RS 51:483.1: Indemnification of dealers

Notwithstanding the terms of any dealer agreement, each agent shall indemnify and hold harmless a dealer against any judgment for damages, including but not limited to court costs and reasonable attorney fees of the dealer, arising out of complaints, claims or lawsuits, including but not limited to strict liability, negligence, misrepresentation, express or implied warranty, or rescission of sale, if the judgment arises out of an alleged defective or negligent manufacture, assembly, design, or modifications or alterations made by a dealer who is authorized by an agent to make such modification or alterations, parts, attachments, or accessories, or other functions by the agent, which are beyond the control of the dealer.