Civil action for unlawful termination of contract, authorized
If a manufacturer, wholesaler, or distributor breaks the rules set in the related laws, a retailer can take them to court. The retailer can ask for money to cover their losses, plus the costs of going to court and lawyer fees. A court can also order the other party to stop the unlawful action. These options do not replace any other legal options the retailer already has — they are in addition to them.
407.898. for of contract, — costs and recoverable. — If a , or violates any of sections 407.895 and 407.897, a may bring an against such manufacturer, wholesaler, or distributor in any for by the retailer as a consequence of the violation, together with the actual costs of the action, including reasonable attorney fees, and the retailer also may be granted against unlawful termination, , or substantial change of competitive circumstances. The set forth in this section shall not be and shall be in addition to any other remedies permitted by law.
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Source & history notes
(L. 1989 S.B. 41 § 7)
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