Code of Alabama
Ala. Code § 8-20-11 (2026)
Remedies.
✓ official Alabama Legislature (ALISON) text, current July 2026
Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions of any dealer agreement or franchise or the terms or provisions of any waiver, and notwithstanding any other legal remedies available, any person who is injured in his business or property by a violation of this chapter by the commission of any unfair and deceptive trade practices, or because he refuses to accede to a proposal for an arrangement which, if consummated, would be in violation of this chapter, may bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction in this state to enjoin further violations, to recover the damages sustained by him together with the costs of the suit, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.
(Acts 1981, No. 81-390, p. 596, §11.)
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7
cases, 1996–2019 · leading case: Edwards v. Kia Motors of Am., Inc., 8 So. 3d 277 (Ala. 2008).
Edwards v. Kia Motors of Am., Inc., 8 So. 3d 277 (Ala. 2008). “Analysis The sole issue before us is whether the language of § 8-20-11, Ala.Code 1975, and the remedial purpose of the Franchise Act permit automobile dealers to bring claims under the Franchise Act against automobile manufacturers after they have executed a mutual release of,…”
Edwards v. Kia Motors of Am., Inc., 486 F.3d 1229 (11th Cir. 2007). “See Ala.Code § 8-20-11. Appellants seek to recover damages under the Franchise Act 3 for KMA’s alleged failure to perform certain contractual obligations, despite the fact that Edwards signed and executed the Release, which relinquished all possible claims against KMA.”
DaimlerChrysler Motors Corp. v. Susan Schein Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, Inc., 853 So. 2d 925 (Ala. 2003). “(“Schein”), under § 8-20-11, Ala.Code 1975, a part of the Motor Vehicle Franchise Act, § 8-20-1 et seq.”
City of Prattville v. Corley, 892 So. 2d 845 (Ala. 2003). “Code 1975; § 8-20-11, Ala.Code 1975; § 8-21A-12, Ala.”
Gen. Motors Corp. v. Bell, 714 So. 2d 268 (Ala. 1996). “" Section 8-20-11 provides as follows: "Notwithstanding the terms, provisions, or conditions of any dealer agreement or franchise or the terms or provisions of any waiver, and notwithstanding any other legal remedies available, any person who is injured in his business or…”
GPI AL-N, Inc. v. Nissan North Am., Inc. (S.D. Ala. 2019). “” Ala. Code § 8-20-11 (emphasis added); see also DaimlerChrysler Motors Corp.”
Edwards v. Kia Motors of Am., Inc., 554 F.3d 943 (11th Cir. 2009). “See Ala.Code § 8-20-11. Unable to determine whether the relevant provisions of the Franchise Act did in fact operate to prohibit enforcement of the Release, the court certified a question to the Alabama Supreme Court to clarify the state law at issue.”
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