§ 80E.17 — Civil Remedies
Plain-Language Summary
Dealers who are harmed by violations of this chapter can file their own lawsuits for damages, attorney fees, and court costs. They can also seek injunctions to stop ongoing violations. The court may award treble (triple) damages for willful violations.
80E.17 CIVIL REMEDIES.
Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise agreement or waiver to the contrary, any person whose business or property is injured by a violation of sections 80E.01 to 80E.17, or any person injured because of the refusal to accede to a proposal for an arrangement which, if consummated, would be in violation of sections 80E.01 to 80E.17, may bring a civil action to enjoin further violations and to recover the actual damages sustained, together with costs and disbursements, including reasonable attorney’s fees.
History:
1981 c 59 s 18; 1986 c 444
History: History: 1981 c 59 s 18; 1986 c 444