ORS § 822.048

Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective April 17, 2024

Section 822.048 - Remedy for failure to submit title

If a vehicle dealer fails to comply with ORS 822.042 (1)(b) or (d) or 822.045 (1)(k), the retail customer of the subject vehicle may bring an individual action against the vehicle dealer in the appropriate court. The court may award reasonable attorney fees to a prevailing plaintiff who brings an action under this section if the court finds all of the following:

(1) A written demand was made on the defendant not less than 30 days before commencement of the action requesting compliance or other remedy.

(2) The defendant failed to comply or provide the remedy, including paying the plaintiff reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred by the plaintiff, within 30 days of the date of the written demand.

ORS 822.048

2019 c. 543, § 2

822.048 was added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS chapter 822 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.