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When Your Customer Becomes the Plaintiff: OEM Litigation Trends Suppliers Should Watch
2+ day, 18+ hour ago Last month, FCA US LLC filed suit against Plastic Omnium Auto Inergy (USA) LLC in Oakland County Circuit Court alleging a design defect and asserting claims of breach of contract, breach of warranty and indemnification. While FCA US does not…...
“Reasonableness” in State Warranty Reimbursement Statutes Takes a Hit in 2025
2+ week, 4+ day ago Legislatures in several states overhauled their warranty reimbursement statutes in 2025, which generally require OEMs to pay "reasonable" reimbursement to dealers for labor performed by service technicians for repairs to vehicles under the manufacturer's written warranty, typically by reference to a…...
Motorcycles are Now Considered “New Motor Vehicles” by the PA Automobile: Lemon Law and Adherence to the Law’s Requirements will be Mandatory
7+ mon, 2+ week ago Starting on May 18, 2025, the Pennsylvania Automobile Lemon Law will include motorcycles for the first time as, "new motor vehicles." Specifically, the law to go in effect particularly advises that the term, "new motor vehicle" includes motorcycles but does not include…...