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The Secret Second Life of Totaled Cars — and How Courts Help Insurance Companies Keep Profiting from Hidden Damage

Most drivers think the story of a wrecked car ends when the insurance company declares it a total loss and sends a check. In reality, it enters a second life — and a documented scheme to keep buyers from ever learning what sellers already knew.

When one buyer went to court to close that gap, the court helped keep it open. Seven rulings. Zero motions from the defendant required.

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Case No. 001  ·  Ulster County Supreme Court

The Secret Second Life of Totaled Cars — How Courts Help Insurance Companies Keep Profiting from Hidden Damage

A buyer discovers that salvage vehicles are sold through a pipeline where insurers, Copart, and the courts all play a role in keeping damage records hidden. Seven rulings in the defendant's favor. Zero motions from the defendant required. Discovery denied with prejudice while defense refused to appear by email.

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