Incomplete Car Repair Issue

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I did a car claim through my insurance. The body shop i took it to didnt finished the job . Half did the paint job. N he never touched the money.
Did you sign a contract with the body shop detailing the work to be done?
No
What state are you located in? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding your legal rights in this situation.
Louisiana
Did you communicate with the body shop about the incomplete work? In Louisiana, you may have rights under the "Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law".
Yes he knows n i have text messages
What was the response of the body shop when you communicated about the incomplete work?

In Louisiana, the Unfair Trade Practices Act may apply to your situation.
All the money he had for my car got taking out his account from the IRS. And his excuse is i dont have no money
What proof do you have of the payment made to the body shop?
The insurance company sent the check to his body shop
What steps have you taken with your insurance company regarding this issue? In Louisiana, insurance companies are required to ensure repairs are completed satisfactorily.
They said cause the body shop was not in there network it didnt have insurance on it. So thats a lost
What is the name of your insurance company? This will help me provide more specific information about your rights and possible next steps.
Allstate
What was the total amount of the claim that Allstate paid to the body shop for your car repairs?
Allstate sent *.* i was to pay a deductible of a *. Dollars
Have you considered filing a complaint with the Louisiana Attorney General's Office or the Louisiana Department of Insurance?
No was not aware of that
You can file a complaint with the Louisiana Department of Insurance or the Attorney General's Office. Here are their contacts:

- Louisiana Department of Insurance: *-*-*-*
- Attorney General's Office: *-*-*-*
Ok i have it thanks
I'm glad I could help, ****. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions. Good luck with your case.