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Family files a $500 million claim in bankruptcy case of suburban Chicago car wash

On July 17, 2023, Sean Patrick Richards, 14, was walking on the sidewalk in front of Fuller’s Car Wash in Hinsdale, Illinois, when an employee driving a car exited the car wash and hit him.

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Jim Utter
June 04, 2025

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🌅Good morning! The bankruptcy case of a suburban Chicago car wash has taken another turn with the family of a boy killed at the location filing a $500 million claim. Read more in this issue of the Car Wash Daily News email newsletter.

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Family files a $500 million claim in bankruptcy case of suburban Chicago car wash

The family of a Hinsdale, Illinois, boy killed by an employee of Fuller’s Car Wash recently filed a $500 million claim against the company as part of its bankruptcy case.

Brian and Kristine Richards, acting as independent administrators of the estate of their son, Sean Patrick Richards, filed a Notice of Claim last week for $500 million in the bankruptcy case of Fuller’s Service Center Inc., operator of Fuller’s Car Wash.

On July 17, 2023, Sean, then 14, was walking on the sidewalk in front of Fuller’s on Chicago Avenue when an employee driving a car exited the car wash and hit him.

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➥ SUMMARY

Brian and Kristine Richards, as independent administrators of the estate of Sean Richards, filed a Notice of Claim last week for $500 million in the bankruptcy case of Fuller's Service Center Inc.

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✂️SHORTCUTS✂️

   Express Hits  🎯 

  • Charlotte, North Carolina-based Links Car Wash continues its expansion in Florida with the opening of a second Tampa location at 14504 Basswood Ave. To celebrate, Links Car Wash will host a “Free Wash Weekend” at the new location June 21-22, inviting the local community to enjoy a complimentary Ultimate Wash.  Links Car Wash is focused on acquiring and revitalizing car wash locations with a modern approach. Amenities include complimentary vacuums, mat cleaners, towels, and window cleaners.

  • Fentanyl was seized from King’s Car Wash in Providence, Rhode Island, last week after the Drug Enforcement Administration served a federal search warrant. A report from ABC6 News said multiple people were detained at the scene when the warrant was served. A spokesperson for the DEA said the investigation is ongoing and the agency would have no additional comment. The car wash remains closed for now.

  • AquaShine Express Car Wash celebrated the grand opening of its newest location last Friday in Sarasota, Florida. Despite early-morning thunderstorms in the area, the site provided nearly 250 free car washes and matched donations made to the local non-profit All Star Children’s Foundation. The grand opening was also featured on a 4½ minute segment on ABC7’s “Suncoast View” show.

    👉 More updates here.

  Making Waves Around the World  🌊 

  • IMO Car Wash launches ‘Quick Pay’ payment service: IMO Car Wash is revolutionizing the car wash experience with the launch of ‘Quick Pay,’ a new digital payment solution designed to make car washing faster, easier, and more convenient than ever. Now available across the United Kingdom and Germany, Quick Pay allows customers to simply Scan, Wash and Go – all from the comfort of their car. By removing the need for physical payment terminals and reducing queue times, Quick Pay enhances the customer experience while driving increased digital adoption and revenue growth. Customers across the UK can start using Quick Pay now, with Germany set to follow in the coming weeks.

    👉 More updates here.

   What’s Coming Up  📅

  • 12th Women in Carwash Conference: The biannual conference’s second event of the year is set for Jun 8-10, 2025, at The Charter Hotel in Seattle, Washington. The three-day event includes presentations, hands-on workshops, discussion groups, open forums, networking opportunities, and entertaining experiences. More info here.

  • Southwest Fuel & Convenience Expo 2025: The premier event for fuel, food and convenience retailers in the Southwest United States is set for June 9-11, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. More info here.

  • Sunshine Expo 2025: The Florida Petroleum Marketers Association’s annual event is July 28-30, 2025, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. More info here.  

  • Leadership Worth Following Growth Summit: The LWF’s Growth Summit, designed to bring together car wash professionals committed to growth, impact and authentic leadership, is Sept. 22-23, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. More info here.

  • Car Wash Show Europe 2025: The leading car wash trade fair in Europe takes place Sept. 24-25, 2025, at EXPO Greater Amsterdam in the Netherlands. More info here.

  • Northeast Regional Carwash Convention 2025: The NRCC, scheduled for Oct. 6-8, 2025, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, includes educational seminars, keynote speakers, and a large trade show. More info here.

  • NACS Show 2025: The National Association of Convenience Stores trade show, scheduled for Oct. 14-17, 2025, Chicago, Illinois, brings together convenience and fuel retailing industry professionals for learning, buying and selling and networking. More info here.

  • SEMO Show 2025: The Specialty Equipment Market Association’s annual automotive industry tradeshow is Nov. 4-7, 2025, at the Las Vegas (Nevada) Convention Center. Read more here.

  • ICA 2026 The Car Wash Show: The International Carwash Association’s premier event is set for May 11-13, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. More info here.

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