Connecticut § 42-133t Liability of manufacturers and distributors for damages. Allocation of risk of loss.

Connecticut Statutes

§ 42-133t — Liability of manufacturers and distributors for damages. Allocation of risk of loss.

Connecticut § 42-133t

Title 42Business, Selling, Trading and Collection Practices

Ch. 739Trading Stamps, Mail Orders, Franchises, Credit Programs and Subscriptions

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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-133t (2026).

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(a)Notwithstanding the terms, provisions or conditions of any agreement or franchise, manufacturers or distributors shall be liable for all damages to motor vehicles which occur prior to delivery to a carrier or transporter.

(b)If a dealer chooses the method of transportation, the risk of loss passes to the dealer upon delivery of the vehicle to the carrier.

(c)Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, risk of loss remains with the manufacturer or distributor until such time as the dealer or his designee accepts the vehicle from the carrier.

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(a) Notwithstanding the terms, provisions or conditions of any agreement or franchise, manufacturers or distributors shall be liable for all damages to motor vehicles which occur prior to delivery to a carrier or transporter. (b) If a dealer chooses the method of transportation, the risk of loss passes to the dealer upon delivery of the vehicle to the carrier. (c) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, risk of loss remains with the manufacturer or distributor until such time as the dealer or his designee accepts the vehicle from the carrier.