Massachusetts Right to Repair Decision Delayed

March 15, 2022

The judge overseeing the legal challenge to Massachusetts' voter-approved Right to Repair law says he will not issue a decision this month.

March 15, 2022—The judge overseeing the legal challenge to Massachusetts' voter-approved Right to Repair law says he will not issue a decision this month.

Judge Douglas Woodlock issued a procedural order March 8 that said meeting the self-imposed March 7 deadline was not possible "as a result of unforeseen and unforeseeable circumstances." According to the order, the deadline has been extended by slightly more than a month to Friday, April 15, 2022.

According to a report from legal information hub JD Supra, the legal challenge has been underway since June 2021, when Woodlock held a week-long bench trial. The OEMs involved in the suit say there is no way they would be able to implement the "inter-operable, standardized and open-access platform" necessary to comply with the law in that amount of time.

Sponsored Recommendations

How one auto shop was able to order 20% more parts

Learn how one auto shop talks about the benefit of using PartsTech in their shop.

Vehicle Inspection Checklist For Auto Shops

Vehicle inspections, whether digital or on paper, are crucial for auto shops, ensuring thorough assessments and fostering trust by transparently revealing a vehicle's condition...

6 Reasons Why A Digital Vehicle Inspection Is A Must-Have

In an era of growing technology and innovation, auto repair shops must keep pace with the latest advancements to meet customers preferences and remain competitive.

How Your Auto Shop Can Now Connect To 30 Tire Suppliers For Free

Yep! We have over 50 tire suppliers in our network. And PartsTech is the only platform where you can access more than 30 of those suppliers FREE OF CHARGE.