Brazilian court rulings address vehicle protection dispute and labor law violations

In Santa Catarina, a driver from Massaranduba has been awarded R$ 14,821.40 following a dispute with a vehicle protection association. After a car accident in January 2025, the association initially approved a repair estimate but later canceled coverage, alleging the vehicle's tires were too worn. The driver paid for the repairs and a mechanical engineering report out of pocket. The Jaraguá do Sul Special Civil Court ordered the association to reimburse the repair costs and the cost of the expert report.

In Paraná, an automotive industry in Siqueira Campos must pay approximately R$ 375,000 in fines for failing to meet legal quotas for hiring people with disabilities (PcD). A 2022 inspection revealed that while the company had 2,813 employees, only 61 were individuals with disabilities, representing roughly 2.3% of the workforce. Under Brazilian law, companies with over 1,000 employees must reserve at least 5% of positions for this group. The company argued it faced difficulties finding qualified labor in the region, but the Regional Labor Court of the 9th Region upheld the penalties.