Massachusetts Top Court Rules in Tesla's Favor
Tesla‘s legal battles continue nationwide, but the company has received a favorable outcome in Massachusetts.
The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts has thrown out a lawsuit that attempted to block the American automaker’s direct-to-consumer sales approach in the state. The court ruled that the Massachusetts State Automobile Dealers Association and two dealers lacked standing to block Tesla’s direct sales under a state law designed to protect franchise owners from abuses by automakers.
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The ruling comes nearly two years after a lower court had initially dismissed the lawsuit in December 2012. Tesla is hoping that the decision made in Massachusetts will carry over to other states that have similar statutes. Currently, the company cannot conduct direct sales in the states of Arizona, Maryland and Texas.
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[Source: Automotive News]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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