2012 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other vehicles
Chapter 31-5.1 - Regulation of Business Practices Among Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dealers
Chapter 31-5.1-9 - Product liability indemnification.
§ 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.)
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