Each supplier shall indemnify and hold harmless its dealers against any damages, expenses, and losses including, but not limited to, court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by the dealer arising out of complaints, claims, or lawsuits including, but not limited to, strict liability, negligence, misrepresentation, warranty, express or implied, or rescission of the sale where the complaint, claim, or lawsuit relates to either of the following:

(1) The manufacture, assembly, or design of heavy equipment, parts, or accessories by the supplier.

Terms Used In Alabama Code 8-21B-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.
  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • 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.
  • Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
(2) Other functions by the supplier beyond the control of the dealer including, without limitation, the selection by the supplier of parts or components for the heavy equipment.
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