The supplier will fully indemnify and hold harmless its dealer against any losses, including but not limited to: court costs, reasonable attorney’s fees, any damages arising out of complaints, claims or lawsuits including, but not limited to, strict liability, negligence, misrepresentation, warranty either express or implied, or recession of the sale where the complaint, claim or lawsuit relates to the manufacture, assembly, or design of new items covered by this chapter, parts, or accessories, or other matters relating to the manufacturer, beyond the control of the dealer.

(Acts 1991, No. 91-721, p. 1401, §11.)

Terms Used In Alabama Code 8-21A-11

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Lawsuit: A legal action started by a plaintiff against a defendant based on a complaint that the defendant failed to perform a legal duty, resulting in harm to the plaintiff.
  • supplier: The manufacturer, wholesaler, or distributor of the tractor, equipment, lawn and garden equipment, light industrial tractors and equipment, and/or repair parts to be sold by the dealer. See Alabama Code 8-21A-2