woodlock knowledgeable the events to the go well with that he would full his discovering and ruling by July 1, 2022.
The lawsuit claims that the updates to the suitable to restore legislation creates “an unattainable job” for automakers to equip new automobiles (starting with mannequin yr 2022) with “an inter-operable, standardized, and open entry platform.” Nevertheless, counsel for the Proper to Restore Coalition wrote in its current transient that this delay in implementing the legislation is detrimental to the restore and aftermarket business (together with the 40,000 or so staff who’re employed in these industries), in addition to shoppers. The transient cites a 2020 examine of restore prices in Massachusetts that reveals that sellers are 36.2% costlier than impartial restore outlets. Additional, the transient states, “House owners are being turned away by restore outlets that merely can not repair their vehicles [. . . ] The result’s that the viability of the impartial restore market is already being considerably harmed, and this hurt will solely be exacerbated by the passage of time.” The July 1st ruling promised by Choose Woodlock is rapidly approaching. We are going to hold you up to date.
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Massachusetts
Alanis Morissette, Mates Of State: 5 MA Events This Week
MASSACHUSETTS — Are you saving your nights outside of the house for the weekend? In Massachusetts, that can often mean missing out on a bevy of great concerts, art exhibits and other events across the state.
In Patch’s latest weekly column, we focus on the events happening throughout the week in the Boston area and beyond.
Below are five events worth checking out, including concerts, film screenings and a celebration — through competition — of poetry and hip-hop.
Massachusetts
KFD responds to house fire on Massachusetts Avenue
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -On Monday, the Knoxville Fire Department reported responding to a house fire in a bedroom at 1544 Massachusetts Avenue.
According to KFD, when fire crews arrived, officers told them the entire house at the dead end of the street was on fire. Crews successfully extinguished the fire and a small yard fire near the home.
According to KFD, the home suffered significant damage and was a total loss. Officials also report that despite the building having no electricity and being uninhabitable prior to the fire, three people—two females and one male — still managed to illegally live inside the home.
KFD said one female was taken into custody by Knoxville Fire Investigators and charged with aggravated arson.
According to KFD, no injuries have been reported from the incident.
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Massachusetts woman killed in crash on Route 495 remembered as gifted doll maker and crafter
A woman who was killed in a fatal highway crash on Saturday is being remembered.
According to Massachusetts State Police, at just after 3:15 p.m., State Troopers assigned to the Middleborough Barracks responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 495 southbound in Bridgewater that resulted in the death of passenger in the vehicle.
Preliminary investigation indicates that a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu was traveling on Interstate 495 when, for reasons still under investigation, it went into the wooded median of the roadway and rolled over. The Malibu’s driver, a 79-year-old Mashpee man, was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. The passenger of the vehicle, 74-year-old Lana Testa of Mashpee, sustained fatal injuries and was determined to be deceased by on scene medical personnel.
Friends say that the driver was Lana’s husband Dave.
Lana was being remembered for her primitive dolls and craft show creations in addition to her contributions to Primitive Place magazine which led the publication to issue a tribute.
“We are deeply saddened by the news of Lana Testa’s passing. Lana has been a dedicated supporter and contributor to A Primitive Place magazine from the very beginning. Her passion and creativity left an indelible mark on our community. As a gifted doll maker, Lana brought joy and inspiration to many through her exclusive creations, each one a testament to her extraordinary talent and meticulous craftsmanship.
“One of the cherished memories we hold dear is the feature in the Fall 2011 issue, where Lana and her husband David’s beautiful home was showcased. The image of one of Lana’s dolls “reading” that very issue stands as a poignant reminder of her contributions and the joy she brought to our readers. Lana’s dolls were more than just artistic pieces; they embodied her spirit, love, and dedication to the primitive arts.
“Lana’s legacy will live on in the hearts of those touched by her work. We extend our deepest condolences to David and the entire Testa family during this difficult time. Lana will be profoundly missed, but her memory will forever be cherished.”
Services have not yet been announced.
The crash remains under investigation by Troop D of the Massachusetts State Police, the State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section, the State Police Crime Scene Services Section, and investigators from the Plymouth County State Police Detective Unit. Troopers were assisted by Brockton and Raynham Fire and EMS, and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
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