New Jersey § 56:10-14

§ 56:10-14.

All motor vehicle franchisors shall indemnify and hold harmless their motor vehicle

franchisees from any and all claims, losses, damages, and expenses, including attorneys'

fees, resulting from or related to complaints, claims or suits against the motor vehicle

franchisee by third parties concerning defects or alleged defects in any of the merchandise

or service systems, procedures or methods of the motor vehicle franchisors which are

sold or performed by the motor vehicle franchisee. With regards to services rendered by a motor vehicle franchisee, the motor vehicle

franchisor shall not be liable to the motor vehicle franchisee by virtue of this section

for any claims, losses, expenses or damages arising as a result of negligence or willful

malfeasance by the motor vehicle franchisee, but the motor vehicle franchisor shall

be liable for damages arising from or in connection with any services rendered by

a motor vehicle franchisee in accordance with any service system, procedure or method

suggested or required by the motor vehicle franchisor. The foregoing provisions for indemnification shall specifically include, but without

limiting the generality of the foregoing, any defects or damages to merchandise occurring

in transit from the motor vehicle franchisor to the motor vehicle franchisee in situations

in which the motor vehicle franchisor designates the carrier or method of transportation.