Business Advice and Financial Planning

Clark Investments v. Airstream

Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Motor Vehicle Franchise Act
Citation
Case Number: 
No. 3-09-0260
Decision Date: 
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
District: 
3d Dist.
Division/County: 
Iroquois Co.
Holding: 
Affirmed.
Justice: 
CARTER
(Court opinion corrected 3/30/10.) RV sales company sued Airstream for violations of Motor Vehicle Franchise Act and Franchise Disclosure Act, based on Airstream having located another Airstream franchise 90 miles away, in Bolingbrook, IL. Statute limits "relevant market area" to 15 mile radius from its principal location in Iroquois Co., and prohibits only certain types of conduct, and no changes in parties' agreement substantially changed sales company's service obligations or capital requirements. Thus, summary judgment properly granted. (Dissent filed.)

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