Idaho Code 49-1617B – Standing to Bring an Action

(1) The following entities have standing to seek redress for violations of this chapter or of any other provision of Idaho law relating to or affecting the relationship between a manufacturer or a distributor and a new vehicle dealer:

(a) A new vehicle dealer; and

(b) Any corporation or association that is primarily owned by or composed of new vehicle dealers and that primarily represents the interests of new vehicle dealers if at least one (1) of the corporation or association members would have standing on its own, the interests that the action seeks to protect are germane to the corporation’s or association’s purpose, and the claim asserted or the relief requested does not require the participation of individual members in the action.

(2) Entities that have standing pursuant to this section may:

(a) File a petition and request the department handle the matter as an administrative proceeding;

(b) File a demand for mediation pursuant to section 49-1617A, Idaho Code; or

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Terms Used In Idaho Code 49-1617B

Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
Germane: On the subject of the pending bill or other business; a strict standard of relevance.
Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.

(3) An action filed pursuant to this section may seek:

(a) Recovery of actual damages;

(b) Declaratory or injunctive relief; or