§ 31-5.1-9. Product liability indemnification.
Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise agreement, it shall be a violation of this law for any new motor vehicle manufacturer to fail to indemnify and hold harmless its franchised new motor vehicle dealers against any judgment or settlement for damages including, but not limited to, court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees of the new motor vehicle dealer, arising out of complaints, claims, or lawsuits including, but not limited to, strict liability, negligence, misrepresentation, warranty (express or implied), or revocation of the sale as defined in § 6A-2-608, to the extent that the judgment or settlement related to the alleged defective or negligent manufacture, assembly, or design of new motor vehicles, parts, or accessories or any other function of the manufacturer, beyond the control of the dealer.
History of Section.P.L. 1981, ch. 346, § 3.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other Vehicles
Section 31-5.1-1. - Definitions.
Section 31-5.1-2. - Application of chapter.
Section 31-5.1-3. - Unlawful acts and practices.
Section 31-5.1-4. - Violations.
Section 31-5.1-4.1. - Dealership — Survivorship.
Section 31-5.1-4.2. - Establishing new dealerships and relocating existing dealerships.
Section 31-5.1-5. - Delivery obligations.
Section 31-5.1-6. - Warranty agreement.
Section 31-5.1-6.1. - Obligations during recalls.
Section 31-5.1-7. - Unlawful restrictions on dealerships.
Section 31-5.1-8. - Agreements.
Section 31-5.1-9. - Product liability indemnification.
Section 31-5.1-10. - Free association.
Section 31-5.1-11. - Sales to the state.
Section 31-5.1-12. - Enforcement.
Section 31-5.1-13. - Civil remedies.
Section 31-5.1-14. - Contracts void.
Section 31-5.1-15. - Limitation of action.
Section 31-5.1-16. - Bill to set aside department order.
Section 31-5.1-17. - Severability.
Section 31-5.1-18. - Transportation damages.
Section 31-5.1-19. - Risk of loss.