In any action by a consumer who is a lessee against the manufacturer of a motor vehicle, or the manufacturer's agent or authorized dealer, based upon the alleged breach of an express or implied warranty made in connection with the lease of such motor vehicle pursuant to section 42-179, the lessee shall, at the time of the service of process upon such manufacturer, manufacturer's agent or authorized dealer, notify the lessor of such motor vehicle of such action by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, and such lessor may petition the court to be made a party to the proceedings.
(P.A. 87-342, S. 4, 5.)
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 42 - Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices
Chapter 743b - New Automobile Warranties
Section 42-179a. - Copies of paperwork or invoices.
Section 42-179b. - Dealers and lessors to deliver information.
Section 42-180. - Costs and attorney's fees in breach of warranty actions.
Section 42-182. - Certification of manufacturer's informal dispute settlement procedures.
Section 42-183. - Institution of proceedings.
Section 42-184. - Unfair trade practices.
Section 42-185. - Waiver of filing fees, statement prohibited.
Section 42-190. - New automobile warranties account surcharge. Account.