Louisiana § RS 32:1261.1 - Indemnification of franchised dealers
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:1261.1 — Indemnification of franchised dealers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 32:1261.1. Indemnification of franchised dealers
A. Notwithstanding the terms of any franchise agreement, each manufacturer or converter shall indemnify and hold harmless its franchised dealers against any judgment for damages, including but not limited to court costs and reasonable attorney fees of the dealer, arising out of complaints, claims, or lawsuits including but not limited to strict liability, negligence, misrepresentation, express or implied warranty, or rescission of sale to the extent that the judgment arises out of alleged defective or negligent manufacture, assembly, or design of motor vehicles, speciality vehicle, recreational product, parts, or accessories, or other functions by the manufacturer of converter, which are beyond the control of the dealer.
B. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to a franchised recreational vehicle dealer, marine dealer, or motorcycle or all-terrain vehicle dealer.
Acts 2009, No. 403, §1, eff. July 7, 2009; Acts 2010, No. 1036, §1; Acts 2012, No. 326, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 32:1261.1
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Section RS 32:1261.1 ("Indemnification of franchised dealers") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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