In our Jan. 30, 2024, bulletin, we reported on Mercedes-Benz’s attempt to do an end-around the Motor Vehicle Review Board hearing process created under the Illinois Motor Vehicle Franchise Act. You can view all our IADA bulletins at www.IllinoisDealers.com. In Mercedes-Benz USA LLC v. JP Motors Inc. (2023 U.S. Dist. Lexis 211132), Mercedes-Benz exercised a right of first refusal (ROFR) upon a dealer who was selling a combined Mercedes-Benz/Nissan/Chevrolet store and demanded that the seller apportion the percentage of the selling price that was attributable to the Mercedes franchise. Right of First Refusal Dispute Reinforcing the Importance of the Motor Vehicle Review Board 12 Illinois Automobile Dealer News
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