Judge rules in Rivian's favor in lawsuit over direct sales to consumers

Published January 5, 2023

By: Ryan Denham

Source: WGLT.org

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Rivian by a group of Illinois auto dealers who alleged the electric automaker was breaking the law by selling directly to consumers.

That ruling in Cook County court allows Rivian to continue selling electric trucks and SUVs to customers in Illinois. It’s part of a broader fight that Rivian and EV pioneer Tesla have waged state by state, looking for the legal ability to bypass dealer franchise laws and sell direct-to-consumer.

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