Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise agreement to the contrary, it shall be a violation of sections 80E.01 to 80E.17 for any new motor vehicle manufacturer to fail to indemnify and hold harmless its franchised dealers against any judgment for damages, including, but not limited to, those based on strict liability, negligence, misrepresentation, warranty (express or implied), or revocation of acceptance as is defined in section 336.2-608, where the complaint, claim, or lawsuit relates to the alleged defective or negligent manufacture, assembly, or design of new motor vehicles, parts or accessories or other functions by the manufacturer, beyond the control of the dealer. Indemnification under this section must include court costs, reasonable attorney fees, and expert witness fees incurred by the motor vehicle dealer.
1981 c 59 s 6; 1991 c 69 s 3
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 80B - 81A — Commercial Regulations
Chapter 80E — Motor Vehicle Sale And Distribution
Section 80E.01 — Legislative Purpose And Intent.
Section 80E.02 — Applicability.
Section 80E.041 — Warranty Obligations To Dealers.
Section 80E.045 — Recall Repairs; Manufacturer And Dealer Obligations.
Section 80E.05 — Indemnification Required.
Section 80E.06 — Cancellations, Terminations, Or Nonrenewals.
Section 80E.07 — Cancellation, Termination, Or Nonrenewal; Limitations.
Section 80E.08 — Notice Of Termination, Cancellation, Or Nonrenewal.
Section 80E.09 — Payments Required Upon Termination, Cancellation, Or Nonrenewal.
Section 80E.11 — Survivorship.
Section 80E.12 — Unlawful Acts By Manufacturers, Distributors, Or Factory Branches.
Section 80E.13 — Unfair Practices By Manufacturers, Distributors, Factory Branches.
Section 80E.135 — Waivers And Modifications Prohibited.
Section 80E.14 — Limitations On Establishing Or Relocating Dealerships.
Section 80E.15 — Manufacturers, Distributors, Factory Branches Acting As Lessors.