§ 686.609, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 686. SALES, DISTRIBUTION, AND FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIPS
Indemnification of dealer with respect to legal actions.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
A manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler shall fully indemnify and hold harmless a dealer against any losses including, but not limited to, court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees or damages arising out of any complaint, claim, or lawsuit involving, but not limited to, strict liability, negligence, misrepresentation, express or implied warranty, or rescission of the sale when the complaint, claim, or lawsuit relates to the manufacture, assembly, or design of new items covered by ss. 686.601-686.614, parts or accessories, or other functions by the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler which are beyond the control of the dealer.
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History
s. 1, ch. 97-275.
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